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Just to drop this in here, the latest Squared Circle Gazette Radio is now up, looking at Your Favourite Cage Matches Ever! Discussing all forms of cage warfare, including Elimination Chamber matches, War Games, Hell in a Cell and more, we talk about countless classic encounters in an effort to explore cage matches done right. Looking at Magnum Vs. Tully, Taker Vs. Shawn, The Dangerous Alliance Vs. Sting's Squadron, Bret Vs. Owen, Angle Vs. Benoit, Armageddon, The Final Conflict, Duggan Vs. DiBiase, Steiners Vs. Money Inc, Savage and Adonis Vs. Bruno and Santana, AMW Vs. XXX and many many more, we run the gauntlet on bloodbaths and daring escapes. A really fun show, check it out and let us know what you think! http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/eq2jp8/SCG_Radio_87_-_Favourite_Cage_Matches_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/eq2jp8/SCG_Radio_87_-_Favourite_Cage_Matches_Ever_.mp3 Join us for our show looking at Your Favourite Cage Matches Ever! Discussing all forms of cage warfare, including Elimination Chamber matches, War Games, Hell in a Cell and more, we talk about countless classic encounters in an effort to explore cage matches done right. Looking at Magnum Vs. Tully, Taker Vs. Shawn, The Dangerous Alliance Vs. Sting's Squadron, Bret Vs. Owen, Angle Vs. Benoit, Armageddon, The Final Conflict, Duggan Vs. DiBiase, Steiners Vs. Money Inc, Savage and Adonis Vs. Bruno and Santana, AMW Vs. XXX and many many more, we run the gauntlet on bloodbaths and daring escapes. A really fun show, check it out and let us know what you think!

So for this week's podcast, with Joe Vs. Balor in a cage on the horizon for Wednesday's NXT Takeover, we want to look at the history of the cage match, and are looking to ask - what is your favourite match to ever take place within a steel cage concept? This can be any match from any promotion, whichever one you draw to the most, and can be one of the traditional cage match's siblings, such as Hell In A Cell, War Games, Elimination Chamber, etc. And of course, the major question is why? Why does your personal favourite stand out amongst the rest? As always, the best contributions will be read on the air and you'll be credited accordingly. So what is it for you? EDIT - Our show talking all about Favourite Cage Matches Ever, featuring many of your contributions, is now online and available to listen to at the following link: http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/eq2jp8/SCG_Radio_87_-_Favourite_Cage_Matches_Ever_.mp3

I have no idea what WWE is thinking. They can say it doesn't matter, wrestling is a work, etc, but if the guy that ended the streak and is a monster that hasnt put anybody over since gets KO'd in 2 minutes, thats devastating to the Lesnar image. NJPW proved how badly this can hurt a guy

Just to drop this in here, the latest Squared Circle Gazette Radio is now up, as we talk about First Memories of Pro Wrestling! We take a trip down memory lane with you, the listeners as we talk about the moments that introduced you to the wonderful world of wrestling, the impressions it left on you, how it shaped you as fans, and much more. Taking your first memories, we talk everything from Hasbro figures, sticker books, video stores, awesome ring attire, video games and landmark shows, to iconic voices like Vince McMahon, Jesse Ventura, Gene Okerlund, Howard Finkel, as well as the larger than life personalities that hooked you life, such as Hulk Hogan, Ultimate Warrior, Randy Savage and...Arachnaman? An absolute blast of a show to do, hope you enjoy! http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/pgx7qk/SCG_Radio_86_-_First_Memories_of_Pro_Wrestling.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/pgx7qk/SCG_Radio_86_-_First_Memories_of_Pro_Wrestling.mp3 Join us for our show looking at First Memories of Pro Wrestling! We take a trip down memory lane with you, the listeners as we talk about the moments that introduced you to the wonderful world of wrestling, the impressions it left on you, how it shaped you as fans, and much more. Taking your first memories, we talk everything from Hasbro figures, sticker books, video stores, awesome ring attire, video games and landmark shows, to iconic voices like Vince McMahon, Jesse Ventura, Gene Okerlund, Howard Finkel, as well as the larger than life personalities that hooked you life, such as Hulk Hogan, Ultimate Warrior, Randy Savage and...Arachnaman? An absolute blast of a show to do, hope you enjoy!

Of course, no offense taken at all, constructive criticism is appreciated, especially for a type of show like this that is fairly ambitious - 4 people debating and booking over a year within 2 hours is going to have problems, and glad you enjoyed it. I think its part of a stream of consciousness committee discussion to have stuff that seems thrown together. I guess the counter to the tag teams point is that in 1991 they threw together Earthquake and Tugboat, DiBiase and IRS, and Owen and Koko in much the same fashion. Two of the teams you mention that we put together were to create scenarios where LOD wouldnt flounder, so I suppose its looking at whether the end justifies the means. I am a fan of Slaughter, but not at the top in 91. I don't have a problem with him being in the upper midcard mix, but I think history showed that him as top guy for any length of time in 91 wasn't for the best. Flair is such a tricky one. I love the Rumble 92 as much as anyone, and God knows I wouldnt want to lose that, but at the same time, if it takes you five months to do something great with NWA World Champion Ric Flair with title in hand, you've ballsed up somewhere. And they did. I think an overlooked element to the Royal Rumble 92 (overlooked because the finished product was so good) is that Flair lost a lot of steam and needed the megapush to reheat him. Honestly, there's probably a way to bring him in strong and still get the great Rumble in there, but that's hindsighty in its own way I suppose - only keeping it in because we know it was so good. Hogan and Jake you have to make sense of, granted, but honestly, I think if I had stumbled in to that position in January 91 and my mission was to ixnay the Gulf War stuff, the first thing to do is keep Slaughter away from Hogan, which doesnt leave you with natural options...

So, for this week's podcast, we're looking to discuss different people's first memories of pro wrestling, and would like to get some feedback to hear yours. The question being not only what your first ever memory of exposure to wrestling, but what was your first impression, how did you feel about it at the time, how did it influence you as a fan, and in hindsight, how do you feel about that same first moment? As always, the best contributions will be read on the air and we'll be crediting you accordingly. So what was it for you? EDIT - Our show talking all about First Memories of Pro Wrestling, featuring many of your contributions, is now online and available to listen to at the following link: http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/pgx7qk/SCG_Radio_86_-_First_Memories_of_Pro_Wrestling.mp3

Part and parcel of wrestling's constant evolution. I'm sure Vader himself got plenty of that when he decided he was going to debut the moonsault - a guy that size doing that move flies in the face of what many think a guy like Vader should be. As for the match in question, incredible athletics, but I hate the style. The hitting the ropes and double handspring backflip staredown spot made me cringe. Will taking a DVD on the apron and coming right back for the next move is hideous. They could do half as much, sell it better and it'd be a better match. But the live crowd loved it and plenty of people are praising it as something special, so it worked to them. But emotionally its a throwway, and will be forgotten as the next athletic spectacle with little to no drama comes along.

The latest SCG Radio is now available - Rebooking the WWF in 1991! Taking everything on board as it was on January 1st 1991, we book all the way through to WrestleMania 8 in a mission to explore the start of the problems that would riddle the company for the next six years. Debating the Sgt. Slaughter Iraqi sympathiser role, the debuts of Sid Justice and Ric Flair to the WWF, heel Jake Roberts, the title run of the Ultimate Warrior, the early days of the Undertaker and much more, we book every Pay-Per-View up to Mania 8 and discuss all the main angles. In addition, we take your ideas and suggestions for what would have helped offset the impending problems for the WWF. A fun show as always this week, check it out and let us know what you think! http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/s99tqu/SCG_Radio_85_-_Rebooking_The_WWF_in_1991.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/s99tqu/SCG_Radio_85_-_Rebooking_The_WWF_in_1991.mp3 Join us for our show Rebooking the WWF in 1991! Taking everything on board as it was on January 1st 1991, we book all the way through to WrestleMania 8 in a mission to explore the start of the problems that would riddle the company for the next six years. Debating the Sgt. Slaughter Iraqi sympathiser role, the debuts of Sid Justice and Ric Flair to the WWF, heel Jake Roberts, the title run of the Ultimate Warrior, the early days of the Undertaker and much more, we book every Pay-Per-View up to Mania 8 and discuss all the main angles. In addition, we take your ideas and suggestions for what would have helped offset the impending problems for the WWF. A fun show as always this week, check it out and let us know what you think!

So for this week's podcast we are returning to our booking committee format for a discussion Rebooking the WWF in 1991, a very interesting time that began the downturn for the company. We're looking to get some feedback on what you think needed to be done to make things succeed during a period where popularity fell. Starting as everything was on January 1st 1991, what do you book for WrestleMania 7? Do you run with the Slaughter Gulf War angle? What do you do with Warrior's WWF Title run? What do you do with the incoming Sid Justice and Ric Flair? What do you do with the titles? Where does Hogan fit in? As always, we'll be reading the best feedback/ideas on the show and crediting you accordingly. So what would you have done? EDIT - Our show Rebooking the WWF in 1991, featuring many of your contributions is now online and available to listen to at the following link: http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/s99tqu/SCG_Radio_85_-_Rebooking_The_WWF_in_1991.mp3

Just to drop this in here, the latest Squared Circle Gazette Radio is now up for our first wrestling movie review! We're talking Ready To Rumble this week, WCW's ill-advised contribution to the silver screen starring David Arquette, Scott Caan and Oliver Platt. We give the film a full walkthrough and review, discussing the fine details of the movie (ahem), and take listener feedback as well, discussing your experiences watching, expectations going in, high and low points and much more. An extremely fun show to do this week, we hope you enjoy - check it out and let us know what you think! http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/k85in9/SCG_Radio_84_-_At_The_Movies_-_Ready_To_Rumble.mp3

Just to drop this in here, the latest Squared Circle Gazette Radio is now up, as we talk fondly about great episodes of wrestling television! Taking your nominations, we reflect on some amazing programming, looking at what made the shows special and examine what sticks in people's minds. Talking WWF Raw with Austin Vs. McMahon, the Austin/Hart Streetfight, the WWF Draft, THE 10-Man tag, The Alliance angle, Jericho Vs. HHH, WCW Nitro with the Russo/Bischoff merger, Goldberg Vs. Hogan, the nWo backstage at Disney, the Fingerpoke of Doom, Mid South Wrestling with Flair Vs. DiBiase, Saturday Night's Main Event with the Mega Powers Exploding, and many many more lofty candidates. A fun show this week, check it out! http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/rvynm6/SCG_Radio_83_-_Favourite_Wrestling_TV_Episodes.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/rvynm6/SCG_Radio_83_-_Favourite_Wrestling_TV_Episodes.mp3 Join us for our show on Favourite Episodes of Wrestling Television, as we reflect on some amazing programming, looking at what made the shows special and examine what sticks in people's minds. Taking your nominations, we talk WWF Raw with Austin Vs. McMahon, the Austin/Hart Streetfight, the WWF Draft, THAT 10-Man tag, The Alliance angle, Jericho Vs. HHH, WCW Nitro with the Russo/Bischoff merger, Goldberg Vs. Hogan, the nWo backstage at Disney, the Fingerpoke of Doom, Mid South Wrestling with Flair Vs. DiBiase, Saturday Night's Main Event with the Mega Powers Exploding, and many many more excellent candidates. A fun show this week, check it out!

So, for this week's podcast, we're looking to talk about classic episodes of wrestling television, and would like your suggestions for your personal favourite individual episode of wrestling TV you've ever seen. It can be from any company at any point in time, but we're looking for your pick for the particular episode, what you thought made it great as an entire show, and why it stands out to you so much over all the others. Whether it's great matches, great angles, a dynamic energy or personal nostalgia, what makes it your favourite? As always, the best contributions will be read and discussed on the show, and you'll be credited accordingly - so what's your pick? EDIT - Our show on Favourite Episodes of Wrestling Television, featuring many of your contributions is now online and available to listen to at the following link: http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/rvynm6/SCG_Radio_83_-_Favourite_Wrestling_TV_Episodes.mp3

Just to drop this in here, the latest Squared Circle Gazette Radio is now up, as we return to the Monday Night War Timeline to cover May and June of 1998! Talking every episode of Raw and Nitro as well as backstage notes from the Wrestling Observer Newsletters of the time, we talk all about Eric Bischoff's grandstand challenge to Vince McMahon, the continued rise of Bill Goldberg, Austin and McMahon being Gods among men, the nWo Wolfpac becoming fully formed, crazy backstage turmoil and politics in WCW, Kane's 24 hours with the WWF World Title, Hell In A Cell, a huge week on the horizon for WCW and the WWF setting their course on the Highway to Hell, as well as all the facts and figures of the time. A fascinating two months to reflect on, check it out and let us know what you think! http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/vhpu5q/SCG_Radio_82_-_The_Monday_Night_War_in_1998_-_May_and_June.mp3

I'll take Brian Clarke just based on the fact that Crush was pushed and pushed in different incarnations for years and he always fell short of the mark. Every time. His 1998 overexposure in WCW was appalling, the fact he didn't want to sell for Flair or lose to Goldberg is laughable in itself, but when paired up for Kronik, Adams is far and away the weaker link of the team. God, the match with Kane and Taker is horrible, and Adams' individual performance is all time bad. His "head into the post" on the outside might be the laziest thing of the year. To the contrary, when Wrath got his one big push in WCW in 1998 beating people with the Meltdown, he did get over and start getting reactions that made you think that not only was it working, but they could have done more with the crowd interest. And I've literally never felt that about Crush.

Just to drop this in here, but the latest Squared Circle Gazette Radio is now up, talking Wrestling's Guilty Pleasures! Discussing your nominations for people, matches, angles, feuds, companies and more, we run the gamut of questionable fandom, discussing the likes of Sid Vicious, X-Factor, The Invasion Angle, Battle Royals, Squash Matches, 1995, the UWF, The Lex Express, Lord Tensai, The Miz and JBL as WWE Champions, Giants, Toru Yano, Repo Man, IRS, Planet Stasiak, Steve "Mongo" McMichael, Violence in wrestling, WCW comic books and much, much more. A really fun show this week, check it out and let us know what you think! http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/yqebpp/SCG_Radio_81_-_Wrestlings_Guilty_Pleasures.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/yqebpp/SCG_Radio_81_-_Wrestlings_Guilty_Pleasures.mp3 Join us for our show on Wrestling's Guilty Pleasures! Talking people, matches, angles, feuds, companies and more, we run the gamut of questionable fandom, discussing the likes of Sid Vicious, X-Factor, The Invasion Angle, Battle Royals, Squash Matches, 1995, the UWF, The Lex Express, Lord Tensai, The Miz and JBL as WWE Champions, Giants, Toru Yano, Repo Man, IRS, Planet Stasiak, Steve "Mongo" McMichael, Violence in wrestling and much more. A really fun show this week, check it out and let us know what you think!

What a complete injustice that outcome was. My feeling at the time, and I'm glad you echoed it on the rewatch, is that Raven was working so hard to build that match up, and everything Jarrett did was just rank average and unexciting. One of those matches where it becomes blindingly obvious what the real priority is in a company and just kills interest as a result - a red hot challenger with momentum, on a roll with his promos and efforts between the ropes with fresh matches on top if he wins, and a struggling babyface who, if setting the world on fire is what you hope for, was doing the equivalent of bringing the portable heater in from the garage, the one that feels like an asthmatic blowing at you through a straw and smells like death. Could have done without the ECW alliance, especially since they would fail to achieve their goal anyway on the big night - why bother. But that's vintage Vinny.

Thank you both, much appreciated and glad you enjoyed. And yeh, for a subject that seemed on the surface like a possible downer, this ended up being a blast - I didn't read the feedback ahead of time on this occasion so I was totally caught off-guard on a couple of them, yours included.

So for this week's podcast, we're looking to talk about guilty pleasures in wrestling, and are looking for your contributions on wrestlers, matches, angles, feuds, shows, whatever it may be, that for you is a guilty pleasure - someone or something that typically gets plenty of derision and scorn, but deep down you enjoy, perhaps against your better judgement. And of course, please explain why you enjoy this particular person or thing, and your perspective as one of the few who takes enjoyment in it. As always, the best contributions will be read on the show and you'll be credited accordingly. So what's your guilty pleasure in wrestling and why? EDIT - Our show on Wrestling's Guilty Pleasures, featuring many of your contributions is now online and available to listen to at the following link: http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/yqebpp/SCG_Radio_81_-_Wrestlings_Guilty_Pleasures.mp3

Was going to bring him up, his always looked and sounded great.

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/play/nj3v3t/SCG_Radio_80_-_The_Worst_PPV_Match_Ever.mp3 Join us as we debate the Worst Pay-Per-View Match Ever! Taking your nominations for the lofty title, the panel runs the gauntlet and discusses some of the absolute worst drivel to ever see the light of day and collect your money in the process, including the Patterson Vs. Brisco Evening Gown Match, a litany of WCW Hulk Hogan bouts, the Bash 91 Scaffold Match, TNA's finer contributions, Triple H Vs. Scott Steiner, Undertaker Vs. Giant Gonzalez, Warrior Vs. Goldust, Lesnar Vs. Goldberg, Cole Vs. Lawler and countless more abominations to boot. A really fun show this week, check it out and let us know what you think!