Wrestling Recommendations

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Wrestling Recommendations is a wrestling watch/listen along podcast, hosted by Eddy Shepard and Travis Lassiter. Both men have compiled a list of wrestling matches, that they believe everyone should give a watch. Each match on this list is put into a randomizer and reviewed with in depth research in a watch along format. Matches are from multiple organizations, such as:WWF/E, AEW, NJPW, WCW, NWA, ROH and many more! Tune in and watch along to some of the best matches over the past 30-40 years!

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118. Roderick Strong vs James Gibson from ROH's Unforgettable 2005 10/2/2005 04.07.2025 1:27:16

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations! Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches. Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny! On this episode, we travel back to Ring of Honor in 2005. As James Gibson aka Jamie Noble says his goodbye to ROH, taking on Roderick Strong. Who many believed was the MVP of Ring of Honor at this t...

117. The Steiner Brothers vs Bret & Owen Hart from WWF Wrestling Challenge 1/11/1994 27.06.2025 1:39:43

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations! Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches. Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny! On this episode, we watch an almost forgotten gem from the 1990's. As we see The Steiner Brothers take on Bret and Owen Hart in a rare babyface vs babyface tag team match. Taking place in Januar...

116: The Brain Busters vs The Rockers from WWE on MSG Network 1/23/1989 13.06.2025 1:22:24

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations! Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches. Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny! On this episode, we travel back to the WWF in 1989, as a staple of Jim Crockett Promotions take over the tag division. Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard, now known as The Brain Busters take on Marty...

115. TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace vs Masha Slamovich from TNA's Bound For Glory 11/26/2024 06.06.2025 1:27:37

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations! Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches. Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny! On this episode, we watch our first Women's match from TNA. As Jordynne Grace defends the TNA Knockout World's Championship against Masha Slamovich. Taking place at TNA's 2024 Bound for Glory on Oct...

114: PWG Champion Kevin Steen vs El Generico in a Ladder Match from PWG's Steen Wolf 10/22/2011 30.05.2025 1:34:32

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations! Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches. Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny! On this episode, we watch along our first Pro Wrestling Guerrilla match. As Kevin Steen defends the PWG Championship against El Generico in a Ladder Match! Taking place at PWG's Steen Wolf show...

113. Chris Benoit vs Kurt Angle in a Steel Cage Match from Monday Night Raw 6/11/2001 23.05.2025 1:02:09

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations! Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches. Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny! On this episode, we witness a Steel Cage match on the tail end of the Attitude Era. As Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit face off, with an angry Steve Austin on commentary. Taking place during Monday Nigh...

112: ECW TV Champion Rob Van Dam vs Jerry Lynn from ECW's Hardcore Heaven 1999 5/16/1999 16.05.2025 1:43:45

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations! Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches. Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny! On this episode, we go EXTREME and watch what many consider one of the best rivalries in ECW history. As Rob Van Dam defends the ECW TV Championship against Jerry Lynn. Taking place at Hardcore Heav...

111: Terry and Dory Funk vs Bruiser Brody & Stan Hansen from AJPW Real World Tag League 12/13/1982 09.05.2025 1:17:00

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations! Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches. Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny! On this episode, we watch a HOSS BATTLE! As Terry and Dory Funk face off against the imposing team of Bruiser Brody and Stan Hansen. Taking place in the finals of All Japan's Real World Tag Leag...

110: NXT North American Championship Ladder Match from NXT Takeover: XXX 8/22/2020 02.05.2025 1:20:30

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations! Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches. Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny! On this episode, we see an NXT match from the Pandemic Era! Bronson Reed, Damien Priest, Johnny Gargano, Cameron Grimes and Velveteen battle it out in a 5 way Ladder Match! With the winner becoming...

109. TNA World Heavyweight Champion Robert Roode vs Austin Aries from Destination X 2012 7/8/2012 18.04.2025 1:54:51

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations! Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches. Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny! On this episode, we see the birth of "Option C". As Austin Aries trades in the X Division Championship to earn an opportunity at Robert Roode's TNA Heavyweight Championship. Taking pla...

108. IWGP Heavyweight & IWGP Intercontinental Champion Kota Ibushi vs Jay White from Wrestle Kingdom 15 1/5/2021 11.04.2025 1:12:08

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations! Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches. Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny! On this episode, we travel back to New Japan Pro Wrestling! As Kota Ibushi defends the IWGP Heavyweight Championship and IWGP Intercontinental Championship against Jay White! Taking place on Night 2...

107. WCW TV Champion Ultimo Dragon vs Steven Regal from Slamboree 1997 5/18/1997 04.04.2025 1:20:54

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations! Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches. Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny! On this episode, we see a contrast in styles during one of the hottest time periods in wrestling. As Ultimo Dragon defends the WCW Television Championship against Steven Regal. In a rare heel vs hee...

106: Daniel Bryan vs Dolph Ziggler from Bragging Rights 2010 10/24/2010 28.03.2025 1:45:02

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations! Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches. Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny! On this episode, we see an underrated classic. As Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler represents Smackdown and US Champion Daniel Bryan represents Raw. Taking place at Bragging Rights from Octob...

105. Mankind vs Hunter Hearst Helmsley in a Steel Cage Match from SummerSlam 8/3/1997 21.03.2025 1:39:49

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations! Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches. Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny! On this episode, we venture back to the glorious year of 1997 to see a brutal Steel Cage Match. As Mankind battles Hunter Hearst Helmsley with Chyna in his corner. Taking place at SummerSlam from Au...

104: Konosuke Takeshita vs Will Ospreay from AEW Revolution 3/3/2024 15.03.2025 1:45:14

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations! Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches. Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny! On this episode, we feature a physical war between Will Ospreay and Konosuke Takeshita. Taking place at AEW Revolution from Greesnboro, NC. The same night as Sting's final match on March 3rd, 20...

103: Cody Rhodes vs Brock Lesnar from Summerslam 2023 8/5/2023 07.03.2025 1:53:03

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations! Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches. Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny! On this episode, we feature final match in the trilogy of Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar. With this one being, as of this recording, Brock Lesnar's final match in the WWE. Taking place at Summer S...

102. World Heavyweight Champion Christian vs Randy Orton from Summerslam 2011 8/14/2011 28.02.2025 1:39:46

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations! Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches. Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny! On this episode, we feature a match from one of the most underrated feuds of 2011. Overshadowed by the "Summer of Punk", we see Christian put the World Heavyweight Championship on the line...

101. WWE Women's Champion Trish Stratus vs Victoria from Survivor Series 2002 11/17/2002 21.02.2025 1:33:25

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations! Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches. Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny! On this episode, we feature our 2nd women's match, as WWE Women's Champion Trish Stratus takes on Victoria in a Hardcore Match at Survivor Series 2002. Taking place in Madison Square Garden...

100. Adam Cole vs Kyle O'Reilly from NXT's Great American Bash 2021 7/6/2021 14.02.2025 1:40:20

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations! Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches. Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny! Episode 100!!! On this episode, we see what would become the beginning of the end of the Black and Gold brand. As the Undisputed Era has been disbanded, Adam Cole and Kyle O'Reilly go to war on...

99. NXT North American Champion Roderick Strong vs Keith Lee vs Dominik Dijakovic from NXT TV 10/23/2019 31.01.2025 1:27:18

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations! Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches. Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny! This episode features a triple threat match from one of our favorite brands: the BLACK and GOLD NXT brand! As we see Roderick Strong defend the NXT North American Championship against Keith Lee and...

98. Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Terry Gordy from AJPW's Super Power Series 1991 6/1/1991 24.01.2025 1:25:36

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations! Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches. Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny! This episode features our very first match from All Japan Pro Wrestling. As Terry Gordy takes on who many consider one of the greatest pro wrestlers of all time, Mitsuharu Misawa. Taking place at th...

97. Jeff Jarrett vs Kurt Angle in a No DQ Match from TNA's Genesis 1/11/2009 10.01.2025 1:27:10

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations! Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches. Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny!    On this episode, we cover a no disqualification match between 2 of the very best to ever wrestle. As we see Kurt Angle take on Jeff Jarrett from TNA's Genesis 2009. Taking place in Charlotte,...

96. Jerry Lynn vs Sean Waltman from TNA's Sacrifice 2005 8/14/2005 03.01.2025 1:31:17

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations! Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches. Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny!    On our Season 4 PREMIERE we watch a forgotten match between 2 pioneers of Cruiserweight wrestling in the United States. As Jerry Lynn takes on Sean Waltman from TNA's 2005 PPV Sacrifice. Taki...

Season 3 Finale: 2024 Year in Review! 25.12.2024 1:15:10

This bonus episode of Wrestling Recommendations sees the end of our 3rd season. As we look back on the matches we covered in 2024 and review the year in WWE, AEW and TNA. Listen to all our past episodes and stay tuned for Season 4 coming to you in January 2025!

95. Impact World Champion Josh Alexander vs Mike Bailey from Impact 12/8/2022 20.12.2024 1:43:11

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations! Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches. Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny!    On this episode, we feature a nearly hour long classic, as Josh Alexander defends the Impact World Championship against "Speedball" Mike Bailey. Which many call a top 10 match to ever take pl...