Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling Podcast

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is Phil Schneider, author of Way of the Blade: 100 of the Greatest Bloody Matches in Wrestling History.In Way of the Blade, Segunda Caida's Phil Schneider, a leading wrestling critic and internet wrestling pioneer with the Death Valley Driver Video Review, looks at 100 of the best, bloodiest matches in the sport's history. Starting in the 1950s and spanning the decades and continents, Schneider tells the story of a very weird sport. You'll meet wrestling chickens, Nazi doctors of philosophy and Japanese death match specialists. You'll relive classics everyone knows and discover some hidden gems previously witnessed by a mere handful of fans lucky enough to have been in the building the night the carnage went down.Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Blade-Greatest-Matches-Wrestling/dp/173494594X

The latest New Generation Declassified is all about the SummerSlam memories in the New Gen era. From the epic build to SummerSlam 93 and the Lex Express through the Shawn Michaels vs. Vader title match in Cleveland in 1996 and everything in between, The Chadster and special co-host Hughezy rundown the matches, moments and angles that helped build the yearly summer spectacular.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Jimmy Korderas. The 22 year WWE referee joins the show to talk about his entire pro wrestling career. Host John Poz and Jimmy talk about The Reffin Rant, the current wrestling landscape, his WWE tenure, breaking into the business under WWE President Jack Tunney, working for Vince McMahon, The Hulk Hogan era, the Steve Austin era, the John Cena era, the importance of a referee, AEW, and so much more!The show is brought to you by MilitaryTrueCrimeAddict.comYou would not believe how many serial killers had military background. The Son of Sam, The Dating Game Killer, The Golden State Killer, Dahmer, The Green River Killer, The Candy Man, The Toy Box Killer, The Angel of Death, and much much more. It's not just about serial killers. There is so much more, but you will never find out! Unless you listen. Its not your average true crime podcast.

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on the training of Great Khali. Dr Tom and co-host John Poz take a dive deep into the training and career of Great Khali while at the WWE. We talk about DSW, The Undertaker, winning the World Title, being in the WWE Hall of Fame, and so much more!

Welcome to a Special Edition of the Two Man Power Trip with host John Poz along with his co-hosts RBV Richard Bronson Vickrey and Michael Jargo. Poz, Jargo, and RBV are breaking down just Who is The Greatest Junior Heavyweight ever? They will discuss not only who deserves to be talked about as the Greatest Junior Heavyweight, but also psychology, believability, selling, Merchandise sales, drawing power, workrate, look and much more! This is a deep dive into Who is the Greatest Junior Heavyweight ever?

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is is headed down to Nasty-ville and it's one trip we may not come back from as we welcome in one half of the legendary tag team, The Nasty Boys the one and only Brian Knobbs. Knobbs joins us to discuss the huge Legends of Hamburg on July 24th in Hamburg, PA. Host John Poz and Brian talk great stories about learning from Curt Hennig in the AWA to The Nasty Boys' brutal matches with the Steiner Brothers we get a first hand account by Knobbs of working with some of the finest tag teams that ever graced the squared circle and much more!

Today's New Generation Declassified features a very in depth look at Chris Candido's time in the WWF as "Skip" of the Bodydonnas. From his highly built and anticipated vignette packages through his off the charts in ring work and charisma, the New Generation years were meant for a competitor like Chris. His brother Jonny, co-author of "No Gimmicks Needed" a biography released earlier this year with co-writer John Cosper discusses what he saw during that era as his brother attained WWF success and how the Candido family lived it and loved his time basically being on his home turf.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, JJ Maguire. The Wrestling Theme Song King aka the Hurricane joins the show to talk about his entire pro wrestling and music career. Host John Poz and JJ talk about creating epic WWF and WCW themes for Demolition, LOD, Shawn Michaels, Million Dollar Man, and Hulk Hogan. We also discuss teaming up with Jimmy Hart since their days together with the Gentry's, working with Vince McMahon, being in the WWF, being in WCW, collaborating with Hulk Hogan, relationship with Jim Johnston, and so much more.TMPT Store - Teepublic.com/stores/tmpt

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Welcome to a Special Edition of the Two Man Power Trip with host John Poz along with his co-hosts RBV Richard Bronson Vickrey and Michael Jargo. Poz, Jargo, and RBV are breaking down just Who is The Greatest IC Champion ever? They will discuss not only who deserves to be talked about as the Greatest IC Champion, but also psychology, believability, selling, Merchandise sales, drawing power, workrate, look and much more! This is a deep dive into Who is the Greatest IC Champion ever?

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is Le Champion, The Demo God, The GOAT, Chris Jericho! The former multiple time former WWE World Champion and former AEW World Champion joins the show to talk about his pro wrestling career and his new book, "The List of Jericho" which can be found at Jericho30.com. Host John Poz and Chris discuss his new book in detail, AEW, returning to live crowds, Judas being the most over song in wrestling, Dean Malenko, Shawn Michaels, Rey Mysterio, The Rock, The Pinnacle, his favorite feuds, top 10 lists, his Legacy, the Talk is Jericho Podcast, Fozzy, and so much more!T-Shirt Store - TeePublic.com/stores/TMPT

This week's New Generation Declassified looks at the changes the WWF made to the company logos and branding during the New Generation era. From the classic WWF logo of the 1980s transitioned to a plain colored block logo, did the subtle changes to WWF branding reflect well on the current state of the business? Eli of Eli's Digital Concepts joins the Chadster to breakdown how a logo can alter a companies identity and whether or not the advancements made to digital creations were not properly utilized during the "dark days" of the WWF.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Matt Taven. The former ROH World Heavyweight, TV, Tag Team, and Six Man champion joins the show to talk about his entire pro wrestling career. Host John Poz and Matt talk about the big ROH Best in the World PPV coming up, his entire Ring of Honor run, his feud with Vincent, his feud with Jay Lethal, The Kingdom, Adam Cole, Mike Bennett, Maria Kanellis, The OGK, and so much more.TMPT Store - Teepublic.com/stores/tmpt

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Welcome to a Special Edition of the Two Man Power Trip with host John Poz along with his co-hosts RBV Richard Bronson Vickrey and Michael Jargo. Poz, Jargo, and RBV are breaking down just Who is The Greatest Tag Team ever? They will discuss not only who deserves to be talked about as the Greatest Tag Team, but also psychology, believability, selling, Merchandise sales, drawing power, workrate, look and much more! This is a deep dive into Who is the Greatest Tag Team ever?

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is Alberto El Patron aka Alberto Del Rio. The former multiple time former WWE World Champion joins the show to talk about his return to professional wrestling. Host John Poz and Alberto discuss his return, getting in shape, his MMA career, his WWE run, if he would return to the WWE, clearing his name, using his past as a way to move forward positively, John Cena, Andrade, Carlito, CM Punk, his family legacy, and so much more!

This week's New Generation Declassified looks at the rise of an old familiar face during the New Generation years as the now "Sycho" Sid ascended to new heights in the later stages of the era. From his re-emergence as the heavy for Shawn Michaels in the build for WrestleMania 11 to less than a year later being crowned World Wrestling Federation Champion for the first time, Sid's roller coaster run and the high and low moments are chronicled in this deep dive with "It's Hughezy, Hello" host, Adam Hughes.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Mickie James! The former multi-time WWE Women's World Champion and TNA Knockouts Champion joins the show to talk about her entire wrestling career. Host John Poz and Mickie talk about her big concert on 7/10 in Richmond VA at the Canal Club, her country music career, her WWE run, her, TNA run, her NWA debut, NWA Empowerrr, The all women's NWA PPV, her husband Nick Aldis, Legacy Supps, Billy Corgan, the trash bag incident in the WWE, her release, who she wants to wrestle, and so much more.TMPT Store - Teepublic.com/stores/tmpt

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Welcome to a Special Edition of the Two Man Power Trip with host John Poz along with his co-hosts RBV Richard Bronson Vickrey and Michael Jargo. Poz, Jargo, and RBV are breaking down just Who is The Greatest Seller ever? They will discuss not only who deserves to be talked about as the Greatest Seller, but also psychology, believability, art of the sell, not overselling, and much more! This is a deep dive into Who is the Greatest Seller ever?

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with Slick! The WWE/WWF Legend joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Slick talk about breaking into the business, his father Rufus R Jones, getting into the WWF, Vince McMahon, meeting with Vince, Doctor of Style gimmick, Jive Soul Bro, Akeem, Big Bossman, Butch Reed, Hulk Hogan, Macho Man Randy Savage, Classy Freddie Blassie, Jimmy Hart, the WWE Hall of Fame, and so much more!

The latest New Generation Declassified looks at when the boyhood dream came true and the 1st WWF Championship reign of Shawn Michaels began in March 1996 through the end at the 1996 Survivor Series. Joined by "Man of Steel" Mike Verna, Chad runs through the angles, matches, moments and merchandise of the Heartbreak Kid and breaks down how this much hyped and anticipated victory lived up to the build and expectations of the WWF management team. We also discuss how the New York City crowd made the beloved Shawn Michaels take a backseat to the rise of the newest face of the WWF title picture, Psycho Sid.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, TJ Wilson aka Tyson Kidd. The former multi-time WWE World Tag Team Champion and current WWE Producer joins the show to talk about his entire wrestling career. Host John Poz and TJ talk about Vince McMahon, his NXT run, being a WWE Producer, enhancing the women's division in the WWE, The Hart Family, The Hart Dynasty, his wife Natalya Niedhart, training wrestlers, The Dungeon, Stu Hart, his entire WWE run, his neck injury in a match vs Samoa Joe, and so much more.https://www.teepublic.com/stores/john-pozarowski?utm_campaign=23066&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=John%2BPozarowski

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on the training of Kofi Kingston. Dr Tom and co-host John Poz take a dive deep into the training and career of Kofi Kingston while at the WWE. We talk about FCW, The New Day, Daniel Bryan, Bruce Prichard, and so much more!

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Welcome to a Special Edition of the Two Man Power Trip with host John Poz along with his co-hosts RBV Richard Bronson Vickrey and Michael Jargo. Poz, Jargo, and RBV are breaking down just Who is The Greatest Booker ever? They will discuss not only who deserves to be talked about as the Greatest Booker, but also TV Ratings, merchandise sales, PPV Buys, mainstream appeal, ticket sales, psychology, booking fundamentals, building stars, and much more! This is a deep dive into Who is the Greatest Booker ever?

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with Dewayne Bruce aka Sgt Buddy Lee Parker. The former Head Trainer at the WCW Power Plant joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Sarge will discuss breaking into the business, getting into WCW, The State Patrol, Braun the Leprechaun gimmick, Jack Boot, becoming the head trainer for the WCW Power Plant, Jody Hamilton, Paul Orndorff, The Natural Born Thrillers, The Giant, DDP, training Bill Goldberg, his entire WCW run and a whole lot more!

Today's New Generation Declassified looks at house show cards between 1993 and 1996 but with a slight twist. We look to see was the card worth the price of admission? Running it down from top to bottom and even giving options of other WWF shows happening in another part of the country on the same night, Mike Freland of "Front Row Material" joins The Chadster to see what show he would be most likely to attend if given the chance way back in the day.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Westin Blake aka Wesley Blake. The former WWE and NXT World Tag Team Champion joins the show to talk about his entire wrestling career. Host John Poz and Wesley talk about Triple H, Vince McMahon, NXT, WWE, Jaxson Ryker, Steve Cutler The Forgotten Sons, Baron Corbin, the Knights of the Lone Wolf, and so much more!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/john-pozarowski?utm_campaign=23066&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=John%2BPozarowski

Welcome to a Special Edition of the Two Man Power Trip with host John Poz along with his co-hosts RBV Richard Bronson Vickrey and Michael Jargo. Poz, Jargo, and RBV are breaking down just Who is The Greatest Draw ever? They will discuss not only who deserves to be talked about as the Greatest Draw, but also their TV Ratings, merchandise sales, PPV Buys, mainstream appeal, their drawing power, ticket sales, and much more! This is a deep dive into Who is the Greatest Draw ever?

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is powered by NXT Takeover: In Your House, this Sunday on the Peacock Network at 8pm EST. Our Featured guest today is Legendary Radio DJ and former WWE Announcer making his return this Sunday to be the Host of Takeover, Todd Pettengill. Host John Poz and Todd will discuss his entire WWF run, how he got hired, pranking the Macho Man, Razor Ramon "heat", Bret Hart as World Champion, Shawn Michaels, The New Generation Era, working for Vince McMahon, Kevin Dunn, and so much more! Visit the TMPT Store:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/john-pozarowski?utm_campaign=23066&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=John%2BPozarowski

We talk about it weekly on New Generation Declassified that this era was special for a reason and this episode puts one aspect underneath the microscope, as we breakdown the LOUD merchandise released between 1993 and 1997. Joined by Joe Feeney and Mike Durband we discuss the styles of the mid 90s and how wrestling shirts and other merchandise piggy-backed on trends and popular attire worn outside of the business all the while, making some of the ugliest clothing ever seen.

Today's Flagship episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is powered by WWE's Monday Night Raw (LIVE Monday nights at 8pm EST on the USA Network). As is our annual tradition TMPT is 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 his Creative Assistant in NXT, Rob Naylor. In a brand new interview Naylor offers a unique perspective having worked so closely with Dusty from 2011 to 2013. Rob also shares a lot of behind the scenes moments working with and for Dusty.Additionally, we take a walk into The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling vault and hear from Dustin Rhodes,Terry Funk, Nikita Koloff, Magnum TA, Superstar Billy Graham, Tully Blanchard, Baby Doll, Arn Anderson, Steve Keirn, Tony Schiavone, Steve Corino, and Cody Rhodes as they recall amazing memories and a lifetime of wisdom passed onto them by an absolute ICON of the wrestling business.

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on the training of Sheamus. Dr Tom and co-host John Poz take a dive deep into the training and career of Sheamus while at the WWE. We talk about Triple H, John Cena, Daniel Bryan, Bruce Prichard, and so much more!

Welcome to a Special Edition of the Two Man Power Trip with host John Poz along with his co-hosts RBV Richard Bronson Vickrey and Michael Jargo. Poz, Jargo, and RBV are breaking down just Who is The Greatest Worker ever? They will discuss not only who deserves to be talked about as the Greatest Worker, but also their match quality, their workrate, their charisma, their look, their promo ability, their drawing power, and much more! This is a deep dive into Who is the Greatest Worker ever?

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our feature episode, Randy Hales. The promoter, booker, commentator, manager, and author joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Randy discuss his book, "Living the Dream: Memphis Wrestling: The Randy Hales Story", his history in the wrestling business, Memphis wrestling history, and so much more!

We've alluded to this feud. We've brought up matches and talked about it in passing. However, today's New Generation Declassified focuses on the 1993-1996 Bret Hart vs. Jerry Lawler feud and matches. What started with a vicious beat down at the 1993 King of The Ring and spawned countless one-liners, matches, moments, promos and segments, longtime fan Jay Poz joins "The Chadster" to reminisce and look back at how good or even how bad some of these interactions are in retrospect.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, William Patrick Corgan. The lead singer of the legendary Smashing Pumpkins and the Owner/Promoter of the NWA joins the show to promote the NWA When Our Shadows Fall PPV on Fite TV on June 6th at 4pm est. Host John Poz and William discuss the NWA, current wrestling, the size of todays wrestlers, old school NWA, Harley Race, Nick Aldis vs Trevor Murdoch, AEW/NWA relationship, Tony Khan, TNA wrestling, Impact, and so much more!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/john-pozarowski?utm_campaign=23066&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=John%2BPozarowski

Welcome to a Special Edition of the Two Man Power Trip with host John Poz along with his co-hosts RBV Richard Bronson Vickrey and Michael Jargo. Poz, Jargo, and RBV are breaking down just Who is The Greatest Technician ever? They will discuss not only who deserves to be talked about as the Greatest Technician, but also their match quality, their workrate, their execution in the ring, their track record of being safe in the ring, and much more! This is a deep dive into Who is the Greatest Technician ever?

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our feature episode, Kid Romeo. The former WCW Cruiserweight Tag Team Champion joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Kid Romeo will discuss the WCW Power Plant, getting signed by WCW, Alan Funk, Mike Sanders, working for Eric Bischoff, winning the WCW Cruiserweight Tag Team titles with Primetime Elix Skipper, the end of WCW, WWE, Vince McMahon, TNA, and so much more!

The latest New Generation Declassified looks at the 1993-1996 King Of the Ring pay per view events. Joining Chad on this adventure is Russo Brand's Jeff Lane. Jeff and Chad cover each event, what makes them special and what moments stand out the most from an event that changed the WWF pay per view calendar permanently when it aired for the first time in 1993. Title changes, business rattling promos and tournaments that enhanced and elevated careers did so at a time where "the crown still meant something".

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Will Ospreay! The former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion joins the show to talk about his entire career. Host John Poz and Will discuss NJPW, Winning the IWGP World Title, Kota Ibushi, feud with Kazuchika Okada, feud with Ricochet, Kushida, Wrestle Kingdom, The Tokyo Dome, dominating the NJPW Junior division, transitioning into the Heavyweight division, and so much more!Disclaimer: This interview was conducted right before Will's injury went public and he had to relinquish the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.https://www.teepublic.com/stores/john-pozarowski?utm_campaign=23066&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=John%2BPozarowski

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard brings on a very Special Guest and that is, The Pain Train PQ Preston Quinn. Host John Poz, Dr. Tom and PQ talk about WWE, problems with AEW, AJ Francis, The Attitude Era, Jim Crockett Promotions, Tully Blanchard, and so much more. Poz, Dr Tom and PQ also dive into current wrestling and talk about what can be done today to put the wrestling business in a positive direction.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for a special feature episode, Jeff Lane. Jeff is the Senior Producer, Editor, and Co Host at the Russo Brand. Host John Poz, co host DKO Derek O'Reilly, and Jeff talk being the heart and soul of the Brand, Vince Russo, growing The Brand, Castrating the Marks, Disco Inferno, the dirt sheets, creative writing in wrestling, the WWE, and so much more!

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our feature episode, Tyler Cates aka Tyler Steel. The author, promoter, former wrestler, and wrestling historian joins the show to talk about Primal Conflict Wrestling and his new book, The Raven Conspiracy. John and Tyler also talk about Tyler's first book, Dead Man's Breath, Koko B Ware incident, booking Road Warrior Animal on one of his last shows, SMW, Jim Cornette, his wrestling career, his time as a promoter, and so much more! You can get Dead Man's Breath and the Raven Conspiracy on Amazon.com right now!

We go from an evil clown to an all-American hero. The latest New Generation Declassified looks at the July 1993-August 1995 "Man Made In the USA", Lex Luger. From the body slam challenge to his auspicious exit, Lex Luger's run as the "top baby-face" or "next Hulk Hogan" was a time filled with questionable booking, bad match pairings and tons of what if? Joined by returning guest, Adam "Hughezy" Hughes of "It's Hughezy, Hello", we look at house show matches, Monday Night Raw segments and the major pay per view misses of the WWF booking team.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Steve Maclin aka Steve Cutler. The former WWE and NXT Superstar joins the show to talk about his entire wrestling career. Host John Poz and Steve talk about Triple H, Vince McMahon, NXT, WWE, Jaxson Ryker, Wesley Blake, The Forgotten Sons, Baron Corbin, the Knights of the Lone Wolf, and so much more!

Welcome to a Special Edition of the Two Man Power Trip with host John Poz along with his co-hosts RBV Richard Bronson Vickrey and Michael Jargo. Poz, Jargo, and RBV are breaking down just Who is The Greatest Faction ever? They will discuss not only who deserves to be talked about as the Greatest Faction, but also match quality, drawing power, carrying a company, their level of importance nationally/globally, merch sales, and much more! This is a deep dive into Who is the Greatest Faction ever?

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our feature episode, the 2 authors of "The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers: The Masters of the Craft of Professional Wrestling", Dan Murphy and Brian Young. Host John Poz talks with Dan and Brian all about this awesome new book! A walk-through wrestling history, starting with the founding fathers such as Ed “Strangler” Lewis and the incomparable Lou Thesz, to modern-day masters such as Daniel Bryan and Kurt Angle. The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers spotlights elite performers and analyzes exactly what made them your favorite wrestler’s favorite wrestlers. Authors Dan Murphy and Brian Young interviewed more than 40 in-ring veterans, historians, referees, and promoters to get a unique insider’s look at the people who have made a lasting impact on the world of professional wrestling. It offers a special peek “behind the curtain” and a rare look into the top stars’ thoughts on their peers, their influences, and their personal favorites. The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers is a history of professional wrestling but also a tribute to the frequently misunderstood art itself. Featuring stars of the 1920s to today, this essential read deserves a prominent spot on the bookcase of every fan and historian.https://www.teepublic.com/stores/tmpt?utm_campaign=23066&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=John%2BPozarowski

New Generation Declassified for this week looks at Matt Borne’s portrayal of Doink The Clown. Doink as a whole is universally looked at as more of a comedic character, but in its original conception was a deranged and somewhat psychotic bad guy. For this discussion, Chad welcomes Kris Pavone (FKA Caylen Croft) to discuss the psychology behind this style of character, memories of “Borne’s Doink”, best moments and how the evil clown could be viewed by the modern eye.