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SCG Radio returns for Part 3B of our series talking 1991 in the WWF! This time, we're continuing our look into July and August by analysing Ric Flair's departure from WCW and impending arrival in the WWF, all the insanity that led to it with Jim Herd, as well as evaluating the lead-up to Flair's exit and aftermath. In addition, we're looking at the undercard build to Summerslam 1991 and talking all about the show itself, featuring Bret Hart's IC Title win over Mr. Perfect, the JAILHOUSE MATCH, Virgil's career peak and a great deal more. A ton of fun looking at the TV and news of the period, check it out and let us know what you think! If you don't download it here, it's also available on iTunes, Spotify or Podbean! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tmi66t/SCG_Radio_166_-_The_WWF_In_1991_Part_3B7v8dv.mp3

SCG Radio returns for the first part of our look at July and August 1991 in the WWF! The crazy year continues with the fallout of the Dr. George Zahorian conviction, the media puts the pressure on Vince McMahon, Hulk Hogan tries to quell the flames on Arsenio Hall in horrendous fashion and much more. Additionally, we look at the top angles for Summerslam 91, the introduction of Sid Justice, the heel turn of Jake Roberts and the departure of the Ultimate Warrior, looking at how everything fell apart and analysing Warrior's run at the top. A ton of fun to relive - check it out and let us know what you think! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ysn48i/SCG_Radio_165_-_The_WWF_In_1991_Part_3A6xq59.mp3

The panel returns this week for our annual Christmas mailbag show! Taking listener questions and comments, we talk about the first year of AEW and their standout performers, wrestling adapting to the pandemic, the state of WWE, the Mount Rushmore of wrestlers never to win the big one, favourite TV matches of all time, favourite "bad" matches, the Carny Of The Year award, Rick Rude's cock, Retribution, Undertaker's documentary series, Karl's thoughts on the passing of Zeus and Pat Patterson, Kieran's conspiracy theory on why Vince McMahon looks the way he does, and much, much more. Something fun to wrap to - enjoy, and Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to all! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xnkid4/SCG_Radio_164_-_The_2020_Christmas_Show6572o.mp3

SCG Radio returns this week to talk April to June of 1991 in the World Wrestling Federation! This week, we're walking through everything in the undercard, from Jake Roberts' snake getting squashed and killed by Earthquake, the failed return of Andre The Giant, Bobby Heenan's managing career ends, the often-forgotten Virgilina angle (!), The Mountie and Big Bossman cross paths, IRS debuts, and the tag team scene goes to hell in a handbasket. On top of that, we discuss the first WBF pay-per-view, as well as detail the trial of Dr. George Zahorian on drug trafficking charges, including to WWF wrestlers, one of which was none other than Hulk Hogan. All the facts, figures and analysis you'd expect, check it out and let us know what you think! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/q5jmmb/SCG_Radio_163_-_The_WWF_In_1991_Part_2Bapuo8.mp3

SCG Radio returns to look at April to June 1991 in the WWF! In the first part of our look at the quarter, we break down the top feuds in the promotion to look at the tale it tells - Hulk Hogan Vs. Sgt. Slaughter goes up against Ultimate Warrior Vs. Undertaker at the houses, and the results were striking. We talk about the major angles of the period in the main event scene, the WWF loses its deal with NBC, Warrior gets press for being a gay prostitute (allegedly!), and in perhaps the biggest story of the quarter, WCW's Sid Vicious hands in his notice and sets sail for TITAN in hilarious fashion! All the facts, figures and analysis you love, check it out and let us know what you think! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9bsfwu/SCG_Radio_162_-_The_WWF_In_1991_Part_2A6so9m.mp3

SCG Radio returns this week for the second part of our series covering the WWF in 1991! Today, Liam O'Rourke and Kyle Ross look at WrestleMania 7, all the highs and lows of the show, notes on the success or failure of the event (spoiler: it was a failure), moves Vince McMahon made between January and March in the bodybuilding world, a notable doctor gets indicted, and we talk all about the undercard scene for the first three months of the year, all with notes, facts and figures from the Wrestling Observer newsletters of the period. A ton of fun, check it out and let us know what you think! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dmatud/SCG_Radio_161_-_The_WWF_In_1991_Part_1Bbp0xu.mp3

SCG Radio returns this week with the first episode of a mini-series covering 1991 in the WWF! In this first part, I'm joined by Kyle Ross to discuss the absolute disaster that was the Sgt. Slaughter push, leading to and through the Royal Rumble, the shocking decision to put the World Title on him, and the feud with Hulk Hogan. Discussing all the media fallout, the promos, the presentation of the angle as well as backstage notes on feelings behind-the-scenes, the show breaks down Vince McMahon's terrible decision to exploit the Persian Gulf War so shamelessly. Check it out and let us know your thoughts - I'm especially interested in people's memories on the Slaughter angle as it was happening... https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/r9ekkh/SCG_Radio_160_-_The_WWF_In_1991_Part_1A9ki0h.mp3

SCG Radio returns this week for the third and final part of our look at the WWF in 1990! Breaking down all the big stories after Summerslam, we talk about the fates of Hulk Hogan and the Ultimate Warrior for the rest of the year, the introduction of the Undertaker, an analysis of Sgt. Slaughter at this time with and without the Iraqi overtones, Vince McMahon announces the WBF and pulls a big stunt at Mr. Olympia, some key departures and interesting signings, Dusty Rhodes approaching the end of his in-ring career, everything that did and didn't work and the effect it had on the big picture, as well as all the facts and figures of the period as we move into 1991...and the Ultimate Irony is revealed. Listen, enjoy, and let us know what you've thought of this mini-series! https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/play/xs23ue/SCGRadio158-TheWWFIn1990Part36kyif.mp3

Join Liam O'Rourke and Kyle Ross for Part 2 of their look into 1990 in the WWF, this time covering from WrestleMania 6 to Summerslam 90, tackling all the big issues of the summer that brought Vince McMahon his first major slump since the dawn of Hulkamania. Looking at all the notes, facts and figures from the time, the decision to go with Warrior Vs. Rude and Hogan Vs. Earthquake over the summer and how things played out at the house shows, bad television, some major intros and exits to the company, Vince continues to make news in bodybuilding, a masterclass of performances from Hulk Hogan, changes being made to the Ultimate Warrior, and an attempt to rebook the top of the card to heat things up at a time that, as it turns out, badly needed a shot of adrenaline. A really fun show this week, check it out and let us know what you think! https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/play/x7zs64/SCGRadio157-TheWWFIn1990Part2a217y.mp3

Join Liam O'Rourke and, from the Top Rope Nation Podcast, Kyle Ross from Cleveland, Ohio, for part one of a three-part series examining the year 1990 in the WWF. In part 1, we look at the WWF's struggles entering the year, the decision to go with Hulk Hogan Vs. Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania 6, and go through the timeline of events that turned what was thought to be the biggest money match in three years to a colossal disappointment. Featuring all the facts and figured you'd expect, we break down the problems with the build to the show, issues with pay-per-view providers, Vince McMahon's initial foray into the bodybuilding world, problems with the heel side of the company, Vince's battle with Ed Tunney and the Canadian legal system, the WWF signing Mike Tyson to be a special referee in 1990 and the media fallout, and analyse the decision to move to the Ultimate Warrior as the top guy in the company and what the early indications were, as well as when the momentum started to crumble. Complete with notes from the Wrestling Observer Newsletters of the time, we take a really in-depth look at the first third of 1990 - check it out, enjoy, and stay safe! https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/play/css64r/SCG_Radio_156_-_The_WWF_In_1990_Part_1.mp3

Thank you very much :-)

Somebody has to take them off Owens and Joe, I reckon they'll end up with them out of all this.

SCG Radio returns this week for the latest episode of our Monday Night War Timeline series, covering March and April 2000! Breaking down all the big stories of the period and covering every Raw, Nitro and PPV, we discuss topics such as: The curious build to WrestleMania 2000, the hideous Uncensored event, Steve Austin's return at Backlash, Eric Bischoff and Vince Russo's return to power in WCW and subsequent formation of the New Blood angle, Hulk Hogan still being an arsehole, Mike Awesome jumps from ECW, WWF Vs. WCW for the ECW Title, Chris Jericho wins the WWF Title (not really), David Arquette wins the WCW Title (really), and a shocking statistic rears its head to contextualise just how bad things have gotten in Atlanta. Of course, we have all the facts, figures, ratings and buyrates, as well as notes from the Wrestling Observer Newsletters of the time - a blast as usual, check it out and let us know what you think! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/download/kww9g4/SCG_Radio_155_-_The_Monday_Night_War_in_Mar_and_Apr_2000.mp3

Just a heads up on anybody that doesn't have this that's interested - I am running a sale on my limited stock of the book and undercutting Amazon - if anybody would like a signed copy of the book, I'm selling them for £12 or $15, depending on your location of course. Drop me a response on here or email [email protected] if you'd like to know more.

SCG Radio returns this week to our 5 For 5 concept - reviewing five matches that were rated five stars by Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer! This week we analyse and break down all about the things that make the performers, matches and wrestling itself the greatest thing since Worcester sauce, as it pertains to the following contests: *Sting's Squadron Vs. The Dangerous Alliance (War Games) - WCW Wrestle War 92 *Manami Toyota Vs. Aja Kong - AJW Douma Super Woman Great War *Mitsuharu Misawa Vs. Toshiaki Kawada - Budokan Hall 3.6.94 *Kazuchika Okada Vs. Kenny Omega - G1 Climax 27 *Ric Flair Vs. Terry Funk (I Quit) - WCW Clash 9/New York Knockout A lot of fun waxing poetic about some fantastic pro wrestling - if you're tired of hostility and negativity in your ears, enjoy! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/download/xc5de3/SCG_Radio_154_-_5_For_5_-_Episode_2.mp3

I laughed my ass off at Cody's deadpan response to Sammy asking if he was subscribed to his channel. "There's not a chance in fucking hell."

SCG Radio returns this week as we discuss the Best and Worst WrestleMania Builds Ever! Taking your nominations and feedback, we discuss the standout hype jobs on either end of the spectrum, from the dizzying highs of WrestleMania 14, 5 and 3, to the horrifying lows of 9, 11, 31 and 18, and even the creamy middles that stood out to you such as 20, 21, 17 and 8, we look at all the hot angles and promos going in, break down the make up of what makes a great build that stands the test of time, and look at the issues WWE was dealing with in each instance. A really fun show and a great way to celebrate Mania week - check it out! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/download/zjhwrf/SCG_Radio_149_-_The_Best_and_Worst_WrestleMania_Builds_Ever.mp3

For this week's podcast, since it is that time of year we're looking to discuss the Best and Worst WrestleMania builds ever done, looking at the run-ups to the biggest show of the year and breaking down what did and didn't work, and want to know your personal suggestions. So, with that said, when you look back over the years, what do you consider to be the best and the worst "Road to Mania" periods, with the strongest or weakest build-ups/hype jobs for Mania, and why? Select one for each, the more explanation the better, and as always the best contributions will be read on the show and discussed. So which Mania's get your vote, the ones that did or didn't work for you, and why? EDIT - The show is now available here: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/download/zjhwrf/SCG_Radio_149_-_The_Best_and_Worst_WrestleMania_Builds_Ever.mp3

Knocked up a chart on Raw audience retention for people to digest, tying it in to the advertised last segment...interesting to see how severe the audience drop-off problem was in the aftermath of Roman leaving.

SCG Radio returns this week to discuss NXT Takeover, the 2019 Royal Rumble and discuss the immediate future of WWE on the road to WrestleMania 35! Breaking down the big stories of NXT, such as the dynamic hindering Tommaso Ciampa and Aleister Black, the greatness of Johnny Gargano and the immediate future of the top angle, before diving into the match-by-match of the Royal Rumble with some hideous booking, mind-boggling decisions, a Brock Lesnar tour de force, a tirade on the Women's Royal Rumble, issues with WWE trying to deal with the modern audience, and Seth Rollins' big victory, and finally giving a wide-angle lens look at what things look like for WrestleMania and the problems with the proposed addition of Charlotte to the headline Rousey Vs. Lynch match. A lot of fun analysis this week, check it out and let us know what you think! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/download/5hwxde/SCG_Radio_146_-_NXT_Takeover_Pheonix_and_Royal_Rumble_2019.mp3

The latest SCG Radio is now online, our Room 101 show covering PPVs and TV Shows! Join us as we discuss nominations from you, the loyal listeners, debating whether or not a series of events deserve to be banished to oblivion, including One Night Stand 2006, Starrcade 1997, Uncensored 1995, 1996 and 1999, Great American Bash 2004, TNA Lockdown 2007, WWE Crown Jewel and Evolution, Halloween Havoc 1995, In Your House 4, King of the Ring 1995, WrestleMania 9 and 11, WWF UK Pay-Per-Views, WCW Thunder in general, the WCW Simulcast and ECW Invasion episodes of Raw from 2001 and many many more. A very fun show, check it out and let us know what you think! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/download/9xa6px/SCG_Radio_143_-_Room_101_Pay-Per-Views_and_TV_Shows.mp3

Just wanted to thank everybody for the contributions - the Room 101 - PPVs and TV Shows show is now available at the following link: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/download/9xa6px/SCG_Radio_143_-_Room_101_Pay-Per-Views_and_TV_Shows.mp3 Join us as we discuss nominations from you, the loyal listeners, debating whether or not a series of events deserve to be banished to oblivion, including One Night Stand 2006, Starrcade 1997, Uncensored 1995, 1996 and 1999, Great American Bash 2004, TNA Lockdown 2007, WWE Crown Jewel and Evolution, Halloween Havoc 1995, In Your House 4, King of the Ring 1995, WrestleMania 9 and 11, WWF UK Pay-Per-Views, WCW Thunder in general, the WCW Simulcast and ECW Invasion episodes of Raw from 2001 and many many more. A very fun show, check it out and let us know what you think!

So, for this week's podcast we're doing our third show based off the old Room 101 television show, where we're looking for you to submit one nomination for a Pay-Per-View or episode of wrestling television from any point in time that you personally wish to be banished to oblivion for good, and why you want it in Room 101. You can be as flexible with the nomination as you like - it can be for one thing that happened that pissed you off, it can be an entire show of garbage, or it can be a show that represents a part of your specific personal fandom you'd rather forget. Of course, part of the argument will be around the butterfly effect of what happens if your nomination never existed, so your explanation will be key in whether or not the panel agrees to banish your suggestion to Room 101. As always, the best nominations will be read and you'll be credited accordingly. So what show annoyed you personally enough to go into Room 101 and why? EDIT - The Room 101 - PPVs and TV Shows podcast, featuring many of your contributions, is now available at the following link: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/download/9xa6px/SCG_Radio_143_-_Room_101_Pay-Per-Views_and_TV_Shows.mp3

SCG Radio finally returns this week to break down November 1999 in our Monday Night War Timeline! Talking every Raw and Nitro, Survivor Series and Mayhem, complete with backstage news and notes from the Observer and Torch Newsletters of the time, we tackle every big story of the month, including Steve Austin's career-threatening neck injury, a shameless Survivor Series bait-and-switch, Test & Stephanie's wedding, the debut of Oklahoma and Seven on one side compared to Kurt Angle on the other, mind-numbing television on Nitro with amateur hour every hour, Bret Hart becomes WCW Champion, Big Show becomes WWF Champion (amidst family tragedy and heartless poetry), HHH finally starting to feel like a main eventer and Kevin Nash exposed as being utterly awful in every way. Check it out and let us know what you think! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/download/9s35hp/SCG_Radio_142_-_The_Monday_Night_War_in_November_1999.mp3 Previous SCG Monday Night War Timeline Episodes: May to December 1995 - https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/feznb8/SCGRadio22-TheMondayNightWarin1995.mp3 January to June 1996 - https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/56jfgt/SCGRadio29-TheMondayNightWarin1996-Part1.mp3 July to September 1996 - https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/2axgr8/SCGRadio39-TheMondayNightWarin1996-Part2.mp3 October to December 1996 - https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/y37x5k/SCGRadio40-TheMondayNightWarin1996-Part3.mp3 January to March 1997 - https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/86ubgd/SCGRadio45-TheMondayNightWarin1997Q1.mp3 April to June 1997 - https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/4p9yuk/SCGRadio48-TheMondayNightWarin1997Q2.mp3 July to September 1997 - https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/6g8k7i/SCGRadio56-TheMondayNightWarin1997Q3.mp3 October to December 1997 - https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/ecspn9/SCGRadio62-TheMondayNightWarin1997Q4.mp3 January/February 1998 - https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/tkmgeh/SCGRadio68-TheMondayNightWarin1998-JanandFeb.mp3 March/April 1998 - https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/dsbmj2/SCG_Radio_75_-_The_Monday_Night_War_in_1998_-_Mar_and_Apr.mp3 May/June 1998 - https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/vhpu5q/SCG_Radio_82_-_The_Monday_Night_War_in_1998_-_May_and_June.mp3 July/August 1998 - https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/k9zssj/SCG_Radio_90_-_The_Monday_Night_War_in_1998_-_Jul_and_Aug.mp3 September 1998 - https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/rhgm88/SCG_Radio_96_-_The_Monday_Night_War_in_1998_-_September.mp3 October 1998 - https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/ke7ayz/SCG_Radio_97_-_The_Monday_Night_War_in_1998_-_October.mp3 November 1998 - https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/6q3z8p/SCG_Radio_104_-_The_Monday_Night_War_in_1998_-_November.mp3 December 1998 - https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/ec3qkj/SCG_Radio_106_-_The_Monday_Night_War_in_1998_-_December.mp3 January 1999 - https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/d4qxdt/SCG_Radio_113_-_The_Monday_Night_War_in_January_1999.mp3 February 1999 - https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/n923p6/SCG_Radio_114_-_The_Monday_Night_War_in_February_1999.mp3 March 1999 - https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/fhuzqi/SCG_Radio_115_-_The_Monday_Night_War_in_March_1999.mp3 April 1999 - https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/r57i98/SCG_Radio_121_-_The_Monday_Night_War_in_April_1999.mp3 May 1999 - https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/xnbaba/SCG_Radio_123_-_The_Monday_Night_War_in_May_1999.mp3 June 1999 - https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/73hmrd/SCG_Radio_124_-_The_Monday_Night_War_in_June_1999.mp3 July 1999 - https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/t7xiiw/SCG_Radio_132_-_The_Monday_Night_War_in_July_1999.mp3 August 1999 - https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/fk4fvu/SCG_Radio_136_-_The_Monday_Night_War_in_August_1999.mp3 September 1999 - https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/brj6uq/SCG_Radio_137_-_The_Monday_Night_War_in_September_1999.mp3 October 1999 - https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/s4swcc/SCG_Radio_138_-_The_Monday_Night_War_in_October_1999.mp3

SCG Radio returns this week as we discuss the biggest independent wrestling show of all time - All In! A week removed from the hoopla and hyperbole of the moment, the crew takes to the Oaken Table to not only review the show, the performers and the totality of the night, but a wider look at what the show really means for professional wrestling, and the perspectives that need to be used going forward. A really fun show talking about an extremely unique event, check it out! https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/download/xuy3c5/SCG_Radio_141_-_Dissecting_ALL_IN.mp3