Awesome Truth: A Wrestling Book Club
350 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 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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Shinsuke Nakamura's King of Strong Style: 1980-2014
February 05, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBBefore he came to WWE, Shinsuke Nakamura was a sensation in New Japan Pro Wrestling, first winning the IWGP Heavyweight Championship at the age of 23. In this semi-autobiography, Nakamura explains how he became a Japanese star, including confrontations with Antonio Inoki, feuds with Hiroshi Tanahashi, and even a match with Brock Lesnar. But does the one-man oral history format hold up for 300 pages? And is Shinsuke interesting enough to deserve a full mid-career book?
Episode 65: WWE 365: Seth Rollins
January 22, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBThe Architect. The Kingslayer. The Beastslayer. Seth Rollins is one of WWE's biggest stars, and he has an array of inorganic nicknames to prove it. But is Rollins a budding legend in the making, or just a thin-skinned grappler who has above-average matches? From two big showdowns against Brock Lesnar to his new relationship with Becky Lynch, the latest installment in the WWE 365 series covers a busy year in Seth's life. Did it make us like him more, or does it only reinforce why he's such a ...
WWE 365: Seth Rollins
January 22, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBThe Architect. The Kingslayer. The Beastslayer. Seth Rollins is one of WWE's biggest stars, and he has an array of inorganic nicknames to prove it. But is Rollins a budding legend in the making, or just a thin-skinned grappler who has above-average matches? From two big showdowns against Brock Lesnar to his new relationship with Becky Lynch, the latest installment in the WWE 365 series covers a busy year in Seth's life. Did it make us like him more, or does it only reinforce why he's such a ...
Life Is Short and So Am I: My Life Inside, Outside, and Under the Wrestling Ring
January 08, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBCall it the luck of the Irish: Hornswoggle may have written the best wrestling autobiography in years. In his recap of a decade with WWE, Dylan Postl shares his honest opinions on Vince McMahon, CM Punk, Triple H, John Cena, Kofi Kingston, and countless other wrestlers who became his friends and (occasionally) his enemies. We break down what made Hornswoggle such a unique character, and why that uniqueness made his book such a treat to read.
Episode 64: Life Is Short and So Am I: My Life Inside, Outside, and Under the Wrestling Ring
January 08, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBCall it the luck of the Irish: Hornswoggle may have written the best wrestling autobiography in years. In his recap of a decade with WWE, Dylan Postl shares his honest opinions on Vince McMahon, CM Punk, Triple H, John Cena, Kofi Kingston, and countless other wrestlers who became his friends and (occasionally) his enemies. We break down what made Hornswoggle such a unique character, and why that uniqueness made his book such a treat to read.
Netflix's The Toys That Made Us: Professional Wrestling
December 25, 2019 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBMerry Christmas! To celebrate the holiday, we're heading to Netflix and streaming the pro wrestling episode of The Toys That Made Us, a documentary series that focuses on hit popular toys from the '80s and '90s. From Galoob to Hasbro to Jakks, from the big rubber action figures to WWF Wrestling Buddies, we travel back to the days when Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart, and a blue plastic ring were all wrapped and waiting under your Christmas tree.
Episode 63: Netflix's The Toys That Made Us: Professional Wrestling
December 25, 2019 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBMerry Christmas! To celebrate the holiday, we're heading to Netflix and streaming the pro wrestling episode of The Toys That Made Us, a documentary series that focuses on hit popular toys from the '80s and '90s. From Galoob to Hasbro to Jakks, from the big rubber action figures to WWF Wrestling Buddies, we travel back to the days when Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart, and a blue plastic ring were all wrapped and waiting under your Christmas tree.
Episode 62: 100 Things WWE Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
December 11, 2019 08:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBBryan Alvarez is beloved by smarks everywhere for his book The Death of WCW and his work with Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Live. Unfortunately, his new book, 100 Things WWE Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die, likely won't inspire the same enthusiasm. We break down why, despite terrific chapters on Chris Benoit and WrestleMania III, the format and template don't suit Alvarez's knowledge or style.
100 Things WWE Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
December 11, 2019 08:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBBryan Alvarez is beloved by smarks everywhere for his book The Death of WCW and his work with Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Live. Unfortunately, his new book, 100 Things WWE Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die, likely won't inspire the same enthusiasm. We break down why, despite terrific chapters on Chris Benoit and WrestleMania III, the format and template don't suit Alvarez's knowledge or style.
WWE Untold: That's Gotta Be Kane!
November 27, 2019 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBDon't be fooled; this isn't just a Kane documentary. Instead, it covers all the buildup to Badd Blood 1997, including the beginning of the legendary feud between Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker and the first-ever Hell in a Cell match. But it's also a reminder that Kane might've had the best debut in wrestling history, and that the WWE Network might actually be finding their way with these short docs. Join us as we somehow find more nice words to say about another Network offering.
Episode 61: WWE Untold: That's Gotta Be Kane!
November 27, 2019 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBDon't be fooled; this isn't just a Kane documentary. Instead, it covers all the buildup to Badd Blood 1997, including the beginning of the legendary feud between Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker and the first-ever Hell in a Cell match. But it's also a reminder that Kane might've had the best debut in wrestling history, and that the WWE Network might actually be finding their way with these short docs. Join us as we somehow find more nice words to say about another Network offering.
Episode 60: Tommaso Ciampa: blackHEART
November 13, 2019 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBWhen Tommaso Ciampa vacated the NXT Championship in March of 2019, wrestling fans everywhere were devastated. Fortunately, the WWE Network cameras were also rolling, which led to the terrific documentary Tommaso Ciampa: blackHEART. It's proof that, despite the horrible WWE Chronicle series, the Network can indeed produce docs that are both emotional and relevant. Join us as we dissect the rise of Ciampa, the glory of NXT, and the joy of a simple, well-told story.
Tommaso Ciampa: blackHEART
November 13, 2019 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBWhen Tommaso Ciampa vacated the NXT Championship in March of 2019, wrestling fans everywhere were devastated. Fortunately, the WWE Network cameras were also rolling, which led to the terrific documentary Tommaso Ciampa: blackHEART. It's proof that, despite the horrible WWE Chronicle series, the Network can indeed produce docs that are both emotional and relevant. Join us as we dissect the rise of Ciampa, the glory of NXT, and the joy of a simple, well-told story.
WWE's Greatest Rivalries, Now in Coffee Table Book Form
October 30, 2019 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBSteve Austin versus Vince McMahon. Hulk Hogan versus Andre the Giant. Bret Hart versus Shawn Michaels. Dolph Ziggler versus The Miz? Not all rivalries are created equal, although WWE Greatest Rivalries would love to convince you otherwise. We dive into this coffee table book of the best feuds in WWE history and rank our favorite showdowns of the last four decades.
Episode 59: WWE Greatest Rivalries
October 30, 2019 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBSteve Austin versus Vince McMahon. Hulk Hogan versus Andre the Giant. Bret Hart versus Shawn Michaels. Dolph Ziggler versus The Miz? Not all rivalries are created equal, although WWE Greatest Rivalries would love to convince you otherwise. We dive into this coffee table book of the best feuds in WWE history and rank our favorite showdowns of the last four decades.
WWE vs AEW, Two Weeks In
October 16, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBAfter two weeks of AEW Dynamite, NXT on USA, and Friday Night SmackDown, where does the WWE vs AEW war stand? Did WWE's new flagship show change with the move to Fox, or is it more of the same from Vince McMahon and company? And will 5-star Young Bucks matches and unique Chris Jericho promos make a dent in WWE's dominance? Join us as we leave the written word behind and attempt to dissect wrestling history as it happens.
Episode 58: WWE vs AEW, Two Weeks In
October 16, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBAfter two weeks of AEW Dynamite, NXT on USA, and Friday Night SmackDown, where does the WWE vs AEW war stand? Did WWE's new flagship show change with the move to Fox, or is it more of the same from Vince McMahon and company? And will 5-star Young Bucks matches and unique Chris Jericho promos make a dent in WWE's dominance? Join us as we leave the written word behind and attempt to dissect wrestling history as it happens.
The Jim Cornette Graphic Novel
October 02, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBJim Cornette and graphic novels don't seem like they go together, which made reading Jim Cornette Presents: Behind the Curtain – Real Pro Wrestling Stories an intriguing endeavor. Why did Cornette decide to tell a series of loosely related wrestling stories in a comic book format, ranging from Ric Flair's plane crash to the Montreal Screwjob? And who made him the arbiter of all things kayfabe? Join us as we crack open this comic and break down Cornette's life and legacy in wrestling.
Episode 57: Jim Cornette Presents: Behind the Curtain
October 02, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBJim Cornette and graphic novels don't seem like they go together, which made reading Jim Cornette Presents: Behind the Curtain – Real Pro Wrestling Stories an intriguing endeavor. Why did Cornette decide to tell a series of loosely related wrestling stories in a comic book format, ranging from Ric Flair's plane crash to the Montreal Screwjob? And who made him the arbiter of all things kayfabe? Join us as we crack open this comic and break down Cornette's life and legacy in wrestling.
Kofi Kingston: The Year of Return
September 18, 2019 07:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBKofi Kingston's remarkable win at WrestleMania 35 was the feel-good moment of the wrestling decade; to commemorate the occasion, the WWE Network has produced what might be their finest documentary. It's the latest installment in the WWE 24 series, and it follows the WWE Champion as he visits his home country of Ghana after vanquishing Daniel Bryan. Find out why everyone loves the New Day legend, and what his long path to WWE stardom was really like.
Episode 56: Kofi Kingston: The Year of Return
September 18, 2019 07:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBKofi Kingston's remarkable win at WrestleMania 35 was the feel-good moment of the wrestling decade; to commemorate the occasion, the WWE Network has produced what might be their finest documentary. It's the latest installment in the WWE 24 series, and it follows the WWE Champion as he visits his home country of Ghana after vanquishing Daniel Bryan. Find out why everyone loves the New Day legend, and what his long path to WWE stardom was really like.
Episode 56: WWE 24 - Kofi Kingston: The Year of Return
September 18, 2019 07:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBKofi Kingston's remarkable win at WrestleMania 35 was the feel-good moment of the wrestling decade; to commemorate the occasion, the WWE Network has produced what might be their finest documentary. It's the latest installment in the WWE 24 series, and it follows the WWE Champion as he visits his home country of Ghana after vanquishing Daniel Bryan. Find out why everyone loves the New Day legend, and what his long path to WWE stardom was really like.
Episode 55: Sabu: Scars, Silence, & Superglue
September 04, 2019 07:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBECW legend Sabu has penned his autobiography, and it's as extreme as you'd expect. From a childhood story about getting shot in the face to all his in-ring and extracurricular antics as arguably the biggest star of Paul Heyman's Extreme Championship Wrestling, Sabu's tales are as crazy as they get. Join us as we dissect the dirty life and times of the homicidal, suicidal, genocidal wildman.
Sabu: Scars, Silence, & Superglue
September 04, 2019 07:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBECW legend Sabu has penned his autobiography, and it's as extreme as you'd expect. From a childhood story about getting shot in the face to all his in-ring and extracurricular antics as arguably the biggest star of Paul Heyman's Extreme Championship Wrestling, Sabu's tales are as crazy as they get. Join us as we dissect the dirty life and times of the homicidal, suicidal, genocidal wildman.
Episode 54: GLOW Season 3
August 21, 2019 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBWhat happens when a show about female pro wrestlers removes the wrestling? Unfortunately, this eternal question is answered on the latest season of GLOW. It's still a wonderful show, but less Zoya the Destroya, Liberty Belle, Machu Picchu and Welfare Queen means less enthusiasm from your best buds at Awesome Truth. Join us for our thoughts on the Gorgeous Ladies shifting to Las Vegas and where the Netflix hit can go from here.
GLOW Season 3
August 21, 2019 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBWhat happens when a show about female pro wrestlers removes the wrestling? Unfortunately, this eternal question is answered on the latest season of GLOW. It's still a wonderful show, but less Zoya the Destroya, Liberty Belle, Machu Picchu and Welfare Queen means less enthusiasm from your best buds at Awesome Truth. Join us for our thoughts on the Gorgeous Ladies shifting to Las Vegas and where the Netflix hit can go from here.
Episode 53: Hobbs & Shaw
August 07, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBThe Rock and Roman Reigns, together again for the first time since being booed mercilessly at the 2015 Royal Rumble: what could go wrong? Unfortunately, a whole lot; it turns out 135 minutes of Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham trading lame insults is not what the doctor ordered, and Reigns is nothing more than a glorified extra. Awesome Truth welcomes a special guest and Fast & Furious aficionado to break down exactly where Hobbs & Shaw went wrong.
Hobbs & Shaw
August 07, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBThe Rock and Roman Reigns, together again for the first time since being booed mercilessly at the 2015 Royal Rumble: what could go wrong? Unfortunately, a whole lot; it turns out 135 minutes of Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham trading lame insults is not what the doctor ordered, and Reigns is nothing more than a glorified extra. Awesome Truth welcomes a special guest and Fast & Furious aficionado to break down exactly where Hobbs & Shaw went wrong.
Tag Team, the Roddy Piper and Jesse Ventura Cop Show
July 24, 2019 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBIn 1991, Roddy Piper and Jesse Ventura could've been the biggest television stars in the world. Their pilot Tag Team had the kind of perfectly lame premise — pro wrestlers become cops — that might've cruised to the top of the ratings. Alas, ABC didn't pick up the show. But now, 28 years later, we're revisiting their first and only episode and dissecting whether Piper and Ventura really had a shot at fame.
Episode 52: Tag Team, the Roddy Piper and Jesse Ventura Cop Show
July 24, 2019 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBIn 1991, Roddy Piper and Jesse Ventura could've been the biggest television stars in the world. Their pilot Tag Team had the kind of perfectly lame premise — pro wrestlers become cops — that might've cruised to the top of the ratings. Alas, ABC didn't pick up the show. But now, 28 years later, we're revisiting their first and only episode and dissecting whether Piper and Ventura really had a shot at fame.
Episode 51: Writing the Book on Indie Wrestling (w/ Keith Elliot Greenberg)
July 10, 2019 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBNo one has written a definitive book on indie wrestling, until now. We welcome back returning champion Keith Elliot Greenberg – who is currently in the middle of penning a deep tome on PWG, wXw, EVOLVE, and numerous other indie promotions – to discuss how his conversations with the Young Bucks, Hangman Page, Marty Scurll and other modern indie legends have contributed to this upcoming, much anticipated book.
Episode 51: Writing the Book on Indie Wrestling
July 10, 2019 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBNo one has written a definitive book on indie wrestling, until now. We welcome back returning champion Keith Elliot Greenberg – who is currently in the middle of penning a deep tome on PWG, wXw, EVOLVE, and numerous other indie promotions – to discuss how his conversations with the Young Bucks, Hangman Page, Marty Scurll and other modern indie legends have contributed to this upcoming, much anticipated book.
Writing the Book on Indie Wrestling (w/ Keith Elliot Greenberg)
July 10, 2019 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBNo one has written a definitive book on indie wrestling, until now. We welcome back returning champion Keith Elliot Greenberg – who is currently in the middle of penning a deep tome on PWG, wXw, EVOLVE, and numerous other indie promotions – to discuss how his conversations with the Young Bucks, Hangman Page, Marty Scurll and other modern indie legends have contributed to this upcoming, much anticipated book.
Our Best Interviews, From Ric Flair to New Japan
June 26, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBConrad Thompson, Keith Elliot Greenberg, Liam O'Rourke, Chris Charlton: these are just a few of the terrific guests we've been blessed to have on Awesome Truth. To celebrate our 50th episode, we're revisiting our interviews with the best of them. Join us for classic insights into Ric Flair, Brian Pillman, and New Japan Pro Wrestling, and find out how we booked all these new friends to come on our show. It's a very special anniversary show, and the truth will set you free.
Episode 50: The Best Interviews, From Ric Flair to NJPW
June 26, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBConrad Thompson, Keith Elliot Greenberg, Liam O'Rourke, Chris Charlton: these are just a few of the terrific guests we've been blessed to have on Awesome Truth. To celebrate our 50th episode, we're revisiting our interviews with the best of them. Join us for classic insights into Ric Flair, Brian Pillman, and New Japan Pro Wrestling, and find out how we booked all these new friends to come on our show. It's a very special anniversary show, and the truth will set you free.
Episode 50: Our Best Interviews, From Ric Flair to NJPW
June 26, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBConrad Thompson, Keith Elliot Greenberg, Liam O'Rourke, Chris Charlton: these are just a few of the terrific guests we've been blessed to have on Awesome Truth. To celebrate our 50th episode, we're revisiting our interviews with the best of them. Join us for classic insights into Ric Flair, Brian Pillman, and New Japan Pro Wrestling, and find out how we booked all these new friends to come on our show. It's a very special anniversary show, and the truth will set you free.
Vice's Dark Side of the Ring
June 12, 2019 07:00 - 42 minutes - 44.2 MBA documentary series on the seedy underbelly of pro wrestling, produced by famed truth-tellers Vice Media? This is what we've been clamoring for...except not at all. How could telling the stories of Bruiser Brody, the Von Erich family, the Fabulous Moolah, and 'Macho Man' Randy Savage go so wrong? We break down all six episodes of the Vice series Dark Side of the Ring and try to figure out why this exciting idea ultimately flopped.
Episode 49: Viceland's Dark Side of the Ring
June 12, 2019 07:00 - 42 minutes - 44.2 MBA documentary series on the seedy underbelly of pro wrestling, produced by famed truth-tellers Vice Media? This is what we've been clamoring for...except not at all. How could telling the stories of Bruiser Brody, the Von Erich family, the Fabulous Moolah, and 'Macho Man' Randy Savage go so wrong? We break down all six episodes of the Viceland series Dark Side of the Ring and try to figure out why this exciting idea ultimately flopped.
Episode 49: Vice's Dark Side of the Ring
June 12, 2019 07:00 - 42 minutes - 44.2 MBA documentary series on the seedy underbelly of pro wrestling, produced by famed truth-tellers Vice Media? This is what we've been clamoring for...except not at all. How could telling the stories of Bruiser Brody, the Von Erich family, the Fabulous Moolah, and 'Macho Man' Randy Savage go so wrong? We break down all six episodes of the Vice series Dark Side of the Ring and try to figure out why this exciting idea ultimately flopped.
Episode 48: Holy Grail: The Search for WWE’s Most Infamous Lost Match
May 29, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes - 57 MBFor years, a dark match between Bret Hart and Tom Magee was lost in the WWE archives. Now it has been found, just in time for the WWE Network to slap together a documentary and scoop Conrad Thompson's Starrcast event. Fortunately, the doc happens to be great. Join us as we offer a rare bit of praise for a WWE Network offering and ponder why Magee was considered a potential heir to the Hulk Hogan throne.
Holy Grail: The Search for WWE’s Most Infamous Lost Match
May 29, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes - 57 MBFor years, a dark match between Bret Hart and Tom Magee was lost in the WWE archives. Now it has been found, just in time for the WWE Network to slap together a documentary and scoop Conrad Thompson's Starrcast event. Fortunately, the doc happens to be great. Join us as we offer a rare bit of praise for a WWE Network offering and ponder why Magee was considered a potential heir to the Hulk Hogan throne.
ECW One Night Stand 2005
May 15, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBECW's true swan song is one of the best moments in modern wrestling history; inspired by John Lister's Turning the Tables: The Story of Extreme Championship Wrestling, we're about to revisit it. Join us for Awesome Truth's first event recap, where we dissect what made ECW special, praise Eric Bischoff and JBL for being the evening's perfect heels, and reward WWE for finally getting out of the way and letting a rival promotion have its moment in the sun.
Episode 47: ECW One Night Stand 2005
May 15, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBECW's true swan song is one of the best moments in modern wrestling history; inspired by John Lister's Turning the Tables: The Story of Extreme Championship Wrestling, we're about to revisit it. Join us for Awesome Truth's first event recap, where we dissect what made ECW special, praise Eric Bischoff and JBL for being the evening's perfect heels, and reward WWE for finally getting out of the way and letting a rival promotion have its moment in the sun.
Episode 46: Turning the Tables: The Story of Extreme Championship Wrestling
May 01, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBIt's finally time to get extreme. Despite growing up outside of Philadelphia, Awesome Truth has yet to cover Extreme Championship Wrestling. To accompany us on this long-awaited deep dive into Paul Heyman, Tommy Dreamer, Raven, Sabu, Taz, and the rest of the legends who made ECW great, we welcome John Lister, author of Turning the Tables: The Story of Extreme Championship Wrestling, to discuss how a UK journalist came to write a detailed book on a Philly-based wrestling promotion.
Episode 46: Turning the Tables: The Story of Extreme Championship Wrestling (w/ John Lister)
May 01, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBIt's finally time to get extreme. Despite growing up outside of Philadelphia, Awesome Truth has yet to cover Extreme Championship Wrestling. To accompany us on this long-awaited deep dive into Paul Heyman, Tommy Dreamer, Raven, Sabu, Taz, and the rest of the legends who made ECW great, we welcome John Lister, author of Turning the Tables: The Story of Extreme Championship Wrestling, to discuss how a UK journalist came to write a detailed book on a Philly-based wrestling promotion.
Turning the Tables: The Story of Extreme Championship Wrestling (w/ John Lister)
May 01, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBIt's finally time to get extreme. Despite growing up outside of Philadelphia, Awesome Truth has yet to cover Extreme Championship Wrestling. To accompany us on this long-awaited deep dive into Paul Heyman, Tommy Dreamer, Raven, Sabu, Taz, and the rest of the legends who made ECW great, we welcome John Lister, author of Turning the Tables: The Story of Extreme Championship Wrestling, to discuss how a UK journalist came to write a detailed book on a Philly-based wrestling promotion.
WWE Chronicle: Charlotte Flair
April 17, 2019 07:00 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MBBreak out the pitchforks because we're heading back to the barren wasteland that is WWE Chronicle. You'd think a brief documentary on the WrestleMania 35 main event would be a nonstop thrill ride, but you'd be wrong. The New York crowd was hot for Becky Lynch, Ronda Rousey, and Chronicle subject Charlotte Flair, but this kayfabe-centric series just can't stop tripping over its own feet. Join us as we hate-watch another mess from the WWE Network and wonder if WWE is helping or hurting its onc...
Episode 45: WWE Chronicle: Charlotte Flair
April 17, 2019 07:00 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MBBreak out the pitchforks because we're heading back to the barren wasteland that is WWE Chronicle. You'd think a brief documentary on the WrestleMania 35 main event would be a nonstop thrill ride, but you'd be wrong. The New York crowd was hot for Becky Lynch, Ronda Rousey, and Chronicle subject Charlotte Flair, but this kayfabe-centric series just can't stop tripping over its own feet. Join us as we hate-watch another mess from the WWE Network and wonder if WWE is helping or hurting its onc...
Bonus: John Oliver vs. WWE
April 05, 2019 07:00 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBWhen HBO's Last Week Tonight devotes an entire episode to WWE business practices, you know Awesome Truth will reassemble for a special bonus episode of their own. John Oliver took aim at WWE's wrestlers being labeled independent contractors and the internet lost its collective mind; we break down his detailed thoughts on the matter, Vince McMahon's extreme bouts of insanity, and whether All Elite Wrestling can (or even wants to) change how wrestling companies do business.
Bonus Episode: John Oliver vs. WWE
April 05, 2019 07:00 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBWhen HBO's Last Week Tonight devotes an entire episode to WWE business practices, you know Awesome Truth will reassemble for a special bonus episode of their own. John Oliver took aim at WWE's wrestlers being labeled independent contractors and the internet lost its collective mind; we break down his detailed thoughts on the matter, Vince McMahon's extreme bouts of insanity, and whether All Elite Wrestling can (or even wants to) change how wrestling companies do business.