Dropkick Basement

This week we start breaking down the random wrestler tournament. Big names are all around in unique matchups. This week we have the breakdown of the East and West regions. Let's see who moves on in this contest.

It's tournament time her in the Basement, and we decided to throw a wrench into the action. This year's tournament will be randomly selected wrestlers with no parameters. That means guys from several generations and styles will face off against each other. You might have a tag team specialist from the 80's take on a current roster superstar or an up and coming independent talent take o...

The upcoming AEW All In Show has us thinking of Stadium Shows and how they are can be a huge spectacle show for any wrestling company. This week we test out the parameters of that concept by taking historically strong rosters and placing them in this best case scenario. Wanna hear who we booked? Tune in and enjoy the mayhem. Listen at the links below: Spotify- https://tr.ee/PC_YzCsXYK Apple- https...

Hazy days of summer are in full effect. On this week's episode Tom and Mike revisit the WCW summer time PPV Bash at the Beach and Beach Blast to try and fix some booking issues. Make sure to apply plenty of sunscreen before you listen. Listen at the links below: Spotify-https://tr.ee/PC_YzCsXYK Apple-https://tr.ee/-dSiGMlopf YouTube- Dropkick Basement Podcast Channel - YouTube

The dream team is back as we cover great trainers in the history of pro wrestling. From legends who taught while they worked to journeymen who shared the tricks of the trade, all the way to modern schools molding the stars of the future. These are the most storied trainers and programs that the sport has known. Listen at the Links below: Spotify-https://open.spotify.com/show/0rP6AfYlf8idQWYtytxdsI...

More AEW Fantasy Booking is up as Mike takes the month of August. This comes off Tom's red hot July predictions and sets the scene for All In at the end of August. Get ready for a summer sizzler.

What if AEW was in the booking hands of Dropkick Basement for the summer? This week Tom takes a crack at booking out the July 2026 upcoming events for AEW all the way to Redemption. Let's see the twists and turns that he makes.

This week we shine a light on some of the most controversial angles in the history of pro wrestling. These angles are touchy subjects but also drew money for their respective eras. Most of these could not be pulled off in today's social climates but for their time they caused a stir in the wrestling world. A playlist of these angles can be found on our YouTube page: Dropkick Basement Podcast C...

This week we are feeling very independent, 2000's indy scene style. Tom is going to take us through his favorite matches from the 2000's independent wrestling scene. Many of the biggest stars of the wrestling scene for the past 25 years will be covered and some innovative trailblazers as well. Check out the full matches on the playlist section of our YouTube Channel. Link to the episode an...

In 1984 the World Wrestling Federation ramped up their efforts for national expansion. They crossed territory lines across the US that infringed on long held agreements between promoters. We know that they had a plan to expand further into cable TV and beyond. This week we reimagine some of those expansion efforts and create the PPV model years before it was launched. Let's see what 1984 and e...

The return of the rookie cards series takes us back to the 90's. We book some fantasy cards for wrestlers who broke in during 1993 and 1998. Lots of hall of famers and lots of flash in the pan guys too. Enjoy this time capsule of talent.

Join us this week as we look back on past Wrestlemanias. We talk fun facts, venues, host cities, and a whole lot more. Links below and don't forget to like, comment and subscribe for more: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0rP6AfYlf8idQWYtytxdsI?si=ff7a88ca16f74d09 Apple-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dropkick-basement/id1667702351

A wiseman once said, "A stable is a place you keep horses, I manage athletes". The manager led stables are not new to pro wrestling as they have been active for decades. This week we tier rank some memorable groups to see where they stack up. Let's see what impact these teams made.

With the road to Wrestlemania in full effect, we are looking back on some of the worst matches from years past. From unspectacular mid carders to sloppy booking, the showcase of the immortals is not immune to duds from time to time. We will help you avoid rewatching bad matches. Spotify-https://open.spotify.com/show/0rP6AfYlf8idQWYtytxdsI?si=9a42bb3330604269 Apple-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod...

We are back in our rookie cards mode. This week landing in the 80's for a pair of fantasy booked cards from 1984 and 1988. Lots of legendary talent and future stars to work with here and some blink and you'll miss them relics too. This should be a fun trip down memory lane.

The anniversary crossover continues today with The Captain Michael Corby, joining us in the basement to reflect on ECW. We are rebooking the first ECW Pay Per View, Barely Legal with a more robust roster and flexible timelines. Will it hit the spot for hardcore satisfaction? Let's grab our plunder and find out.

Almost all of the attention at a Royal Rumble event goes to the Rumble matches themselves but on those undercards there are some great matches that deserve your time and attention. This week Tom and Mike share their favorites and talk about how these matches help shape the history of the Rumble through the years. Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0rP6AfYlf8idQWYtytxdsI?si=15b278f9524c4c4e App...

January 2026 saw the dissolution of one of the longest running and influential factions in Pro Wrestling History, Bullet Club. The ever evolving group had a roller coast and legendary runs through not only their home promotion of New Japan Pro Wrestling but various others like Impact Wrestling, AEW, Ring of Honor, CMLL, Global Force Wrestling and even WWE (kind of). They helped launch careers and...

This week we focus on the best of the best from Japan. Listen as we pull together the dream team for wrestlers who made their reputation in their home country of Japan. There are lots of legends and some surprises in store so listen in to this one.

The NWA/WCW had a running tradition of their biggest card of the year in the end of the year. That show was Starrcade, originally run on Thanksgiving night, it was later moved to December and stayed in December through to WCW's sale to World Wrestling Entertainment in 2001. On this episode, we each take a Starrcade card from the rich history of the show and rebook it to see how we can improve...

This week we turn the tables and let our good friend and collaborator, Steve Mezzano (The Basement Bar Show) ask us thought proving wrestling questions. Steve's not bringing softball questions or trying to zing us with trivia. He's loaded with questions the listeners will enjoy.

This week we hold a snake draft for women's wrestlers. Our guest is Steve Mezzano and we will draft our own unique survivor series style teams based on some guidelines. Who's got the tools to survive.

The topic of title bets is always a hot one in the internet wrestling community. Of course, we have opinions and to help us create a definitive tier ranking or you, we have on our frequent collaborator, Steve Mezzano from the Basement Bar Show to break ties and discuss the alarming number of Eagles on title belts. So, take a little break from your day and listen to the rankings.

The role of the jobber in wrestling is to make the stars look good and take a pin every week. But sometimes they have a chance to shine in other organizations. This week we turn to the successful runs of these normally reliable losers. Links below. Please subscribe for all new episodes. https://linktr.ee/offthecuffstuffpod

The Elite 8 is set for Dropkick Basement. Check out how we decided the finals and who stacks up as the best big man in Pro Wrestling history.