Awesome Truth: A Wrestling Book Club
350 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★ - 22 ratingsThe only thing better than watching wrestling and complaining about wrestling is reading about wrestling. That's why we have Awesome Truth, the internet's finest pro wrestling book club. On every episode, your hosts will discuss a classic wrestling book, movie, or documentary. WWE, AEW, even WCW, and ECW; they've got it all covered.
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Episodes
Episode 111: The Plane Ride from Hell
September 29, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBIt's the story Dark Side of the Ring was destined to tell: the Plane Ride from Hell. From Jim Ross to Rob Van Dam and (gulp) Tommy Dreamer, the Vice series has gathered a cavalcade of 2000s wrestling executives and talent to discuss this infamous flight. Did they do the story justice? What do we think about the post-ep uproar that engulfed Dreamer and Ric Flair? Join us as we dissect the retelling of one of WWE's most salacious tales.
Episode 110: Heels, Episode 1
September 15, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBFor the first time ever, you are listening to a live, in-person recording of Awesome Truth! To celebrate this momentous occasion, we decided to answer the question on everyone's lips: Should I watch Heels on Starz? The Stephen Amell show recently premiered on the premium network; is it worth hunting down a subscription? Does this Friday Night Lights-style wrestling drama have anything new to say?
Is Starz's Heels Worth Watching?
September 15, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBFor the first time ever, you are listening to a live, in-person recording of Awesome Truth! To celebrate this momentous occasion, we decided to answer the question on everyone's lips: "Should I watch Heels on Starz?" The Stephen Amell show recently premiered on the premium network; is it worth hunting down a subscription? Does this Friday Night Lights-style wrestling drama have anything new to say?
Episode 110: Is Starz's Heels Worth Watching?
September 15, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBFor the first time ever, you are listening to a live, in-person recording of Awesome Truth! To celebrate this momentous occasion, we decided to answer the question on everyone's lips: "Should I watch Heels on Starz?" The Stephen Amell show recently premiered on the premium network; is it worth hunting down a subscription? Does this Friday Night Lights-style wrestling drama have anything new to say?
Episode 109: The Squared Circle: Life, Death, and Professional Wrestling by David Shoemaker
September 01, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBBefore The Ringer and The Masked Man Show, before becoming a WWE talking head, David Shoemaker was writing "Dead Wrestler of the Week" for Deadspin and telling tales of the many pro wrestlers who'd lost their lives. This week on Awesome Truth, we're revisiting those days and discussing The Squared Circle: Life, Death, and Professional Wrestling, the 2013 classic that covers pro wrestling's finest dead men (Undertaker not included).
The Squared Circle: Life, Death, and Professional Wrestling
September 01, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBBefore The Ringer and The Masked Man Show, before becoming a WWE talking head, David Shoemaker was writing "Dead Wrestler of the Week" for Deadspin and telling tales of the many pro wrestlers who'd lost their lives. This week on Awesome Truth, we're revisiting those days and discussing The Squared Circle: Life, Death, and Professional Wrestling, the 2013 classic that covers pro wrestling's finest dead men (Undertaker not included).
Episode 108: Steve Austin's Broken Skull Sessions
August 18, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB"Stone Cold" Steve Austin's podcast-turned-TV show is streaming on Peacock and features top guests like AEW's Chris Jericho, Kevin Nash, and the Undertaker, but is it any good? Austin was one of the pioneers of wrestling podcasting, but is his interview style better suited to an audio format? Join us as we dissect Steve Austin's Broken Skull Sessions and ponder the future of wrestling nostalgia.
Steve Austin's Broken Skull Sessions
August 18, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB"Stone Cold" Steve Austin's podcast-turned-TV show is streaming on Peacock and features top guests like AEW's Chris Jericho, Kevin Nash, and the Undertaker, but is it any good? Austin was one of the pioneers of wrestling podcasting, but is his interview style better suited to an audio format? Join us as we dissect Steve Austin's Broken Skull Sessions and ponder the future of wrestling nostalgia.
Episode 107: WWE's Most Wanted Treasures
August 04, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBA&E, long the home of hit show Storage Wars, has dipped their toe into the world of wrestling memorabilia with the weirdly titled WWE's Most Wanted Treasures. But instead of collectors going wild over Undertaker's urn and Ric Flair's robe, it's Triple H and Stephanie McMahon trying to collect lost items for the WWE archives. Is this type of wrestling-themed reality TV too little too late, or is it a hidden treasure of its own?
WWE's Most Wanted Treasures
August 04, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBA&E, long the home of hit show Storage Wars, has dipped their toe into the world of wrestling memorabilia with the weirdly titled WWE's Most Wanted Treasures. But instead of collectors going wild over Undertaker's urn and Ric Flair's robe, it's Triple H and Stephanie McMahon trying to collect lost items for the WWE archives. Is this type of wrestling-themed reality TV too little too late, or is it a hidden treasure of its own?
Episode 106: The Dark Side of Brian Pillman
July 21, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBBrian Pillman's story is so influential and consequential that it took Dark Side of the Ring two episodes to tell it fully. Well, we're topping them and making it three! Years after we read Crazy Like a Fox and talked to author Liam O'Rourke, we're discussing the recently aired two-part Pillman saga and reflecting on how magnetic it still is to watch the Loose Cannon perform.
The Dark Side of Brian Pillman
July 21, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBBrian Pillman's story is so influential and consequential that it took Dark Side of the Ring two episodes to tell it fully. Well, we're topping them and making it three! Years after we read Crazy Like a Fox and talked to author Liam O'Rourke, we're discussing the recently aired two-part Pillman saga and reflecting on how magnetic it still is to watch the Loose Cannon perform.
Episode 105: The Ultimate Warrior
July 07, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBHe was arguably the second-biggest star of the 1980s, and then it all came apart in spectacular fashion. The rise and fall of the Ultimate Warrior is a wrestling story for the ages, which is why it's not surprising that Vice's Dark Side of the Ring and A&E's Biography both recently covered it in detail. But is either documentary any good? Do we still need to be telling the Warrior's tale in 2021, or have wrestling fans digested it in full already? Join us as we dissect the life and times of ...
Documenting the Ultimate Warrior
July 07, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBHe was arguably the second-biggest star of the 1980s, and then it all came apart in spectacular fashion. The rise and fall of the Ultimate Warrior is a wrestling story for the ages, which is why it's not surprising that Vice's Dark Side of the Ring and A&E's Biography both recently covered it in detail. But is either documentary any good? Do we still need to be telling the Warrior's tale in 2021, or have wrestling fans digested it in full already? Join us as we dissect the life and times of ...
Episode 104: A Chosen Destiny: My Story by Drew McIntyre
June 23, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBIn roughly a dozen years, Drew McIntyre has gone from Scottish upstart to "The Chosen One" to 3MB to the indies to the WWE Championship. He's had a wild ride for a wrestler in his 30s, one very worthy of an autobiography despite being a superstar still in his prime. Join us as we discuss A Chosen Destiny: My Story, Drew's inspiring redemption tale that unflinchingly dissects the highs and lows of a modern pro wrestling career.
Drew McIntyre's A Chosen Destiny: My Story
June 23, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBIn roughly a dozen years, Drew McIntyre has gone from Scottish upstart to "The Chosen One" to 3MB to the indies to the WWE Championship. He's had a wild ride for a wrestler in his 30s, one very worthy of an autobiography despite being a superstar still in his prime. Join us as we discuss A Chosen Destiny: My Story, Drew's inspiring redemption tale that unflinchingly dissects the highs and lows of a modern pro wrestling career.
Episode 103: WWE 24: The Miz
June 09, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBWWE 24 is back with another installment, and it’s AWESOME. Awesome Truth finally talks about one-half of its namesake as we dive deep on all things Mike “The Miz” Mizanin. We discuss his origins in reality TV, his struggles to break into wrestling (specifically, the WWE locker room), and his most memorable moments since becoming a main roster mainstay. We’re looking to talk smack and ask the tough questions, like, “Is Miz a top-10 wrestler of the last decade?” “What are his greatest career...
WWE 24: The Miz
June 09, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBWWE 24 is back with another installment, and it’s AWESOME. Awesome Truth finally talks about one-half of its namesake as we dive deep on all things Mike “The Miz” Mizanin. We discuss his origins in reality TV, his struggles to break into wrestling (specifically, the WWE locker room), and his most memorable moments since becoming a main roster mainstay. We’re looking to talk smack and ask the tough questions, like “Is Miz a top-10 wrestler of the last decade?” “What are his greatest career ...
WWE Untold: Two Dudes with Attitudes
May 26, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBIf you were a teenage wrestling fan in the early '90s, you had to love Shawn Michaels and Diesel. Both men went onto bigger and better things, including D-Generation X and the nWo, but for a brief second there, nothing was cooler than HBK and Big Daddy Cool. So when your hosts -- who grew up with the New Generation -- heard about WWE Untold: Two Dudes with Attitudes, we cleared Awesome Truth's schedule accordingly. Join us as we discuss that fleeting but everlasting moment when the Heartbr...
Episode 102: WWE Untold: Two Dudes with Attitudes
May 26, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBIf you were a teenage wrestling fan in the early '90s, you had to love Shawn Michaels and Diesel. Both men went onto bigger and better things, including D-Generation X and the nWo, but for a brief second there, nothing was cooler than HBK and Big Daddy Cool. So when your hosts -- who grew up with the New Generation -- heard about WWE Untold: Two Dudes with Attitudes, we cleared Awesome Truth's schedule accordingly. Join us as we discuss that fleeting but everlasting moment when the Heartbr...
Episode 101: Austin 3:16: 316 Facts and Stories about Stone Cold Steve Austin
May 12, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBAwesome Truth is back to the written word, but we’re having a hard time labeling this episode’s entry as a book. On March 16, 2021, ECW Press published a unique piece of wrestling literature, all about Stone Cold Steve Austin’s life and career. Michael McAvennie’s Austin 3:16: 316 Facts and Stories about Stone Cold Steve Austin is exactly what it sounds like. But can it keep our interest for hundreds of pages? Are there actually 300-plus stone cold facts about Steve Austin? Join us as we use...
Austin 3:16: 316 Facts and Stories about Stone Cold Steve Austin
May 12, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBAwesome Truth is back to the written word, but we’re having a hard time labeling this episode’s entry as a book. On March 16, 2021, ECW Press published a unique piece of wrestling literature, all about Stone Cold Steve Austin’s life and career. Michael McAvennie’s Austin 3:16: 316 Facts and Stories about Stone Cold Steve Austin is exactly what it sounds like. But can it keep our interest for hundreds of pages? Are there actually 300-plus stone cold facts about Steve Austin? Join us as we use...
Episode 100: The Definitive Top 5 Wrestling Books
April 28, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB4 years. 100 episodes. 5 top wrestling books. Awesome Truth reaches a major podcasting milestone: 100 episodes! After years of reading books and recording pods, join us as we look back at them all and craft our definitive list of the top 5. We also give our hot takes on some of our least favorite entries into the book club. Want to know more about the books we picked? Go back into the Awesome Truth archives of 100+ episodes to get a full breakdown of each one!
The Definitive Top 5 Wrestling Books
April 28, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB4 years. 100 episodes. 5 top wrestling books. Awesome Truth reaches a major podcasting milestone: 100 episodes! After years of reading books and recording pods, join us as we look back at them all and craft our definitive list of the top 5. We also give our hot takes on some of our least favorite entries into the book club. Want to know more about the books we picked? Go back into the Awesome Truth archives of 100+ episodes to get a full breakdown of each one!
Episode 99: Creating the Tony Schiavone Comic Book (w/ Tony Schiavone and Dirk Manning)
April 14, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBYou may know him from WCW, AEW, the What Happened When podcast, or that time he wore a denim vest, but soon you'll know him from Butts in Seats: The Tony Schiavone Story, an upcoming graphic novel that's breaking records on Kickstarter. The man himself, Tony Schiavone, joins us with his co-author Dirk Manning to discuss where the graphic novel idea came from, their love of comic books, and how Tony went from "out of the business" to "beloved legend and voice of All Elite Wrestling."
Creating the Tony Schiavone Comic Book (w/ Tony Schiavone and Dirk Manning)
April 14, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBYou may know him from WCW, AEW, the What Happened When podcast, or that time he wore a denim vest, but soon you'll know him from Butts in Seats: The Tony Schiavone Story, an upcoming graphic novel that's breaking records on Kickstarter. The man himself, Tony Schiavone, joins us with his co-author Dirk Manning to discuss where the graphic novel idea came from, their love of comic books, and how Tony went from "out of the business" to "beloved legend and voice of All Elite Wrestling."
Episode 99: Butts in Seats: The Tony Schiavone Story (w/ Tony Schiavone and Dirk Manning)
April 14, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBYou may know him from WCW, AEW, the What Happened When podcast, or that time he wore a denim vest, but soon you'll know him from Butts in Seats: The Tony Schiavone Story, an upcoming graphic novel that's breaking records on Kickstarter. The man himself, Tony Schiavone, joins us with his co-author Dirk Manning to discuss where the graphic novel idea came from, their love of comic books, and how Tony went from "out of the business" to "beloved legend and voice of All Elite Wrestling."
Young Rock, Dwayne Johnson's NBC Sitcom
April 07, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBYes, you read that right: in the year 2021, NBC is airing a sitcom about the childhood of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. And it's not just all about Rock; we get a little Andre the Giant, The Iron Sheik, and "Macho Man" Randy Savage to boot. But why is our favorite pro wrestler-turned-movie star dipping his toe into the dying medium of network TV? And is the show any good? To talk all things Rock, we've welcomed back our friend Holc to dissect this recap of how Dwayne went from boy to man.
Episode 98: Young Rock, the Dwayne Johnson Sitcom
April 07, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBYes, you read that right: in the year 2021, NBC is airing a sitcom about the childhood of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. And it's not just all about Rock; we get a little Andre the Giant, The Iron Sheik, and "Macho Man" Randy Savage to boot. But why is our favorite pro wrestler-turned-movie star dipping his toe into the dying medium of network TV? And is the show any good? To talk all things Rock, we've welcomed back our friend Holc to dissect this recap of how Dwayne went from boy to man.
WWE 24: Big E
March 24, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBWe're back to the WWE Network for probably the last time (hello, Peacock) but luckily it's for a rare good cause. It's our second Big E episode in so many weeks, and this time we're talking about his installment of WWE 24. How did Ettore Ewen go from a self-professed introvert to the voice of the New Day and perhaps the most iconic Black WWE superstar? Join us we examine Big E's past, present, and future.
Episode 97: WWE 24: Big E
March 24, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBWe're back to the WWE Network for probably the last time (hello, Peacock) but luckily it's for a rare good cause. It's our second Big E episode in so many weeks, and this time we're talking about his installment of WWE 24. How did Ettore Ewen go from a self-professed introvert to the voice of the New Day and perhaps the most iconic Black WWE superstar? Join us we examine Big E's past, present, and future.
Our Heroes Rock! (w/ Ettore "Big E" Ewen, Jonathan Davenport, and Andreas Hale)
March 17, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBYou may know Ettore Ewen as WWE's Big E, but if everything goes right, you'll also know him as the brains behind an animation empire. In tandem with his friends Jonathan Davenport and Andreas Hale, they've got a Kickstarter going called Our Heroes Rock, a potential 3D animated series that explores the heroes of Black history. The trio joins us today on Awesome Truth to discuss the project and Ettore's burgeoning legacy as one of the most prominent Black superstars in pro wrestling.
Episode 96: Our Heroes Rock! (w/ Ettore "Big E" Ewen, Jonathan Davenport, and Andreas Hale)
March 17, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBYou may know Ettore Ewen as WWE's Big E, but if everything goes right, you'll also know him as the brains behind an animation empire. In tandem with his friends Jonathan Davenport and Andreas Hale, they've got a Kickstarter going called Our Heroes Rock, a potential 3D animated series that explores the heroes of Black history. The trio joins us today on Awesome Truth to discuss the project and Ettore's burgeoning legacy as one of the most prominent Black superstars in pro wrestling.
Adam Copeland on Edge
March 10, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBAlright hosers, it's time for another episode of the Awesome Truth Book Club That Totally Reeks of Awesomeness! For the benefit of those who enjoy reading, we're covering all things Edge pre-2005, as written in his autobiography, Adam Copeland on Edge. Adam chronicles his humble upbringing, his death-defying road trips while wrestling in Canada’s independent wrestling scene, and his big break in WWF, including the historic TLC matches. So hold on tight as your hosts put the rocketstrapper to...
Episode 95: Adam Copeland on Edge
March 10, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBAlright hosers, it's time for another episode of the Awesome Truth Book Club That Totally Reeks of Awesomeness! For the benefit of those who enjoy reading, we're covering all things Edge pre-2005, as written in his autobiography, Adam Copeland on Edge. Adam chronicles his humble upbringing, his death-defying road trips while wrestling in Canada’s independent wrestling scene, and his big break in WWF, including the historic TLC matches. So hold on tight as your hosts put the rocketstrapper to...
WWE Icons: Yokozuna
February 24, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBFor anyone who grew up on '90s wrestling, Yokozuna was larger than life. He was the man who sat on Hulk Hogan, the foe of Bret Hart and the Undertaker, the behemoth who Lex Luger somehow slammed on the USS Intrepid. And now, on the first episode of WWE Icons, we finally get to hear his story. What made Yoko burn too bright too fast and become — literally — too big for wrestling? And is this new WWE Network doc series worth a watch?
Episode 94: WWE Icons: Yokozuna
February 24, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBFor anyone who grew up on '90s wrestling, Yokozuna was larger than life. He was the man who sat on Hulk Hogan, the foe of Bret Hart and the Undertaker, the behemoth who Lex Luger somehow slammed on the USS Intrepid. And now, on the first episode of WWE Icons, we finally get to hear his story. What made Yoko burn too bright too fast and become — literally — too big for wrestling? And is this new WWE Network doc series worth a watch?
Wrestling with Pixels: The World Tour of Wrestling Games
February 10, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBTake a trip on the greatest wrestling nostalgia tour we’ve ever had on Awesome Truth! With Hardcore Gaming 101 Presents: Wrestling with Pixels as our guide, we discuss the features and nuances behind the most iconic wrestling video games of all time. From WrestleMania: The Arcade Game to Fire Pro Wrestling World, we discuss games from every era and console and decide once and for all which ones deserve to be called the best wrestling games ever made.
Episode 93: Wrestling with Pixels: The World Tour of Wrestling Games
February 10, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBTake a trip on the greatest wrestling nostalgia tour we’ve ever had on Awesome Truth! With Hardcore Gaming 101 Presents: Wrestling with Pixels as our guide, we discuss the features and nuances behind the most iconic wrestling video games of all time. From WrestleMania: The Arcade Game to Fire Pro Wrestling World, we discuss games from every era and console and decide once and for all which ones deserve to be called the best wrestling games ever made.
Episode 92: We Promised You a Great Main Event: An Unauthorized WWE History
January 27, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBDo we need another detailed history of WWE? That's the question we couldn't stop asking while reading Bill Hanstock's otherwise entertaining We Promised You a Great Main Event, and it's what we're talking about today on Awesome Truth. Who is this book for? Is there really a chunk of the fan base that wants to read about wrestling's recent past yet doesn't already know it like the back of their hand?
We Promised You a Great Main Event: An Unauthorized WWE History
January 27, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBDo we need another detailed history of WWE? That's the question we couldn't stop asking while reading Bill Hanstock's otherwise entertaining We Promised You a Great Main Event, and it's what we're talking about today on Awesome Truth. Who is this book for? Is there really a chunk of the fan base that wants to read about wrestling's recent past yet doesn't already know it like the back of their hand?
Omega Man: A Wrestling Love Story
January 13, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB2021 is already shaping up to be Kenny Omega’s greatest year in professional wrestling. So what better way to ring in the new year than to watch the Kenny Omega documentary? From Kenny’s humble beginnings in wrestling to his decision to turn down a WWE contract and his incredible rise in Japan, Awesome Truth is here to dissect his journey thus far, from Kota Ibushi and the Golden Lovers to his top-dog status in AEW.
Episode 91: Omega Man: A Wrestling Love Story
January 13, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB2021 is already shaping up to be Kenny Omega’s greatest year in professional wrestling. So what better way to ring in the new year than to watch the Kenny Omega documentary? From Kenny’s humble beginnings in wrestling to his decision to turn down a WWE contract and his incredible rise in Japan, Awesome Truth is here to dissect his journey thus far, from Kota Ibushi and the Golden Lovers to his top-dog status in AEW.
WWE Untold: Goldberg's Streak
December 30, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBFor a year and change, Bill Goldberg was the biggest name in wrestling. His unbeaten streak and championship win over Hulk Hogan captivated fans and gave WCW an aura of invincibility that felt endless...until it ended. In this episode of WWE Network's Untold series, Goldberg and frenemies like Kevin Nash and DDP dissect the phenomenon that was the streak, and we dissect the ins and outs of the angle that fueled and then signaled the end of WCW.
Episode 90: WWE Untold: Goldberg's Streak
December 30, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBFor a year and change, Bill Goldberg was the biggest name in wrestling. His unbeaten streak and championship win over Hulk Hogan captivated fans and gave WCW an aura of invincibility that felt endless...until it ended. In this episode of WWE Network's Untold series, Goldberg and frenemies like Kevin Nash and DDP dissect the phenomenon that was the streak, and we dissect the ins and outs of the angle that fueled and then signaled the end of WCW.
Young Bucks: Killing the Business from Backyards to the Big Leagues
December 16, 2020 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBYou've heard our interview with Matt and Nick Jackson; now it's time to go in-depth on their smash-hit book, Young Bucks: Killing the Business from Backyards to the Big Leagues. Would the Bucks have made it big in WWE? What do we think of their performance thus far in AEW? And are they the most important indie act of the last few decades? We break down all things Bucks as we review perhaps the year's best wrestling book.
Episode 89: Young Bucks: Killing the Business from Backyards to the Big Leagues
December 16, 2020 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBYou've heard our interview with Matt and Nick Jackson; now it's time to go in-depth on their smash-hit book, Young Bucks: Killing the Business from Backyards to the Big Leagues. Would the Bucks have made it big in WWE? What do we think of their performance thus far in AEW? And are they the most important indie act of the last few decades? We break down all things Bucks as we review perhaps the year's best wrestling book.
Episode 89: Young Bucks: Killing the Business from Backyards to the Big Leagues by Matt and Nick Jackson
December 16, 2020 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBYou've heard our interview with Matt and Nick Jackson; now it's time to go in-depth on their smash-hit book, Young Bucks: Killing the Business from Backyards to the Big Leagues. Would the Bucks have made it big in WWE? What do we think of their performance thus far in AEW? And are they the most important indie act of the last few decades? We break down all things Bucks as we review perhaps the year's best wrestling book.
Episode 88: An Interview w/ The Young Bucks
December 09, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBIt's a Superkick Party on Awesome Truth; the Young Bucks are here. Tag team champions of the world Matt and Nick Jackson join us to discuss their new book Killing the Business from Backyards to the Big Leagues and explain how they went from indie darlings to AEW executive vice presidents to best-selling authors — and how they documented that remarkable journey.
Episode 88: Matt and Nick Jackson, Tag Champs and Elite Authors
December 09, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBIt's a Superkick Party on Awesome Truth; the Young Bucks are here. Tag team champions of the world Matt and Nick Jackson join us to discuss their new book Killing the Business from Backyards to the Big Leagues and explain how they went from indie darlings to AEW executive vice presidents to best-selling authors — and how they documented that remarkable journey.