Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling Podcast

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Kevin Ku. The Southbend Shovel Slayer joins the show to talk about his wrestling career, but more specifically his MLW debut. Kevin and host John Poz will talk about the MLW restart, how they handled the Pandemic, being on Team Filthy with Tom Lawler, his tag team Violence is Forever with Dominic Garrini, The Von Erich's, Contra Unit, and so much more!

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Lash Leroux! The former WCW World Tag Team Champion and uncrowned WCW Cruiserweight champion joins the show to talk about his entire wrestling career. In this very RARE interview, Lash and host John Poz will talk about his WCW run, Eric Bischoff, the Cruiserweight division, Misfits in Action, Vince Russo, Disco Inferno, WWE buying WCW, Johnny Ace, Vince McMahon, and so much more!

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard is all about Texas Wrestling. Take a journey back to the WCCW territory and the SWCW territory with Dr Tom and John Poz as they discuss Joe Blanchard, Tully Blanchard, Fritz Von Erich, the Von Erich's, and so much more! Also on the show we talk about The Undertaker and his retirement from WWE.

Welcome to the first episode of The Business of the Business. This show will take a deep dive into the business of pro wrestling with Lavie Margolin (TrumpMania) and John Poz (Two Man Power Trip). This week, we explore the pro wrestling television landscape in the United States- far, far (far!) beyond WWE and AEW. Who really has the third best television reach in the U.S.? We lay out the facts and you decide. Also, how may Sinclair Broadcasting’s moves with Ballys and STIRR impact Ring of Honor?

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Mike Durband. Mike is a musician, podcast host, producer, editor, and content creator most known for his popular podcast The Mike Durband Show on the Creative Control Network. Host John Poz and Mike will talk about how Mike got involved in the wrestling business, editing videos, Starrcast, The Chris Jericho Cruise, Vince Russo, Disco Inferno, Konnan, his newest hit show "Get My Go" which is available as a video series on YouTube and so much more!

This week's New Generation Declassified features a TMPT reunion as John Poz joins Chad for a look back at one his JP's favorite WWF Superstars of all time, Ludvig Borga. A mere six months or so in the WWF felt the wrath of Tony Halme portraying Borga, a Finnish powerhouse who literally would squash his opponents while running down the USA in a way that may or may not make him somewhat of an endearing character to a modern day audience. But nonetheless, his impact was felt in the short amount of time he worked for Vince McMahon and we cover it in full on this look back at the very complex Ludvig Borga.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Lance Vaughan aka Lance Von Erich. The former WCCW TV Champion, Tag Team Champion, and Six Man Tag Team Champion joins the show for a SUPER RARE interview to discuss his entire wrestling career. Be the first to hear what Lance has been up to for the past 35 years as well as hear what he says to say about being a Von Erich. Strap in for a great one as this is one of our most rare interviews. For Lance and author Vincent Berry's new book "Lance by Chance, Wrestling as a Von Erich" go to LanceByChance.com.

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on WWF Survivor Series 1993. Dr Tom and co-host John Poz take a dive deep into what was going on in and around the WWF in the Fall of 1993. We talk about Yokozuna, Vince McMahon, The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Macho Man, Lex Luger, Doink, Bam Bam Bigelow, Ludvig Borga, Razor Ramon, Owen Hart and so much more!

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Shane Taylor. The former Ring of Honor Television Champion joins the show today to talk about his entire wrestling career. Host John Poz and Shane discuss the ROH Bubble, ROH's return after the hiatus, Pure wrestling, The Briscoe Brothers, his relationship with Keith Lee, WWE aspirations, and so much more!

This week the New Generation Declassified time machine hits the Survivor Series events that took place during the 1993-96 era in the WWF and looks at the classic 8 and 10 man Survivor Series matches. Whether or not the teams were memorable, not so memorable or down right silly, each has a place in Survivor Series lure and we look at most of them throughout our time together. From Wild Cards to All Americans and Even to Foreign Fanatics, the classic Survivor Series model kept us wanting more and more with each yearly event.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Outback Jack. The former WWE Superstar joins the show today to talk about his entire wrestling career including his time in Stampede Wrestling for Stu Hart and his run in the WWF in the mid 1980s for Vince McMahon. Host John Poz and Jack will also talk about The Golden Era of wrestling, Andre The Giant, Dynamite Kid, King Kong Bundy, Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, and so much more!

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on WWF Survivor Series 1994. Dr Tom and co-host John Poz take a dive deep into what was going on in and around the WWF in the Fall of 1994. We talk about Bob Backlund, Yokozuna, Vince McMahon, The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Diesel, Razor Ramon, and so much more!

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Fred Rosser formerly known as Darren Young in the WWE. Mr. No Days Off, the former WWE World Tag Team Champion joins the show to talk about his recent run for the UWN on Primetime Live as well as his run for NJPW. Host John Poz and Fred also discuss his entire WWE run including, John Cena, The Nexus, CM Punk, Titus O'Neil, Primetime Players, Bob Backlund, Vince McMahon, his release, and so much more!

Today’s New Generation Declassified is all about the New Generation years of Paul Bearer. On the heels of the wonderfully produced WWE Network documentary, “The Mortician: The Story of Paul Bearer”, we take a look back at Paul Bearer’s role during the 93-97 WWF era where he begins alongside The Undertaker in a familiar role to ending paired with Vader and Mankind. We spotlight some of his most memorable moments as well give a review of the new documentary and why wrestling fans need to check it out.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, ECW Owner and Founder Tod Gordon. Host John Poz and Tod will talk all about his entire wrestling career. We will discuss Paul Heyman as the booker, Paul Heyman as a businessman, Paul Heyman as a partner, Eddie Gilbert, Kevin Sullivan, was he himself a mole for WCW?, Shane Douglas throwing down the NWA Title, being an on screen talent, leaving ECW, bankruptcy, what he's doing today and so much more!

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on WWF Survivor Series 1995. Dr Tom and co-host John Poz take a dive deep into what was going on in and around the WWF in the Fall of 1995. We talk about Vince McMahon, The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Diesel, Razor Ramon, The BodyDonnas, the Kliq, the BSK, backstage politics, and so much more!

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Conrad Thompson as he returns to the show to talk all about AdFreeShows.com. The Podfather and host John Poz also talk about his suite of Podcasts including shows with Arn Anderson, Bruce Prichard, Jim Ross, Eric Bischoff, and Tony Schiavone. Conrad also talks about getting a super rare interview with former WCW boss Jim Herd, his father in law The Nature Boy Ric Flair, and so much more!

This week's New Generation Declassified explores part 2 in the House Show Memories series and takes from New York / New Jersey to Youngstown, Ohio with former WWE Superstar Kris Pavone (FKA Caylen Croft). Before becoming a pro wrestler, young Kris dreamed of jumping in between the ropes and performing in arenas all around the world. Little did he know he would end up in his hometown venue, the Beeghly Center. We go back and look at some of the cards he saw live as well as get the story of the night he wrestled in front of family, friends and his childhood idol the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Chris Dickinson! The Dirty Daddy and former 2x Evolve World Tag Team Champion joins the show to talk about his recent run for the UWN and his undefeated streak on Primetime Live. Host John Poz and Chris also discuss his entire career including Intergender wrestling, Joey Ryan controversy, Evolve, ROH, wrestling for the WWE, NJPW, and so much more!

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on Crown Jewel, the new book about the NWA World Title from the 1950's through the early 1970's by Dick Bourne. Also on the show co host John Poz and Dr Tom will talk about NJPW, Antonio Inoki, Jushin Thunder Liger, Tatsumi Fujinami and more! We will also discuss Dr Tom's recent visit to Brad Armstrong's gravesite with former WCW Star Lash Leroux.

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, The Enforcer, Double A, Arn Anderson as he returns to the show for a third time! The WWE Hall of Famer and Founding Member of the 4 Horsemen is on to promote a HUGE virtual signing on 11/22 at 1230PM EST on Gimmick Tree Entertainment's Facebook Live. Double A and host John Poz also discuss his current run with AEW, Cody Rhodes, FTR, his WWE run as an Agent/Producer, the 4 Horsemen, The Dangerous Alliance, winning tag team gold in the WWF and WCW, plus so much more!

It's New Generation Declassified release day on the TMPT Empire. This week Chad and his broadcast team tap into some personal House Show Memories from the New Gen era and reflect on the anticipation, experience and fun that was going to a WWF House Show. It was easy going to shows in the Northeast, especially New York City but it was the build up and the wait for the shows to take place that can be very relatable to fans all over the globe. Let us go back and tap into those feelings and explore part 1 in this 2 part series.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Aron Stevens aka Damien Sandow as he returns to the show for a second time. The former WWE World Tag Team Champion is on today to discuss UWN's Primetime Live on FITE TV and traditional PPV as well. Aron and host John Poz will also talk about his entire career including FCW, OVW, WWE, Vince McMahon, the NWA, Billy Corgan, being a booker, and so much more!

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on Tracy Smothers. Dr Tom and John Poz discuss the life and times of the legendary Wild Eyed Southern Boy in this tribute episode. We talk about Dr. Tom's legendary Street Fight with Tracy, what it was like wrestling Tracy, rib stories, what he was like on the road and so much more. RIP Tracy Smothers

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Thunder Rosa. The former NWA Women's World Champion and Lucha Underground Trios Champion joins the show today to talk about her entire career. Host John Poz and Thunder Rosa discuss UWN Primetime Live, The NWA, Billy Corgan, Serena Deeb, Priscilla Kelly, her AEW run, Tony Khan, wrestling Shida, what happened with Ivelisse, her MMA career, her training, and so much more!

New Generation Declassified hits the airwaves on this wonderful Wednesday as Mike Freland, host of Front Row Material with Mikey Whipwreck and Jerry Lynn joins Chad's broadcast team to discuss an underrated not yet Attitude Era story between Shawn Michaels And The British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith (April-June 1996). This angle would introduce the world to a more adult theme in pro wrestling with Bulldog's wife, Diana Smith becoming a focal part of the narrative, but with it's hot start why is this program not remembered as fondly as others from that era? We break it down and take a look as to how and why it may not have resonated with the fans of the mid 90s.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Mike Bennett. The former ROH and IWGP World Tag Team champion is on the show to discuss his entire career. Host John Poz and Mike talk all about his recent WWE run, his WWE release, winning the WWE 24/7 Title, his wife Maria Kanellis, Vince McMahon, going to 205 Live, battling addiction, Ring of Honor, NJPW, the Indy Scene, Steve Bradley and so much more!

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on AEW Wrestling. Dr Tom and John Poz discuss the Le Dinner Debonaire with MJF and Chris Jericho that has the wrestling world talking. Was it good? Was it bad? Was it wrestling? Find out what Dr Tom thinks and we will also talk about Alex Reynolds from the Dark Order getting knocked out in a match with no one caring to check in on him. All of this and much more!

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Colin Delaney. The former WWE and ECW Superstar joins the show today to talk about his entire career. John Poz and Colin talk all about his WWE run, his ECW run, as well as all the guys he wrestled and didn't wrestle as well. Colin tells an amazing backstage story about the Undertaker as the locker room leader and so much more! Strap in for a really fun one today folks!

Today's New Generation Declassified focuses on the home video releases of Coliseum Video as the WWF's new stars took the VHS stage and ushered in a new era of exclusive matches never seen anywhere else before. Chad gives you a detailed look starting in 1993 and ending in 1997 of each release, their best matches or segments and which are still watchable today.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Shane 'Hurricane' Helms. The former 2X WWE World Tag Team Champion, WCW & WWE Cruiserweight Champion, WCW & WWE Hardcore Champion joins the show to talk about his entire career. Host John Poz and Hurricane talk about creating the Hurricane character, Vince McMahon comparing it to the Ultimate Warrior, Feud with the Rock, winning the WWE Tag team titles, WCW, WWE, OMEGA, his favorite comic book characters, and so much more!

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on Gay wrestlers in the history of the wrestling business. Dr Tom and John Poz discuss Effy and Marko Stunt's "stunt" at an Indy show, Pat Patterson, Sonny Kiss, Parrow, Adrian Street, Goldust, and a whole lot more! Dr Tom will also talk about what he thinks of the current state of the wrestling business.

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Vampiro, as he returns to the show for a second time. The former AAA World Tag Team Champion and WCW World Tag Team Champion joins the show to talk about his new documentary, "Nail in the Coffin, The Fall and Rise of Vampiro". Host John Poz and Vampiro will also discuss his entire wrestling career talking about AAA, CMLL, WCW, WWC, Lucha Underground, and so much more!

This week's New Generation Declassified talk the January 8, 1996 Monday Night Raw featuring the historical first WWF appearance of Steve Austin AKA The Ringmaster. In addition to the Ringmaster we see the build towards the 1996 Royal Rumble and whether or not Shawn Michaels will make it to the event weeks after suffering a potentially career threatening injury. This show is a great reminder of what you can do with only an hour of television. It begs to ask the question... should wrestling go back to this formula?

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Davey O'Hannon. The WWWF Legend joins the show today to talk about his entire pro wrestling career. Host John Poz and Davey will talk all about Vince McMahon Sr, his WWWF run, not having job guys in the WWWF, his feud with Pat Barrett, ethnicity in Old School wrestling, Madison Square Gardens aura, Bruno Sammartino, Pedro Morales, and so much more!

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on Dr. Tom's training of Droz aka Darren Drozdov. Droz, the former NFL player came from a football background and possessed the look to become a star. Find out directly from John Poz and Dr. Tom how Droz was to train, how he could Puke on command, him joining the Legion of Doom with Hawk and Animal plus so much more!

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Gene Snitsky. It Wasn't His Fault! The former WWE Superstar joins the show today to talk about his entire wrestling career including his Raw Debut where he killed Kane and Lita's baby, the punting of a baby on Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel, what Vince McMahon told him before he punted the baby, the weird backstage promo with Heidenreich where he told him he liked his poetry, having a Foot Fetish gimmick, shaving him head as well as eye brows and painting his teeth yellow, and so much more! Strap in for a great one today folks.

This week's New Generation Declassified features a look at the New Gen's marquee stable, Ted Dibiase's Million Dollar Corporation. For the next hour, take a look at the members of the group, their biggest and best moments and some of the forgotten satellite members that helped battle LT's All-Pro Team, Big Daddy Cool Diesel and The Undertaker.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Pitbull #1 Gary Wolf. The former ECW World Tag Team Champion and ECW World Television Champion joins the show to talk about his entire pro wrestling career. Host John Poz and Gary talk all about his time in ECW, his feud with Shane Douglas, forming the Pitbulls with Anthony Durante, what he really thinks of Paul Heyman, relationship with Tod Gordon and so much more!

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on Dr. Tom's training of Brakus aka Achim Albrecht. Brakus, the former Mr Universe came from an Body building background and possessed the look to become a star. Find out directly from Dr. Tom how Brakus did not become a huge star in the business and how he would become one of the greatest flops in pro wrestling history. Also Dr Tom and John Poz talk about bringing back pro wrestling in NXT with the CWC.

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, David Arquette as he returns to the show for a second time. The former WCW World Heavyweight Champion is on the show today to discuss his critically acclaimed documentary, "You Cannot Kill David Arquette". Host John Poz and David talk about his return to wrestling, him winning the WCW World Title, wrestling DDP, drinking with Ric Flair, wrestling a death match, TMPT Con 2, how John got him back into wrestling after 20 years and so much more!

This week's New Generation Declassified is now available. Today's episode is all about the WWF's 1996 Kuwaiti Cup. A multiple day tournament taking place in the Spring of 1996. Uncover some match ups never seen before and interesting pairings you could never dream of. This Ahmed Johnson vehicle would showcase the Pearl River powerhouse in a major way and catapult him to his most successful months in the WWF. If you've never seen this tournament this is an essential guide to introduce you to one of wrestling's greatest secrets.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Marc Mero for a second time. The former WWE Intercontinental Champion and 3x WCW World Television Champion is on the show today to discuss his entire pro wrestling career. Host John Poz and Marc will also talk about the awesome work he is doing with Champion of Choices, a non profit organization committed to helping today's youth see life from a new perspective. Marc will also talk about Vince McMahon, Steve Austin, Dusty Rhodes, Diamond Dallas Page, Sable, Brock Lesnar, and so much more!

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard is all about Road Warrior Animal and the 50th Anniversary of Jerry The King Lawler. Take a journey with Dr Tom and John Poz as they discuss the history and legacy of Animal of the Road Warriors as well as the history and legacy of Jerry The King Lawler.

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Rhett Titus. The former Ring of Honor World Tag Team Champion and Top of the Class Trophy Winner is on the show today to talk all these Ring of Honor. John Poz and Rhett also talk about his entire run in ROH, including teaming with Kenny King as the All Night Express, being trained by Austin Aries, learning from Bryan Danielson, his feud with Delirious, his gimmick, being a body guy, and so much more!

A little something different for this week's New Generation Declassified as Chad sits down for a solo show to give you a list of 5 matches / moments you have to go out of your way to watch from the New Gen era. Whether it's something you haven't seen in a long time or maybe never even seen at all, this list is a great kick-start to viewing some hidden gems of the WWE's history that not many fans are talking about.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Jacques Rougeau as he returns for a second time. The former Fabulous Rougeau Brother, Mountie, and Quebecer joins the show to discuss his entire career as well as his brand new podcast, Jacques Rougeau Podcast: Father and Son. Host John Poz will also talk with Jacques about his run as WWF Intercontinental Champion, his multiple reigns as WWF Tag Team Champion, as well as the time he pinned Hulk Hogan clean in Canada and so much more!

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on Dr. Tom's training of Mark Henry. Mark came from an Olympic Power lifting background and possessed natural abilities to become a star. Find out directly from Dr. Tom how Mark Henry became a huge star in the business and how his grit and determination propelled him to become one of the greatest superstars in pro wrestling history.

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Brooklyn Brawler. Brawler is a WWF/E Legend having spent over 30 years with the biggest wrestling company in the world. Host John Poz and Brawler will discuss his entire WWF/E career including the creation of the Brooklyn Brawler gimmick, Bobby The Brain Heenan, Red Rooster, playing Doink, playing Kim Chee, playing Abe Knuckleball Schwartz, playing the Red Knight from Survivor Series 1993, wrestling Shawn Michaels for the WWF World Title at Madison Sqaure Garden and so much more!

From one of the WWF's most feared and unique creations to a beloved and endearing character, the first year of Mick Foley's Mankind was filled with intense action, terrifying images and brawling not seen in the Fed in it's entire existence. We'll take a look back at the vignettes, debut, use of the mandible claw and early matches of the unhinged maniac, Mankind.