Jason is once again joined by K Sawyer Paul to discuss Pentagon Dark vs. the Black Lotus Triad (Kairi Sane, Mayu Iwatani &amp; Io Shirai) from the 11/30/16 episode of Lucha Underground.

Jason is once again joined by <a href="https://twitter.com/ksawyerpaul" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">K Sawyer Paul</a> to discuss Pentagon Dark vs. the Black Lotus Triad (Kairi Sane, Mayu Iwatani &amp; Io Shirai) from the 11/30/16 episode of Lucha Underground.

Pentagon Dark vs. the Black Lotus Triad (Lucha Underground, 11/30/16)

Randy Savage

Jason is joined by his Over and Back partner Rich Kraetsch of Voices of Wrestling to discuss Macho Man Randy Savage vs. Dennis Rodman at WCW Road Wild 1999, the one (somewhat) bright spot of the worst period of Savage's career.

Jason is joined by his <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_oprjT4lWvcSfpauZYuN8A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Over and Back</a> partner Rich Kraetsch of <a href="https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Voices of Wrestling</a> to discuss Macho Man Randy Savage vs. Dennis Rodman at WCW Road Wild 1999, the one (somewhat) bright spot of the worst period of Savage's career.

Randy Savage vs. Dennis Rodman (WCW Road Wild 1999)

Bray Wyatt

Jason and K Sawyer Paul discuss the Bray Wyatt vs. John Cena Firefly Fun House encounter at WrestleMania 36.

Bray Wyatt vs. John Cena (Firefly Fun House at WrestleMania 36)

Bret Hart

Jason is joined by longtime friend of the show K Sawyer Paul (@ksawyerpaul) to discuss the first meeting between the Macho Man vs. the Hitman.

Jason is joined by longtime friend of the show K Sawyer Paul (<a href="http://twitter.com/ksawyerpaul" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ksawyerpaul</a>) to discuss the first meeting between the Macho Man vs. the Hitman.

Randy Savage vs. Bret Hart (Saturday Night's Main Event, 1987)

Jake Roberts

We're back. Scott Holland (@StarOfSavage) joins to discuss for some Savage Distancing, to discuss both Macho Man vs. Jake The Snake matches from Saturday Night's Main Event and the highlights of the big feud.

We're back. Scott Holland (<a href="http:/twitter.com/StarOfSavage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@StarOfSavage</a>) joins to discuss for some Savage Distancing, to discuss both Macho Man vs. Jake The Snake matches from Saturday Night's Main Event and the highlights of the big feud.

Randy Savage vs. Jake Roberts (Saturday Night's Main Event, 1986 and 1992)

Rey Mysterio

Goldberg vs. Sting on the 9/14/98 episode of WCW Nitro and John Cena vs. Rey Mysterio on the 7/25/11 episode of WWE Raw are discussed by Jason Mann and Sawyer Paul. We talk about Sting's terrible Wolfpac outfit, what we liked about Goldberg despite his limitations, WCW-NWO silliness of the time, sneaky Hollywood Hulk Hogan, the weirdness of Mysterio winning and losing his first WWE title on the same night, how Cena comes off as the fortunate son, and sending text messages to Kevin Nash. 

Goldberg vs. Sting on the 9/14/98 episode of WCW Nitro and John Cena vs. Rey Mysterio on the 7/25/11 episode of WWE Raw are discussed by Jason Mann and Sawyer Paul. We talk about Sting's terrible Wolfpac outfit, what we liked about Goldberg despite his limitations, WCW-NWO silliness of the time, sneaky Hollywood Hulk Hogan, the weirdness of Mysterio winning and losing his first WWE title on the same night, how Cena comes off as the fortunate son, and sending text messages to Kevin Nash.

Goldberg vs. Sting / John Cena vs. Rey Mysterio

Seth Rollins

Jason Mann and Sawyer Paul continue their annual tradition of discussing WrestleMania's prior main event with a look at Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns (and later Seth Rollins) at WrestleMania 31. They talk about what makes Brock Lesnar so different from any other WWE wrestler, why Roman Reigns has had such difficulty getting fan acceptance, where this ranks among WrestleMania main events,  the power dynamic between WWE decisionmakers and grassroots fans and the parallels in politics, and much more.

Jason Mann and Sawyer Paul continue their annual tradition of discussing WrestleMania's prior main event with a look at Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns (and later Seth Rollins) at WrestleMania 31. They talk about what makes Brock Lesnar so different from any other WWE wrestler, why Roman Reigns has had such difficulty getting fan acceptance, where this ranks among WrestleMania main events, the power dynamic between WWE decisionmakers and grassroots fans and the parallels in politics, and much more.

WrestleMania 31: Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns (vs. Seth Rollins)

Steve Austin

Jason Mann and Steven Graham from the Pro-Wrestling Super Show talk about the Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin feud from 1996 and 1997, specifically their Survivor Series 1996, WrestleMania 13, and In Your House: Revenge of the Taker singles matches. They discuss why Austin and Hart worked so well together, how Canadians saw the feud as opposed to Americans, and much more. #WWE #wrestling

Jason Mann and Steven Graham from the Pro-Wrestling Super Show talk about the Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin feud from 1996 and 1997, specifically their Survivor Series 1996, WrestleMania 13, and In Your House: Revenge of the Taker singles matches. They discuss why Austin and Hart worked so well together, how Canadians saw the feud as opposed to Americans, and much more. #WWE #wrestling

The Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin feud

Jason Mann and Sawyer Paul continue their tradition of review the prior year’s WrestleMania main event right before the next one. They discuss Daniel Bryan’s matches against Triple H as well as against Randy Orton and Batista, why Bryan appeals to a splintered wrestling audience, the rise of fan activism in WWE, where WrestleMania 30 rates among most satisfying wrestling shows, and much more. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 3/23/15

Jason Mann and Sawyer Paul continue their tradition of review the prior year’s WrestleMania main event right before the next one. They discuss Daniel Bryan’s matches against Triple H as well as against Randy Orton and Batista, why Bryan appeals to a splintered wrestling audience, the rise of fan activism in WWE, where WrestleMania 30 rates among most satisfying wrestling shows, and much more. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 3/23/15

WrestleMania 30: Daniel Bryan vs. the World

Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena at Extreme Rules 2012 is discussed by Jason Mann and Lance Garrison. They talk about the novelty of such a brutal match in WWE, whether it could be done more often, the odd decision to have Lesnar lose in his return, the story of John Cena’s very bad year, and much more. #WWE #wrestling #UFC Original airdate: 8/14/14

Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena at Extreme Rules 2012 is discussed by Jason Mann and Lance Garrison. They talk about the novelty of such a brutal match in WWE, whether it could be done more often, the odd decision to have Lesnar lose in his return, the story of John Cena’s very bad year, and much more. #WWE #wrestling #UFC Original airdate: 8/14/14

Extreme Rules 2012: Brock Lesnar hurts John Cena

The Wrestlespective wrestling podcast hosted by Jason Mann looks back at classic wrestling matches from WWE and other promotions, with in-depth analysis of the action, drama, storytelling, interviews, and other happenings.

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Wrestlespective

The first two WWE albums, The Wrestling Album and Piledriver, are discussed by Jason Mann and Patrick Brogan of The Unemployed Historian. They talk about the alternative universe in which Hulk Hogan had a boring theme, performances at the first Slammy Awards, the times charisma overcomes a lack of singing ability and the times it doesn't, the raw sexuality of Jimmy Hart, the many skills of Rick Derringer and Cyndi Lauper, and how girls in cars should be very afraid of Robbie Dupree. #wrestling #prowrestling #rasslin #WWE #music Original airdate: 6/17/13

The first two WWE albums, The Wrestling Album and Piledriver, are discussed by Jason Mann and Patrick Brogan of The Unemployed Historian. They talk about the alternative universe in which Hulk Hogan had a boring theme, performances at the first Slammy Awards, the times charisma overcomes a lack of singing ability and the times it doesn't, the raw sexuality of Jimmy Hart, the many skills of Rick Derringer and Cyndi Lauper, and how girls in cars should be very afraid of Robbie Dupree. #wrestling #prowrestling #rasslin #WWE #music Original airdate: 6/17/13

The Wrestling Album and Piledriver

Bret Hart v. Goldberg at Starrcade 1999 is discussed by Jason Mann and Razor. They talk about Hart's career-ending injury in this match, his ups and downs in WCW, Goldberg's lost 1999, how recycling the Montreal screwjob and creating a new NWO in consecutive nights might not have been the best idea, and much more. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 1/20/12

Bret Hart v. Goldberg at Starrcade 1999 is discussed by Jason Mann and Razor. They talk about Hart's career-ending injury in this match, his ups and downs in WCW, Goldberg's lost 1999, how recycling the Montreal screwjob and creating a new NWO in consecutive nights might not have been the best idea, and much more. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 1/20/12

Starrcade 1999: Bret Hart vs. Goldberg

Hulk Hogan v. Sting at Starrcade 1997 is discussed by Jason Mann and Sawyer Paul. They talk about the epic buildup and WCW v. NWO storyline, how big this match really felt in 1997, and how it all inevitably fell short. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 1/15/12

Hulk Hogan v. Sting at Starrcade 1997 is discussed by Jason Mann and Sawyer Paul. They talk about the epic buildup and WCW v. NWO storyline, how big this match really felt in 1997, and how it all inevitably fell short. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 1/15/12

Starrcade 1997: Hulk Hogan vs. Sting

The 1994 Royal Rumble match is discussed by Jason Mann and Chris from IVP Videos. They discuss the many surprising faces who show up in a 1994 WWE event, compare the sagas of Bret Hart and Lex Luger, praise Ted DiBiase's one-time appearance as a WWE pay-per-view announcer, and ponder the beginning of Diesel-mania. #WWE #wrestling

The 1994 Royal Rumble match is discussed by Jason Mann and Chris from IVP Videos. They discuss the many surprising faces who show up in a 1994 WWE event, compare the sagas of Bret Hart and Lex Luger, praise Ted DiBiase's one-time appearance as a WWE pay-per-view announcer, and ponder the beginning of Diesel-mania. #WWE #wrestling

Royal Rumble 1994: Double vision

Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Bret Hart, the finals of the King of the Ring 1993 tournament, is discussed by Jason Mann and Adam Jones. They talk about how WWE changed directions a lot of times in 1993, rebuilding Bret Hart after his WrestleMania 9 loss, why Bigelow wasn't in more WWE main events, and more. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 5/31/12

Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Bret Hart, the finals of the King of the Ring 1993 tournament, is discussed by Jason Mann and Adam Jones. They talk about how WWE changed directions a lot of times in 1993, rebuilding Bret Hart after his WrestleMania 9 loss, why Bigelow wasn't in more WWE main events, and more. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 5/31/12

King of the Ring 1993: Bret Hart vs. Bam Bam Bigelow

The Battlebowls at Starrcades 1991 and 1992 are discussed by Jason Mann and Sawyer Paul in this marathon episode. They discuss the merits and flaws of the Battlebowl concept, how Starrcade often moved away from being WCW's biggest show, how Sting did a poor job of making friends, the greatness of Rick Rude, thoughts on Vader, Barry Windham, Great Muta, Lex Luger, and much more. Original airdate: 12/11/11

The Battlebowls at Starrcades 1991 and 1992 are discussed by Jason Mann and Sawyer Paul in this marathon episode. They discuss the merits and flaws of the Battlebowl concept, how Starrcade often moved away from being WCW's biggest show, how Sting did a poor job of making friends, the greatness of Rick Rude, thoughts on Vader, Barry Windham, Great Muta, Lex Luger, and much more. Original airdate: 12/11/11

WCW Starrcades 1991 and 1992: Battlebowling

Randy Savage, Hulk Hogan, Koko B. Ware, Hillbilly Jim &amp; Hercules v. Haku, Ted DiBiase, Akeem, Red Rooster &amp; Big Bossman at Survivor Series 1988 is discussed by Jason Mann and Stan Morris. They talk about the charm of the Survivor Series elimination matches, how this match continued the breakup of the Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan alliance, whether Terry Taylor's Red Rooster was the really worst gimmick ever, the incredible ability of the Big Bossman, and much more. #WWE #wrestling #rasslin #prowrestling Original airdate: 6/25/12

Randy Savage, Hulk Hogan, Koko B. Ware, Hillbilly Jim &amp; Hercules v. Haku, Ted DiBiase, Akeem, Red Rooster &amp; Big Bossman at Survivor Series 1988 is discussed by Jason Mann and Stan Morris. They talk about the charm of the Survivor Series elimination matches, how this match continued the breakup of the Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan alliance, whether Terry Taylor's Red Rooster was the really worst gimmick ever, the incredible ability of the Big Bossman, and much more. #WWE #wrestling #rasslin #prowrestling Original airdate: 6/25/12

Survivor Series 1988: Team Mega Powers vs. Team Twin Towers

Ric Flair v. Sting at Starrcade 1989 is discussed by Jason Mann and Scott Bowden of Kentucky Fried Rasslin. They discuss the relative strengths and weaknesses of the iron man concept, how WCW could have better used The Great Muta, Flair's booking, and the great WCW roster of the time, including the Steiners, the Road Warriors, Doom, the Skyscrapers, the Midnight Express, Cactus Jack, Tommy Rich, Eddie Gilbert, Terry Funk, and more. #WCW #WWE #wrestling #rasslin #prowrestling Original airdate: 11/14/11

Ric Flair v. Sting at Starrcade 1989 is discussed by Jason Mann and Scott Bowden of Kentucky Fried Rasslin. They discuss the relative strengths and weaknesses of the iron man concept, how WCW could have better used The Great Muta, Flair's booking, and the great WCW roster of the time, including the Steiners, the Road Warriors, Doom, the Skyscrapers, the Midnight Express, Cactus Jack, Tommy Rich, Eddie Gilbert, Terry Funk, and more. #WCW #WWE #wrestling #rasslin #prowrestling Original airdate: 11/14/11

Starrcade 1989: Iron Men

Vader v. Ric Flair from Starrcade 1993 is discussed by Jason Mann and Bill Bicknell. They discuss Flair's return to prominence after some time on the sideline, the ethics of loving Vader despite his reputation for hurting people, and the development of the talent that fueled the late 1990s wrestling boom.#WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 12/16/11

Vader v. Ric Flair from Starrcade 1993 is discussed by Jason Mann and Bill Bicknell. They discuss Flair's return to prominence after some time on the sideline, the ethics of loving Vader despite his reputation for hurting people, and the development of the talent that fueled the late 1990s wrestling boom. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 12/16/11

Starrcade 1993: Ric Flair vs. Vader

Jason Mann and Mike of Monsoon Classic discuss the Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair career and title match in a steel cage at Halloween Havoc 1994. They talk about when the ideal time might have been for a first Hogan vs. Flair match, how Hogan's arrival changed the course of WCW, and the ethical implications of Hogan beating up Sherri Martel. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 2/23/14

Jason Mann and Mike of Monsoon Classic discuss the Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair career and title match in a steel cage at Halloween Havoc 1994. They talk about when the ideal time might have been for a first Hogan vs. Flair match, how Hogan's arrival changed the course of WCW, and the ethical implications of Hogan beating up Sherri Martel. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 2/23/14

Halloween Havoc 1994: Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair

The wild and wonderful wrestling documentary "Fake It So Real" is discussed by Jason Mann and David Shoemaker of Grantland. They talk about how the movie depicts the artform of pro wrestling, the different attitudes of the wrestlers portrayed, life among working-class friends in a small Southern town, the details of putting together a wrestling show, and much more. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 7/3/12

The wild and wonderful wrestling documentary "Fake It So Real" is discussed by Jason Mann and David Shoemaker of Grantland. They talk about how the movie depicts the artform of pro wrestling, the different attitudes of the wrestlers portrayed, life among working-class friends in a small Southern town, the details of putting together a wrestling show, and much more. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 7/3/12

Wrestling at the movies: Fake it So Real

The Royal Rumble 1989 match is discussed by Jason Mann and Scott T. Holland. They talk about the continuing saga and soon-to-be breakup of Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan, bask in the wonderful battle of DEMOLITION, ponder what would have been if Terry Taylor and Curt Hennig had switched characters, and analyze the seemingly odd choice of Big John Studd as the first Rumble winner. Original airdate: 7/6/12

The Royal Rumble 1989 match is discussed by Jason Mann and Scott T. Holland. They talk about the continuing saga and soon-to-be breakup of Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan, bask in the wonderful battle of DEMOLITION, ponder what would have been if Terry Taylor and Curt Hennig had switched characters, and analyze the seemingly odd choice of Big John Studd as the first Rumble winner. Original airdate: 7/6/12

Royal Rumble 1989: Dissension among the Mega Powers

John Cena vs. The Great Khali at Judgment Day 2007 and One Night Stand 2007 are discussed by Jason Mann and Trey Irby. That's right: Two matches in one podcast. And they are better than you'd think. Jason and Trey compare parts of this feud to both Andre the Giant vs. Hulk Hogan and Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena, discuss the merits of Khali as a professional wrestler, and consider Cena's abilities as a strategist. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 5/30/12

John Cena vs. The Great Khali at Judgment Day 2007 and One Night Stand 2007 are discussed by Jason Mann and Trey Irby. That's right: Two matches in one podcast. And they are better than you'd think. Jason and Trey compare parts of this feud to both Andre the Giant vs. Hulk Hogan and Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena, discuss the merits of Khali as a professional wrestler, and consider Cena's abilities as a strategist. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 5/30/12

Judgment Day/One Night Stand 2007: John Cena vs. Great Khali

Lex Luger

Ric Flair v. Lex Luger for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship at Starrcade 1988 is discussed by Jason Mann and Robert Newsome. They talk about Flair's superhuman ability to make even a limited opponent look good, the merits of Luger and Sting, the passion of Southern wrestling crowds, the corporate Horsemen, and much more. #WWE #wrestling #rasslin #prowrestling #WCW Original airdate: 11/6/11

Ric Flair v. Lex Luger for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship at Starrcade 1988 is discussed by Jason Mann and Robert Newsome. They talk about Flair's superhuman ability to make even a limited opponent look good, the merits of Luger and Sting, the passion of Southern wrestling crowds, the corporate Horsemen, and much more. #WWE #wrestling #rasslin #prowrestling #WCW Original airdate: 11/6/11

Starrcade 1988: Ric Flair vs. Lex Luger

Shawn Michaels

Jason Mann and Razor of Kick-Out!! Wrestling discuss John Cena v. Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 23, where it ranks among the great WrestleMania matches, and Razor’s experiences attending the show in person. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 3/30/11

Jason Mann and Razor of Kick-Out!! Wrestling discuss John Cena v. Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 23, where it ranks among the great WrestleMania matches, and Razor’s experiences attending the show in person. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 3/30/11

WrestleMania 23: John Cena vs. Shawn Michaels

Scott Steiner

Here marks the end of Starrcade: It's Scott Steiner v. Sid from Starrcade 2000. Jason Mann and Joe Drilling talk about both wrestlers' penchant for unintentional wrestling comedy, how far WCW had fallen by the this point, the possibly ironic over-the-top announcing from Tony Schiavone and company, and much more. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 1/21/12

Here marks the end of Starrcade: It's Scott Steiner v. Sid from Starrcade 2000. Jason Mann and Joe Drilling talk about both wrestlers' penchant for unintentional wrestling comedy, how far WCW had fallen by the this point, the possibly ironic over-the-top announcing from Tony Schiavone and company, and much more. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 1/21/12

Starrcade 2000: Scott Steiner vs. Sid

Samoa Joe

Kurt Angle vs. Samoa Joe from TNA Genesis 2006 is discussed by Jason Mann and Will Pruett of ProWrestling.Net. They talk about Angle's odd and acrimonious departure from WWE, Joe's undefeated streak, and the amazing atmosphere of this match and the sense of hope in TNA at the time.  #WWE #TNA #wrestling Original airdate: 6/28/12

Kurt Angle vs. Samoa Joe from TNA Genesis 2006 is discussed by Jason Mann and Will Pruett of <a href="http://ProWrestling.Net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ProWrestling.Net</a>. They talk about Angle's odd and acrimonious departure from WWE, Joe's undefeated streak, and the amazing atmosphere of this match and the sense of hope in TNA at the time. #WWE #TNA #wrestling Original airdate: 6/28/12

TNA Genesis 2006: Kurt Angle vs. Samoa Joe, the first time

Genichiro Tenryu

Jason Mann and Joe Drilling of What A Maneuver! talk about Hulk Hogan &amp; Genichiro Tenryu vs. The Road Warriors from Wrestlefest 1991, why Hogan and the LOD weren't so much pals, and how Hogan in Japan was different from Hogan in the USA. Original airdate: 11/26/13

Jason Mann and Joe Drilling of What A Maneuver! talk about Hulk Hogan &amp; Genichiro Tenryu vs. The Road Warriors from Wrestlefest 1991, why Hogan and the LOD weren't so much pals, and how Hogan in Japan was different from Hogan in the USA. Original airdate: 11/26/13

Hulk Hogan & Genichiro Tenryu vs. The Road Warriors (Wrestlefest 1991)

Kevin Nash

Goldberg v. Kevin Nash at Starrcade 1998 is discussed by Jason Mann and Sawyer Paul. They talk about Nash's contrarian nature, how Goldberg's first loss should have been handled, whether the Fingerpoke of Doom was really as destructive to WCW as is generally thought, and much more. #wwe #wrestling Original airdate: 1/18/12

Goldberg v. Kevin Nash at Starrcade 1998 is discussed by Jason Mann and Sawyer Paul. They talk about Nash's contrarian nature, how Goldberg's first loss should have been handled, whether the Fingerpoke of Doom was really as destructive to WCW as is generally thought, and much more. #wwe #wrestling Original airdate: 1/18/12

Starrcade 1998: Goldberg vs. Kevin Nash

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