Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling Podcast

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Flagship milestone episode number 450, none other than Tony Garea. The former 5 time WWF Tag Team Champion details his entire 40 years as a member of the WWE as well as stories about Haystacks Calhoun, Dean Ho, Larry Zbyszko, Rick Martel and all of those tag team title reigns. Tony also goes into great detail about Vince McMahon Sr, Vince McMahon Jr, Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, and so much more. You will also hear about his time as a road agent and what goes into the responsibilities of that role.Tony also discusses why he isn't in the WWE Hall of Fame despite his legendary career and long tenure with the WWE.

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard is all about NWA Hollywood. Take a journey back to the NWA Hollywood territory with Dr Tom and John Poz as they discuss Classy Freddie Blassie, Vince McMahon's favorite wrestler Dr. Jerry Graham, Judo Gene Lebell, Ox Baker, Pampero Firpo, Dynamite Kid, Tatsumi Fujinami, High Chief Peter Maivia, and so much more!

This week TMPT welcomes into the show, for our Feature episode, former WWE World Tag Team Champion, Matt Sydal aka Evan Bourne. Sydal is also known for his time in Impact Wrestling where he is a former Impact Grand Champion and Impact X Division Champion. He is also a former ROH World Tag Team Champion as well. Sydal is known for his high flying but hybrid lucha libre and puroresu styles of wrestling and was named the Wrestling Observer Newsletter's Best Flying Wrestler in 2008. In todays show we talk training, WWE., ROH, Evolve, Impact, and much more!

This week TMPT welcomes back to the show for our Flagship episode none other than DDP, Diamond Dallas Page! The former 3 time WCW World Heavyweight Champion and WWE Hall of Famer talks all about DDY and how to stay in shape during the quarantine. We also discuss his feud with Macho Man Randy Savage, having great matches on Nitro with Sting and Hollywood Hogan, as well as stories about his feud with the nWo. It doesn't stop there as DDP has great tales about Jake Roberts, Dusty Rhodes, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, and so much more!

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard is all about Mid South Wrestling. Take a journey back to the Mid South territory with Dr Tom and John Poz as they discuss Bill Watts, Bill Dundee, The Fantastics, Brickhouse Brown, Mike Graham, Grizzly Smith, Steve Williams, Ted Dibiase, Jim Duggan, Ernie Ladd, and so much more!

This week TMPT welcomes into the show, for our Feature episode, former WWF Intercontinental and WWF World Tag Team Champion, The Godfather! In this episode we discuss all things Godfather: the gimmick, the persona, the character, the creative, the Ho Train, being a Pimp, Brawl for All, and more! Godfather also goes into detail about the Papa Shango gimmick as well as Kama Mustafa, The Nation of Domination, The Supreme Fighting Machine, and Vince McMahon. Strap in and come aboard the Ho train!

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our Flagship episode none other than Cung Le! Cung Le is an absolute combat sports legend and icon. Cung is a former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion, as well as a UFC veteran. In today's episode we discuss his legendary Karate career, undefeated KickBoxing career, time in the UFC, time in Strikeforce, staying in shape during the pandemic, and his acting career. We also talk about his current lawsuit against the UFC and so much more!

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard is all about the USWA. Take a journey back to the USWA territory with Dr Tom and John Poz as they discuss Jerry Lawler, Jerry Jarrett, Steve Austin, Eddie Marlin, Gypsy Joe, Tojo Yamamoto, Eric Embry, Jeff Jarrett, Dirty White Boy, Brian Christopher, and so much more!

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our Flagship episode, Teddy Hart! Teddy is the oldest grandson of the legendary Stu Hart and was the youngest wrestler ever to be signed to the WWF/E. While currently on house arrest, Teddy talks about his current legal troubles, the real truth about what happened with girlfriend Maria Manic, their current relationship, misconceptions about him, and maturing during this time. Teddy also runs down his entire career including OVW, FCW, TNA, ROH, JAPW, AAA, and so much more! Teddy is a must listen.

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard is all about Chris Candido. 15 years ago this week Chris passed away and in this episode Dr Tom relives his memories of him. From meeting him down in Memphis to time together down in Smoky Mountain Wrestling to teaming together in the WWF as the Bodydonnas, Dr Tom talks all about Chris' great in ring work, passion, and their friendship.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show, for our Feature episode, The Continental Lover Eddy Mansfield. Fresh off his appearance on the Viceland Documentary series, Dark Side of the Ring, Eddy talks all about the ABC 20/20 expose done by John Stossel. Eddy shares his stories of being setup by Stossel and subsequently blackballed from the wrestling business. Did he expose the business? Did he go too far with breaking kayfabe on national television? Does he have any regrets about it? Eddy also discusses Dr D David Shultz, Andre The Giant, Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, his feud with Scott Casey and so much more!

This week TMPT welcomes into the show, Midnight Express member Dennis Condrey for a very rare interview. On this show, JP John Poz talks with Dennis about The Midnights, Jim Cornette, Bobby Eaton, Stan Lane, Randy Rose, and Norvell Austin. Dennis also discusses his complete career including runs in Jim Crockett Promotions, Mid South, World Class, Memphis, the AWA and others! Dennis also opens up about almost ending up in the WWF after being recruited by Vince McMahon and why it didn't work out. We also go into detail about why he left the NWA when he did, his return, and exiting again. Strap in for a great episode!

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard is all about All Japan Pro Wrestling. Dr Tom takes us back to the Spring of 1994 where he toured Japan with Heavenly Bodies partner Jimmy Del Ray. The good Dr. tells an amazing story of almost getting his ass kicked by Stan Hansen, what the culture was like over there, and being apart of one of the most talented locker rooms of all time.

This week TMPT welcomes back to the show, WWE Hall of Famer, AEW Lead Play by Play Annoucer and Senior Advisor, Good Ole JR, Jim Ross! Jim is promoting his new book, Under the Black Hat: My Life in the WWE and Beyond. On this episode Jim also talks about the WWE releases from last week and gives great advice on what each talent should do now! Jim also discusses Brawl For All, Vince Russo, Steve Williams, AEW, Tony Khan, COVID 19, and more in this power packed edition of the TMPT Flagship interview show.

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard is all about Extreme Championship Wrestling. Dr Tom talks about his first meeting with Paul Heyman, going to the movies together, what he thought about ECW and more! Dr Tom goes through his entire match history in ECW as well, including the Heavenly Bodies' matches and the Chris Candido match at the ECW arena.

Journey with us into the mind of long time ring veteran and former partner of the highly controversial New Jack as a member of The Gangstas, Mustafa Saed. Mustafa, known for his hardcore - ECW style, opens up about his love for professional wrestling, teaming with Jack, Darkside of The Ring and what he has been up to in recent years.

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard is all about WWE WrestleMania 36. Dr Tom reviews the whole card and breaks down all of the matches from both nights. Find out what Dr Tom really thought of the Boneyard Match as well as the Firely Fun House 'Match'.

On the heels of the controversial Brawl for All profile on VICE's Darkside of the Ring, all-time great Butterbean joins the TMPT Flagship interview podcast for a revealing chat about his career, the Brawl for All, Bart Gunn and the many projects in the world of one of the most unique stars in the history of sports.

With her trademark fire red hair and her knack to enhance the dramatic big fight feel, today we welcome legendary ring announcer the "Crazy Screaming PRIDE Lady", Lenne Hardt.

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard is all about New Jack and the Gangstas. Dr. Tom talks all about his time with New Jack in Smoky Mountain Wrestling as well as how New Jack is behind the scenes. Dr. Tom also discusses the Dark Side of the Ring documentary on New Jack.

Today we welcome from the Vice docs-series "Dark Side of The Ring", Evan Husney. Since debuting last year, the Vice documentary series has showcased some of the more compelling and highly controversial topics in wrestling history but offering an honest take and providing details that many have never heard before. This season explores stories that will leave you on the edge of your seat and wanting more, now Evan gives us details on what we've seen and what we can look forward to.

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard brings on a very Special Guest and that is, the legendary manager Jim Cornette. Tom and Jim talk about the origins of the Heavenly Bodies, Smoky Mountain Wrestling, the WWF, Stan Lane, Jimmy Del Ray, Tom almost being in the Midnight Express and so much more. Tom and Jim also dive into current wrestling and talk about what can be done today to put the wrestling business in a positive direction.

Since debuting in January 2015 and named one of RollingStone.com’s “18 Pro Wrestling Podcasts To Follow”, The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling has become a strong content provider in the podcast medium. Hosts John and Chad conduct the most in-depth interviews in the entire genre of Professional Wrestling. TMPT also co-hosts podcasts with ECW Legends, “The Franchise” Shane Douglas: Triple Threat Podcast and “The Queen of Extreme Francine’s “Eyes Up Here”, " Taking You To School With Dr. Tom" as well as “JJ: The JJ Dillon Podcast”. Follow @TwoManPowerTrip @ChadIanB & @The3ThreatPod on Twitter for Episode Previews and Show Coverage. Subscribe on YouTube for Interview Highlights and BEST OF Clips.

Since debuting in January 2015 and named one of RollingStone.com’s “18 Pro Wrestling Podcasts To Follow”, The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling has become a strong content provider in the podcast medium. Hosts John and Chad conduct the most in-depth interviews in the entire genre of Professional Wrestling. TMPT also co-hosts podcasts with ECW Legends, “The Franchise” Shane Douglas: Triple Threat Podcast and “The Queen of Extreme Francine’s “Eyes Up Here”, " Taking You To School With Dr. Tom" as well as “JJ: The JJ Dillon Podcast”. Follow @TwoManPowerTrip @ChadIanB & @The3ThreatPod on Twitter for Episode Previews and Show Coverage. Subscribe on YouTube for Interview Highlights and BEST OF Clips.

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard takes a deep dive into the breeding ground for many of the WWE's biggest stars of the modern era, Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW). After Deep South Wrestling and Ohio Valley Wrestling were no longer options for WWE Developmental, the sunshine state took center stage and all developmental operations were moved to Florida. Dr. Tom fills us in on his perspective of the FCW journey and discusses some of the talent he helped nurture and mold into some of wrestling's biggest names.

Today the TMPT Flagship Interview Podcast features a first time guest that is coming off of his recent appearance on WWE's Ruthless Aggression network special, Mark Jindrak. Making his name outside the US, Jindrak AKA Marco Corleone became a worldwide star, but the recent discussion of his supposed role in the faction Evolution has taken a big stage as of late and today we find out the lowdown from the man himself.

Since debuting in January 2015 and named one of RollingStone.com’s “18 Pro Wrestling Podcasts To Follow”, The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling has become a strong content provider in the podcast medium. Hosts John and Chad conduct the most in-depth interviews in the entire genre of Professional Wrestling. TMPT also co-hosts podcasts with ECW Legends, “The Franchise” Shane Douglas: Triple Threat Podcast and “The Queen of Extreme Francine’s “Eyes Up Here”, " Taking You To School With Dr. Tom" as well as “JJ: The JJ Dillon Podcast”. Follow @TwoManPowerTrip @ChadIanB & @The3ThreatPod on Twitter for Episode Previews and Show Coverage. Subscribe on YouTube for Interview Highlights and BEST OF Clips.

This week on Taking You To School, Dr. Tom Prichard discusses his good friend and man most wrestlers believe was one of the best to ever step through the ropes, Brad Armstrong. From a storied wrestling family and with a career filled with many stops along the way, Brad Armstrong's contribution to the wrestling business lives on in the stories, memories and matches that Dr. Tom gives the lowdown on in this podcast episode.

Since debuting in January 2015 and named one of RollingStone.com’s “18 Pro Wrestling Podcasts To Follow”, The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling has become a strong content provider in the podcast medium. Hosts John and Chad conduct the most in-depth interviews in the entire genre of Professional Wrestling. TMPT also co-hosts podcasts with ECW Legends, “The Franchise” Shane Douglas: Triple Threat Podcast and “The Queen of Extreme Francine’s “Eyes Up Here”, " Taking You To School With Dr. Tom" as well as “JJ: The JJ Dillon Podcast”. Follow @TwoManPowerTrip @ChadIanB & @The3ThreatPod on Twitter for Episode Previews and Show Coverage. Subscribe on YouTube for Interview Highlights and BEST OF Clips.

Today we are joined for feature #28 by WWE Hall of Famer, TITO SANTANA. Tito is here to discuss his new autobiography, "Don’t Call Me Chico”. This 400-page book spans the career of a man who many credit to have paved the way for future Latino wrestlers into American wrestling’s mainstream spotlight.

This week on Taking You To School, Dr. Tom Prichard discusses the acclaimed SMW Night Of The Legends Event. An event ahead of its time in August 1994, Night of the Legends featured some of the all-time greats in marquee and main event matches but also featured an amazing contest between the young Thrillseekers (Lance Storm and Chris Jericho) battling the Heavenly Bodies for the SMW tag team championship.

Join us today for the special release of the un-aired season finale of JJ: The JJ Dillon Podcast. In the finale, JJ discusses a few more of the names he got to work with throughout his illustrious career as well as wrap up the 15+ weeks of the JJ Dillon Podcast with a heartfelt message to the fans who have supported him.

This week, the TMPT flagship interview podcast welcomes former WWE Superstar "Eugene" Nick Dinsmore. Eugene's rise to become a WWE superstar is one of the most fascinating stories in wrestling history. From highly touted technician to beloved family character, Dinsmore brought to life a special kind of persona that has rarely been seen in the industry since his WWE departure. You can join Eugene and his friends including Kevin Thorn on 3/14/2020 at the Autism Awareness Fundraiser in Wooster, Ohio.

This week on Taking You To School, Dr. Tom Prichard looks back at his Heavenly Bodies tag team partner, "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Ray. From SMW to the WWF, the "Doctor of desire" and the "Gigolo" were known as one of the most fluid and crisp tag teams during their era, but what is the backstory to this team? Find out from Dr. Tom just exactly it was like to be partnered with someone like Jimmy Del Ray and how their team made it to the levels they did during their time as a unit. Since debuting in January 2015 and named one of RollingStone.com’s “18 Pro Wrestling Podcasts To Follow”, The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling has become a strong content provider in the podcast medium. Hosts John and Chad conduct the most in-depth interviews in the entire genre of Professional Wrestling. TMPT also co-hosts podcasts with ECW Legends, “The Franchise” Shane Douglas: Triple Threat Podcast and “The Queen of Extreme Francine’s “Eyes Up Here”, " Taking You To School With Dr. Tom" as well as “JJ: The JJ Dillon Podcast”. Follow @TwoManPowerTrip @ChadIanB & @The3ThreatPod on Twitter for Episode Previews and Show Coverage. Subscribe on YouTube for Interview Highlights and BEST OF Clips.

Since debuting in January 2015 and named one of RollingStone.com’s “18 Pro Wrestling Podcasts To Follow”, The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling has become a strong content provider in the podcast medium. Hosts John and Chad conduct the most in-depth interviews in the entire genre of Professional Wrestling. TMPT also co-hosts podcasts with ECW Legends, “The Franchise” Shane Douglas: Triple Threat Podcast and “The Queen of Extreme Francine’s “Eyes Up Here”, " Taking You To School With Dr. Tom" as well as “JJ: The JJ Dillon Podcast”. Follow @TwoManPowerTrip @ChadIanB & @The3ThreatPod on Twitter for Episode Previews and Show Coverage. Subscribe on YouTube for Interview Highlights and BEST OF Clips.

Today's TMPT Feature Episode welcomes former WWF Superstar, The Warlord, A member of the powerhouse Powers of Pain tag team alongside the Barbarian, The Warlord still in his phenomenal shape takes his menacing persona back to NJ this Saturday night February 29th at Titan Championship Wrestling Entertainment. TCW presents Winters Vengeance live from the Passaic Valley Elks Lodge (1 Fellner Pl. Totowa NJ). Featuring WWE Legend The Warlord live in action. Doors open at 6pm, bell time at 7pm. Advanced tickets start at $20, $25 the day of the event.

One more shot of @ECWDivaFrancine's Eyes Up Here!! before moving to @THEVinceRusso's @RussosBrand next week. Today we talk some post birthday shenanigans, the wonderful world of Disney & have a pop in by (the other) Chad of @HLProWrestling All the details on the move too...

This week Dr. Tom is Taking You To School to learn about the last viable wrestling territory and one of the most beloved and fan favorite promotions, Smoky Mountain Wrestling. The brain child of James E. Cornette, SMW helped produce a home for young stars and veterans that were poised to make a big splash in the business. Dr. Tom in the Heavenly Bodies was a cornerstone of the promotion and he gives his side of the SMW story in this week's episode.

This week the TMPT Flagship interview podcast welcomes former WWE Superstar, FKA Abraham Washington... The Rev. Jeremiah Constantine. After his controversial WWE release following comments made about NBA great Kobe Bryant, Washington who was on the verge of breaking out as a mouthpiece found himself leaving the wrestling business altogether. He has since decided to come back and reinvent himself as Rev. Jeremiah Constantine and the wrestling world and its high profile personalities may be paying the price. Since debuting in January 2015 and named one of RollingStone.com’s “18 Pro Wrestling Podcasts To Follow”, The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling has become a strong content provider in the podcast medium. Hosts John and Chad conduct the most in-depth interviews in the entire genre of Professional Wrestling. TMPT also co-hosts podcasts with ECW Legends, “The Franchise” Shane Douglas: Triple Threat Podcast and “The Queen of Extreme Francine’s “Eyes Up Here”, " Taking You To School With Dr. Tom" as well as “JJ: The JJ Dillon Podcast”. Follow @TwoManPowerTrip @ChadIanB & @The3ThreatPod on Twitter for Episode Previews and Show Coverage. Subscribe on YouTube for Interview Highlights and BEST OF Clips.

This week on Eyes Up Here!! Francine welcomes one of her favorite personalities in the wrestling world and the man who makes coffee in his underwear, RJ City. RJ City has been making a strong name for himself the last few years with his in-your-face persona and in this episode you get a first account look at this unique superstar.

This week Dr. Tom Prichard introduces the world to the mysterious Dr. X on Taking You To School. Who was Dr. X? If you attended a WWF House Show to select TV tapings in the mid 90s that was the question you were asking yourself after seeing the masked marvel. You also saw how the young superstars paired with Dr. X were being taught the master class of in ring competition by the Dr. of Desire himself.

Returning to the TMPT flagship interview podcast is AEW Superstar, Dustin Rhodes. Dustin having spent 5 decades in the wrestling world steps outside the squared circle to star in Brent Bettman's Copper Bill available for rent or purchase this Friday 2/14 on Amazon Prime Video.

This week on Eyes Up Here, you may want to brace yourself as Chad asks Francine questions in the style of the game Would You Rather... nothing seems off limits as the questions go all over the place but Francine answers all the questions honestly and some of her responses may surprise you.

This week's TMPT Feature episode #26 welcomes long time wrestling publisher, podcaster and author, Bryan Alvarez. Bryan's latest book "100 Things WWE Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die" is a great companion for fans looking to learn more not just about WWE but the history and tips on how to view many different aspects of the wrestling experience. He is also the longtime host of the Wrestling Observer Live and Figure Four Daily, and is the coauthor of the best-selling book, The Death of WCW.

Love him or hate him...you can't knock his success. This week we welcome Vince Russo back to the TMPT Interview Podcast for the first time since he appeared as our THREE YEAR anniversary guest in January 2018. This time coming back to continue the conversation of the decline in today's wrestling product and look at how and why there are ways to fix the sinking ship by thinking outside the box. Plus we dig a little more into his history and get the low down on his Russo Brand which is the EXCLUSIVE home of our Triple Threat Podcast.

Eyes Up Here has hit the airwaves. This week @ECWDivaFrancine recaps her #Disney vacation & shares all the highlights & some of the low-lights (is that even possible?) about her trip. Plus Francine recaps Vince Russo's guest appearance hosting last week's show and looks forward to the big shows of 2020 headed your way on the Eyes Up Here!! / TMPT Empire platform. Have some fun & get your Monday started right!

This week Dr. Tom Prichard's Taking You To School looks at the long anticipated look at his time in the WWF alongside his partner Jimmy Del Ray as The Heavenly Bodies stormed through the doors of federation in the summer of 1993. Dr. Tom discusses how his journey led him to Jim Cornette's Smoky Mountain Wrestling and just how all of the magic made in SMW led to The Heavenly Bodies becoming a much needed addition to the WWF's tag team scene.

Today's TMPT Empire Flagship Interview Podcast features an in depth interview with @DavidKidKash. Kash looks back at his career and all his stops along the way including @WWE @IMPACTWRESTLING #ECW #WCW and his #MMA fights. Download this weekend starter NOW!

Today feature episode #25 focuses on MLW's upcoming FIGHTLAND event taking place this Saturday night (February 1st) at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia and we are joined by special guest, Killer Kross. Kross, perhaps pro wrestling's most talked about up and coming star is set to do battle with "Filthy" Tom Lawlor at FIGHTLAND but is also getting set to make his MLW debut in the legendary Philly venue.

Last week on Taking You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard, Dr. Tom taught all about what it was like to work with and train Vince McMahon. This week we explore what it was like to work with and train Shane McMahon as he prepared for his in ring debut at WrestleMania 15 in Philidelphia, PA back in 1999. But of course, we get even more backstory into Shane's history in the company, what WWE Hall of Famer and World Champion worked with to prepare him years earlier and and how Shane feeling underpaid may have led to his early departure from the WWF before his in ring career ever began.