Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling Podcast

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Wildcat Wendall Cooley. The former Mid South, SWCW, and WWC World Tag Team Champion joins the show to talk about his entire career. Host John Poz and Wendall will discuss SWCW, SECW, WWC in Puerto Rico, Mid South Wrestling, Continental, Memphis, Houston Wrestling, WWF, WCW, and so much more!

Blue Demon Jr. on Disney, Young Rock on NBC, are pro wrestling stories becoming mainstream?International TV:TNT Africa adds AEWImpact loses Freesport, directs UK & Ireland viewers to Youtube and Impact+Could pro wrestling sponsorship signage become a thing on ring gear?The chinese pro wrestling marketmiddle kingdom wrestlingWWE on bilibiliAAA promotes krispy kremes and healthy eating?WWE latin market spanish ppv preview shows return

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Sunny Beach aka Rick Allen. The former UWF Television and 2x AWF World Tag Team Champion joins the show to talk about his entire pro wrestling career. Host John Poz and Rick will discuss Herb Abrams, the UWF, AWF, AJPW, working for Vince McMahon, his WWF run, WCW, Hulk Hogan, Zeus, Stan Hansen, No Holds Barred the movie and more!

With a slight homage to the Federation years, this week's New Generation Declassified checks in with a team very familiar to the "old school" fan, the now Australia based, Bushwackers. The Bushwackers and their well known association with New Zealand got partially switched up, got a mid 90s makeover and became Crocodile Hunter-esque, boomerang throwing and kangaroo mascot escorted Aussies. Who better to discuss this with than rising podcast star, "The Aussie Guy" Dean Galloway. Dean, who is from Australia gives us a first hand account of growing up during the New Gen years in the land down under and breaks down the hilarity of some of the not so sly changes to The Bushwackers persona.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, the legendary Dominic Denucci. The former 3x WWWF World Tag Team champion will talk about his entire pro wrestling career. Host John Poz and Dominic will discuss Vince McMahon Sr, Vince McMahon Jr, his lifelong friendship with Bruno Sammartino, the golden era of the WWWF, why he isn't in the WWE Hall of Fame, training Mick Foley, training Shane Douglas, and a whole lot more!

WWE Network Sale to PeacockCould NBC own the WWE in 5-7 years?George Barrios and Michelle Wilson seek to go public and raise $200M for use in “Blank Check”NBCSN closing fallout NXT to Peacock?Effect on bein/MLW: Lots of supposes but could dropping of NBCSN free up more rights for premier league to beINSports and increase distribution appeal(benefitting eyes in MLW)?Foley CAMEO moneyOver the Air Stations to grow footprint?TUBI TV viewership up 58% NHL fan attendance policiesRVD is chairman of a BoardThunderdome attendance statsDusty Rhodes IP

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Rod Price. The 3x GWF North American Champion and 2x GWF World Tag Team Champion joins the show to talk about his entire career. Host John Poz and Rod will talk all about his time in Global, Japan, USWA, NWA Dallas, and ECW. Rod will discuss what it was like working for Paul Heyman, wrestling Taz, RVD, Mike Awesome, and 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 EMPIRE. Just pay $5 shipping. Give it a try and make sure you use the promo code EMPIRE

This weeks New Generation Declassified tackles part 3 of the Announcers, Commentators and Hosts series with podcaster extraordinaire, from the, "Rad Rob". Chad and "Rad Rob" look at the remaining list of names from the WWF announce team from the New Gen era and breakdown what made the inclusion of comedian Rob Bartlett so different, the beauty and understated usage of Johnny Polo and why both Jim Ross and Jim Cornette could have been used in stronger roles behind the mic during early part of their WWF tenures. We also relive a few of the names we covered in parts 1 and 2 as well as talk about growing up as fans in the WWF hotbed in the Northeast.

Today on the Flagship episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is one of the most polarizing figures to ever grace a pro wrestling ring as "Dr. D" David Schultz returns to the show. Dr. D and host John Poz will talk about his entire wrestling career. Of course Dr. D pulls no punches, as he shoots on Vince McMahon, Roddy Piper, Hulk Hogan, current wrestling, and of course the infamous 1985 20/20 expose where he slapped reporter John Stossel resulting in his firing from the WWF, plus so much more!

This week on Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard, Dr Tom will travel back in time and talk about his entire career. Dr Tom and host John Poz will discuss the state of the wrestling, WWF, SMW, WCW, CWA, and so much more. This episode is an episode from the TMPT archives from back in 2015. 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 DRTOM

Live events! Could be the demand for house shows be more than WWE expects and is the company prepared? What does AEW’s schedule look like outside of North Florida? The WWE’s digital strategy.Len Asper talking Impact on TwitterDoes New Japan understand the complexity of the U.S. market?How ROH may deliver a cross-platform weekly live showA look at premium cable ratingsDorian ROldan of AAA covered in Forbes MexicoDAZN has a new leaderLucha Patron- local tv exposure

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Devon Nicholson AKA Hannibal. Host John Poz and Hannibal will talk all about the current happenings in the pro wrestling as well as the latest from Hannibal TV. They will also both be taking questions from listeners Q and A style throughout this interview.

Gearing up for Part 2 of our Hosts, Announcers & Commentators series on New Generation Declassified as we look at some of the more obscure voices of the WWF with special guest, Mike Durband, the host of "The Mike Durband Show" and the "Get My Go" Podcasts. Mike and Chad look at personalities that may not pop off the page to most fans of the current WWE landscape but for those who watched in the mid 90s, if you blinked than you may have missed our subjects. Featuring a few familiar faces, this episode will have you running to your computer or WWE Network to check out the proof that some of these personalities did actually exist.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, the World's Strongest Man, Ted Arcidi. The former WWF Superstar joins the show for a rare interview to talk about his entire wrestling career. Host John Poz and Ted will discuss breaking world records, breaking into the business, being recruited to the WWF, Vince McMahon, Hulk Hogan, Andre The Giant, Ken Patera, LJN figures, WCCW, Stampede Wrestling, and so much more!

A deep dive into the future of OVW with Matt Jones. George Barrios and Michelle are back on the media & sports scene! Could the rise of AVOD and free streaming platforms lead to higher rights deals for big pro wrestling? What are some networks that would consider a wrestling show? Welcome Christine Lubrano, WWE's new Senior VP of Creative Writing Services to WWE! Is NJPW new to India on EuroSport or is it a new name for DSport?Reader question on digital network/ low power A station advertising: Answered.

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Chad Fortune. The former WWF and WCW Superstar joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Chad talk about him being the first person ever to pin Bill Goldberg, Eric Bischoff, working for WCW, Vince McMahon, working for the WWF, Techno Team 2000, Erik Watts, and so much more!

This week's New Generation Declassified looks at the WWF's Hosts, Announcers & Commentators. In this first of a multi part series, Chad takes a look at the key voices of the New Generation Era as well as digs up more of the obscure personalities to grace the Titan airwaves between 1993 and early 1997. In part 1, the focus is on the familiar names. We dive into the top dogs of the WWF announcing scene for those years and point out a few of the moments that need to be watched in tandem with listening to this episode as well as set the table for what you have to look forward to in this multi part look at the voices and talents that brought the WWF to life during the beloved New Gen era.

Welcome to the TMPT Empire's 6 Year Anniversary special. Today's RARE flagship interview podcast episode features a dream guest since day one all the way back in January 2015, the legendary Abdullah The Butcher. On this show the Wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Famer discusses his entire wrestling career. Host John Poz and Abby talk Bruiser Brody, Puerto Rico, AJPW, NJPW, becoming a legend in Japan, Stampede, WCW, WCCW, The WWE Hall of Fame and so much more!

Speculating on strategic M & A in the world of wrestling and media! How does ROH fit into the Sinclair Universe? ROH tv ratings finally revealed (from 2016)! Learn the history of the 18-49 demo. Are exclusive contracts becoming a necessity? Finally… how much money did AroLucha crowdsource by 2018?

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, The Assassin Jody Hamilton. The WCW Hall of Famer and multiple time World Tag Team Champion in many territories is on the show to talk about his entire legendary wrestling career. Host John Poz and Jody will discuss the formation of the Assassins, their dominant run through the territories, working for WCW, running the WCW Power Plant, running Deep South Wrestling, and so much more!

New Generation Declassified this week looks back at one of the most suprising and somewhat controversial promos of the era as "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel explains why he attacked NEW WWF Champion Bret Hart after their match at Survivor Series. This promo, which blurred the line of work and shoot in 1995 exposed a lot of how much the corporate machine changed the Diesel character and how it ate Kevin Nash up inside. By the end hopefully you will ask yourself the following questions. How did this promo set in motion the Attitude Era a few years later? Did the nWo benefit from this "tweener" version of Diesel?

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Jordan Oliver. The MLW star apart of Injustice is on the show to talk all about his time in MLW. Host John Poz and Jordan break down his match vs Simon Gotch, wanting to wrestle Jacob Fatu, getting away from high flying, bulking up, and so much more!MLW today announced it present a special event entitled KINGS OF COLOSSEUM on January 6 at 7pm ET available on YouTube, Fubo Sports, Pluto TV. MLW is making the marquee event free for fans as a special thank you.

While ratings may disappoint at times, Nielsen bring lots of good news for pro wrestling in ‘social engagement’. Who really owns Impact? Investor money to date in streaming platforms. Digital networks, ATSC 3.0 and why it matters for wrestling. Save the music and save wrestling venues? Finally, pontificating on the outlook for a variety of promotions post-pandemic.

*Note: This episode was recorded back in February of this year.This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Michael Elgin. The former New Japan Pro Wrestling Star and former Ring of Honor World Champion joined the show to talk about his entire wrestling career. Host John Poz and Michael discuss NJPW, ROH, CMLL, The Indy scene, Kenny Omega, WWE, and so much more.

To cap off the first six months of New Generation Declassified, Chad lets the listeners in on what is to come in 2021 and a NEW YEAR of Declassified podcasts. In the final episode of 2020, we go back and take a look at the original debate on the show as to when the New Gen was kicked off? Is it the Bret Hart title victory? Is it Monday Night Raw's debut? This topic will not go away and seemingly changes with every guest but let us take a listen back to a few options as to when the WWF transitioned over to the New Generation.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Thunderfoot Gene Ligon. The former NWA Central States Tag Team Champion joins the show today to talk about his entire career. Host John Poz and Gene will talk about his run as Thunderfoot II, wrestling in the NWA for JCP/MACW, The Crockett Cup, wrestling in the WWF, WCW, AJPW, Central States, Pro Wrestling USA, and so much more!

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard is celebrating its One Year Anniversary show and is bringing on a very Special Guest, the Mayor and WWE Superstar Glenn KANE Jacobs. Along with co-host John Poz, Dr. Tom and Glenn talk about Smoky Mountain Wrestling, the WWF, The Undertaker, the Kane character, getting handed a bad gimmick, Pat Patterson, Steve Austin, the passing of Brodie Lee, and so much more. Dr. Tom and Glenn also dive into current wrestling and talk about what its like to be training in Knoxville Tennessee at their JPWA Wrestling School.

What will pro wrestling touring look like for the WWE post coronavirus? Would outsourcing to a company like Feld be strategic? WWE India, an exclusive gaming market? New int’l tv deals. What is NAWA’s strategy in booking big venues?

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Kevin Kelly. The current NJPW Lead Play by Play English Commentator joins the show to talk all about NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom 15, NJPW having the best talent on the planet and the best shows on the planet. Host John Poz and Kevin will also talk about his time in the WWE, Pat Patterson, legendary Ribs, The Undertaker, Vince McMahon, his time in ROH and a ton more.

In the holiday spirit on New Generation Declassified this week as we go back and look at some of the Christmas and holiday moments between 1993 and 1997 in the WWF. It wasn't as abundant in terms of television content that we would become used to in today's television landscape but the segments that would be shown on TV would be very memorable and perfectly synced to this time period. We also relive some of our own personal Christmas memories and some of the WWF related gifts waiting underneath the tree.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Antonio Thomas aka Thomas Santell. The former WWE Heart Throb joins the show today to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Thomas talk about his time in WWE as one of the Heart Throbs with Romeo Roselli, their tag team chemistry Vince McMahon, their insane WWE debut, time in OVW, Jim Cornette, his time on the independent wrestling scene today and a ton more!

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on Dr. Tom's training of The Bella Twins, Brie and Nikki Bella. The Bella Twins came from the Diva Search and modeling world to become big WWE stars. Find out directly from John Poz and Dr. Tom how the Bella Twins were to train, teach, coach, and mentor. Learn about their time in FCW, moving up to the main roster, plus so much more!

WWE launches Talent Management Group! 2020’s cable network ratings and tv universe reach for stations airing pro wrestling. How much has AAA been paid by big streaming players? Is Impact viewership on Twitch a sign of the platform’s growth or has the pro wrestling world moved on?

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, PCO! The former ROH World, Tag Team, and Six Man Tag Team champion returns to the show to talk about ROH's Final Battle on 12/18 at 9pm on FITE TV, traditional PPV, and the Honor Club as well. Also PCO will talk about the French Canadian Frankenstein gimmick, Destro, Electrifying himself, the pop he got in MSG with ROH, his WWF run, winning the WWF World Tag Team titles 3 times, Jean Pierre Lafitte gimmick, and so much more!

Today's New Generation Declassified takes a look back at the more established veterans who had major roles in the New Generation era. Whether it was in a cameo spot, a commentary role or as a main eventer, these stars cited today were main stays of the "golden era" of WWF wrestling but crossed over to mix it up with the up and coming kids taking over the locker room.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Shawn Daivari. The former WWE Superstar, current UWN star, and former TNA X Division Champion joins the show today to talk about his entire wrestling career. Shawn and host John Poz talk about his WWE run not only as a wrestler, but as an agent/producer as well as, Vince McMahon, Hulk Hogan, Khosrow Daivari, Kurt Angle, Shawn Michaels, Pat Patterson, Muhammad Hassan, The Undertaker and so much more!

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard is all about the recent string of wrestling deaths, as we pay tribute to Pat Patterson, Tiny 'Zeus' Lister, and Steve Casey. Also on the show we talk about the recent comments made by Lance Storm that were directed at Dr Tom. We will get Dr Tom's take on what Lance said, as well as give an explanation about what is missing in today's wrestling.

Vince Russo & Jason Powell Face to Face talking about Dirt Sheets, Wrestling Media, Misconceptions.HISTORY was made! FINALLY Vince Russo got the opportunity to do a podcast with the LEGENDARY Jason Powell of Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Vince and Jason talk dirt sheets, wrestling media, current state of the wrestling business, heat with the wrestling writers, Dave Meltzer, Wade Keller, and so much more!

What is the most watched wrestling match ever? It may surprise you. Let’s take a deep dive journey into the Youtube World of Wrestling. Also is ROH's fiscal conservatism and aversion to risk taking the biggest missed opportunity of the last 5 years?

This week's New Generation Declassified features a look back at the highly underrated and certainly in the argument for ahead of its time, WWF Livewire. Replacing the clip show of WWF Mania, Host Todd Pettingill and a revolving cast of the WWF's most recognizable on air characters all gathered at the TV production studio in Stamford, CT to take phone calls, faxes and even emails from the WWF fans. What would happen is a mix of shoot / storyline character portrayal by the superstars and a side of them not seen during the New Generation era. Join special guest Jeff Lane from Vince Russo's Russo Brand as we look back at this innovative concept, forgotten by most but not lost to time.

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.