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Just to drop this in here, the latest Squared Circle Gazette Radio is now up, and it's the latest installment of the Monday Night War Timeline! Talking every Raw, Nitro and PPV from September 1998, complete with inside news and notes from the Wrestling Observer Newsletters of the time, we look at all the top issues and stories, including Ric Flair's illustrious return to WCW and the reformation of The Four Horsemen, the meteoric rise of The Rock, the complete shambles is WCW backstage, the diabolical Hogan/Warrior feud, Steve Austin rides a zamboni, Scott Hall's issues with booze get televised, the worst commentary showing of all time, and WWF makes a play for WCW's "biggest" star. With all the facts, figures and little known plans, a really fun show this week - check it out and let us know what you think! http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/rhgm88/SCG_Radio_96_-_The_Monday_Night_War_in_1998_-_September.mp3

Thank you very much! Turns out it's actually not as hard to make a decent case out of this charge as I thought it might be, there's actually quite a bit to sink your teeth into.

"You Deserve It", chant the fans at the heel, who just won when somebody else ran in and did all the work. Wrestling psychology is just fucked.

Join us for the latest SCG Radio - The Trial of The Undertaker! Both Taker and WWE are up on the charge of Misrepresentation of Stature, and Fraud in overstating Taker's success in and impact on WWE. We take your "witness statements" on the charge, and debate the first Decade of Destruction, the Biker/Deadman Part Deux years, as well as his time as a Special Attraction with his famed WrestleMania streak. A debate that covers every facet of Undertaker's WWE career, this was a tremendously spirited Trial, covering backstage politics, what his role in the company really was in the 90s, his importance as WWE's fortunes changed, loyalty, preferencial treatment and more. Check it out and let us know what you think! http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/sxq2kc/SCG_Radio_95_-_The_Trial_Of_The_Undertaker.mp3

I want to thank everybody for the contributions, we got to read many of them on the show, which is now available at the following link: http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/sxq2kc/SCG_Radio_95_-_The_Trial_Of_The_Undertaker.mp3 Join us for The Trial of The Undertaker! Both Taker and WWE are up on the charge of Misrepresentation of Stature, and Fraud in overstating Taker's success in and impact on WWE. We take your "witness statements" on the charge, and debate the first Decade of Destruction, the Biker/Deadman Part Deux years, as well as his time as a Special Attraction with his famed WrestleMania streak. A debate that covers every facet of Undertaker's WWE career, this was a tremendously spirited Trial, covering backstage politics, what his role in the company really was in the 90s, his importance as WWE's fortunes changed, loyalty, preferencial treatment and more. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Its a dual charge, with WWE and Taker as defendants, just made for a quicker thread title this way. Charge against Taker is whether or not he lives up to the legacy put upon him. To reference the earlier point, if you feel Shawn doesnt live up to the "all-time great" title he's been assigned, you could argue fraud based on not living up to the billing. Thats the debate with Taker. Its a topic skewed to the defence in many ways (who wants slam dunk guilty debates?), but the mix of response is interesting so far...

So, for this week's podcast, we're returning to our "Court Case" format to debate the career of the Undertaker on the charge of misrepresentation of stature and level of contribution to WWE's success. We'd like your feedback to the question: When you examine Undertaker's body of work on and off screen from 1990 to today, did he deserve the career and legacy WWE bestowed upon him, and do you feel he's been as important to WWE's success as they imply? As always the best contributions will be read on the show during the debate and you'll be credited accordingly. So what do you think, guilty or not guilty, and why? EDIT - Our show titled "The Trial of The Undertaker, featuring many of your contributions, is now online and available to listen to at the following link: http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/sxq2kc/SCG_Radio_95_-_The_Trial_Of_The_Undertaker.mp3

Just to drop this in here, the latest Squared Circle Gazette Radio is now up, as we discuss the Best and Worst Debuts in Wrestling History! Talking all about the introductions that intrigued or underwhelmed you most, we take your nominations and cover the lofty highs provided by the debuts of Chris Jericho, Kane, Shinsuke Nakamura, Tazz, The Undertaker, The Radicalz, Mankind, Phantasio (!), Sean O'Haire and many more. But fear not, we also cover the staggering lows gifted us by the Shockmaster, Mordecai, Glacier, Seven, Bret Hart in WCW, DDP in the WWF, ROCKABILLY, Tensai and numerous others. A fun show this week, as we banter about some of the most fun memories wrestling provides - check it out! http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/8yx695/SCG_Radio_94_-_Best_And_Worst_Debuts_Ever.mp3

I want to thank everybody for the contributions, we got to read many of them on the show, which is now available at the following link: http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/8yx695/SCG_Radio_94_-_Best_And_Worst_Debuts_Ever.mp3 Join us as we discuss the Best and Worst Debuts in Wrestling History! Talking all about the introductions that intrigued or underwhelmed you most, we take your nominations and cover the lofty highs provided by the debuts of Chris Jericho, Kane, Shinsuke Nakamura, Tazz, The Undertaker, The Radicalz, Mankind, Phantasio (!), Sean O'Haire and many more. But fear not, we also cover the staggering lows gifted us by the Shockmaster, Mordecai, Glacier, Seven, Bret Hart in WCW, DDP in the WWF, ROCKABILLY, Tensai and numerous others. A fun show this week, as we banter about some of the most fun memories wrestling provides - check it out!

So, for this week's podcast, we're looking to talk about the debuts in wrestling that personally intrigued you the most or left you underwhelmed. Rather than asking what you think were the best and worst (which would likely bring back a horde of Jericho/Kane/Shockmaster responses), we'd like to know which character introduction, from any company at any time, personally resonated with you the most as a fan, on either end of the scale. And most importantly - why. As always, the best responses will be read on the show and you'll be credited accordingly. So which one stands out for you as blowing you away or deflating your expectations? EDIT - Our show debating the Best and Worst Debuts Ever, featuring many of your contributions, is now online and available to listen to at the following link: http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/8yx695/SCG_Radio_94_-_Best_And_Worst_Debuts_Ever.mp3

Just to drop this in here, the latest Squared Circle Gazette Radio is now up, as we discuss your "Against The Grain" opinions on all things wrestling. We talk about a wide variety of topics this week - is Ric Flair a routine man with an elevated reputation? Is Shawn Michaels merely "solid"? We cover a wide number of your views on Lucha Underground and intergender wrestling, Steve Austin's heel run, Rob Van Dam, Bob Backlund, William Regal, Umaga, Tyson Vs. Austin, criticisms of Finn Balor and Sasha Banks, a debate on modern in-ring styles and a litany of other issues. With a ton more on the way next week in Part 2, this one was a great deal of fun, check it out! http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/sk26vj/SCG_Radio_93_-_Going_Against_The_Grain_Part_1.mp3

I want to thank everybody for the contributions, we got to read many of them on the show, which is now available at the following link: http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/sk26vj/SCG_Radio_93_-_Going_Against_The_Grain_Part_1.mp3 Join us as we discuss your "Against The Grain" opinions on all things pro wrestling! We talk about a wide variety of topics this week - is Ric Flair a routine man with an elevated reputation? Is Shawn Michaels merely "solid"? We cover a wide number of your views on Lucha Underground and intergender wrestling, Steve Austin's heel run, Rob Van Dam, Bob Backlund, William Regal, Umaga, Tyson Vs. Austin, criticisms of Finn Balor and Sasha Banks, a debate on modern in-ring styles and a litany of other issues. With a ton more on the way next week in Part 2, this one was a great deal of fun, check it out!

I do, but I love the discussion it starts, and there are so many things to talk about we're probably going to do a couple of shows covering as much of it as we can...

So for this week's podcast, we're looking to talk about viewpoints contrary to popular opinion, and are looking to get some feedback. This forum has always been great for exploring commonly held beliefs and challenging them, so I'm keen to find out which opinions really stick with people on here. What do you see as something most people enjoyed (a wrestler, a show, an angle, a gimmick, etc) but didn't click with you at all? What was it and why didn't it work for you? This can go vice versa as well, did something really click with you but is largely panned by others? And why did you like it so much? As always the best contributions will be read on the show and you'll be credited accordingly - so what's your most "against the grain" opinion? EDIT - Part 1 of our shows on your "Against The Grain" opinions, featuring many of your contributions, is now online and available to listen to at the following link: http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/sk26vj/SCG_Radio_93_-_Going_Against_The_Grain_Part_1.mp3

Just to drop this in here, the latest Squared Circle Gazette Radio is now up, as we debate the Most Useless Tag Team or Stable Ever! Taking your nominations, we look at the utter dross that has stunk up rings, such as stables like The Cabinet, The League of Nations, The Million Dollar Corporation, S.E.X, The Truth Commission, D.O.A, The First Family, The Union, The Mean Street Posse, X-Factor and The No Limit Soldiers, and tag teams such as the Harris Boys, The Bolsheviks, The Bushwhackers, The New Blackjacks, The Young Stallions, Lo Down, The Brothers of Destruction and yes, Viscera and Charlie Haas. Listen in as we engage in a race to the bottom, and decide who deserves this thorny crown! http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/rck6cq/SCG_Radio_92_-_The_Most_Useless_Tag_Team_or_Stable_Ever.mp3

I want to thank everybody for the contributions, we got to read many of them on the show, which is now available at the following link: http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/rck6cq/SCG_Radio_92_-_The_Most_Useless_Tag_Team_or_Stable_Ever.mp3 Join us as we debate the Most Useless Tag Team or Stable Ever! Taking your nominations, we look at the utter dross that has stunk up rings, such as stables like The Cabinet, The League of Nations, The Million Dollar Corporation, S.E.X, The Truth Commission, D.O.A, The First Family, The Union, The Mean Street Posse, X-Factor and The No Limit Soldiers, and tag teams such as the Harris Boys, The Bolsheviks, The Bushwhackers, The New Blackjacks, The Young Stallions, Lo Down, The Brothers of Destruction and yes, Viscera and Charlie Haas. Listen in as we engage in a race to the bottom, and decide who deserves this thorny crown!

So for this week's podcast we're looking for your nominations on the Most Useless Tag Team or Stable you believe you've ever seen in wrestling - from any company at any period of time. You can pick either a full-time tag team or stable to focus on here, so nice and broad, but we're looking for the general uselessness of the unit, and WHY they get your nod for the most useless there's ever been. As always the best contributions will be read on the show and you'll be credited accordingly. So who gets your vote for this lofty title? EDIT - Our show debating the Most Useless Tag Team or Stable Ever, featuring many of your contributions, is now online and available to listen to at the following link: http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/rck6cq/SCG_Radio_92_-_The_Most_Useless_Tag_Team_or_Stable_Ever.mp3

Just to drop this in here, the latest Squared Circle Gazette Radio is now up, as we discuss title reigns that should have been and alternative candidates for title changes that did happen! Covering as wide a scope of potential changes as you, the loyal listeners, threw our way, we talk about whether Owen Hart should have got the WWF title in 1994, who should have ended John Cena's U.S. Title Open Challenges, whether CM Punk should have held the WWE Title until WrestleMania 29, if and when Lex Luger and Vader should have had various World Title runs, if the WWE missed out on lightning in a bottle with RVD in 2001, Christian in 2005 and Jeff Hardy in 2008, as well as tons of other potential runs in WWE, WCW, ECW and ROH all talked about. A fun show this week, check it out! http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/zs8t7m/SCG_Radio_91_-_Title_Reigns_That_Should_Have_Been.mp3

I want to thank everybody for the contributions, we got to read many of them on the show, which is now available at the following link: http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/zs8t7m/SCG_Radio_91_-_Title_Reigns_That_Should_Have_Been.mp3 Join us as we discuss title reigns that should have been and alternative candidates for title changes that did happen! Covering as wide a scope of potential changes as you, the loyal listeners, threw our way, we talk about whether Owen Hart should have got the WWF title in 1994, who should have ended John Cena's U.S. Title Open Challenges, whether CM Punk should have held the WWE Title until WrestleMania 29, if and when Lex Luger and Vader should have had various World Title runs, if the WWE missed out on lightning in a bottle with RVD in 2001, Christian in 2005 and Jeff Hardy in 2008, as well as tons of other potential runs in WWE, WCW, ECW and ROH all talked about. A fun show this week, check it out!

There's quite a few in WCW in particular when I think about it. Stuff like Piper beating Bret for the U.S. Title always bothered me in WCW, the lateral moves when you can see 15 others guys who would benefit more and do more with it. I think thats as much of the Goldberg/Nash problem as anything - the guy that beat him wasn't promoted any higher than he was before.

So for this week's podcast, we're looking at examples in history where you as a fan have always thought that another wrestler or team should have been earmarked for a title run that took place for someone else. Just as an example, if you thought somebody else would have been better getting the WWE Title rather than JBL in 2004, or a better transitional NWA Champ than Ronnie Garvin, or a better candidate at WWF Tag Champs in 91 than the Nasty Boys, who would you pick and why? Of course, your suggestions can apply for any championship at any time, but the key is why you thought the alternative would be better in the role. As always we'll be reading the best contributions/explanations on the show and crediting you accordingly. So who do you think should have been given the gold, and why? EDIT - Our show talking about Title Reigns That Should Have Been, featuring many of your contributions, is now online and available to listen to at the following link: http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/zs8t7m/SCG_Radio_91_-_Title_Reigns_That_Should_Have_Been.mp3

Just to drop this is here, the latest Squared Circle Gazette Radio is now up as we return to the Monday Night War Timeline! Talking every Raw, Nitro and PPV from July and August of 1998, we relive the period with inside notes from the Wrestling Observer Newsletters of the time. Running through all the on and off screen news, we talk historic moments such as Goldberg Vs. Hogan at the Georgia Dome, the disaster that was the Brawl 4 All Tournament, The Highway to Hell storyline, the continued greatness of The Rock, the use of Karl Malone, Dennis Rodman and Jay Leno, Buff Bagwell returns, a costly mistake from WCW on PPV that would come back to bite them, a historic Summerslam, sleaze overwhelming the WWF and all the backstage machinations at WCW, as well as all the facts, figures, ratings and buyrates of the time. A really fun supersized show talking one of the most interesting two months periods in the timeline yet, check it out and let us know what you think! http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/k9zssj/SCG_Radio_90_-_The_Monday_Night_War_in_1998_-_Jul_and_Aug.mp3

Just to drop this in here, the latest Squared Circle Gazette Radio is now up, as we attempt to book the 2016 WWE Draft! At your request, we're talking all about current events, looking at who should go to which show and why, the title situation, NXT call-ups, feuds and stories out of the gate, possible directions for WrestleMania 33 and much more. In addition, we get your thoughts on what you want to see out of this brand split, as we explore ways to make the shows different. A really interesting show breaking down what lies ahead in the world of WWE. Do we manage to pull it off? You be the judge! Check it out and let us know! http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/5b49v4/SCG_Radio_89_-_Booking_the_2016_WWE_Draft.mp3

Agreed on pretty much everything there - and it was small claims I suppose, so part of it I suppose is hearing the debate to decide if it's nitpicky or worth a real degree of scorn. As for Taz, I think that everything you said is totally valid, but as I think Karl said, when they didn't even try and he was getting good reactions, that is being negligent. It wasn't like he was one of the guys getting the silent treatment from the audience like an Essa Rios type, he was over. And they just didn't do a thing.

Just to drop this in here, the latest Squared Circle Gazette Radio is now up, as we get litigious in Small Claims Court! Rather than tackle one issue like our regular "trial" shows, we debate - Was WWF wrong to give Shawn Michaels the Intercontinental Title in 1992? Was Jeff Jarrett truly guilty of extortion against the WWF in October 1999? Were the New Age Outlaws guilty of general harrassment as an act? Were the WWF guilty of negligence by not pushing Tazz in 2000? Are "smart" wrestling fans guilty of fraud for being parodies of themselves at WWE shows? And is WWE guilty of false advertising by hiding behind the veil of "Sports Entertainment"? An extremely fun show this week, check it out and let us know what you think! http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/cccq8x/SCG_Radio_88_-_Small_Claims_Court.mp3