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In this episode of Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars, JT Rozzero & Chad Campbell dive into the 10/9/95 Monday Night Raw and Monday Nitro. They catch up on their personal lives for a few minutes and then talk about a huge six man tag match on Raw, Waylon Mercy’s final salvo, the early days of WWF on AOL, an epic heel beatdown, the sad descent of Skip, a hot start to Nitro, a wild brawl between Sabu and Mr. JL, the continuing issues between Sting, Savage and Luger, Zodiac and a sunroof, more Flair vs. Anderson and much more. So sit back, settle in and join JT and Chad as they work their way through the one and only Monday Night Wrestling War era! http://placetobenation.com/wrestling-war-zone-the-monday-night-wars-7-10-9-95/

In this special PTBN Network PodBlast, JT is joined by Kevin Kelly to pay tribute to the late, great Vader. The boys discuss Kevin's interactions with Vader in the WWF, the big man's legacy in Japan and WCW, whether or not he met his potential in the WWF, his greatest matches and a couple of road stories plus more. Rest in Peace Leon White, it will always be Vader Time! http://placetobenation.com/ptbn-network-podblast-tribute-to-vader-with-kevin-kelly/

In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin, Scott and John D'Amato are all decked out and headed to the casino as it is time to discuss the biggest show of 1988: WrestleMania IV! The boys discuss the WWF vs. NWA kerfuffle, a whiny night for Bret Hart, Ted DiBiase's important night, Andre the Giant's motivations, Ricky Steamboat's farewell, a disappointing showing for Bam Bam Bigelow, another poor showing for Rick Rude, Ultimate Warrior's WrestleMania debut, the fading allure of Hogan vs. Andre, a blown opportunity for Brutus Beefcake, a massive pop for Demolition, Randy Savage's crowning moment and more, including end of show awards! So fire up this action-packed episode and join Scott, Justin & John as it’s time for another edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-492-wrestlemania-iv/

In this episode of PTBN GWWE: Made the Cut, JT and Aaron are finishing up breaking down their personal lists. Who made the final cut? Who are their Top 14? And why? JT & Aaron break it all down, so check it out! http://placetobenation.com/ptbn-gwwe-made-the-cut-9/

In this episode of PTBN GWWE: Made the Cut, JT and Aaron are continuing to break down their personal lists. Who made the cut? And why? JT & Aaron break it all down, so check it out! http://placetobenation.com/ptbn-gwwe-made-the-cut-8/

In this episode of PTBN GWWE: Made the Cut, JT and Aaron are continuing to break down their personal lists. Who made the cut? And why? JT & Aaron break it all down, so check it out! http://placetobenation.com/ptbn-gwwe-made-the-cut-7/

In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin and Scott are joined by Kelly Nelson, Pete Schirmacher and John D’Amato to break down the Road to WrestleMania IV. Led by Professor Nelson, the boys discuss WWF’s history of fictional tournaments, tag team tournaments and stars of the 1970s, babyface Larry Zbyszko, the PTBN GWWE Tag Team project, the unforgettable Sylvano Souza, Garea & Goulet and tournaments from various territories. Then the panel talks about some WrestleMania IV rebooking options, including the original released bracket, other options for the brackets, non tournament matches that could have been cut, what the show would look like without a tournament and so much more! So fire up this action-packed episode and join Scott, Justin and the crew as it’s time for another edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-491-the-road-to-wrestlemania-iv/

Thanks for the kind words, fellas. Loving doing this show and diving deep into the time period.

In this episode of Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars, JT Rozzero & Chad Campbell dive into the 10/2/95 Monday Night Raw and Monday Nitro. They talk about lawnmowers, yard sales, Lex Luger finally battling Randy Savage, Eddie Guerrero’s arrival, a sneaky Kevin Sullivan attack, Flair vs. Anderson II, the 1995 baseball season, the OJ Simpson verdict, a tough night for the Kid, and much more. So sit back, settle in and join JT and Chad as they work their way through the one and only Monday Night Wrestling War era! http://placetobenation.com/wrestling-war-zone-the-monday-night-wars-6-10-2-95/

In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin, Scott and Peter Winson are inside the Vintage Vault and making the final stop on the Road to WrestleMania with a look at the 3/12/88 Saturday Night's Main Event! The boys discuss a busy night for the WWF, the final blowoff of the Dream Team, a stupid finish, a fun, aggressive Hogan/Race brawl, Harley's rough injury, Hogan's newfound aggression, a big win for Ted DiBiase, the Golden Girls, a quality TV win for the Islanders, a feisty Ken Patera match and much more, including end of show awards! So fire up this action-packed episode and join Scott, Justin and Peter as it’s time for another edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-490-saturday-nights-main-event-xii-3-12-88/

Jeff Machado and JT Rozzero are best friends but Jeff has never been a wrestling fan… until now. With decades of wrestling history to catch up on, JT is leading Jeff’s completely clean slate on an educational journey through the wonderful story of professional wrestling. In episode fourteen, the boys talk about Jeff’s relationship woes, JT’s Breaking Bad journey, Hogan vs. Andre, Jeff’s issues with Bob Uecker and Vanna White, casual 80s racism, Kevin Hart, Hulk Hogan’s stooping to a new low and much, much more! So, join us on Jeff’s journey to learn all about pro wrestling, get sidetracked with us on many tangents and have a bunch of laughs along the way! http://placetobenation.com/jeff-learns-wrestling-14-wrestlemania-iv/

I agree... I am enjoying the deep dive and really paying attention to the details of the week to week. Plus I love talking to Chad, so this has been a blast for me.

In this episode of Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars, JT Rozzero & Chad Campbell dive into the 9/25/95 Monday Night Raw and Monday Nitro. They talk about dieting, the Observer notes of the week, the arrival of Clarence Mason, Marty Jannetty’s return, a big tag title change and the state of the tag division, the elevation of Davey Boy Smith, the first appearance of Disco Inferno, a great night for the Giant, the allegiance of Lex Luger, a surprising upset win for Meng, and much more. So sit back, settle in and join JT and Chad as they work their way through the one and only Monday Night Wrestling War era! http://placetobenation.com/wrestling-war-zone-the-monday-night-wars-5-9-25-95/

In this episode of Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars, JT Rozzero & Chad Campbell dive into WWF In Your House #3. They talk about the Raw Thursday replay mystery, an odd loss for Waylon Mercy, the sad spiraling of Sid, a big night for the Bulldog, Bigelow as a face, the ugly tights of Dean Douglas, the gem that is Hart vs. Lafitte, confusion in the main event and much more. So sit back, settle in and join JT and Chad as they work their way through the one and only Monday Night Wrestling War era! http://placetobenation.com/wrestling-war-zone-the-monday-night-wars-4-in-your-house-3/

Thanks bud! Lives are gonna be... And Pete, we uncovered some info on the Thursday replays, so stay tuned...

In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin, Scott and Tim Slomka are slogging through a long winter in the city with a look at the 2/22/88 Madison Square Garden house show! The boys discuss a bizarre night for Harley Race, an ugly Steele/Sika match, a feisty Ken Patera appearance, a weird loss for Smash, a red hot pop for Jake Roberts, a tough night for Lord Alfred, a fun battle between Ted DiBiase and Bam Bam Bigelow, a decent Duggan/Bass brawl, a unique tag team bout and more, including end of show awards! So fire up this action-packed episode and join Scott, Justin & Tim as it’s time for another edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-489-wwf-house-show-madison-square-garden-2-22-88/

In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin, Scott and Nick Duke are inside the Vintage Vault and ready to make television history with a look at the 2/5/88 Main Event! The boys discuss Nick's nipple and becoming a diehard Hulk Hogan fan, the final showdown between Randy Savage and Honky Tonk Man, the arrival of Peggy Sue, the build to Hogan/Andre II, an amazing all time classic storyline, Andre's new motivations, WWF finally changing its World Champion, an iconic visual and much more, including end of show awards! So fire up this action-packed episode and join Scott, Justin and Nick as it’s time for another edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-488-the-main-event-2-5-88/

In this episode of Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars, JT Rozzero & Chad Campbell break down the 9/18/95 episodes of Raw and Nitro. They talk Pepe, The Giant’s first promo, a shocking title change, a big win for Mr. Wonderful, Baywatch, the continuation of Savage’s issues with Luger, another hot Dean Douglas attack, an awful Million Dollar Corporation tag team match, the rise of Jean-Pierre Lafitte, a surprisingly fun main event for Raw and much more. So sit back, settle in and join JT and Chad as they work their way through the one and only Monday Night Wrestling War era! http://placetobenation.com/wrestling-war-zone-the-monday-night-wars-3-9-18-95/

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In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin, Scott and Pete Schirmacher are battling the brutal NYC winter by taking a look at the 1/25/88 Madison Square Garden house show! The boys discuss Marc Clair vs. Graham Cawthon, the passing of Bruno Sammartino, a plodding opener to the year, Vince McMahon’s commentary, the continued deterioration of Junkyard Dog, one of the most aimless MSG matches ever, a feisty power match between Don Muraco and One Man Gang, a red hot main event tag match, some more insane Harley Race bumping, a shitbag Hillbilly Jim/Ron Bass match, the ongoing issue between the Bulldogs and Islanders and more, including end of show awards! So fire up this action-packed episode and join Scott, Justin & Pete as it’s time for another edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-487-wwf-house-show-madison-square-garden-1-25-88/

In this episode of Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars, JT Rozzero & Chad Campbell break down Fall Brawl 1995. They talk a red hot opener, beast mode Craig Pittman, the awfulness of Renegade, DDP’s ascension, Booker T. vs. Johnny B. Badd, the long awaited Flair/Anderson battle, a disastrous War Games and much more. So sit back, settle in and join JT and Chad as they work their way through the one and only Monday Night Wrestling War era! http://placetobenation.com/wrestling-war-zone-the-monday-night-wars-2-fall-brawl-1995/

Thanks guys!

Jeff Machado and JT Rozzero are best friends but Jeff has never been a wrestling fan… until now. With decades of wrestling history to catch up on, JT is leading Jeff’s completely clean slate on an educational journey through the wonderful story of professional wrestling. In episode thirteen, Jeff explains his car woes and why he wasn’t prepared to talk WrestleMania IV on this episode and then the boys take a trip down memory lane with an all time classic story from their past as well as catching up on the newest season of Jersey Shore… plus SOME wrestling and much, much more! So, join us on Jeff’s journey to learn all about pro wrestling, get sidetracked with us on many tangents and have a bunch of laughs along the way! http://placetobenation.com/jeff-learns-wrestling-13-nostalgia-trip/

In the premier episode of Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars, JT Rozzero & Chad Campbell break down the 9/11/95 episodes of Monday Night Raw and Monday Nitro. They talk “Raw on the Roof”, the arrival of Dean Douglas, Sid the Loser, the state of the Smoking Gunns, the WCW debut of Sabu, the soft Dungeon of Doom, the greatness of Mongo, the lame ass Hulk Hogan and much more. So sit back, settle in and join JT and Chad as they work their way through the one and only Monday Night Wrestling War era! http://placetobenation.com/wrestling-war-zone-the-monday-night-wars-episode-1/

In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin, Scott and John D'Amato are bundled up in Canada and ready to go prime time to talk some Royal Rumble 1988! The boys discuss JT and John's epic trip to New Orleans for WrestleMania weekend, a slightly disappointing opener between Ricky Steamboat and Rick Rude, Vince McMahon stepping in for Gorilla Monsoon, Dino Bravo breaking the weightlifting record, another hot women's tag team title match, the epic contract signing between Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant, Jim Duggan winning the inaugural Royal Rumble, a nice showing for One Man Gang, an under the radar appearance for Ultimate Warrior, a never-ending final tag match and more, including end of show awards! So fire up this action-packed episode and join Scott, Justin & John as it’s time for another edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-486-royal-rumble-1988/