Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling Podcast

Celebrating our 500th episode in a major way as we welcome WWE Hall of Famer and Olympic Gold Medalist, Kurt Angle to the show. Host John Poz and Kurt will discuss Brock Lesnar, his entire WWE run, Chris Benoit, his entire TNA run, Sting, Jeff Jarrett, his new podcast with Conrad Thompson, and so much more. As a special bonus John is joining by WWE Hall of Famer and Former WCW President Eric Bischoff to help kick off the show. Enjoy this 500th episode extravaganza and as always thank you for listening! Today's episode is sponsored by Cambridge Nursing: Safe, efficient, same day testing service for you and your guests! Make sure to head over to CovidEventPlanning.com for more! Also check out my new TMPT store https://www.teepublic.com/stores/tmpt?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 Christian. Dr Tom and co-host John Poz take a dive deep into the training and career of Christian while at the WWE. We talk about Sherri Martel, Paul Boesch, The Bella Twins, The Great Khali, Kane, 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 Mr. WrestleMania? They will discuss not only who deserves to be talked about as Mr. WM, but also match quality, drawing power, carrying a show, level of importance, match records, and much more! This is a deep dive into Who is Mr. WrestleMania? Part 4

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our feature episode, Ian Abel of the Ian Abel Band. Host John Poz and Ian talk all about pro wrestling and his music career as well. Ian's 2019 released "Shoes" was featured as the theme for the Dustin Rhodes versus Cody feud leading into AEW’s Double Or Nothing event. Ian's latest track "Not Afraid to Die" debuted as the theme for the Cody vs Darby TNT Championship match at AEW Full Gear 2020.

For the first time on New Generation Declassified we review a WWE / Peacock documentary, Two Dudes With Attitudes. The two dudes were Kevin Nash aka "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel and "The Heartbreak Kid", Shawn Michaels. These two superstars set sail in 1993 and for the entire duration of the New Generation would be linked together both as friends and as enemies. This episode looks at the documentary presentation, the talking heads and the moments linked to HBK and Diesel. We also dig deep into the vault as podcast veteran and Producer extraordinaire, Joe Feeney joins Chad to talk about mid 90s wrestling and why he and other fans tuned out during the height of the Two Dudes With Attitudes.

Episode #499: This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Harry Slash from Harry Slash and the Slashtones. The former ECW Music producer and Production Assistant joins the show to talk about his entire wrestling and music career. Host John Poz and Harry talk about Paul Heyman, backstage at ECW, locker room, drug culture, Sabu, Shane Douglas, Sandman, Rollerball controversy, 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 Mr. WrestleMania? They will discuss not only who deserves to be talked about as Mr. WM, but also match quality, drawing power, carrying a show, level of importance, match records, and much more! This is a deep dive into Who is Mr. WrestleMania? Part 3

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our feature episode, Keith Elliot Greenberg. The wrestling historian joins the show to talk about his new book, "Too Sweet: Inside the Indie Wrestling Revolution". Host John Poz and Keith discuss how Keith chronicles the growth of indie wrestling from school gyms to a viable alternative to the WWE and speaks to those involved in the alternative wrestling league with remarkable candor, gaining behind-the-scenes knowledge of this growing enterprise.

During the early New Generation years a transformation took place. Long gone was the "Event Center" hosted by Sean Mooney or Lord Alfred Hayes and in came a new concept to promote the WWF House Shows, Face To Face. Face To Face was a weekly staple of WWF TV during late 1992 and throughout 1993 as it showcased the heels and babyfaces getting the opportunity to speak their mind and give you the rundown of what would happen during the match at the arena that was being promoted on that day's television program. Usually with a few weeks of build, Face To Face would spotlight the stars of the WWF and would generally promote matches that you were absolutely never going to see anywhere else.

Episode #498: This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, David Manning. The former WCCW Booker and referee joins the show to talk about his entire wrestling career. Host John Poz and David will discuss his friendship with Bruiser Brody, Fritz Von Erich, Booking in WCCW, tragedy in WCCW, The Von Erich boys, Gino Hernandez, Dark Side of the Ring, and so much more!

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard Heads back in his classroom as @drtomprichard will be Taking You To School this week to discuss his time as Bodydonna Zip.Hear the complete story of Skip, Zip & Sunny from a very somber haircut through their tag team gold.. as well as an update from the @JPWA865

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 Mr. WrestleMania? They will discuss not only who deserves to be talked about as Mr. WM, but also match quality, drawing power, carrying a show, level of importance, match records, and much more! This is a deep dive into Who is Mr. WrestleMania? Part 2

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our feature episode, Mad Maxine aka Jeannine Mjoseth. The former WWF Superstar and journalist joins the show to talk about her entire pro wrestling career. Host John Poz and Mad Maxine will discuss training under Fabulous Moolah, what Moolah was really like, Dark Side of the Ring, the WWF, Vince McMahon, Hulk Hogan's Rock n Wrestling controversy, and so much more!

The 2020/2021 WWE Hall of Fame inductees were honored by the WWE Universe during WrestleMania week, but did the New Generation contributions of these competitors fly under the radar? This week Chad is joined by Jack Hunter to discuss the New Generation years of 2021 and 2021 Hall of Famers JBL, William Shatner, The British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith and "The Big Red Machine", Kane. We also look at the nWo and how if not for the New Gen, Hall, Nash and Syxx may not have had the impact they had jumping ship to WCW.

Episode #497: This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Allan Funk aka Kwee Wee. The former WCW, TNA, and HWA Superstar joins the show to talk about his entire wrestling career. Host John Poz and Allan will discuss his friendship with Macho Man Randy Savage, the WCW Power Plant, Debuting in WCW, Eric Bischoff, Vince Russo, the WWF buying WCW, Vince McMahon, Johnny Ace, 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 Mr. WrestleMania? They will discuss not only who deserves to be talked about as Mr. WM, but also match quality, drawing power, carrying a show, level of importance, match records, and much more! This is a deep dive into Who is Mr. WrestleMania? Part 1

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our feature episode, The Franchise Shane Douglas. The former ECW World Champion discusses what is wrong with the current business today. Host John Poz, co host DKO Derek O'Reilly, and Shane talk about WWE, Vince McMahon, AEW, Tony Khan, booking, how to cut a promo, being real with your character, and so much more!

WrestleMania may be in the books but it stays alive for one more week on New Generation Declassified as we take a look a supposed WrestleMania 9 card that almost but didn't happen. Adam Hughes aka Hughezy of the It's Hughezy, Hello?!? show sits down with "The Chadster" for an epic crossover that brings to light a handful of rumored matches that could have changed the course of the early days of the New Generation. Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart, Lex Luger, Doink, Ric Flair and many more of the WWE Superstars of 1993 could have had this card on paper that may indeed be that much better than what we actually ended up getting at the outdoor event.

Episode #496: This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Dr. Ted McNaler. The former 5x OVW Southern Tag Team Champion and 2x OVW Television Champion joins the show to talk about his entire career. Host John Poz and Dr. Ted will discuss his time in OVW, training under Danny Davis, Rip Rogers, Jim Cornette, Al Snow, his feud vs. Shawn Spears and so much more!

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on Dr. Tom's training of Dolph Ziggler. Dolph was an amateur wrestler that started in OVW, then WWE, and then trained down in FCW, who has now become a big WWE star. Find out directly from John Poz and Dr. Tom how Dolph was to train, teach, coach, and mentor. Learn about his time in FCW, creating the Dolph Ziggler character, moving up to the main roster, plus so much more!

Welcome to a Special Edition of the Two Man Power Trip with host John Poz and his co-host RBV Richard Bronson Vickrey. Poz and RBV are breaking down the Top 5 Matches in WWE WrestleMania history. They will also discuss matches that didn't quite make the list, who are some of the greatest wrestlers in WM history, who had the greatest performances, and which matches flat out stole the show. What are your Top 5 WrestleMania matches of all time?

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our feature episode, John Arezzi. The podcast host, photographer, convention creator, producer, promoter, and now author joins the show to talk about his career both inside and outside of professional wrestling. Host John Poz will talk to John about his new book, “Mat Memories” Wild life in Wrestling, Music, & Mets as well as wrestling Dusty Rhodes, creating the wrestling convention, working with Vince McMahon, and so much more!

This week's New Generation Declassified welcomes Norm Quarrinton, Content Editor of Collidor's Pro Wrestling Sheet to discuss growing up a fan of the WWF during the 1990s but also giving us our first taste of the UK reach of the Fed during this time. We also look back at Kevin Nash AKA Big Daddy Cool Diesel's WrestleMania appearances and matches during the New Generation era looking at if the WWF did actually run on Diesel Power leading to the grandest stage of them each year. Also, did Diesel's 1996 departure matches what an exiting superstar should have been paired with on the way out of the company.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Adam Bomb aka Bryan Clark. The former WWF Superstar and former 2x WCW World Tag Team Champion joins the show to talk about his entire pro wrestling career. Host John Poz and Bryan discuss his time working for the WWF as Adam Bomb, working for WCW as Wrath and then with Kronik alongside Brian Adams, SMW, Jim Cornette, Vince McMahon, AJPW, Bill Goldberg, AWA, The Nightstalker, and so much more!

For today's Business of the Business podcast we discuss, Ring of Honor ratings estimates from Joe Koff, SWE Fury - “Sprang” Stampede, NWA Powerr: Time to pull the plug?, AEW moves events, AEW House Show, WWE European dates, MLW moves Philly event, AIW returns and gets volunteers, Venmo promotion, Jersey Championship returns under GCW, Attending events post pandemic, Rhodes academy streaming,DAZN puts big money into streaming rights, BUSHIROAD loses money in the quarter, Impact moves to Thursday, Peacock 35M sign up, Youtube growth, WWE- talent management group, Nigerian federation gets Presidential support, Warrior Wrestling summer series and so much more!

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our feature episode, Billy Silverman. The former WWF, WCW, and WWE referee joins the show to talk about his entire wrestling career plus a big weekend coming up for Scott Wilder Promotions in Tampa for an event called WrestleStock. Host John Poz and Billy talk working for Vince McMahon, working for Eric Bischoff, the war between WCW and WWF, plus so much more!

We fill in a few gaps today on New Generation Declassified. Chad welcomes in one half of the Fully Poseable Wrestling Figure Podcast, Jefry Toon as we discuss the JusToys WWF Bend Em line that launched in 1995 and how at one point JusToys was the only company making WWF wrestling figures in the mid 1990s. The Fully Posebale Wrestling Figure Podcast was featured in Season 2 of Netflix's "Toys That Made Us" and we get the lowdown on how collectible these figures are and the long term value of the line that brought some of the WWF's biggest stars to life in a time where nobody else was making WWF wrestling figures.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Reno Riggins. The former USWA Southern Heavyweight Champion and NWA World Tag Team Champion joins the show to talk about his entire pro wrestling career. Host John Poz and Reno discuss his time working for the WWF, working for WCW, the crazy way he broke into the business, the USWA, Vince McMahon, Jerry Lawler, and so much more!

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on the life and career of Yokozuna. Yokozuna and Dr. Tom originally met in the late 1980's down in Pensacola Florida. Find out directly from John Poz and Dr. Tom how Yokozuna was in the locker room, traveling, in the ring, and even at the bar. Learn about his time in the WWF, main eventing vs Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart, being a 2x WWF Champion, and his crazy eating habits, plus so much more!

For today's Business of the Business podcast we discuss, the NWA:Billy Corgan on AEW proving their is an alternative, Marquez not returning, Virgin media UK distribution for NWA and AEW, Limitless encourages GIFING, PEW: tv usage, Streaming ad rates, Corporate risks for Snickers at WrestleMania, WWE community: Girl Up, Women’s history month, UNICEF & Genuine partnerships, School of strength- Special Olympics, Platform editorial job/ Peacock-WWE, Ringleaders survey (a warner company), ROH-Sinclair local affiliate synergy, and so much more!

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our feature episode, Jason Powell of Pro Wrestling Dot Net. The legendary pro wrestling journalist joins the show to talk about the state of the business. Host John Poz, co host DKO Derek O'Reilly, and Jason talk about WWE, Vince McMahon, AEW, Tony Khan, booking, WrestleMania, Exploding Barbed Wire Death Match, and so much more!

We've talked merchandise, we've talked events and pay per views and we've talked about the WWF Superstars. But today, Chad digs into those same WWF Superstars taking the microphone and getting into the recording studio as we look back at 1993's WrestleMania: The Album. WWF World Champion Bret Hart, Macho Man Randy Savage, The Undertaker, Tatanka and more join forces with record producer Simon Cowell for 12 tracks of 90s gold. Joined today by special guest, Randy of "Ouch, You're on my Hair" Podcast & Radio Show, we break down the tracks, give some backstory and discuss this wonderful piece of New Generation nostalgia.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Knuckles Nelson. The former NWA World Tag Team Champion joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Knux talk his new book, "Waking Up: From the Wrestling Ring to the Yoga Mat", the NWA, Tony Rumble, Kevin Sullivan, The Northeast Wrestling scene, wrestling for WCW on Nitro, and so much more!

This week's Taking You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on Dr. Tom's training of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The Rock coming from a very historic wrestling family and possessing natural abilities to become a star, find out directly from Dr. Tom how Dwayne Johnson became The Rock and how his grit and determination propelled him to become one of the greatest superstars in pro wrestling history.Checkout our sponsor: Guys, looking to last longer, and go a few extra rounds? Get to www.bluechew.com. Blue Chew is the first ever chewable that brings your performance in the bedroom to another level. Here’s a great deal for you. Visit bluechew.com and get your first shipment FREE when use promo code DRTOM. Just pay $5 shipping. Give it a try and make sure you use the promo code DRTOMSupport our new sponsor LUCY Nicotine. Want to try nicotine that doesn't suck? Go to LUCY.CO (LUCY DOT CO) and use promo code DRTOM for 20% off all products including gum and lozenges. Great tasting flavors like Wintergreen, Cinnamon and Pomegranate are available. Use the promo code DRTOM for 20% off today!

For today's Business of the Business podcast we discuss, ROH -Best on the Planet on the Plex App, What is plex?, Championship Wrestling From...SF new station, Corpus Christi renewal, Championship Wrestling from Memphis Tapes local, SWE Fury grows tv distribution, Savoldi Library On Highspots, hosted by Bill Apter, Stonecutter media- TUBI and PLUTO distribution, TRILLER, FAST growth, ROKU usage, DEFY TV- new station for ‘men’, Fox’s TUBI wants original programming, NWA moves to FITE, and so much more!

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our feature episode, Aron Stevens aka Damien Sandow as he returns to the show for a third time. The former WWE World Tag Team Champion is on today to discuss NWA's Back for the Attack PPV. Aron and host John Poz are joined by special co-host DKO, Derek O'Reilly, as they will also talk about his entire career including FCW, OVW, WWE, Vince McMahon, the NWA, Billy Corgan, being a booker, and so much more!

In the shadow of 3:16 day and gearing up for WrestleMania season, Chad welcomes the hosts of the Bottom Line Wrestling Cast (Mike and JV) to discuss the year that was 1996 for the soon to be "Texas Rattlesnake", Stone Cold Steve Austin. From his first apperance of the year on the Brother Love Show through his HUGE co-main event match at Survivor Series 1996 with Bret Hart, Steve Austin's 1996 was possibly one of the most odd yet amazing years for any pro wrestler ever. The promos, the matches, the feuds and the angles are all covered and that's the bottom line.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Cody Michaels. The former USWA World Tag Team Champion joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Cody talk about training under Dominic Denucci with Mick Foley, Shane Douglas, and Brian Hildebrand. Cody also discusses wrestling in the WWF, USWA, retirement, Wrestlers vs Zombies, producing Extreme Rising, XPW, and so much more!

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on Dr. Tom's training of Edge! Edge originally started out at the WWF Funkin Dojo with Dr Tom and Dory Funk Jr. Find out directly from John Poz and Dr. Tom how Edge was to train, teach, coach, and mentor. Learn about his time at the Dojo, moving up to the main roster in the WWF, The Brood, teaming with Christian, the Lita controversy, main eventing vs The Undertaker, and John Cena, plus so much more!

For today's Business of the Business podcast we interview, Adrian Gomez from Middle Kingdom Wrestling.This is Middle Kingdom Wrestling(MKW) – the most Must-See professional wrestling organization from China! Since 2015, MKW has been at the front and center of pro wrestling in China and has been leading the way on the development of pro wrestling in China at large. Our goal is to make Chinese pro wrestling be synonymous with the best pro wrestling styles that the world has to offer. To Chinese fans and international fans, welcome to the unique and wonderful world of Middle Kingdom Wrestling – this is pro wrestling with Chinese characteristics!

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, the "Star Maker" Kenny Bolin. Host John Poz and co-host 'DKO' Derek O'Reilly along with Kenny take a look back at his days in OVW. Kenny breaks down the early days of wrestlers such as John Cena, Randy Orton and Brock Lesnar, Kenny discusses the impact OVW had on the careers of so many other future WWE Superstars. We also talk some current wrestling and add a mix of politics as well.

Today's New Generation Declassified is a little bit of a bridge between our last few episodes and the upcoming schedule. The focus of this week's show is listing some of the cooler WWF fan-cam shows that are available to view online. A fan-cam was a show recorded at the specific venue a house show was taking place and after all these years have found their final destination in many collector's video collections. Back in the 90s we would call them "bootlegs" but now the term "fan-cam" has become much more acceptable and will be utilized throughout. Chad also gives a small preview of what topics are on the horizon for the New Gen and has a unique call-to-action for listeners of the podcast.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Wild Thing Steve Ray. The former UWF Superstar joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Steve talk all about UWF, Herb Abrams, Herb's cocaine addiction, his love of hookers, booking Andre The Giant, wrestling Dr D David Schultz, working for WWF, working for WCW, and so much more!

For today's Business of the Business podcast we interview, Adam Parsons from Jarrett Parsons Wrestling and Entertainment. Jarrett Parsons Entertainment features a distinct library of classic pro wrestling from the territory days. Watch classic legends such as Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Andre the Giant, Harley Race, Gorgeous George, Dick the Bruiser, The Sheik, Bob Armstrong, plus all your favorite wrestlers from yesteryear! Classic professional wrestling from the 1940s-current day, from Lou Thesz to New Jack, it's all here at JPP. Jarrett Parsons Premium includes promotions such as Continental Wrestling, Memphis Wrestling, Portland Wrestling, Southwest Championship Wrestling, Deep South Wrestling, Poffo's ICW, WWA (Indianapolis), Detroit, and more.

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Cody Hawk. The former 4x HWA World Champion and 11x HWA Tag Team Champion joins the show to talk about his entire pro wrestling career. The CAC Hall of Fame winning trainer also discussed his training of Jon Moxley, Eli Drake, Sami Callihan, and others! Host John Poz and Cody will talk HWA, ROH, WWE, and a whole lot more!

As we continue down the merchandise rabbit hole on New Generation Declassified, we welcome Paul of www.thewrestlingcardpriceguide.com to discuss how the New Generation may have produced the rarest WWF trading card set ever made. From obscure WWF Superstars getting a featured card to how your old WWF Ice Cream bar held a possible rookie, Paul discuses why the wrestling trading card market is exploding and how much collectors are paying for some of the rarest pieces of wrestling memorabilia from the New Generation years.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Action Mike Jackson. The former NWA and WCW Superstar joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Mike discuss wrestling Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, working for the Crockett's in MACW, working for the NWA, working for WCW, working for the WWF, his recent run at Impact Wrestling, how he is still able to be wrestling today at over 70 years of age and so much more!

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on Dr. Tom's training of Bray Wyatt. Bray is a third generation wrestler that trained down in FCW, who has now become a big WWE star. Find out directly from John Poz and Dr. Tom how Bray Wyatt was to train, teach, coach, and mentor. Learn about his time in FCW, Dusty Rhodes' promo class, creating the Bray Wyatt character, moving up to the main roster, plus so much more!Checkout our sponsor: Guys, looking to last longer, and go a few extra rounds? Get to www.bluechew.com. Blue Chew is the first ever chewable that brings your performance in the bedroom to another level. Here’s a great deal for you. Visit bluechew.com and get your first shipment FREE when use promo code DRTOM. Just pay $5 shipping. Give it a try and make sure you use the promo code DRTOMSupport our new sponsor LUCY Nicotine. Want to try nicotine that doesn't suck? Go to LUCY.CO (LUCY DOT CO) and use promo code DRTOM for 20% off all products including gum and lozenges. Great tasting flavors like Wintergreen, Cinnamon and Pomegranate are available. Use the promo code DRTOM for 20% off today!

For today's Business of the Business podcast we interview, MarkOut Media's Cory DeMeyers and Jett Jansen.MarkOut Media was created as a Distribution company for Pro Wrestling & Combat Sports Media. They are focused on growing our clients libraries by representing them for premium placement in the digital, streaming and television space. Content from MarkOut Media includes IWTV’s properties, Beyond Wrestling and Women’s Wrestling Revolution, as well as DEFY Wrestling and their DEFY NOW Series, Wrestle Days (a documentary series), Rogue Wrestling, and High Rollerz BJJ.

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Todd Martin. The Sherdog, PW Torch, and LA Times writer comes on the show to talk all things Pro Wrestling, MMA and his career. Host John Poz, special Guest Host 'DKO' Derek O'Reilly and Todd will talk about current day pro wrestling, current day MMA, as well as talk some old school wrestling and MMA, plus a whole lot more!