Pro Wrestling Discussion

[JBHuskers]

Simply put. Sting's signing means nothing towards the growth of other wrestlers. He'll probably be on TV less than Lesnar has been, and Lesnar won't be back until the summer most likely.

[JBHuskers]

From what I'm reading, it'll be likely that Sting only has one, maybe only a couple matches. Might be used in a GM type of role.

[JBHuskers]

In case you're wondering what the scripts look like for Raw:

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--4kUOrUG0--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/mug8xhu2c59e8o10a1er.jpg

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--KZREfZ13--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/qr2tsuv7vqlj2cm41vs6.jpg

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--BvxiY9sP--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/c4kebhiivanugvp3qqpx.jpg

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--QpiBLlXv--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/avistnxr1yqqg4eyc3iw.jpg

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--2rFVOplX--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/rn7y0ra6jfwh56ee2hup.jpg

[JBHuskers]

I've been asked to write for a new site Headlocks for Breakfast (http://headlocks4breakfast.com/). To start, I am going to do a weekly power rankings article called The Ten Count. Check it out by clicking the pic below.

http://headlocks4breakfast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/tencount-660x330.png (http://headlocks4breakfast.com/2014/06/the-ten-count-jbs-wwe-power-rankings/)

[JBHuskers]

WWE has come to terms on the release of the following Superstars as of today, June 12, 2014:

•JTG
•Drew McIntyre
•Jinder Mahal
•Aksana
•Curt Hawkins
•Theodore Long
•Camacho
•Brodus Clay
•Evan Bourne
•Yoshi Tatsu
•Marc Harris (referee)

WWE wishes them the best in all their future endeavors.

[JBHuskers]

My new article....

Five Recent Teams That Should Never Have Broken Up (http://headlocks4breakfast.com/2014/06/five-recent-teams-that-should-never-have-broken-up/)

[CLW]

WWE Hall Of Famer Pat Patterson Comes Out As *** On ‘Legends’ House
http://www.ibtimes.com/wwe-hall-famer-pat-patterson-comes-out-***-legends-house-video-1601298

[JBHuskers]

WWE Hall Of Famer Pat Patterson Comes Out As *** On ‘Legends’ House
http://www.ibtimes.com/wwe-hall-famer-pat-patterson-comes-out-***-legends-house-video-1601298

Something that has been known for decades :D

[CLW]

Something that has been known for decades :D

:nod:

[JBHuskers]

The Ten Count - JB’s WWE Power Rankings – 6/22/14 (http://headlocks4breakfast.com/2014/06/the-ten-count-jbs-wwe-power-rankings-62214/)

Also, happy 18th birthday to Austin 3:16.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQhlaWxMbTg

[JBHuskers]

I just came across two amazing podcasts on the Podcast One network....

Steve Austin - http://podcastone.com/Steve-Austin-Show

Chris Jericho - http://podcastone.com/Talk-Is-Jericho

[JBHuskers]

Myself and the Features Editor Trevor Osz sat down after Money In The Bank for a podcast. Check it out here: http://headlocks4breakfast.com/2014/06/money-in-the-bank-4-breakfast/

[JBHuskers]

One of best Raws in ages tonight!

[JBHuskers]

My latest version of The Ten Count heading into the go-home Raw before Battleground.

http://headlocks4breakfast.com/2014/07/the-ten-count-jbs-power-rankings-71114/

[JBHuskers]

Get used to seeing this guy in the WWE soon. He is a BADASS.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eXHkcW_h54

[JBHuskers]

Here is my latest version of The Ten Count, along with my predictions for Battleground this Sunday...

http://headlocks4breakfast.com/2014/07/the-ten-count-jbs-power-rankings-71814/

[JBHuskers]

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[JBHuskers]

Check out my latest edition of The Ten Count, along with my Summerslam predictions. (http://headlocks4breakfast.com/2014/08/the-ten-count-jbs-power-rankings-recap-summerslam-predictions-81514/)

[souljahbill]

The 4 majors of the WWE are still Summer Slam, King of the Ring, Royal Rumble, and Wrestlemania, right? I'm asking out of general curiosity.

[JBHuskers]

Survivor Series. Haven't had King of the Ring as a PPV in a while.

[JeffHCross]

I don't understand how this isn't somebody's theme in the WWE yet. When I hear it all I can picture is a heel RKO.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xhubIqV1CI

[JBHuskers]

WWE is cutting costs, so licensing new music isn't something they're doing right now. That's why you see generic in-house music for new themes of Dean Ambrose, Cesaro, Seth Rollins, Rusev, etc.

[JeffHCross]

WWE is cutting costs, so licensing new music isn't something they're doing right now. That's why you see generic in-house music for new themes of Dean Ambrose, Cesaro, Seth Rollins, Rusev, etc.Ah yes, I'd forgotten that.

Still feels utterly appropriate, doesn't it?

[JBHuskers]

Ah yes, I'd forgotten that.

Still feels utterly appropriate, doesn't it?

Definitely. I'm thinking more CM Punk if he came back as a heel again. But then again, CM Punk took This Fire Burns by Killswitch Engage. Orton wanted it, actually came out to it once or twice, but the WWE thought it suited Punk better and Orton wasn't pleased.

[JeffHCross]

Definitely. I'm thinking more CM Punk if he came back as a heel again. But then again, CM Punk took This Fire Burns by Killswitch Engage. Orton wanted it, actually came out to it once or twice, but the WWE thought it suited Punk better and Orton wasn't pleased.Yeah, I agree. When I actually listened closer to the words, it seemed more like heel Punk. But I will always identify Punk with This Fire Burns.

Which is weird, because I would have told you to the end of time that he used This Fire Burns in ROH. I would have sworn to it. But when I went back and watched the very matches I knew him from, he certainly did not. I don't know how he got so inherently connected to This Fire Burns in my head, but he sure as hell did.

[JBHuskers]

Yeah he used Cult Of Personality then I think.

[CLW]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im2ogX-KXF0

[JBHuskers]

This week's Talk Is Jericho is a good one. Part one with Triple H. Part two will be Friday.

http://podcastone.com/Talk-Is-Jericho

[souljahbill]

WWE is cutting costs, so licensing new music isn't something they're doing right now. That's why you see generic in-house music for new themes of Dean Ambrose, Cesaro, Seth Rollins, Rusev, etc.

I always preferred stuff like HBK's "Sexy Boy," the Stone Cold glass shatter theme, or the Rock's "If ya smelllllllllll......" theme to actual licensed songs.

[JBHuskers]

I've got a new article series in addition to my power rankings called Armchair Booking, where I put my take on where creative should go or should have gone. This week's is in regards to giving the Intercontinental Championship picture an instant boost.

http://headlocks4breakfast.com/2014/09/armchair-booking-9214-instant-boost-for-the-intercontinental-championship/

[JeffHCross]

I always preferred stuff like HBK's "Sexy Boy," the Stone Cold glass shatter theme, or the Rock's "If ya smelllllllllll......" theme to actual licensed songs. Agreed. If you look at the WWE soundtracks I own, almost every one of my favorite tracks were in-house.

[JBHuskers]

For those who are curious what these things look like, the script for last week's (terrible) Raw was leaked...

http://imgur.com/a/6CXSR

[JeffHCross]

It's really sad how much of the show is laid out, word for word, action for action.

[souljahbill]

For those who are curious what these things look like, the script for last week's (terrible) Raw was leaked...

http://imgur.com/a/6CXSR

And here I thought the wrestlers were given a general outline and the wrestlers were allowed to fill in the gaps.

[JBHuskers]

And here I thought the wrestlers were given a general outline and the wrestlers were allowed to fill in the gaps.

They do, but everything has to be run by Vince, so now these sheets have gone from generic to almost word for word.

Most will come up with their own stuff, probably submits it and then it gets approved and added to the sheet.

[JBHuskers]

I'm guessing the outlines have been even more detailed to ensure it's PG.

[JeffHCross]

Former WWE and WCW wrestler Sean O'Haire found dead today.

http://www.ksdk.com/story/sports/2014/09/11/former-wwe-wrestler-sean-ohaire-found-dead-in-sc-home/15446507/

[JBHuskers]

http://38.media.tumblr.com/cc851841bdbdc354ac1a262ff21c1461/tumblr_nbm6j9gOo31saykaxo2_r1_400.gif

http://33.media.tumblr.com/cdbc45bf7cfff7811d317b1590d97737/tumblr_nbm6j9gOo31saykaxo1_400.gif

[JeffHCross]

http://38.media.tumblr.com/cc851841bdbdc354ac1a262ff21c1461/tumblr_nbm6j9gOo31saykaxo2_r1_400.gif

http://33.media.tumblr.com/cdbc45bf7cfff7811d317b1590d97737/tumblr_nbm6j9gOo31saykaxo1_400.gifI know souljahbill won't venture in here to see this ... but see, athleticism can be scripted! Lol.

[souljahbill]

I know souljahbill won't venture in here to see this ... but see, athleticism can be scripted! Lol.

That wasn't necessarily athletic. It was a controlled fall. I could technically do that. I can't do this:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000394959/Kaepernick-intercepted-by-Conte

[JeffHCross]

That wasn't necessarily athletic. It was a controlled fall. I could technically do that. I can't do this:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000394959/Kaepernick-intercepted-by-ConteWas a joke, my friend ;)

[souljahbill]

99% of me knew that but I let the 1% speak like an idiot.

[JeffHCross]

99% of me knew that but I let the 1% speak like an idiot.All good; wasn't idiotic. You just fell for the bait :D

[JBHuskers]

My latest edition of From Parts Unknown on Headlocks for Breakfast is up focusing on Triple H's first ever TV interview.

http://headlocks4breakfast.com/2014/09/from-parts-unknown-triple-hs-first-tv-interview/

[JBHuskers]

I'm now writing for another website in addition to H4B that is similiar to Bleacher Report with lists and etc.

Here is my page: http://whatculture.com/author/jeremy-bennett

And here is my first article: http://whatculture.com/wwe/10-reasons-dean-ambrose-better-roman-reigns.php

[JBHuskers]

My next article at What Culture is up now. It details ten dream matches that involve "The Leaders of the New School" that can now become a reality in the WWE.

http://whatculture.com/wwe/11-dream-matches-wwes-new-generation.php

[JBHuskers]

New article is up on What Culture for me. Ten Things You Need To Know About Dean Ambrose...

http://whatculture.com/wwe/10-things-need-know-dean-ambrose.php

[CLW]

New article is up on What Culture for me. Ten Things You Need To Know About Dean Ambrose...

http://whatculture.com/wwe/10-things-need-know-dean-ambrose.php

The WWE is FIXED!

[steelerfan]

The WWE is FIXED!
No.

Roger Goodell has tricked your logical brain into thinking that the WWE is what fake looks like so that your frontal lobe doesn't recognize fake when you watch the NFL.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A

[JBHuskers]

The WWE is FIXED!

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/jbennett98/Forum%20Pictures/NoShitSherlock.jpg

[JBHuskers]

My latest article is 9 Reasons Why Ryback Returning As A Face Is Best For Business...

http://whatculture.com/wwe/9-reasons-ryback-returning-as-a-face-is-best-for-business.php

My archive:

http://whatculture.com/author/jeremy-bennett

Using Tapatalk on my Samsung Galaxy S5 for shats & gaggles.

[JBHuskers]

One of the many reasons ECW was great :D

http://38.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_medunuHFZd1rgefg8o1_400.gif

[JBHuskers]

I can die happy now!

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[JeffHCross]

I can die happy now!

541674408432377856That was pretty cool, JB.

[JBHuskers]

That was pretty cool, JB.

Yeah it was for her to take the time to do that a few days after I wrote it.

[cdj]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TmPPhMpmWo

[sl8b]

I'm guessing the outlines have been even more detailed to ensure it's PG.

If you want to know about how much control the talent doesn't have compared to the attitude era, listen to some of Steve Austin's podcasts. It's pretty informative, but I still had no idea just how scripted it was. That leak is a great find JB, and congrats on the tweet from Paige btw!

[JBHuskers]

Myself and Matt Black (@rawfshowtime) have started a weekly podcast called Lost In The Midcard. Episodes out every Monday morning. Here is our first episode!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXuaVn-aO3I

[JBHuskers]

For those on Facebook, here is the Lost In The Midcard page:

https://www.facebook.com/lostinthemidcard

[JBHuskers]

Episode 2 of Lost In The Midcard is now live. Matt & I talk about Rumble aftermath, our top 5 WWE wrestlers of 2014, and the state of Impact Wrestling on Destination America


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0o_sqJX3kKw

[JBHuskers]

We are also on iTunes, and you can subscribe to us here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lost-in-midcard-spiderduck/id962823015?mt=2

[CLW]

Did Rikishi really get into the WWE Hall of Fame? I liked the guy and all but if they are going to induct guys with that kind of resume half the damn wwe/f wrestlers in history should be in the hall.

[JBHuskers]

That HoF is different than any other. I think he got inducted more on entertainment than accomplishments on the ring. He only won one singles title (IC). Odd choice for sure.

[souljahbill]

*still waiting on Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake to get in*

[JBHuskers]

Still waiting for a lot to get in.

[souljahbill]

Y'all may think I'm kidding but Brutus Beefcake was my favorite wrestler growing up and was my favorite until the Attitude Era where he moved down thanks the HHH.

[JeffHCross]

Did Rikishi really get into the WWE Hall of Fame? I liked the guy and all but if they are going to induct guys with that kind of resume half the damn wwe/f wrestlers in history should be in the hall.Pete Rose is in the HoF.

[steelerfan]

Pete Rose is in the HoF.
http://youtu.be/UNyyjf6L1j4

#TheScriptIsDead

[JBHuskers]

Episode 3 is now live for Lost In The Midcard. We talk about the Reigns/Bryan match-up at Fast Lane, give a preview for tonight's NXT Takeover: Rival event, and breakdown Lockdown from Impact Wrestling.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr_8YOevmCw

You can subscribe to us on iTunes here too: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lost-in-midcard-spiderduck/id962823015?mt=2

[JBHuskers]

Episode 4 is now live with special guest Trevor Osz as we breakdown NXT Takeover: Rival, Smackdown, Impact Wrestling, and preview Fast Lane with our predictions.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iERqgZglqA

[JBHuskers]

Episode 5 is now live!

Join Matt & Jeremy as they breakdown WWE Fastlane from last night, and also the direction these results will shape Wrestlemania (we apologize for omitting the Diva's match). They also discuss two big stories of the past week in Samoa Joe leaving Impact Wrestling and WWE doctor Chris Amman filing a defamation lawsuit against CM Punk and Colt Cabana. A breakdown of this week's NXT and Impact Wrestling are all on tap for this packed show


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npRRn_qZKe4

[JBHuskers]

Episode 6 is now live! Join Matt & Jeremy as they discuss the week's top stories involving Brock Lesnar, AJ Lee, and Rey Mysterio, along with the announcement of the Bushwackers into the WWE Hall of Fame, and the breakdown of this week's shows of the WWE and Impact Wrestling.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-sHmAD8LMo

[cdj]

Rey Mysterio killed a man (http://news.yahoo.com/mexico-lucha-libre-wrestler-dies-hit-ring-172311963.html)

The son of a Mexican wrestling legend died early Saturday from a blow suffered in the ring, the Baja California state prosecutor's office said.

Pedro Aguayo Ramirez, known as Hijo del Perro Aguayo, fell unconscious on the ropes, apparently after receiving a flying kick from fellow wrestler Oscar Gutierrez, known as Rey Misterio Jr., according to video of the match in a municipal auditorium in Tijuana.

The match continued for almost two minutes before other participants and the referee realized Aguayo was seriously injured and tended to him.

He was taken to a hospital a block away and died about 1:30 a.m., prosecutor's spokesman Raul Gutierrez said.

The state prosecutor's office said it has opened an investigation into possible manslaughter. The company that reportedly organized the event, The Crash, couldn't be reached for comment.

[bjrod9]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=921585294553163

[SCClassof93]

That's terrible.

[JeffHCross]

Never seen something like that happen in the ring. Feel for everyone involved.

[JBHuskers]

This is pretty damn good :D


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYvMOf3hsGA

[SmoothPancakes]

Brock Lesnar has ended his MMA career and resigned with WWE. So maybe Reigns won't win on Sunday.

#TheScriptIsDead

[souljahbill]

This is pretty damn good :D


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYvMOf3hsGA

Nailed it

..........except HHH is the man!

[JBHuskers]

Episode 9 of Lost In The Midcard is now live! Myself, Matt, and Trevor breakdown the past week and give our WrestleMania predictions....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARyFL67iCog

[JBHuskers]

A long story short, it seems like my time at WhatCulture has ended. Kinda stupid, but whatever. I've started my own website to keep the writing going.

www.JBProWrestling.com

[souljahbill]

A long story short, it seems like my time at WhatCulture has ended. Kinda stupid, but whatever. I've started my own website to keep the writing going.

www.JBProWrestling.com

That's outta the blue. Good luck!

[JBHuskers]

That's outta the blue. Good luck!

Yeah kind of annoying, but it is what it is. Thank you!

[SmoothPancakes]

I can't remember the last time I actually sat down at watched wrestling, but shit. That $10 on WWE Network was well spent!

#TheScriptIsDead

[JBHuskers]

One of the best overall in a while from top to bottom.

[SmoothPancakes]

Yeah, it was a damn good program. Well worth the money. I don't know if it would have been worth $70 for the PPV, but it was well beyond worth the $10 for WWE Network. I really hadn't planned on subscribing, but after getting caught up in the hype while reading some things online at work Saturday morning, I said screw it and paid the money.

I still haven't really kept track of wrestling in a couple years, and have to learn some of the lesser known names (I only knew maybe half of the Andre the Giant Battle Royal participants by sight), but I may have to look into following along again. Takes me back to my childhood days, watching every week on TV with friends, going to house shows with friends when they were being held somewhat close nearby.

#TheScriptIsDead

[JBHuskers]

Trust me, the build-up to this event was horrendous. But when it really counted, they came through.

[SmoothPancakes]

Oh, between this thread, friends on Facebook and elsewhere, I heard plenty about how horrendous the build-up was. But it was a damn good program. Even during the Kickoff, the Tag Team Fatal Four Way and the Battle Royal, those were pretty good, entertaining matches.

After tonight, I'm doing something I haven't done in years, I've got my DVR set to record Raw tomorrow night and Smackdown on Thursday. See if I can get back into the weekly shows, now that I'll be able to actually watch the PPVs without having to pay out the ass every month for them.

#TheScriptIsDead

[CLW]

Glad to hear they put on a good show last night.

[JBHuskers]

Couple of good memes from last night....

http://i.imgur.com/Rta3mno.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/PNuex5F.jpg

[JBHuskers]

Here's a Vine, you'll have to put on headphones and turn it up a bit, but you'll hear Rollins tell Reigns (two guys that have been in it together through developmental until the breakup of The Shield) "thank you so much".

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[JBHuskers]

Not a surprise, but still a bummer....

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Here is my article on the news: http://jbprowrestling.com/?p=140

Also 10 Things To Take Away From WrestleMania 31 is finally done after fighting off a sinus infection: http://jbprowrestling.com/?p=117

[JBHuskers]

I go solo on episode 10 of Lost In The Midcard as Matt is getting over the sick bug. I cover Brock Lesnar's re-signing, AJ Lee's retirement, and WrestleMania weekend.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hS9xQ1Jfxk

[JBHuskers]

Matt has returned from the sick bug, and we talk about a ton of stuff on episode 11. Matt attended everything during WrestleMania weekend, so we cover that, along with the current week of WWE and Impact Wrestling. There are also some top stories that we cover including Steve Austin's heat with the WWE, Taz leaving Impact Wrestling, and Daniel Bryan being pulled from the Euro Tour. Finally, we give our Extreme Rules predictions for this Sunday's pay per view....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDNJ6QbYxis&feature=youtu.be

[JBHuskers]

3 Good, 2 Bad, & 1 Ugly from Extreme Rules 2015 (http://jbprowrestling.com/?p=224)

[JBHuskers]

One of the best matches of the year and one of the best Raw's of the year last night in Montreal. We talk about that and more in episode 13 of Lost In The Midcard.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p36aZENkIfU

[Sinister]

I would like to see Lesnar to use his rematch at the next pay per view. How long was he suspended for. Signs a new contract then gets suspended doesn't make sense

[JBHuskers]

I would like to see Lesnar to use his rematch at the next pay per view. How long was he suspended for. Signs a new contract then gets suspended doesn't make sense

The suspension is a storyline to keep Lesnar off of TV because his contract only calls for probably 20-30 dates per year. He'll be back leading up to Summerslam probably.

[SmoothPancakes]

I just watched last night's RAW on DVR. That was a pretty damn good night. I like heel New Day, they're more enjoyable as heels. Neville is fun as hell to watch, hopefully he gets more wins down the road here as he keeps racking up matches against the top guys. A hell of an introduction to the big time by Sami Zayn. Still trying to figure out if his shoulder injury was legit or kayfabe.

Looking forward to the Fatal 4-Way. Only mistake was having Orton in the picture, could have had a Triple Threat between the old Shield members. Though I suppose that could always be a storyline over the next PPV or two after Payback if Orton falls out of the title picture.

A bit tired of the Authority and hopefully it comes to an end in the coming months (with the never ending back and forth with Kane causing it).

#TheScriptIsDead

[JBHuskers]

I just watched last night's RAW on DVR. That was a pretty damn good night. I like heel New Day, they're more enjoyable as heels. Neville is fun as hell to watch, hopefully he gets more wins down the road here as he keeps racking up matches against the top guys. A hell of an introduction to the big time by Sami Zayn. Still trying to figure out if his shoulder injury was legit or kayfabe.

Looking forward to the Fatal 4-Way. Only mistake was having Orton in the picture, could have had a Triple Threat between the old Shield members. Though I suppose that could always be a storyline over the next PPV or two after Payback if Orton falls out of the title picture.

A bit tired of the Authority and hopefully it comes to an end in the coming months (with the never ending back and forth with Kane causing it).

#TheScriptIsDead

Almsot certain that was the point of The New Day the whole time, making them overly positive to drive the crowd to hate them then slowly turn them heel. They've been great.

Neville is insane, and same for the debut of Zayn. We did some research after recording the podcast and we think it's kayfabe. And god I hope so.

I like that Orton is into it. Save The Shield only for WrestleMania. Plus you can get a old school triple powerbomb on Orton spot too I bet.

[JBHuskers]

E:60 tonight at 7 CST is going to be a good one for fans of NXT....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBzz2YoqpZ8

[SmoothPancakes]

Almsot certain that was the point of The New Day the whole time, making them overly positive to drive the crowd to hate them then slowly turn them heel. They've been great.

Neville is insane, and same for the debut of Zayn. We did some research after recording the podcast and we think it's kayfabe. And god I hope so.

I like that Orton is into it. Save The Shield only for WrestleMania. Plus you can get a old school triple powerbomb on Orton spot too I bet.

Yeah, watching while they were positive, I didn't like or care for them. Since they've slowly gone heel, I'm enjoying them and am perfectly content with them being Tag Team champs. Of course, I also want to see the Lucha Dragons in the mix again, who have been quite noticeably absent from matches lately.

Neville and Zayn are definitely insane. The moves they can pull off, damn! There has not been a single match involving Neville that I was not fully entertained. Zayn is gonna be the same way I can tell. Question will be when they make him full time, since they were saying he has a NXT championship match in two weeks. So it's likely he's not gonna move up full time right this moment. And I certainly hope it's kayfabe too. It didn't seem like any of the ordinary move or landing that he appeared to injure his shoulder on. And he still had moments after that during the match that he was able to pull off moves despite the supposed injury.

That's a good point. An old school triple power bomb would be pretty sweet. And certainly not doubt this would be the last time we see Rollins, Reigns and Ambrose in a championship match together. I'm glad they're giving Ambrose a boost after he has been sort of lingering around between the fued with Harper and after it. Finally boosting him up the ladder.

#TheScriptIsDead

[JBHuskers]

Yeah, watching while they were positive, I didn't like or care for them. Since they've slowly gone heel, I'm enjoying them and am perfectly content with them being Tag Team champs. Of course, I also want to see the Lucha Dragons in the mix again, who have been quite noticeably absent from matches lately.

Neville and Zayn are definitely insane. The moves they can pull off, damn! There has not been a single match involving Neville that I was not fully entertained. Zayn is gonna be the same way I can tell. Question will be when they make him full time, since they were saying he has a NXT championship match in two weeks. So it's likely he's not gonna move up full time right this moment. And I certainly hope it's kayfabe too. It didn't seem like any of the ordinary move or landing that he appeared to injure his shoulder on. And he still had moments after that during the match that he was able to pull off moves despite the supposed injury.

That's a good point. An old school triple power bomb would be pretty sweet. And certainly not doubt this would be the last time we see Rollins, Reigns and Ambrose in a championship match together. I'm glad they're giving Ambrose a boost after he has been sort of lingering around between the fued with Harper and after it. Finally boosting him up the ladder.

#TheScriptIsDead

My guess is they play the injury angle where Owens destroys him again and he takes time off then shows up on the main roster a month or two later. He doesn't need to beat Owens in NXT, make it a long road to try to beat him on the main roster.

As for Ambrose, totally agree. His feud with Rollins was the best thing going in the WWE last fall. He's been my favorite wrestler since I found out he was getting called up as I have followed his career in FCW and the indies before. His "debut" was actually at a WrestleMania event where he confronted Mick Foley as a fan, and that was supposed to lead to a match, but unfortunately Foley couldn't be cleared to wrestle.

[SmoothPancakes]

My guess is they play the injury angle where Owens destroys him again and he takes time off then shows up on the main roster a month or two later. He doesn't need to beat Owens in NXT, make it a long road to try to beat him on the main roster.

As for Ambrose, totally agree. His feud with Rollins was the best thing going in the WWE last fall. He's been my favorite wrestler since I found out he was getting called up as I have followed his career in FCW and the indies before. His "debut" was actually at a WrestleMania event where he confronted Mick Foley as a fan, and that was supposed to lead to a match, but unfortunately Foley couldn't be cleared to wrestle.

That's true. If Owens follows him up, they can keep the feud going on the main roster. I actually read some comments suggesting that as an idea, let those two keep going at it even after making the jump from NXT.

Yeah, Ambrose has seriously grown on me these last couple months as I've gotten back into wrestling. His matches are always great and his fast and loose lunatic style of wrestling makes every match fun to watch. Definitely glad he's finally getting a boost and hopefully he's kept in the title picture for a while and creative doesn't go and make this just a once off or something.

#TheScriptIsDead

[JBHuskers]

That's true. If Owens follows him up, they can keep the feud going on the main roster. I actually read some comments suggesting that as an idea, let those two keep going at it even after making the jump from NXT.

Yeah, Ambrose has seriously grown on me these last couple months as I've gotten back into wrestling. His matches are always great and his fast and loose lunatic style of wrestling makes every match fun to watch. Definitely glad he's finally getting a boost and hopefully he's kept in the title picture for a while and creative doesn't go and make this just a once off or something.

#TheScriptIsDead

They've had some of the best feuds ever in Ring Of Honor. Bringing it a wide audience will definitely be captivating.

Ambrose will be a multi-time world champion in his career. No doubt about it.

[JeffHCross]

It drives me insane that you guys are talking about at least four different former RoH wrestlers and I don't know any of them without looking them up because of WWE changing their name.

I was never really a fan of El Generico in terms of his storylines, but he could put on a good match. Steen was good too.

It's funny that we've, yet again, gotten to the point where WWE is full of RoH wrestlers.

[JBHuskers]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv6hnOmmWp0

[JBHuskers]

Matt (@RawFShowtime) and myself breakdown the Payback PPV from last night in Episode 15


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4w4ZHbqy9E

[SmoothPancakes]

I'm only just now getting a chance to watch Payback (had to record RAW to watch later today after Payback), but damn I love this heel New Day! I couldn't help but bust out laughing as they ripped into Adam Jones and the Baltimore Orioles while doing their "Think Positive" schtick in the ring before their match. They might be the ones I look forward to the most each night now, just because I know I'm gonna be laughing when they're on the mics. :D

#TheScriptIsDead

[JBHuskers]

I'm only just now getting a chance to watch Payback (had to record RAW to watch later today after Payback), but damn I love this heel New Day! I couldn't help but bust out laughing as they ripped into Adam Jones and the Baltimore Orioles while doing their "Think Positive" schtick in the ring before their match. They might be the ones I look forward to the most each night now, just because I know I'm gonna be laughing when they're on the mics. :D

#TheScriptIsDead

They're on a roll now since turning heel. They were purposely made as unbearable and positive as a face team to get the crowd to turn on them, and it worked beautifully.

[SmoothPancakes]

They're on a roll now since turning heel. They were purposely made as unbearable and positive as a face team to get the crowd to turn on them, and it worked beautifully.
Yep, when they were still in the final days as a heel, when I started watching, I really didn't care for them. Since going heel, damn I can't get enough. That ending to that Tag Team match, beautiful! Talk about stealing the victory! I hope they keep these guys tag team champs for a good long while.

#TheScriptIsDead

[JBHuskers]

Yep, when they were still in the final days as a heel, when I started watching, I really didn't care for them. Since going heel, damn I can't get enough. That ending to that Tag Team match, beautiful! Talk about stealing the victory! I hope they keep these guys tag team champs for a good long while.

#TheScriptIsDead

Hard telling with the belts being contested in the Elimination Chamber for the first time ever in less than two weeks.

[SmoothPancakes]

Hard telling with the belts being contested in the Elimination Chamber for the first time ever in less than two weeks.
Good point. That is gonna be quite an interesting match at EC. Have they said who all is in it? Obviously New Day, I'd assume Cesaro/Kidd, maybe Lucha Dragons? The Mega Powers? Not sure if they would throw The Ascension into it.

#TheScriptIsDead

[SmoothPancakes]

Alright, watching RAW answered that question. :D

#TheScriptIsDead

[JBHuskers]

Smackdown tickets bought for July 21st! Row 7 lower bowl and pretty sure we're in the Roman Reigns entrance aisle.

[JBHuskers]

Holy. Fuck.

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[JBHuskers]

Made it! :D

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[JBHuskers]

Join Matt & Jeremy on a wild ride for Lost In The Midcard this week. SAMOA JOE IS IN THE WWE! They break it down along with everything else from last night's NXT Takeover Unstoppable; which was an unbelieveable special. Not only that, they break down an excellent Monday Night Raw where Kevin Owens made a special appearance. They also talk about the rumored demise of Impact Wrestling, along with Steve Austin returning to the WWE Network.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiro3HfjJBo

[JBHuskers]

WOW...

http://i.imgur.com/0vibKfD.jpg

[JBHuskers]

Now this is interesting....

http://oyster.ignimgs.com/wordpress/stg.ign.com/2015/05/CGB0ktUWIAAL7BE.jpg-large.jpg

We discuss this right off the bat on this week's podcast:

Jeremy & Matt are joined by Trevor to break down the Elimination Chamber pay per view on the WWE Network this Sunday with their predictions. Will it be status quo? Will there be surprise picks? They also breakdown Raw, Smackdown, NXT, and Ring of Honor from the past week, along with a lot of top stories including Ring Of Honor airing on Destination America, TNA causing a lot of drama, no more second screen WWE experience on the App, and Samoa Joe's contract with the WWE.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JciMZyWpxxw

[JeffHCross]

WOW...

http://i.imgur.com/0vibKfD.jpg

Good for them! Good luck to them

[JBHuskers]

Good for them! Good luck to them

Before that even broke, we just started covering ROH on the podcast, so that was good timing.

[JBHuskers]

Episode 18 of Lost In The Midcard is now live!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSF8OqsXXqU

Catch Matt & Jeremy as they breakdown what was a great pay per view on Sunday, the Elimination Chamber event in Corpus Christi, TX. In addition to the pay per view, they talk about a couple of top stories including Kevin Owens signing a new main roster deal with the WWE, Sheamus casted as Rocksteady in the new TMNT movie, and a possible Stardust v. Arrow match at Summerslam. As with all pay per view episodes of Lost In The Midcard, there is a Top 5, and this edition looks at the best assholes ever in the WWE.

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Theme Song - "Old Soul" by Labeled

[JBHuskers]

For fans of professional wrestling, you have to see the John Cena v. Kevin Owens match from last night. Definitely a match of the year candidate.

[JBHuskers]

We are now at the big 2-0, episode 20 of Lost In The Midcard is now LIVE! Trevor, Matt, & JB breakdown the upcoming PPV and shows leading up to it. They also talk the Kidd injury, Twitter feuds, ROH v TNA, and much more.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsajKERoZCA

[JBHuskers]

RIP Dusty Rhodes :fdown:

[JeffHCross]

RIP Dusty Rhodes :fdown:Damn.

[CLW]

I wonder with ROH and TNA both on t.v. if a guy like CMP gets an itch and signs on to one of those and someone makes a legit push to challenge WWE.

[JBHuskers]

I wonder with ROH and TNA both on t.v. if a guy like CMP gets an itch and signs on to one of those and someone makes a legit push to challenge WWE.

Doubtful. If he returns it'll be to the WWE, but at this point, he's completely disgusted with the business as a whole, regardless of company.

[JBHuskers]

Episode 21 is now LIVE! This is a special episode where Jeremy & Matt do their best to pay tribute to the late great Dusty Rhodes. They also tackle some of the top stories over the past few days including Austin's future podcast update, Evolve working with WWE, and The Slammy's. And finally they review Money In The Bank with a mixed bag of reactions.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHgMIhugKfU

[SmoothPancakes]

I don't know, I found last night a letdown. The card looked great going in, but other than Cena/Owens and #MillionsofDollars, it just seemed lackluster the rest of the way.

[JBHuskers]

I don't know, I found last night a letdown. The card looked great going in, but other than Cena/Owens and #MillionsofDollars, it just seemed lackluster the rest of the way.

I'm surprised you liked the tag match, that was only 5 minutes long and seemed horribly rushed.

It was a letdown as it was supposed to be a big PPV like past years.

The MITB match itself was solid, but not special. I loved the main event, but some thought it was too long.

Owens v. Cena II was match of the year again for the 2nd month in a row. I'm still leaning towards the first match being a little better though, but damn they stole the show again.

[SmoothPancakes]

I'm surprised you liked the tag match, that was only 5 minutes long and seemed horribly rushed.

It was a letdown as it was supposed to be a big PPV like past years.

The MITB match itself was solid, but not special. I loved the main event, but some thought it was too long.

Owens v. Cena II was match of the year again for the 2nd month in a row. I'm still leaning towards the first match being a little better though, but damn they stole the show again.

Oh it was horribly rushed, no doubt. I just mention it because I've enjoyed watching PTP recently when they've been given match time. As much as I've enjoyed heel New Day, after the push PTP were given at EC, I'm totally cool with seeing them get the titles. That was the only reason I mentioned it, just because of them being given the titles. Otherwise, yeah, that match was woefully short and completely rushed. PTP should have been given a better match to win the titles in, but for me, hey, they won so I'll count it.

I'm still undecided on whether EC or last night was the best of the two Owens/Cena matches. Both were by far the star matches of both PPVs. Owens/Cena should have been the main event match last night.

As for the main event, it definitely had its holy shit moments, but the whole murdering Ambrose sequence just dragged it down from as good as it could have been. That whole sequence really killed the crowd.

MITB wasn't bad, but damn they really gotta figure out how to have the action continue while focusing on one matchup. If all they wanted to 1 on 1 battles the entire match, just make it 1 on 1. Instead you have people get thrown out of the ring and then just lay there playing dead for 5 minutes so two new people can share the spotlight in the ring.

Someone on OS, who was there live said it best. "Needs to be booked like a Royal Rumble, where there is obviously a "main attraction", but the rest of the guys in the ring are still at the very least punching each other or doing some basic wrestling moves."

[JBHuskers]

Oh it was horribly rushed, no doubt. I just mention it because I've enjoyed watching PTP recently when they've been given match time. As much as I've enjoyed heel New Day, after the push PTP were given at EC, I'm totally cool with seeing them get the titles. That was the only reason I mentioned it, just because of them being given the titles. Otherwise, yeah, that match was woefully short and completely rushed. PTP should have been given a better match to win the titles in, but for me, hey, they won so I'll count it.

I'm still undecided on whether EC or last night was the best of the two Owens/Cena matches. Both were by far the star matches of both PPVs. Owens/Cena should have been the main event match last night.

As for the main event, it definitely had its holy shit moments, but the whole murdering Ambrose sequence just dragged it down from as good as it could have been. That whole sequence really killed the crowd.

MITB wasn't bad, but damn they really gotta figure out how to have the action continue while focusing on one matchup. If all they wanted to 1 on 1 battles the entire match, just make it 1 on 1. Instead you have people get thrown out of the ring and then just lay there playing dead for 5 minutes so two new people can share the spotlight in the ring.

Someone on OS, who was there live said it best. "Needs to be booked like a Royal Rumble, where there is obviously a "main attraction", but the rest of the guys in the ring are still at the very least punching each other or doing some basic wrestling moves."

Matt on the podcast made a good point. PTP may be keeping them warm for Harper & Rowan.

I'm going back and forth on that too for Cena and Owens. Right now I'm leaning on the first match. Before our awards in December, I'll have to re-watch both.

Lots of differing opinions on the main event. It was long, but to me it didn't feel long. To Matt, it was too long. I loved the old school psychology. Doesn't hurt that my favorite wrestler is in there either.

The MITB match doesn't need a format change there are several top matches for this average bout.

[SmoothPancakes]

Matt on the podcast made a good point. PTP may be keeping them warm for Harper & Rowan.

I'm going back and forth on that too for Cena and Owens. Right now I'm leaning on the first match. Before our awards in December, I'll have to re-watch both.

Lots of differing opinions on the main event. It was long, but to me it didn't feel long. To Matt, it was too long. I loved the old school psychology. Doesn't hurt that my favorite wrestler is in there either.

The MITB match doesn't need a format change there are several top matches for this average bout.

Ooh, I didn't think about that. I forgot that Harper & Rowan are waiting in the background. Matt may be right there. Give PTP the titles for a month or two and then have Harper & Rowan take over at SummerSlam or something.

Yeah, I'll have to go back and re-watch both as well. They were damn good, both top 2 matches of the year by far. It's gonna be a tough call either way.

I knew the main event would be long when they were starting it at 10:20. I figured we'd have a solid 35 minutes. It didn't feel like it was too long to me, just could have shortened or skipped the whole murdering Ambrose sequence. It completely killed the crowd and killed the end of the match and it just seemed to drag on. The rest of the match was good otherwise.

As for MITB match, no, it doesn't need a format change, they just have to find a way to keep the other guys active. They don't have to make it like a Royal Rumble, but make it so that others are fighting at the same time. If they want to focus on Sheamus vs Neville, fine, but let Roman and Randy beat the crap out of each other in one of the corners and Kofi and Kane go at it outside the ring at the same time, etc. Instead you get wrestlers simply thrown out of the ring and then they lay there playing dead like they just got shot for 5 minutes while the entire action focuses on two given wrestlers in the ring. Give us the background action like in a Royal Rumble. Give us the other guys at least doing some basic wrestling moves on each other in the background while the focus is turned on the pair of wrestlers that WWE wants you to focus on.

[JBHuskers]

Ooh, I didn't think about that. I forgot that Harper & Rowan are waiting in the background. Matt may be right there. Give PTP the titles for a month or two and then have Harper & Rowan take over at SummerSlam or something.

Yeah, I'll have to go back and re-watch both as well. They were damn good, both top 2 matches of the year by far. It's gonna be a tough call either way.

I knew the main event would be long when they were starting it at 10:20. I figured we'd have a solid 35 minutes. It didn't feel like it was too long to me, just could have shortened or skipped the whole murdering Ambrose sequence. It completely killed the crowd and killed the end of the match and it just seemed to drag on. The rest of the match was good otherwise.

As for MITB match, no, it doesn't need a format change, they just have to find a way to keep the other guys active. They don't have to make it like a Royal Rumble, but make it so that others are fighting at the same time. If they want to focus on Sheamus vs Neville, fine, but let Roman and Randy beat the crap out of each other in one of the corners and Kofi and Kane go at it outside the ring at the same time, etc. Instead you get wrestlers simply thrown out of the ring and then they lay there playing dead like they just got shot for 5 minutes while the entire action focuses on two given wrestlers in the ring. Give us the background action like in a Royal Rumble. Give us the other guys at least doing some basic wrestling moves on each other in the background while the focus is turned on the pair of wrestlers that WWE wants you to focus on.

Yeah I hate five guys on the floor and two guys in the ring for almost the whole MITB match. That was annoying.

[JBHuskers]

Matt & Jeremy shift focus towards the build-up of the next pay per view Battleground in four & a half weeks with a breakdown of the Raw after MITB. They cover some top stories regarding a possible Triple H v. Seth Rollins match at SummerSlam, and Smackdown going live once it hits the USA Network in 2016. They also breakdown great episodes of NXT & ROH, along with presenting their mid-year Marky awards.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUZqlkBryq4

[SmoothPancakes]

So has anything been announced regarding what the plan is for Smackdown? With Smackdown currently being live on Tuesdays and the recording being aired Thursdays, do they move Smackdown to Thursdays live, back to Fridays and make it live, stick with live on Tuesdays and air it later in the week?

[JBHuskers]

So has anything been announced regarding what the plan is for Smackdown? With Smackdown currently being live on Tuesdays and the recording being aired Thursdays, do they move Smackdown to Thursdays live, back to Fridays and make it live, stick with live on Tuesdays and air it later in the week?

We talked about it in the podcast :D

Rumor is live on Friday, but most likely it'll be live Tuesday.

[SmoothPancakes]

We talked about it in the podcast :D

Rumor is live on Friday, but most likely it'll be live Tuesday.

I haven't had a chance to listen to it yet. :D

It'd be a shame if they kept it live on Tuesdays. You basically front load the week with the two shows and then nothing until either PPV Sunday or the following Monday. Plus it would just throw too much at once. You have PPV Sunday, you get the immediate after reactions and setups for the next PPV with Raw, and then you get a couple days until the airing of the taped Smackdown. It just flows better throughout the week, rather than have PPV, Raw and Smackdown three days in a row.

Plus having it Monday/Tuesday would kill the setup for PPVs since you would have nothing between Tuesday and Sunday. At least now, you have Smackdown on Thursdays so it can sort of set the tone for a PPV Sunday just "three" days later.

[JBHuskers]

I haven't had a chance to listen to it yet. :D

It'd be a shame if they kept it live on Tuesdays. You basically front load the week with the two shows and then nothing until either PPV Sunday or the following Monday. Plus it would just throw too much at once. You have PPV Sunday, you get the immediate after reactions and setups for the next PPV with Raw, and then you get a couple days until the airing of the taped Smackdown. It just flows better throughout the week, rather than have PPV, Raw and Smackdown three days in a row.

Plus having it Monday/Tuesday would kill the setup for PPVs since you would have nothing between Tuesday and Sunday. At least now, you have Smackdown on Thursdays so it can sort of set the tone for a PPV Sunday just "three" days later.

Matt said on the podcast that having it on Tuesday is kinda good because then you're waiting longer and have more anticipation for Raw six says later.

I can see how on especially PPV weeks, how that will be overkill three days in a row.

[JBHuskers]

Matt & Jeremy return after a week off to deliver a load of wrestling news including Samoa Joe's last night in ROH, a terrible television rating for Monday Night Raw, a Seth Rollins face turn possibly not on the books any longer, and a lot of Impact Wrestling news. They also breakdown an amazing Ring of Honor pay per view in Best In The World, along with Tough Enough, NXT, Raw & Smackdown.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FlpyjNWaHw

[JBHuskers]

Lost In The Midcard welcomes it's first official guest ever Ryan Whitmore who is a long-time friend of JB's and is quite the encyclopedia for professional wrestling. Ryan will talk about his favorite matches and also remember the late Dusty Rhodes. Then Matt & Jeremy go over this week's headlines, recap a great WWE special in Tokyo, and cover this week's television shows for WWE, NXT, and ROH


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKaZpXyIlUY

[JBHuskers]

Episode 25 of Lost In The Midcard is now LIVE! Matt & Jeremy talk about this week's headlines including the firing of a high ranking WWE official, the continuation of the Austin & Piper feud, a possible return of the Undertaker and more.

They also breakdown this week's television shows, and later on Trevor joins them for the review of Raw and the preview of WWE Battleground this Sunday.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p9V-QKcRZ0

[JBHuskers]

Episode 26

Join Matt & Jeremy breakdown last night's WWE Battleground pay per view on the WWE Network in what was a great all-around show with some lengthy matches and a big return. In addition to the pay per view, they talk about some headlines including legend Jushin Thunder Liger at NXT Takeover, MVP leaving TNA, and Wade removed from Barrett. As with all PPV review shows, they have a top 5, and this one is deals with the best journeys to the WWE championship.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt9Lx98cCYc

[JBHuskers]

This is so damn cool....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32Qrp3rJhJU

[JBHuskers]

On this edition of Lost In The Midcard, Matt & Jeremy go off on Kevin Dunn and his non-progressive, talent burying ass. They go over what puts them over the edge in the headlines section of the podcast. Other headlines include TNA changing the way they pay wrestlers, Foley's displeasure with Tough Enough, and Bo Dallas possibly joining the Wyatt Family. They also cover NXT and Raw for the week. Finally, JB gives a live report from this week's Smackdown taping he attended.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdRgN30bPh4

[JBHuskers]

For the second straight week, Lost In The Midcard has a live perspective for professional wrestling as Matt attended the Ring Of Honor PPV Death Before Dishonor. Matt & Jeremy breakdown what was a phenomenal PPV with a match of the year candidate as the main event. They also breakdown the top stories this week including Hogan's racist rant released, Sting at Summerslam, Bubba Ray here and gone from TNA, and an update on the Punk / Amann lawsuit. Also the guys cover this week in TV with a lot to talk about.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ndPSGAkhHU

[SCClassof93]

Roddy Piper, dead at the age of 61:(

[JBHuskers]

Roddy Piper, dead at the age of 61:(

Yep. Two legends in just over a month.

[jaymo76]

Roddy Piper, dead at the age of 61:(

Sad. Loved watching him as a kid. Made me so angry when he was the "bad guy" but he had such great entertainment value. I miss the 80's and 90's wrestling and wrestlers. Today it's all about roids and massive bodies where as in the past it was about the quality of entertainment.

[JBHuskers]

http://i.imgur.com/RYfhLj6.jpg

[JBHuskers]

On this edition of Lost In The Midcard, Jeremy & Matt pay tribute to Roddy Piper who unfortunately lost his life a few days ago. They also run down some top headlines including Bray & Bo's sister getting a tryout, Lesnar appearing at a house show in October, and if the WWE is steering us to vote out ZZ from Tough Enough. There is discussion about WWE.com's article on the 25 greatest superstars of the new millennium and their thoughts on some top rumors leading up to SummerSlam. Throw in the review of this week's TV shows for pro wrestling, and you have a beefy episode 29!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSrZn-FWT2o

[JBHuskers]

We have made it to 30 episodes!!!! (forgot to post this last week)

Matt & Jeremy celebrate the big THREE ZERO in terms of episodes as we continue to ride towards Summerslam. They talk about some top headlines including removing the Divas name, more possible shenanigans from Kevin Dunn, and speculation on what may or may not happen between now and WrestleMania 32. There is some noteworthy items in This Week In Pro Wrestling, and they cover this week in TV from WWE, Tough Enough, NXT, and ROH.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duH6_W9uJF8

[JBHuskers]

:D :D this is great!

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[JBHuskers]

A pretty straightforward episode of Lost In The Midcard as Jeremy & Matt breakdown the NXT Takeover special from Saturday and the SummerSlam pay per view from Sunday. In between, the guys talk about five guys they would have in their own promotion as cornerstones to their organization. Let them know who you think has the better set up!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oX-LyOMGRo

[JBHuskers]

This was hilarious :D :D :D

https://33.media.tumblr.com/0ade791d9a3ca0b307a946c592354d28/tumblr_ntkf980pjI1rdx8ebo1_500.gif

[JBHuskers]

Tonight's Raw was insane.

[souljahbill]

I saw that the Dudley's are back. I always liked them. The 3D is one of my favorite finishers. And I used to always love:

DEVON......GET THE TABLE!

[SmoothPancakes]

I still have to get around to watching Raw. Hell, I still have to get around to watching SummerSlam. Between feeling like crap Sunday and pushing to try and wrap up my latest season in NCAA, I had last week's Raw and Smackdown still sitting unwatched Sunday and had to skip SS until I got them watched.

[SmoothPancakes]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/06/7efcc7d1813c6a73fc462f922073a55e.jpg

[JBHuskers]

JB & Matt come at you this week with a recap of a great ROH TV episode this week with two pay per view caliber matches. They also cover some of the top headlines including an injury to Lana, a Tough Enough contestant on Total Divas, Mick Foley on Eva Marie, a change in character for Bo Dallas, and a possible pro wrestling drama in development by FOX. They also talk about the rest of this week in television as we head to Night Of Champions and All Star Extravaganza, both next weekend.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jIXvrdslEA

[JBHuskers]

Lots to cover this week as JB & Matt breakdown two huge pay per views coming up on this Friday and Sunday with ROH's All-Star Extravaganza and WWE's Night Of Champions. They discuss this week's television happenings that have led up to these events. There are a lot of headlines to talk about as well as they talk Undertaker, Natalya, Raw & TNA ratings, Blue Pants, and a lot more!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkKNNp04plM

[JBHuskers]

JB & Matt come at you fresh off of the WWE Night Of Champions PPV, and by fresh, I mean we start the show with a rant directed at a particular billionaire that you can't miss. Along with that the recap the entire show that was pretty decent overall, but bad booking killed it. For this month's Top 5, they break down who should be in today's version of The Four Horsemen. Also there are some headlines to talk about involving Brock-tober, and the full WWE 2K16 roster reveal, with some glaring omissions.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0nqXGfgVs8

[JBHuskers]

I'm back to writing pro wrestling now! The Richest just hired me and my first article is live!

10 WWE And NXT Wrestlers Too Good To Not Be Featured In Major Stories (http://www.therichest.com/sports/wrestling/10-wwe-and-nxt-wrestlers-too-good-to-not-be-featured-in-major-stories/)

[JBHuskers]

JB & Matt are back to preview the next NXT Takeover Show occurring this Wednesday on the WWE Network. In addition to this week's television and history, they go over headlines including a Sting update, a SummerSlam confirmation, a silly suspension, poor ratings once again for Raw, and much more!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXZISHPCugs

[JBHuskers]

40 episodes in!!!

Join Matt & JB for the big FOUR-O as they talk about some top headlines including a partnership with ESPN and the WWE, a possible return of a world champ, Charlotte's smart divorce strategy, Cena taking time off, and more. They also breakdown the week of television and This Week In Pro Wrestling that includes Kurt Angle and yes, Nicholas Cage.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3MQ0BCqyDI

[JBHuskers]

JB & Matt's review of Hell In A Cell is now live! Overall it was a great event with two amazing Cell matches. They also cover NXT from the past week, and for the Top 5 they break down their favorite tag teams of all-time.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OgVgkmDZ1g

[JBHuskers]

JB & Matt take a look at what was a great four days of wrestling, especially with Monday Night Raw this week. One of the best of the year. There are some headlines including where the Young Bucks have signed, AJ Styles, and Vince getting mad. We debut a new segment called Burning Questions where JB throws five rapid questions to Matt, this week, Alberto Del Rio. All this and this week's television in the show!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHjcbnAIY50

[JBHuskers]

Now is the time for new stars to be made as three top stars are gone from the WWE, and two long-term due to injury. JB & Matt talk about the latest injuries and where it leaves Survivor Series. There are a ton of other headlines that they tackle as well including a legends deal for Billy Graham, ratings, Smackdown moving, and much more. Throw in this week in television and pro wrestling history, and we have a packed show!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0y-BrBy4mY

[JBHuskers]

After a week of, JB & Matt are back with a super sized episode of Lost In The Midcard with a LOT to talk about. Many headlines including remembering Eddie 10 years later, Billy Gunn getting fired, Taker on Fallon, updates on Itami & Zayn, our reaction to the end of Raw, and many more. They also cover the past couple weeks of television, a couple weeks of This Week In Pro Wrestling, and Burning Questions about Sandow and Axel. Last but not least, JB & Matt give their Survivor Series predictions.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7T8__-AV-eQ

[JBHuskers]

Oh shit!!!!

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[SmoothPancakes]

I gotta be honest, who is that?

[JBHuskers]

I gotta be honest, who is that?

Austin Aries! One of the greatest wrestlers never to be in the WWE.

[SmoothPancakes]

Lol, I only just started following WWE again last March for the first time in about 8 years. I don't even bother trying to follow anything outside of WWE.

[JBHuskers]

Lol, I only just started following WWE again last March for the first time in about 8 years. I don't even bother trying to follow anything outside of WWE.

He was in ROH then TNA.

[JBHuskers]

JB & Matt come at you with this special Black Friday edition of Lost In The Midcard with their review of Survivor Series and the Raw afterwards. They also talk about yet another major injury, a new home for TNA, Rollins beginning rehab, and more headlines. They also talk about this week in pro wrestling and this week's television.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2stf4joahU8

[JBHuskers]

This is one odd way to do a test of strength :D


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-kxxR0E9Ic

[JBHuskers]

JB & Matt survived the turkey and come at you with a meaty show that talks about details on the return of Tommy Dreamer, an update on Sami Zayn, ratings for the major shows, great additions to the Network, and much more. They break down this week's Breaking Ground and all other television for this week, and this week's Burning Questions deals with the League Of Nations.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYvX97wj3Uw

[JBHuskers]

JB & Matt give their predictions for two big shows coming up this week with WWE Tables Ladders & Chairs on Sunday and NXT Takeover: London on Wednesday. They also cover headlines including some sad news from Sting, two BIG targets for the WWE, a Sami Zayn update and much more. They also cover television and the topic for Burning Questions this week is fixing a 3-hour Raw.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1JR6qSesko

[JBHuskers]

The ending of the TLC PPV tonight was great, maybe the thing that was needed to turn the corner for creative.

[JBHuskers]

How about that ending from WWE Tables Ladders & Chairs? It's the happiest Matt has been with the product in a long time and he and JB breakdown what went well with a pay per view that they had low expectations for going in. This month's 5 Count covers their favorite hardcore weapons of all time; while the top headlines cover a new Smackdown announcer, ECW on the Network, an ROH/PWG crossover, and much more!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWf1kUQ3qp8

[JBHuskers]

They've done it! JB & Matt have made it to Episode 50, and it's a BIG one. They review NXT Takeover: London and a great Monday Night Raw. They also preview the upcoming ROH Final Battle pay per view. It's year end so they go over the Slammy's and give the official nominations for the Marky's. Add in Headlines, This Week In Pro Wrestling, and Burning Questions regarding Roman Reigns, and there is a full show!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaAgqX2qVSQ

[steelerfan]

Congrats on making it to 50 episodes, buddy. :up:

[JBHuskers]

Congrats on making it to 50 episodes, buddy. :up:

Thanks dude! It's been fun and we'll get to record a podcast in Dallas this April too!

[JBHuskers]

JB & Matt close out 2015 with their first annual Marky Awards where they will give out awards in 22 different categories. They also breakdown a fantastic pay per view from Ring of Honor in Final Battle. Those other awards called The Slammys are also discussed, along with this week's television. Burning Questions is doubled up this week with ROH in 2016 and the Royal Rumble, and headlines include the Rock at WrestleMania, depatures at ROH and much more. Enjoy the final Lost In The Midcard of 2015!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jX7DPEmMZLs

[JBHuskers]

The WWE revolution is definitely in full swing and just took a GIGANTIC swing with the upcoming signing of AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura, Karl Anderson, and Doc Gallows from New Japan Pro Wrestling. AJ Styles is the clear best wrestler to never step foot in a WWE ring. This match between Styles and Nakamura is from Wrestle Kingdom 10 (Japan's WrestleMania) this past Monday, it is an AMAZING match.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZzcM3-e8MI

[JBHuskers]

The title says it all because this has been the craziest week of professional wrestling to start the year of all-time possibly. JB & Matt talk Cena's injury changing WrestleMania, four big New Japan Pro Wrestling signings on the horizon, an update on James Storm, TNA's first episode on POP, their review of Wrestle Kingdom 10, along with this week's television. The business is exciting right now and it's all covered this week!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXwAtv2n8eM

[JBHuskers]

After the highs of last week's breaking news, this week is a little bit of a come down, but plenty to talk about including reactions of Kevin Owens and Finn Balor to the NJPW rumors, a plethora of injury updates, ratings, rumor killers, and thoughts on Mauro Ranallo's debut on Smackdown. We also talk this week's television including NXT's return from holiday break, along with % Chance and Burning Questions regarding the Rumble.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcHJLZ3AHio

[JeffHCross]

The WWE revolution is definitely in full swing and just took a GIGANTIC swing with the upcoming signing of AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura, Karl Anderson, and Doc Gallows from New Japan Pro Wrestling. AJ Styles is the clear best wrestler to never step foot in a WWE ring. This match between Styles and Nakamura is from Wrestle Kingdom 10 (Japan's WrestleMania) this past Monday, it is an AMAZING match.AJ's finally in WWE?! Awesome! If only Punk was still there so they could have another :5star: match. It's amazing how much of the WWE roster is former RoH now.

[JBHuskers]

AJ's finally in WWE?! Awesome! If only Punk was still there so they could have another :5star: match. It's amazing how much of the WWE roster is former RoH now.

It sounds like it's all but certain that he'll be a surprise entrant in the Rumble. Him and Luke Gallows have been free of their deals with NJPW for a while. Anderson is close, and Nakamura will wrap up his obligations at the end of this month, then come to the Performance Center in February.

[JBHuskers]

The great thing about this is a version of the best faction since the nWo in the Bullet Club can come to the WWE now.

[JBHuskers]

Keep forgetting to post here that I am back to writing pro wrestling. Not for WhatCulture, they're asshats. But for The Richest. The pay isn't as good as WhatCulture, but less assholery.

Here's my entire list of articles - http://www.therichest.com/author/jeremy_bennett/

Here's my latest article on the ten worst Royal Rumble winners...

http://www.therichest.com/sports/wrestling/the-10-worst-royal-rumble-winners-ever/

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[JBHuskers]

JB & Matt break down what was an exciting Royal Rumble pay per view last night with an amazing debut and a couple other surprises along the way. This month's 5 Count covers the top 5 surprising entrants into the Royal Rumble match over the past 10 years, and Burning Questions covers the aftermath of the Rumble. They also cover a couple of headlines including Austin Aries, the AJ Styles contract situation, ratings, and more!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BY7rb9GvO3I

[JBHuskers]

My podcast Lost In The Midcard turns 1 year old today! Thanks to those who have been a part of one or all of the 55 episodes we've done!

[souljahbill]

My podcast Lost In The Midcard turns 1 year old today! Thanks to those who have been a part of one or all of the 55 episodes we've done!

Congrats! Keep up the great work!

[JBHuskers]

Congrats! Keep up the great work!
Thanks Bill!

Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

[JBHuskers]

This debut still gives me goosebumps...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuBVcsPVPyQ

[JBHuskers]

JB & Matt rarely deal in spoilers, but after the latest NXT tapings to carry the show to WrestleMania weekend, it was hard not to talk about the potential card for NXT Takeover: Dallas. Don't worry, it is at the end of the show and they will warn you if you don't want to be spoiled. They also talk television and headlines that include Nakamura officially being in the WWE, Nikki Bella's surgery, some TNA re-signings, Batista turning down Vince and more.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMiLprgovxw

[JeffHCross]

God, AJ looks so old. Lmao.

[JBHuskers]

God, AJ looks so old. Lmao.

Well he's been in the business 20 years :D

[JBHuskers]

First off we apologize for the sound issue on the last episode. This week's an early edition of Lost In The Midcard as JB goes on vacation this week, and it turns out to be a very emotional episode as JB & Matt talk about the retirement announcement of Daniel Bryan and reaction from some in the industry. They also talk headlines regarding Kong's release from TNA, an ECW original passing away, NXT releases, and more. Throw in this week's television, and even more thoughts on Daniel Bryan, you have one unique episode.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6itfAqeOjhY

[JBHuskers]

The band is back together! Trevor Osz returns to the show to join JB & Matt as they breakdown the Fastlane pay per view coming this week, along with JB & Matt's predicted WrestleMania cards at this point. Headlines this week include reaction from around the wrestling world on Daniel Bryan's retirement, a ridiculous suspension, Punk's fight delayed again, along with this week's television, and much more.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHk6xPT8Tgo

[JBHuskers]

JB & Matt come at you with their take on the last pay per view before WrestleMania in WWE Fastlane. A very entertaining PPV with very questionable creative choices. They also cover headlines that include the official signing of Nakamura, the Big Bang of WCW that almost was, a new cruiserweight tournament, Taz Live, and much more. For this month's 5 Count, JB & Matt breakdown their five favorite Daniel Bryan moments, and then look ahead at the next pay per view, WRESTLEMANIA!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASLp2idvb8w

[JBHuskers]

There is a HUGE return that JB & Matt breakdown on this episode as Shane McMahon returns to WWE television after over six years away. With a few weeks until WrestleMania, they take a look at the directions this may go. Other headlines include a new inductee into the WWE Hall Of Fame, and the Pawn Stars WWE Hall Of Fame ring saga. They also talk ratings and recaps of television this week, along with a special Burning Questions regarding Shane O Mac himself.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7etnrZatYM

[JBHuskers]

This was an epic surprise return with an epic Detroit reaction from Monday.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqtnKxp_4dk

[SmoothPancakes]

That crowd was fucking NUTS on TV. One of the biggest goddamn pops I have seen since I started watching wrestling again.

[JBHuskers]

JB & Matt come at you this week with their takes on what was a pretty lackluster week for WWE television outside of NXT. They also breakdown yet another phenomenal Ring Of Honor pay per view with the 14th Anniversary show. Headlines this week include more on the Pawn Stars HOF ring saga, Lucha Underground on a new format, a new AJ Styles DVD, and much more!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeQ726iUcwM

[JBHuskers]

JB & Matt are joined by longtime WWE and WWE Games fan Charles Shane as they talk about the Road To WrestleMania that will have a huge stop this Saturday at Roadblock. Charles also talks about his experience at the Arnold Classic and NXT recently in Ohio. They also talk this week's television and headlines that include the passing of Hayabusa, WWE HOF, and they even break down Edge & Christian's Bracket of Suckitude.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c7GSzLLd7M

[JBHuskers]

JB & Matt continue talking the Road To WrestleMania with the review of WWE Roadblock, along with Smackdown, Raw, & NXT. To celebrate Steve Austin Day, JB gives his 5 Count on his favorite non-match moments of Stone Cold, and they also watch and breakdown one of the greatest moments where Austin and Booker T fight in the Supermarket. They talk about this week in television, and headlines including the departure of Mr. Anderson, and updates on Cena and Neville.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3M4AFEL_8w

[JBHuskers]

JB & Matt continue talking the Road To WrestleMania with the review of WWE Roadblock, along with Smackdown, Raw, & NXT. To celebrate Steve Austin Day, JB gives his 5 Count on his favorite non-match moments of Stone Cold, and they also watch and breakdown one of the greatest moments where Austin and Booker T fight in the Supermarket. They talk about this week in television, and headlines including the departure of Mr. Anderson, and updates on Cena and Neville.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3M4AFEL_8w

[JBHuskers]

JB wondered why there was a lack of news during WrestleMania season, and the industry listened and dumped a TON of news on us this week as JB & Matt discuss Sting's retirement, two major TNA stars leaving the company, Daniel Bryan being pulled from WM events, and much more. They also talk about this week's television and Burning Questions returns and talks about the future after Roode and Young in TNA.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr-zuQxrbP0

[JBHuskers]

JB & Matt kickoff an entertaining THREE HOUR WrestleMania weekend spectacular with headlines and a preview of the ROH Supercard Of Honor show in Dallas Friday & Saturday. They are then joined by Trevor Osz and Charles Shane for a Fatal 4 Way Roundtable breaking down NXT and WWE getting ready for Takeover and WrestleMania.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4unOpLJJ04

[JBHuskers]

Leaving for Dallas tomorrow! Cannot wait. It's gonna be a trip to remember with NXT Takeover and the historic debut of Shinsuke Nakamura, then a Ring Of Honor PPV on Saturday afternoon, with a meet and greet before the show. Of course Sunday is WrestleMania and Monday the Raw after which is always full of surprises and energy.

[JBHuskers]

The WrestleMania Hangover took out half of the roundtable this week, but JB & special co-host Charles Shane survived! On this special episode, it is all about the WWE from Takeover to Raw on WrestleMania Weekend with a special post-WrestleMania Burning Questions to end the show. JB also talks about some of his experiences being in attendance live.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejkAyxNG2YI

[JBHuskers]

Matt returns from his WrestleMania Hangover to join JB to discuss their trip to Dallas for WrestleMania Weekend. Matt gives his thoughts on the shows from that weekend from NXT to Raw. They then talk headlines with two sad passings of past wrestlers, wrestling themes, trademarks, and ratings. This week's television and Burning Questions round out a show that has some positive vibes of the product the past couple weeks.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATU8xS_R3j4

[JBHuskers]

First of we at LITMC are sad to hear of the passing of Chyna; which broke shortly after we recorded. We will pay tribute to her with next week's show. This week JB & Matt discuss a very interesting account that the WWE has followed on Twitter in Conor McGregor, a couple of suspensions with the return of another off suspension. Headlines also cover a new home for ROH in Canada, and some interesting ownership details for TNA. They'll also cover this week's TV including JB's reaction to Aztec Warfare II.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nBOqOVetmQ

[JBHuskers]

The band is back together! Trevor Osz and Charles Shane join JB & Matt for a Fatal-4-Way Roundtable preview of WWE Payback that will be this Sunday on the WWE Network. The guys also pay tribute to Chyna with their favorite memories of her career and if she should be in the WWE Hall Of Fame. Not a lot of headlines, but definitely a lot to talk about with the television leading up to Payback.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNFehuOk4Pg

[JBHuskers]

LOTS to talk about as JB & Matt breakdown a plethora of news ranging from WWE firings to some major injury updates and much more. They also breakdown the ROH Global Wars pay per view and set the stage for this Sunday's WWE Extreme Rules pay per view as well. Also on the show are recaps of Raw, along with JB's live experience in Omaha, discussion on the season finale of the Edge & Christian Show, the opinion on Camp WWE, and much more.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPaycpJhODU

[sl8b]

Two words: Seth Rollins.

[JBHuskers]

Two words: Seth Rollins.

Glad he's back! Cena back next week, Orton a couple weeks after. The roster is finally getting healthy.

[JBHuskers]

Trevor joins JB & Matt to break down a rather decent Extreme Rules pay per view from last night, along with PPV special staple the 5 Count talking about NXT entrance themes, and a new segment JB's Ultimate Power Rankings which will rank wrestlers from WWE, NXT, ROH, and TNA. They also talk about the release of Cody Rhodes and talk about the whole situation which was made interesting after his statement that was made yesterday. Other headlines include an update in the NJPW Super Juniors tournament, and more!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_d3HOlmw4A

[JBHuskers]

JB & Matt kickoff the show with the major news that broke yesterday with Smackdown going live every week on Tuesdays with a brand split going to happen this July. They breakdown all aspects of the split and what it means for the company. They also give an update on the Super Juniors tournament from New Japan Pro Wrestling, discuss two people who left the WWE this week, and much more.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTkIGKYssB0

[JBHuskers]

JB & Matt are joined by Trevor Osz this week as we have our first LITMC Brand Split Draft with Matt drafting first for Raw and JB drafting second for Smackdown. The guys also breakdown a match of the year candidate from New Japan Pro Wrestling with Ricochet v. Will Ospreay. There are a lot of headlines to cover this week as well including Cody Rhodes' first opponent post-WWE, the first trailer for WWE 2K17, and much more. They'll cover this week in pro wrestling history and television, along with talking about Seth Rollins' 24/7 Network special. Finally they preview the NXT Takeover: The End special that will be live next week.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RxWD18j89o

[JBHuskers]

Unfortunately the WWE has been coasting since the Brand Split announcement, and the MITB go-home show for Raw is no different. JB & Matt discuss the boring run to this upcoming pay per view on Wednesday, but at least NXT gave us something exciting at the end. They also cover a lot of headlines this week, especially with TNA, some good, mostly bad, but a decent amount of news for the company, along with many other headlines. They also cover ROH TV as they get ready for Best In The World, and then finally JB & Matt give their predictions for the Money In The Bank PPV this coming Sunday.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCBQCWY7wkk

[JBHuskers]

It's their 80th episode, where JB & Matt discuss the most shocking WWE Wellness Violation since the start of the podcast, and it definitely ranks up there with the most shocking of all-time. They cover all angles of the situation and what it means going forward for the WWE. Other headlines include updates on Kurt Angle, CM Punk, and Cody Rhodes, along with a leaked PPV schedule for the rest of 2016. We also cover this week's television shows and set the stage for the Ring Of Honor Best In The World PPV airing this Friday.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5-6QduypBI

[souljahbill]

80 episodes is amazing!

[JBHuskers]

80 episodes is amazing!

Thank you sir!

[JBHuskers]

Two great pro wrestlers who are also big time gamers. Xavier Woods actually has a very popular gaming channel on YouTube called Up Up Down Down. The rivalry between him and New Japan's Kenny Omega is great. Hopefully Omega will come to the WWE down the road.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc8iOeB3y4U

[JBHuskers]

Here's a playlist of an arcade challenge they did a while back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puDGDaiFago&list=PLqUPI3nhnh05zapewhtTNeJ6y07zhRRNm

[JBHuskers]

There may be a lull in the WWE, but thankfully there is not a lull in NXT or Ring of Honor as JB & Matt will breakdown the Best In The World PPV and the first ever Women Of Honor themed television show from this week. In addition, they cover the rest of this week in television and also headlines including the first round match-ups for the Cruiserweight Classic and updates from Kurt Angle, Hideo Itami, and Cody Rhodes.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG_XVW-DZTY

[JBHuskers]

In over 80 episodes of Lost In The Midcard, this is probably the most unique one yet as JB & Matt record the show a day early and at the same time as Impact Wrestling (the timing of it came out perfect). Why record live during Impact Wrestling? Because this was the Final Deletion, the Armageddon between Matt and Jeff Hardy, and they give their live reactions to one of the most unique matches in pro wrestling history. They also cover headlines including the impressive field for the Battle of Los Angeles, and updates from Hideo Itami, Cody Rhodes, and Randy Orton and talk about the Independence Day edition of Monday Night Raw.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt_vRyTOYp0

[JBHuskers]

Coming off the most interesting Final Deletion, JB & Matt take a look at the fallout of the events from last week on Impact Wrestling. They also go Lost In The Octagon as they talk about how UFC 200 went down including the return of Brock Lesnar. Matt was in Baltimore for the Women Of Honor and Ring Of Honor shows and will give his thoughts from being there live. Some headlines this week include updates on Moose, the sale of UFC, Rock hacking Taz, and more. They also cover Impact Wrestling, WWE, NXT, and the first episode of the CWC, with the % Chance of NXT stars getting drafted. Finally, the end the show with a spoiler alert on the NXT Takeover card for SummerSlam weekend.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdYNLci8W-U

[JBHuskers]

Lots to talk about for JB & Matt this week as they breakdown all 59 picks of the WWE Draft that just occurred this past Tuesday. They also talk about the failed drug tests of Brock Lesnar and what it means for the future. Other headlines this week include Heyman & Ospreay, the weekly Cody Rhodes update, a change in WWE announce teams, returning WWE superstars, match ups for BOLA and much more. They also cover this week in pro wrestling's television from Raw to CWC and finally set the stage with their predictions for Battleground.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0H4_cP67JA

[JBHuskers]

JB & Matt bring their instant thoughts on what was a good WWE Battleground pay per view last night, that included a match of the year candidate in Kevin Owens v. Sami Zayn and a great triple threat match between former Shield members for the WWE Championship. They cover a few headlines between the last show and this, along with this month's 5 Count ranking the top targets for Vince McMahon and Triple H to sign in 2016, and JB's Ultimate Power Rankings covering ROH, TNA, WWE, and NXT.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HqhW5yCpZM

[JBHuskers]

The "New Era" has begun! JB & Matt will breakdown the first Raw and Smackdown after the WWE Draft and let you know how each show fared creatively. They also cover a Facebook Live Q&A sessions with Cathy Kelley and Joey Styles where Joey would speak his mind on a lot of subjects, so much so, the WWE pulled the link, but they got to watch and will break it down as it was really good. In addition to all of the television this week, they also cover headlines such as Brock Lesnar's suspension decision for the WWE, Matt Hardy's Tweets, the ROH Death Before Dishonor card, and much more!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7ByTTRzLjU

[JBHuskers]

Lots of good pro wrestling this weekend between Raw, Smackdown, NXT, and the Cruiserweight Classic. JB & Matt breakdown those television shows this week as we head towards SummerSlam in just a couple of weeks. They also talk headlines this week including a release of a former Tough Enough competitor, good news on Lucha Underground for LITMC listeners, your weekly Cody Rhodes update, and much more!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEHJ1lTC9hI

[JBHuskers]

A shorter episode this week as basically this is a calm before a huge storm next week with three pay per view quality shows to preview. This week JB & Matt talk headlines including the firing of Joey Styles, Ryback and Cody Rhodes updates, Conor McGregor talking trash to the WWE wrestlers, among others. They also cover this week's television where Smackdown took another win in the Brand Split Wars, and also talk about a match of the year candidate from the Cruiserweight Classic between Cedric Alexander and Kota Ibushi.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWe6inuW4Cg

[JBHuskers]

JB & Matt break down a wild weekend in professional wrestling with NXT Takeover Brooklyn II and SummerSlam. They provide their thoughts one what was an awesome show on Saturday and a decent show on Sunday. JB gives his Ultimate Power Rankings and also provides the 5 Count for this month with the greatest minds ever in professional wrestling. They also cover some headlines including Joey Styles, Bobby Roode, The Rock, Sasha Banks, and more, then look to the future for what's next for NXT and the WWE.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBkBrEtWCmA

[SmoothPancakes]

Well, that was a short title reign.

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[JBHuskers]

A supersized edition of Lost In The Midcard comes at you today with a very special roundtable with Trevor Osz and Charles Shane joining Matt & JB to talk about WWE 2K17 and what has been announced so far. They go in-depth with what worked well and didn't work well on 2K16 and talk about what 2K17 needs to do to be successful. After this special segment, JB & Matt return to their regularly scheduled LITMC talking this week's television and headlines that include Finn Balor's injury, an update and the Dudleys, and much more!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-o11PpQcC8

[JBHuskers]

Well, that was a short title reign.

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I know :fdown: Hope Owens wins it next week.

[SmoothPancakes]

I know :fdown: Hope Owens wins it next week.

It really sucks, because after Rollins seemingly being the heavy favorite according to the IWC, which I too thought, they actually went through with putting the title on Balor, only to have him forced to give it up the very next night. That really sucks. I was looking forward to a Balor title run. Hopefully he heals up fast and they have a spot for him in the title picture when he gets back down the road.

[JBHuskers]

This week JB & Matt cover the big championship win for Kevin Owens, along with all television this week, including a very emotional night in the Crusierweight Classic. They also break down ROH's Death Before Dishonor and we're they're going to go from here. This week's headlines include an update on Finn Balor, Ryback, The Dudley's, Alberto Del Rio, and much more. They also pay tribute to the late great Mr. Fuji who passed away this week.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mttDXtx3sU

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After a short hiatus, JB & Matt are back with their review of the first Smackdown-only pay per view of the new brand split with WWE Backlash, along with their reactions to the Raw and Smackdown following. They also breakdown the amazing Delete or Decay between the Hardy's and Decay on Impact Wrestling this past week. They cover NXT and last week's CWC to get you ready for tonight's finale, as well as a lot of headlines from the past couple of weeks.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8yvBWlurQs

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JB & Matt take an extensive look into last night's WWE Clash of Champions pay per view. A show that had some great wrestling, but was riddled with bad booking. They breakdown every match on the card and also look ahead at what is next for all of the titles and major wrestlers. This month's 5 Count will cover the five best things to happen since the brand split, and JB unveils his new Ultimate Power Rankings that cover WWE, TNA, and ROH.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itH5hRgkARQ

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The TNA for sale saga is ramping up as JB & Matt breakdown what they know so far and what could be happening if Dixie sells to Vince McMahon or Billy Corgan. They also review the first Raw after Clash of Champions and Smackdown Live for the week, and cover headlines including updates on Elias Samson, DeVon Dudley, Finn Balor, and the cruiserweights. Also they breakdown the latest news that has been released for WWE 2K17.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JASmwOSBzzI

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Some new revelations regarding the sale of TNA have surfaced as JB & Matt breakdown the rumors and what it means to all parties involved. Smackdown has a PPV Sunday as well with No Mercy and they make their predictions for what is going to happen, headlined by the triple threat for the WWE Championship between Dean Ambrose, John Cena, and champion AJ Styles. They also cover this week's television, TNA's Bound For Glory, and ROH's All Star Extravaganza plus a lot of headlines.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8du-ThnOfo

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As JB & Matt push towards episode 100, this week has a LOT going on. They talk about their initial thoughts on WWE 2K17 which released this week, the Paige suspension saga, Billy Corgan suing TNA, their No Mercy review, and this week's television. Other headlines this week include Alberto Del Rio on The Taz Show, BOLA on DVD and Blu Ray, when Lesnar will return to Raw, and much more!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gwq_1-zelrU

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EllsworthMania has been running wild all over Smackdown Live brother! JB & Matt talk about the rise of Ellsworth and how the WWE World Championship match went down this week on Smackodwn. They also talk about the surreal and emotional return of Goldberg on Monday Night Raw, as well as ROH and NXT this week. Headlines include an update on the TNA lawsuits, and the addition of one more, update on Paige's surgery, and much much more!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cx1O5qvqTVI