Armchair Booking Wrestling Podcast
147 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -A discussion about "what if" scenarios pertaining to professional wrestling. We hit present day, as well as historic eras, i.e. the "territory days".
The show is family friendly, and we do not discuss politics, nor religion.
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Armchair Booking the Killer Bees
May 04, 2021 00:30 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBAlthough the Killer Bees, "Jumping" Jim Brunzell and B. Brian Blair, never won the tag titles during their three-year run in the WWF during the 80s, they were always a crowd favorite. This week, we discuss the team, and how they made audiences happy, including a surprise third member when one of the other two were unavailable. Come give us a listen! We broadcast live at 8:30 PM EDT, Monday, 03 May Contact and listening Info: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Arm...
Armchair Booking Roman Reigns
April 27, 2021 00:30 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBLast week, we covered WWE Champion Bobby Lashley. This week, we discuss Universal Champion, Roman Reigns. He has been a polarizing figure in wrestling in the past, but is now one of the hottest heels in the business. Come give us a listen! Unfortunately, although we are still broadcasting live, we will not be taking any phone calls from listeners for the indefinite future. If someone would like to be on the show, contact us via email or PM on our social media platforms, and we will make ...
Armchair Booking Bobby Lashley
April 20, 2021 00:30 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBCurrent WWE Champion, former TNA/Impact World Champion, former ECW Champion, former Army Soldier, Bobby Lashley has many accomplishments to his name, and doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon. On this episode, we discuss Bobby Lashley and how he made his long overdue ascent to the top of the mountain in WWE. Come give us a listen! Unfortunately, although we are still broadcasting live, we will not be taking any phone calls from listeners for the indefinite future. If someone woul...
Armchair Booking WrestleMania 37 (recap and review)
April 13, 2021 00:30 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBWrestleMania 37 is now over, and what better show to do than a recap and review! This was a historic weekend in professional wrestling, with a number of firsts. Some of the matches surprised us, others went exactly as we thought they would. This week, we give our thoughts on what happened, what could've happened, and what should've happened according to us. Come give us a listen! Unfortunately, although we are still broadcasting live, we will not be taking any phone calls from listeners ...
Armchair Booking WrestleMania Moments, Good and Bad
April 06, 2021 00:30 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBIt's the biggest annual event in the wrestling industry every year and has been since 1985. WrestleMania has set the bar to unreachable heights at times with the great moments...and buried the bar at other times. This week, we discuss our individual 5 favorite and 5 least favorite WrestleMania moments. Some of them may surprise you, and some may cause a debate on the show. Come join us for the fun! Unfortunately, although we are still broadcasting live, we will not be taking any phone ca...
Armchair Booking the WWE Hall of Fame
March 30, 2021 00:30 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBContact and listening Info: The WWE Hall of Fame has become a high honor for those in the wrestling industry, and source of controversy at the same time. Every year when the new inductees are announced, there is always the dual reactions of "Why isn't so-and-so in?!" and "Are you serious?! They're going in?! Why?!" This week, we discuss these two dualing opinions, and reveal our personal Top 5s for each. Come join us! Unfortunately, although we are still broadcasting live, we will not ...
Armchair Booking Managers...a Lost Art Form (Take 2)
March 23, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 40.1 MBRemember when almost every bad guy in wrestling had a manager? Remember when if a wrestler wasn't good on the mic, they had a manager speak for them? Remember when some characters couldn't speak the native language, so their manager and/or handler did it for them? We remember, and this week, we discuss the lost art form of managing. Come join us! We broadcast live at 8:30 PM EST, Monday, 22 March Contact and listening Info: To call in during the live broadcast: (319) 527-6089 arm...
Armchair Booking the Top 10 Careers Outside Wrestling (besides being in movies)
March 17, 2021 00:30 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBBeing a professional wrestler is not something that everyone can do until they are retirement age. The injuries, burnout, travel, and just life in general can persuade someone to seek other opportunities in other careers. This week, we discuss those particular people and their careers, with the one caveat being we are not including those in movies. We have already discussed them, but you can find that show in our archives. Come join us! We broadcast live at 8:30 PM EST, Tuesday, 16 March ...
Wrestling and the United Kingdom & Ireland
March 09, 2021 01:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBThe contributions coming from the United Kingdom and Ireland to the wrestling world have been tremendous over the years. This may be even more prevelant in the present day than any other time. From the talents to the styles, this week we discuss all of it...or at least as much as we can. Come join us! We broadcast live at 8:30 PM EST, Monday, 08 March Contact and listening Info: To call in during the live broadcast: (319) 527-6089 [email protected] https://www.facebook....
The Miz. Love him or hate him, is it justified?
March 02, 2021 01:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBMike "The Miz" Mizanin has become a polarizing figure in Professional Wrestling. Some love him because of his talent level, while others hate him because of his background in reality television. This week, we will discuss The Miz, and whether the feelings about him are justified. We broadcast live at 8:30 PM EST, Monday, 01 March Contact and listening Info: To call in during the live broadcast: (319) 527-6089 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPodc...
Armchair Booking the Top 10 Wrestling Couples
February 27, 2021 01:30 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBValentines Day may have already passed, but we still want to recognize who we feel are the Top 10 couples in wrestling. Some are still together, some even have families, but some are no longer together. That doesn't stop them from making this list! And we apologize for the amount of time since the last episode. Unfortunately, the Covid-19 virus hit, and pretty much knocked the show offline for a bit. But, we are back, and this return shall be triumphant! Contact and listening Info: To ...
Armchair Booking Injuries in Professional Wrestling
February 09, 2021 01:30 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBWith certain wrestlers making miraculous returns from what was seemingly career-ending injuries, we have decided to discuss how injuries can, and have, affected not just the wrestlers themselves, but the entire industry as whole at times. In the ring, out of the ring, these are too real to ignore. Come join us! Contact and Listening Info: To call in during the live broadcast: (319) 527-6089 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPodcast Twitter: @Book...
Armchair Booking The Main Event: Hogan vs Andre 1988
February 02, 2021 01:30 - 1 hour - 107 MBFebruary, 1988. Hogan vs Andre. Rematch from WrestleMania III the year prior. It ended up being one of the biggest swerves, and most talked about wrestling stories that is still being discussed over 30 years later. Come join us as we discuss this shocking moment in professional wrestling. Contact and listening Info: To call in during the live broadcast: (319) 527-6089 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPodcast Twitter: @BookingArmchair https:/...
Armchair Booking the Top 10 Wrestlers in Movies
January 26, 2021 01:30 - 1 hour - 108 MBWe all know of some of those wrestlers who have transitioned to acting in movies. Some have even become major stars, while others have made one-off appearances. This week, we identify those we feel are the Top 10 Wrestlers in Movies. We guarantee some surprises on our list. Come join us! Contact and listening Info: To call in during the live broadcast: (319) 527-6089 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPodcast Twitter: @BookingArmchair https://ww...
Armchair Booking the 2021 Royal Rumble to Foreshadow Wrestlemania
January 19, 2021 01:30 - 1 hour - 107 MBRoyal Rumble 2021 is almost upon us. The first stop on the "Road to Wrestlemania". This week, we try our first attempt at Armchair Booking a future event, or possibly series of events, rather than past moments. Note, this is not predicting, but booking the way we believe the events should take place. Come join us! We broadcast live at 8:30 PM EST, Monday, 18 January Contact and listening Info: To call in during the live broadcast: (319) 527-6089 [email protected] https...
Armchair Booking the Top 10 Royal Rumble Match Moments
January 12, 2021 01:30 - 1 hour - 107 MBThe Royal Rumble...arguably the most anticipated match of the year, every year. The anticipation of who the next competitors are, who's being eliminated, who's "going to WrestleMania", leads to some of the most exciting moments for rasslin' fans. This week, we discuss our Top 10 Royal Rumble Match moments. Come join us! Contact and listening Info: To call in during the live broadcast: (319) 527-6089 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPodcast Twitt...
Armchair Booking 2020: Year Review
January 05, 2021 00:30 - 1 hour - 108 MBWhat a rollercoaster ride the year of 2020 has been. From chicken sandwich wars, to continental wildfires, to a worldwide pandemic, this year has been like no other in our lifetime. The professional wrestling world was no exception. Every fight has become an empty(ish) arena match, the live audience has been replaced by video conference computer screens, and the company wars still heated up. Come join us as we review the year, including some recognition awards from us. Contact and list...
Armchair Booking the Top 10 Wrestling Comebacks
December 30, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBWe all appreciate and applaud the returns of those wrestlers who have had to go away for a while. They could have been injured, could have taken a different career path, or may have had to retire for medical reasons. This week, we discuss the Top 10 Wrestling Comebacks. We have to say, this was one of the most difficult lists to compile, so it should lend itself to some interesting conversations. Come join us! Listen to us live or download in the archives! Contact and listening Info: ...
Armchair Booking Starrcade 1998
December 22, 2020 01:30 - 1 hour - 107 MBStarrcade 1998. A memorable show, perhaps for not exactly the right reasons. Goldberg's winning streak comes to an end to Kevin Nash thanks to Scott Hall and a stun gun. Eric Bischoff and Ric Flair continue their battles for dominance. The cruiserweights prove how good they can perform. We discuss all these things, and as an added bonus, we hear more of the story of Kyle attending the show in person but was later accused of being AWOL thanks to a paperwork mix-up. Sounds like a lot of f...
Armchair Booking Florida
December 15, 2020 01:30 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBWhile it seems other places around the wrestling world tend to get more love, Florida has earned its place of respect. From the older territories, to the two major companies using different cities within the state as their performing places, to the multitude of talent calling the Sunshine State home, we will try to at least hit on everything. Come join us! Contact and listening Info: To call in during the live broadcast: (319) 527-6089 [email protected] https://www.faceb...
Armchair Booking the Ending of Kayfabe
December 11, 2020 01:30 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBIn 1989, Vince McMahon admitted to the New Jersey athletic commission that professional wrestling had predetermined outcomes, and should not be held to the guidelines of athletic commissions, including their monetary fees. This week, we discuss Kayfabe, how it has realistically ended, although it still seems to appear preriodically, and the effects of it ending, both positive and negative. This should be an interesting discussion, with a possible history lesson as well. Come listen to us...
Armchair Booking Top 10 Celebrities in Wrestling
December 01, 2020 01:30 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBEvery once in a while, someone famous from outside the wrestling world gets involved. Sometimes, they even wrestle in a match, sometimes more than one match, and sometimes, they even become a champion. Did they belong? Did they help, or did they hinder the business? Who were the best ones, and who was wasting everyone's time? This week, we discuss the Top 10 Celebrities in Wrestling. Come listen to us live, or download in the archives! Contact and listening Info: To call in during the...
Armchair Booking Survivor Series 1990
November 24, 2020 01:30 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBOn 22 November, 1990, the wrestling world saw the debut of one of the greatest characters of all time. This wrestler has become a legend, and has earned their place in the annals of history. Of course, we're talking about the Gobbledygooker...wrong! By the time of this episode being recorded, we will be a day after Survivor Series 2020, exactly 30 years to the day of the debut of the Undertaker at Survivor Series 1990. This week, we will discuss the pay-per-view, the positives and negativ...
Armchair Booking This Tuesday in Texas
November 17, 2020 01:30 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBIt was considered to be a disappointing pay-per-view based on the number of buys, but it certainly wasn't a disappointment to watch. Just six days after the 1991 Survivor Series, the company in Connecticut decided to try broadcasting on a Tuesday instead. From Texas. Hence, the name, This Tuesday in Texas. The two main matches were promising to deliver, and they did not fail. Hulk Hogan felt robbed when he lost the World Title to The Undertaker (with Ric Flair's help) at the Survivor Se...
Armchair Booking the Top 10 Military Veterans in Wrestling
November 10, 2020 01:30 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBVeterans Day (or Remembrance Day in the Commonwealth Nations) is a day we hold in special regard since we are both Veterans ourselves. On the 11th Hour of the 11th Day of the 11th Month, we remember those who have honorably served in the Armed Forces. In honor of these folks, we list our Top 10 Military Veterans in Wrestling, but make no mistake, these 10 are by no means the only ones who deserve recognition. Stick around for this entire episode, there may be some surprises in store. Cont...
Armchair Booking the Current State of Wrestling
November 03, 2020 01:30 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBThis week, we take a look at some of the trends and practices within the world of Professional Wrestling. These will be our opinions, based on what we are seeing with the current product. We do not expect anyone to agree with everything we say, especially since we already know we will not agree with each other. That's what makes this episode interesting. Give us your feedback on what you think as well! Contact and listening Info: [email protected] https://www.facebook.co...
Armchair Booking the Top 10 Scariest Gimmicks
October 27, 2020 00:30 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBWe all had those wrestlers who made us afraid when we were kids. We're talking the ones who managed to scare the beejezus out of us. Was it how they looked, something they did in the ring, maybe their promos? This week, with Halloween just being a few days away, we discuss the Top 10 Scariest Gimmicks. And we promise, the Gobbledy-Gooker is NOT on the list, despite what might have been said last week. Contact and listening Info: [email protected] https://www.facebook.c...
Armchair Booking the Top 10 3rd Generation Wrestlers
October 20, 2020 00:30 - 59 minutes - 53.5 MBThere are some families who really know how to keep the business going. We have already discussed the top 2nd Generation Superstars. On this episode, we dive even further and rank who we believe are the Top 10 3rd Generation Superstars in Professional Wrestling. Surprisingly, we found this to be the hardest list to come up with yet. Some of the names won't be a shock to anyone, but there are some who just might throw you for a loop. Come join us! Contact and listening Info: armchairboo...
Armchair Booking WCW Fall Brawl 1997
October 13, 2020 00:30 - 59 minutes - 53.1 MBFall Brawl 1997. Ric Flair has famously referred to this as the day wrestling was killed in the state of North Carolina. On this episode, we discuss the War Games match between the Four Horsemen and the NWO which led Flair to make his statement, along with the other matches on the card. Contact and listening Info: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPodcast Twitter: @BookingArmchair iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-armchair-booking...
Armchair Booking the Top 10 2nd Generation Wrestlers
October 06, 2020 00:30 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBProfessional Wrestling can very much be a family business. Like days of old where the children would carry on the occupations of their parents, wrestling has produced several 2nd and 3rd generation superstars. While some may not quite reach the level of their forebears, there are some who actually surpass them. On this episode, we discuss who we feel are the greatest 2nd Generation superstars. Quick note, this list includes those who are 2nd Generation only, and not 3rd Generation. That ...
The Legion of Doom, the Road Warriors. A tribute to the tag team legends.
September 29, 2020 00:30 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBThe Legion of Doom, The Road Warriors. Hawk and Animal. Michael Hegstrand and Joseph Laurinaitis. Arguably the greatest tag team ever. They caused fear, spread destruction, and won championships everywhere they went. Two men who had a huge impact on the sport, and inevitably, both left us way too soon. On this weeks episode, we pay tribute to the team against which all tag teams are measured. We will talk about our first memories of seeing them wrestle, and there might actually be a st...
Armchair Booking the Top 10 Gimmick Matches (Specific Matches)
September 22, 2020 00:30 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBIt seems that most wrestling fans have seen some type of gimmick match they feel is one of the greatest matches in the history of ever. It could be a cage match, scaffold match, street fight, ladder match, or even a good-old-fashioned death match. This week, we discuss our own Top 10 list of specific matches which would be considered a gimmick match. We had so many, we couldn't agree on most of them, so this week's episode should be loads of fun. Join us to hear us disagree! You won't be...
Special Announcements for Armchair Booking
September 20, 2020 00:30 - 7 minutes - 6.3 MBThis is just to announce some changes to the show that we finalized since the last episode. [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPodcast Twitter: @BookingArmchair iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-armchair-booking-70652607/ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/armchair-booking Apple Podcasts: Armchair Booking
Armchair Booking WrestleMania 31
September 16, 2020 01:30 - 46 minutes - 41.9 MBWrestleMania 31 has been judged by some critics, us included, as one of the best WrestleMania cards ever, especially in recent years. Come join us as we discuss the card to include the ladder match for the Intercontinental Title, the 'Mania debuts of Sting, Paige, and Rusev (and Lana), the final 'Mania match for AJ Lee, the return of the Undertaker, and a wild surprise ending that people will talk about for years! [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPod...
Armchair Booking the Top 10 Enhancement Talents
September 09, 2020 01:30 - 59 minutes - 53.6 MBDo you remember the guys we used to see get beat every week on television? Those dudes who never seemed to win, and if they did, it was against other guys who never won? Well, this week, we celebrate those guys! The jobbers, carpenters, or better yet, the Enhancement Talent who were there to make the top guys look good! Without them, the superstars would not be so super! Come join us! [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPodcast Twitter: @BookingArm...
Armchair Booking SummerSlam 1992
September 02, 2020 01:30 - 59 minutes - 53.6 MBSummerSlam 1992 has been long considered to be the best SummerSlam ever, in large part to the Intercontinental Title battle between brothers-in-law Bret "Hitman" Hart and The British Bulldog, Davey-Boy Smith. Over 80,000 fans packed into Wembley Stadium in London to watch this match and more. Come join us as we analyze this card and make our assessment of whether anything should change, and if so, what should change?
Armchair Booking the Top 10 Wrestling Stables and Factions
August 26, 2020 01:30 - 59 minutes - 53.6 MBThere is always an ongoing debate about which Stable/Faction was the best in wrestling. We had to think long and hard about our choices, but surprisingly, we actually agreed for once with very few differences! Come join us as we reveal our Top 10, and see if they fit your own list!
Armchair Booking SummerSlam 1988
August 19, 2020 01:30 - 59 minutes - 53.7 MBThe original SummerSlam, 1988, where Hogan and Savage go against Dibiase and Andre. What could have been done different? Could anything have been done different? Should anything have been done different? Steve and Kyle analyze the card that started the summertime pay-per-view tradition, and try to answer those questions, plus more.
Armchair Booking the Top 10 who should have beaten Hulk Hogan 84-88
August 12, 2020 01:30 - 56 minutes - 51.2 MBIf you watched WWF between 1984 and 1988, you know Hulk Hogan held a firm grasp on the WWF World Title. From the time he beat the Iron Shiek for the title, 'til the time he "lost" it to Andre the Giant, no one was even going to come close to dethroning him. However, what if there were someone more deserving? Steve and Kyle examine this question as they identify their Top 10 wrestlers who should have took the title from Hogan. If the debates on the podcast are anything like the ones decidi...
Armchair Booking Brock Lesnar
August 05, 2020 01:30 - 59 minutes - 53.6 MBShould Brock Lesnar be considered to be the Real World Champion, or should the designation stay with Ric Flair? Kyle is a huge mark for Lesnar, Steve is on the side with Flair. This should be a good, spirited debate.
Armchair Booking the Top 10 Tasteless / Disgusting Moments in Wrestling
July 29, 2020 01:30 - 59 minutes - 53.8 MBDid you ever watch an angle, a storyline, a moment in wrestling that made you absolutely cringe? This week, we rank the Top 10 (or Bottom 10 if you prefer) of these moments. We had fun narrowing the list down to these stories. Some of these are no surprise, but others just might be. Tune in for a listen and find out!
Ric Flair - The Real World Champion
July 22, 2020 01:30 - 59 minutes - 53.4 MBTonight, we will discuss The Nature Boy, Ric Flair, and why we feel he is, and always will be, the Real World Champion. From his start in the business, his rise through the ranks, paying his dues, and proving his worth time after time. No one can argue his contributions, and his accomplishments to the wrestling business.
Armchair Booking Royal Rumble 2014
July 15, 2020 01:30 - 59 minutes - 53.3 MBThe boos were loud in Pittsburgh that night in January, 2014. The crowd was not having what they were given. This was supposed to be the night of Daniel Bryan...but WWE thought otherwise. Tonight, we analyze Royal Rumble 2014, and how it could have been booked differently.
Armchair Booking - Scott Steiner's WCW World Title Run
July 08, 2020 01:30 - 59 minutes - 53.9 MBScott Steiner, a.k.a. Big Bad Booty Daddy, a.k.a. Big Poppa Pump, has been a topic of debate for wrestling fans for a long time. No denying the pedigree, the family connections, or the talent. In this episode, we discuss Steiner's WCW World Title run, beginning with his background, joining the nWo, the state of WCW in 2000, the time with the belt itself, and the historical ending.
Armchair Booking Mid-Atlantic Wrestling Part II
July 01, 2020 01:30 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBKyle and Steve had a good time with last week's show, but never quite got to the objective. This week, they will continue from where they left off, re-booking some of the angles and cards from Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling.
Armchair Booking Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
June 24, 2020 01:30 - 59 minutes - 53.8 MBOn today's episode of Armchair Booking, we will discuss the Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling territory, a.k.a. Jim Crockett Promotions. The company made an effort to compete with Vince McMahon, and while they certainly had the talent, a series of bad decisions accompanied by tragedy derailed their campaign, and was eventually bought out by Ted Turner, and became World Championship Wrestling.
Armchair Booking Wrestling Podcast
June 17, 2020 01:30 - 30 minutes - 27.1 MBThis is the first of hopefully many episodes discussing professional wrestling from the viewpoint of a longtime fan. The objective is to discuss wrestling, but from the stance of "what if we did something different?". The time periods discussed will be everything from historical eras to present day. Hopefully, you can join the conversation by dialing in, but if not, we will have contact information available as soon as we can.