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 44: All Things NJPW with Chris Charlton
April 03, 2019 07:00 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBWith WrestleMania weekend and the NJPW/ROH G1 Supercard show at Madison Square Garden right around the corner, there's no better time to talk New Japan Pro-Wrestling with author and historian Chris Charlton. He's written two books on Japanese wrestling, Lion's Pride and Eggshells, and he's here to discuss the history of the Tokyo Dome, comparisons between Vince McMahon and Antonio Inoki, and all the little details that make NJPW and Japanese wrestling so fascinating to fans around the globe.
All Things NJPW with Chris Charlton
April 03, 2019 07:00 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBWith WrestleMania weekend and the NJPW/ROH G1 Supercard show at Madison Square Garden right around the corner, there's no better time to talk New Japan Pro-Wrestling with author and historian Chris Charlton. He's written two books on Japanese wrestling, Lion's Pride and Eggshells, and he's here to discuss the history of the Tokyo Dome, comparisons between Vince McMahon and Antonio Inoki, and all the little details that make NJPW and Japanese wrestling so fascinating to fans around the globe.
Episode 43: WWE Breaking Ground
March 20, 2019 07:00 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBThe WWE Network is awash in documentary content, but nothing gets in-depth quite like Breaking Ground. Covering NXT and the Performance Center in late 2015, you get a real glimpse into future superstars like Bayley, Baron Corbin, Tyler Breeze and Apollo Crews, plus cameos from William Regal, Sami Zayn, Scott Hall, and Triple H himself. But is it a true high-quality doc series or just the best of a subpar bunch? We break down all 10 episodes of the show we've dubbed B-Ground.
WWE Breaking Ground
March 20, 2019 07:00 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBThe WWE Network is awash in documentary content, but nothing gets in-depth quite like Breaking Ground. Covering NXT and the Performance Center in late 2015, you get a real glimpse into future superstars like Bayley, Baron Corbin, Tyler Breeze and Apollo Crews, plus cameos from William Regal, Sami Zayn, Scott Hall, and Triple H himself. But is it a true high-quality doc series or just the best of a subpar bunch? We break down all 10 episodes of the show we've dubbed B-Ground.
Episode 42: Fighting with My Family
March 06, 2019 08:00 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBFor the first time in forever, there's a major motion picture in theaters and it's about WWE! The rise of former female phenom Paige has been adapted into a feature film called Fighting with My Family, and its 91% Rotten Tomatoes score means critics are weirdly onboard with a movie where Vince Vaughn says "NXT" and "belly to back suplex." What did we on Awesome Truth think? Join us for a recap of this Dwayne Johnson-produced crowd-pleaser.
Fighting with My Family, the Paige/Saraya Movie
March 06, 2019 08:00 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBFor the first time in forever, there's a major motion picture in theaters and it's about WWE! The rise of female phenom Paige (now known as Saraya) has been adapted into a feature film called Fighting with My Family, and its 91% Rotten Tomatoes score means critics are weirdly onboard with a movie where Vince Vaughn says "NXT" and "belly to back suplex." What did we on Awesome Truth think? Join us for a recap of this Dwayne Johnson-produced crowd-pleaser.
Something to Wrestle with Conrad Thompson
February 20, 2019 08:00 - 30 minutes - 31.5 MBHe created three of the biggest wrestling podcasts in the world, and now he's here on Awesome Truth! Conrad Thompson, the host of Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard, 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff, and What Happened When with Tony Schiavone, joins us for a very special episode to discuss his favorite recent wrestling book, how he snagged a WWE Network show, and where his podcasts fit into the wrestling media landscape.
Episode 41: Something to Wrestle with Conrad Thompson
February 20, 2019 08:00 - 30 minutes - 31.5 MBHe created three of the biggest wrestling podcasts in the world, and now he's here on Awesome Truth! Conrad Thompson, the host of Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard, 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff, and What Happened When with Tony Schiavone, joins us for a very special episode to discuss his favorite recent wrestling book, how he snagged a WWE Network show, and where his podcasts fit into the wrestling media landscape.
Episode 40: WWE 24 - WrestleMania: New Orleans
February 06, 2019 08:00 - 38 minutes - 39.3 MBThat's more like it, WWE Network. Though WrestleMania 34 wasn't the best show of all time, you could be tricked into thinking it was after this documentary. From Matt Hardy and Rusev roaming Bourbon Street to Shawn Michaels praising Ronda Rousey and Titus O'Neil tying Paul Heyman's tie, this is the kind of backstage pass that makes wrestling docs worthwhile. Unfortunately, it's also a reminder that 7 hours of WrestleMania is just way too many. Join us as we dissect the latest entry in the WW...
WWE 24 - WrestleMania: New Orleans
February 06, 2019 08:00 - 38 minutes - 39.3 MBThat's more like it, WWE Network. Though WrestleMania 34 wasn't the best show of all time, you could be tricked into thinking it was after this documentary. From Matt Hardy and Rusev roaming Bourbon Street to Shawn Michaels praising Ronda Rousey and Titus O'Neil tying Paul Heyman's tie, this is the kind of backstage pass that makes wrestling docs worthwhile. Unfortunately, it's also a reminder that 7 hours of WrestleMania is just way too many. Join us as we dissect the latest entry in the WW...
Lion's Pride: The Turbulent History of New Japan Pro Wrestling
January 23, 2019 08:00 - 42 minutes - 43.8 MBNew Japan Pro Wrestling is arguably the hottest wrestling promotion in the world, second only to WWE in worldwide success. But their ups and downs are legendary, and documented brilliantly in Chris Charlton's book on everything from Antonio Inoki to Kazuchika Okada. Though it was written in 2015, before the rise of Kenny Omega and the arrival of Chris Jericho, Lion's Pride offers a detailed look at what helped NJPW reach its current heights. Join us as we break down the land that helped shap...
Episode 39: Lion's Pride: The Turbulent History of New Japan Pro Wrestling
January 23, 2019 08:00 - 42 minutes - 43.8 MBNew Japan Pro Wrestling is arguably the hottest wrestling promotion in the world, second only to WWE in worldwide success. But their ups and downs are legendary, and documented brilliantly in Chris Charlton's book on everything from Antonio Inoki to Kazuchika Okada. Though it was written in 2015, before the rise of Kenny Omega and the arrival of Chris Jericho, Lion's Pride offers a detailed look at what helped NJPW reach its current heights. Join us as we break down the land that helped shap...
Episode 38: WWE Chronicle: Becky Lynch
January 09, 2019 08:00 - 30 minutes - 31.6 MBThere's no love lost between Awesome Truth and WWE Network's Chronicle series, but a Becky Lynch episode has to turn everything around, right? Right?! "The Man" might be the hottest character in WWE, but this 'documentary' series from the Network seems beyond saving. We dissect WWE's 24-minute recap of Lynch's rehab from a Nia Jax punch and rant about their insistence on keeping kayfabe in the midst of a 'revealing' doc.
WWE Chronicle: Becky Lynch
January 09, 2019 08:00 - 30 minutes - 31.6 MBThere's no love lost between Awesome Truth and WWE Network's Chronicle series, but a Becky Lynch episode has to turn everything around, right? Right?! "The Man" might be the hottest character in WWE, but this 'documentary' series from the Network seems beyond saving. We dissect WWE's 24-minute recap of Lynch's rehab from a Nia Jax punch and rant about their insistence on keeping kayfabe in the midst of a 'revealing' doc.
Bonus Episode: Let Me Tell You Something, Mean Gene
January 03, 2019 08:00 - 27 minutes - 27.9 MB"Mean" Gene Okerlund died on January 2, 2019, but he'd already been granted eternal life in the hearts and minds of wrestling fans everywhere. There will never be another interviewer like Gene, beloved by all and perfect at telling the stories that make wrestling so great. To celebrate his remarkable life and career, we gathered to discuss all our favorite Okerlund interviews and analyze his legacy in the business.
Bonus: Let Me Tell You Something, Mean Gene
January 03, 2019 08:00 - 27 minutes - 27.9 MB"Mean" Gene Okerlund died on January 2, 2019, but he'd already been granted eternal life in the hearts and minds of wrestling fans everywhere. There will never be another interviewer like Gene, beloved by all and perfect at telling the stories that make wrestling so great. To celebrate his remarkable life and career, we gathered to discuss all our favorite Okerlund interviews and analyze his legacy in the business.
Episode 37: Have a Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks
December 19, 2018 08:00 - 50 minutes - 52 MBMick Foley's first book changed the wrestling literature game. Before its release in 1999, wrestling books were mostly lame tales penned by ghostwriters, but Foley showed the world that stories about WCW, ECW, WWF, and life on the road could be well-written and entertaining while also selling like hotcakes. For our last episode of 2018, we sat down with this lengthy literary gem and revisited all the memories and matches that made Foley so very special.
Have a Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks by Mick Foley
December 19, 2018 08:00 - 50 minutes - 52 MBMick Foley's first book changed the wrestling literature game. Before its release in 1999, wrestling books were mostly lame tales penned by ghostwriters, but Foley showed the world that stories about WCW, ECW, WWF, and life on the road could be well-written and entertaining while also selling like hotcakes. For our last episode of 2018, we sat down with this lengthy literary gem and revisited all the memories and matches that made Foley so very special.
The Marine 6: Close Quarters
December 05, 2018 08:00 - 45 minutes - 46.6 MBAwesome Truth is going to the movies! Or, more accurately, renting one through a streaming service. We invited a very special guest from the In Reel Deep Podcast to discuss the latest entry in The Marine franchise, starring Mike "The Miz" Mizanin, Shawn Michaels, and "The Man" Becky Lynch. Was it worth our $4 and 85 minutes? And how do "The Heartbreak Kid" and Lynch fare on the somewhat-silver screen? Find out as we foray into the world of Hollywood glitz and glamour.
Episode 36: The Marine 6: Close Quarters
December 05, 2018 08:00 - 45 minutes - 46.6 MBAwesome Truth is going to the movies! Or, more accurately, renting one through a streaming service. We invited a very special guest from the In Reel Deep Podcast to discuss the latest entry in The Marine franchise, starring Mike "The Miz" Mizanin, Shawn Michaels, and "The Man" Becky Lynch. Was it worth our $4 and 85 minutes? And how do "The Heartbreak Kid" and Lynch fare on the somewhat-silver screen? Find out as we foray into the world of Hollywood glitz and glamour.
Slobberknocker: My Life in Wrestling by Jim Ross
November 21, 2018 09:00 - 53 minutes - 55.5 MBAnyone who grew up on the Attitude Era knows Good Ol' JR, but there's more to Jim Ross than being the voice of WWF/WWE. He was a fixture in Mid-South Wrestling, Crockett Promotions, and WCW, all of which he outlines in his 2017 autobiography Slobberknocker. Though Ross ends this tale at WrestleMania XV, there are still plenty of Vince McMahon stories and crazy wrestling anecdotes to keep you coming back for more. Join us as we break down JR's first, and likely not last, book.
Episode 35: Slobberknocker: My Life in Wrestling by Jim Ross
November 21, 2018 09:00 - 53 minutes - 55.5 MBAnyone who grew up on the Attitude Era knows Good Ol' JR, but there's more to Jim Ross than being the voice of WWF/WWE. He was a fixture in Mid-South Wrestling, Crockett Promotions, and WCW, all of which he outlines in his 2017 autobiography Slobberknocker. Though Ross ends this tale at WrestleMania XV, there are still plenty of Vince McMahon stories and crazy wrestling anecdotes to keep you coming back for more. Join us as we break down JR's first, and likely not last, book.
Living on a Razor's Edge: The Scott Hall Story
November 07, 2018 08:00 - 46 minutes - 47.4 MBFrom starring as Razor Ramon to co-founding the nWo, very few wrestlers have a more legendary resume than Scott Hall. But he also has one of the most unique and depressing tales in pro wrestling history, a story the WWE captures perfectly in this 80-minute documentary. What drove Scott Hall down such a dark hole, and how did he climb out of it? And what made him arguably the best wrestler never to win a world title? It's time to revisit one of the all-time greats.
Episode 34: Living on a Razor's Edge: The Scott Hall Story
November 07, 2018 08:00 - 46 minutes - 47.4 MBFrom starring as Razor Ramon to co-founding the nWo, very few wrestlers have a more legendary resume than Scott Hall. But he also has one of the most unique and depressing tales in pro wrestling history, a story the WWE captures perfectly in this 80-minute documentary. What drove Scott Hall down such a dark hole, and how did he climb out of it? And what made him arguably the best wrestler never to win a world title? It's time to revisit one of the all-time greats.
Episode 33: The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling
October 24, 2018 07:00 - 47 minutes - 49.3 MBFrom Frank Gotch and Ed "Strangler" Lewis to Giant Baba, El Santo, and Vince McMahon's modern-day WWE, the history of pro wrestling is colorful, detailed, and always fascinating. So it makes a surprising amount of sense that The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling would be the best way to tell the story of the squared circle. Co-creators Aubrey Sitterson and Chris Moreno join us to discuss melding the worlds of comics and wrestling literature, including how they condensed years of wre...
The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling (w/ Aubrey Sitterson and Chris Moreno)
October 24, 2018 07:00 - 47 minutes - 49.3 MBFrom Frank Gotch and Ed "Strangler" Lewis to Giant Baba, El Santo, and Vince McMahon's modern-day WWE, the history of pro wrestling is colorful, detailed, and always fascinating. So it makes a surprising amount of sense that The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling would be the best way to tell the story of the squared circle. Co-creators Aubrey Sitterson and Chris Moreno join us to discuss melding the worlds of comics and wrestling literature, including how they condensed years of wre...
NITRO Part II: The Life and Death of WCW
October 10, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBOne episode about NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW just wasn't enough! After talking to Guy Evans and reading his 590-page WCW retrospective, we're back to discuss what made World Championship Wrestling special and what ultimately killed it. Do we blame Eric Bischoff? Vince Russo? WCW Thunder? Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash? And what was the company's ultimate achievement? Strap yourselves in for one more memory-fueled visit to Atlanta.
Episode 32: NITRO Part II: The Life and Death of WCW
October 10, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBOne episode about NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW just wasn't enough! After talking to Guy Evans and reading his 590-page WCW retrospective, we're back to discuss what made World Championship Wrestling special and what ultimately killed it. Do we blame Eric Bischoff? Vince Russo? WCW Thunder? Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash? And what was the company's ultimate achievement? Strap yourselves in for one more memory-fueled visit to Atlanta.
NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW (w/ Guy Evans)
September 26, 2018 07:00 - 51 minutes - 53 MBThe pro wrestling world can't stop talking about NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW, Guy Evans's 590-page magnum opus that covers all things World Championship Wrestling. And because we are the best wrestling literature podcast there is, we've brought Guy himself on to discuss what killed WCW, his favorite WCW wrestlers, and how it feels to receive rare praise from Eric Bischoff.
Episode 31: NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW (w/ Guy Evans)
September 26, 2018 07:00 - 51 minutes - 53 MBThe pro wrestling world can't stop talking about NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW, Guy Evans's 590-page magnum opus that covers all things World Championship Wrestling. And because we are the best wrestling literature podcast there is, we've brought Guy himself on to discuss what killed WCW, his favorite WCW wrestlers, and how it feels to receive rare praise from Eric Bischoff.
Episode 31: NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW
September 26, 2018 07:00 - 51 minutes - 53 MBThe pro wrestling world can't stop talking about NITRO: The Incredible Rise and Inevitable Collapse of Ted Turner's WCW, Guy Evans's 590-page magnum opus that covers all things World Championship Wrestling. And because we are the best wrestling literature podcast there is, we've brought Guy himself on to discuss what killed WCW, his favorite WCW wrestlers, and how it feels to receive rare praise from Eric Bischoff.
WWE Chronicle: Samoa Joe
September 12, 2018 07:00 - 30 minutes - 31.3 MBFor our 30th episode, we're returning to the world of WWE Network documentaries via this inside look at Samoa Joe. Joe has defied expectations and become a WWE star after years of toiling in ROH and TNA; does this doc capture what makes Joe a special talent and terrific heel, or is it another example of WWE telling its version of the story while toying with breaking kayfabe? And what makes WWE Chronicle different than WWE 24 and WWE 365? As always, we continue to ask all the tough questions ...
Episode 30: WWE Chronicle: Samoa Joe
September 12, 2018 07:00 - 30 minutes - 31.3 MBFor our 30th episode, we're returning to the world of WWE Network documentaries via this inside look at Samoa Joe. Joe has defied expectations and become a WWE star after years of toiling in ROH and TNA; does this doc capture what makes Joe a special talent and terrific heel, or is it another example of WWE telling its version of the story while toying with breaking kayfabe? And what makes WWE Chronicle different than WWE 24 and WWE 365? As always, we continue to ask all the tough questions ...
Brutus Beefcake: Struttin' and Cuttin' (w/ Kenny Casanova)
August 29, 2018 07:00 - 44 minutes - 46.1 MBThe WWF in the 1980s had its fair share of crazy characters: Jake "The Snake" Roberts, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, and the subject of today's podcast, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake. To provide even more insight into Beefcake's autobiography, Struttin' and Cuttin', we've brought on coauthor Kenny Casanova to share Brutus stories both from the book and beyond. We talk about Beefcake's relationship with Hulk Hogan, his shining moments at WrestleMania III and SummerSlam 1989, and his legacy as one of th...
Episode 29: Brutus Beefcake: Struttin' and Cuttin' (w/ Kenny Casanova)
August 29, 2018 07:00 - 44 minutes - 46.1 MBThe WWF in the 1980s had its fair share of crazy characters: Jake "The Snake" Roberts, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, and the subject of today's podcast, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake. To provide even more insight into Beefcake's autobiography, Struttin' and Cuttin', we've brought on coauthor Kenny Casanova to share Brutus stories both from the book and beyond. We talk about Beefcake's relationship with Hulk Hogan, his shining moments at WrestleMania III and SummerSlam 1989, and his legacy as one of th...
Episode 29: Brutus Beefcake: Struttin' and Cuttin'
August 29, 2018 07:00 - 44 minutes - 46.1 MBThe WWF in the 1980s had its fair share of crazy characters: Jake "The Snake" Roberts, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, and the subject of today's podcast, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake. To provide even more insight into Beefcake's autobiography, Struttin' and Cuttin', we've brought on coauthor Kenny Casanova to share Brutus stories both from the book and beyond. We talk about Beefcake's relationship with Hulk Hogan, his shining moments at WrestleMania III and SummerSlam 1989, and his legacy as one of th...
Episode 28: Beyond the Book: Liam O'Rourke on Brian Pillman
August 15, 2018 07:00 - 49 minutes - 51.3 MBYou've heard us praise Crazy Like A Fox: The Definitive Chronicle of Brian Pillman 20 Years Later; now hear more Pillman stories directly from the author. The wonderful Liam O'Rourke joins us to tell some wild and crazy Brian Pillman tales that didn't make the book; he also shares his thoughts on Vince McMahon, the recent Eric Bischoff controversy, WWE's role as custodian of wrestling history, and Pillman's legacy as both wrestler and innovator.
Writing the Ultimate Brian Pillman Book (w/ Liam O'Rourke)
August 15, 2018 07:00 - 49 minutes - 51.3 MBYou've heard us praise Crazy Like A Fox: The Definitive Chronicle of Brian Pillman 20 Years Later; now hear more Pillman stories directly from the author. The wonderful Liam O'Rourke joins us to tell some wild and crazy Brian Pillman tales that didn't make the book; he also shares his thoughts on Vince McMahon, the recent Eric Bischoff controversy, WWE's role as custodian of wrestling history, and Pillman's legacy as both wrestler and innovator.
Episode 28: Liam O'Rourke on Writing the Definitive Brian Pillman Book
August 15, 2018 07:00 - 49 minutes - 51.3 MBYou've heard us praise Crazy Like A Fox: The Definitive Chronicle of Brian Pillman 20 Years Later; now hear more Pillman stories directly from the author. The wonderful Liam O'Rourke joins us to tell some wild and crazy Brian Pillman tales that didn't make the book; he also shares his thoughts on Vince McMahon, the recent Eric Bischoff controversy, WWE's role as custodian of wrestling history, and Pillman's legacy as both wrestler and innovator.
Episode 27: GLOW Season 2
August 01, 2018 07:00 - 43 minutes - 45.2 MBThe first season of GLOW might've been Netflix's best; now Liberty Belle, Welfare Queen, Zoya the Destroyer, and the rest of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling are back for a second season. As such, we're breaking down the Mother of All Matches, cameos from Chavo Guerrero Jr. and Carlito, and everything else pro wrestling from this show. The creators may not watch modern day WWE but they sure know how to critique bad storytelling, which today's wrestling has in spades.
GLOW Season 2
August 01, 2018 07:00 - 43 minutes - 45.2 MBThe first season of GLOW might've been Netflix's best; now Liberty Belle, Welfare Queen, Zoya the Destroyer, and the rest of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling are back for a second season. As such, we're breaking down the Mother of All Matches, cameos from Chavo Guerrero Jr. and Carlito, and everything else pro wrestling from this show. The creators may not watch modern day WWE but they sure know how to critique bad storytelling, which today's wrestling has in spades.
Crazy Like a Fox: The Definitive Chronicle of Brian Pillman 20 Years Later
July 11, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBThere's more to the story of Brian Pillman than you think you know. In Crazy Like A Fox, Liam O'Rourke's detailed retelling of Pillman's life, we find out how the Loose Cannon went from Cincinnati Bengal to pro wrestler to extremely tragic cautionary tale. There's plenty of Eric Bischoff and Vince McMahon to go around, not to mention some Hulk Hogan and Steve Austin. We do a deep dive into O'Rourke's journalistic book, examining Pillman's genius for the business, Bischoff's long-standing rep...
Episode 26: Crazy Like a Fox: The Definitive Chronicle of Brian Pillman 20 Years Later
July 11, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBThere's more to the story of Brian Pillman than you think you know. In Crazy Like A Fox, Liam O'Rourke's detailed retelling of Pillman's life, we find out how the Loose Cannon went from Cincinnati Bengal to pro wrestler to extremely tragic cautionary tale. There's plenty of Eric Bischoff and Vince McMahon to go around, not to mention some Hulk Hogan and Steve Austin. We do a deep dive into O'Rourke's journalistic book, examining Pillman's genius for the business, Bischoff's long-standing rep...
Episode 25: The Hardys: Woken
June 27, 2018 07:00 - 42 minutes - 43.5 MBMatt and Jeff Hardy went from devoted jobbers to tag team champions, and then it all came tumbling down. But now the Hardys are back in WWE, with Jeff still putting on high-quality matches and Matt bringing the Woken Universe to life. In The Hardys: Woken, this latest episode in the WWE 24 series offers a surprisingly unflinching look at Matt's meltdowns, Jeff's disaster of a match against Sting in TNA, and their return via the Broken Universe. Is it the best "documentary" the WWE Network ha...
The Hardys: Woken
June 27, 2018 07:00 - 42 minutes - 43.5 MBMatt and Jeff Hardy went from devoted jobbers to tag team champions, and then it all came tumbling down. But now the Hardys are back in WWE, with Jeff still putting on high-quality matches and Matt bringing the Woken Universe to life. In The Hardys: Woken, this latest episode in the WWE 24 series offers a surprisingly unflinching look at Matt's meltdowns, Jeff's disaster of a match against Sting in TNA, and their return via the Broken Universe. Is it the best "documentary" the WWE Network ha...
NXT: The Future is Now (w/ Matt Reis)
June 13, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBFor the last five years, NXT has been the home of arguably the best wrestling on the planet, beloved by indie enthusiast and WWE Network subscriber alike. But did we really need a whole book on how WWE's developmental system came to be? Your best buds at Awesome Truth welcome special guest Matt Reis to the podcast to discuss NXT: The Future is Now, a Triple H-loving look at the rise of the black-and-yellow brand. Why does WWE misuse stars like Sami Zayn and Bayley after they've proven themse...
Episode 24: NXT: The Future is Now
June 13, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBFor the last five years, NXT has been the home of arguably the best wrestling on the planet, beloved by indie enthusiast and WWE Network subscriber alike. But did we really need a whole book on how WWE's developmental system came to be? Your best buds at Awesome Truth welcome special guest Matt Reis to the podcast to discuss NXT: The Future is Now, a Triple H-loving look at the rise of the black-and-yellow brand. Why does WWE misuse stars like Sami Zayn and Bayley after they've proven themse...
Episode 24: NXT: The Future is Now (w/ Matt Reis)
June 13, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBFor the last five years, NXT has been the home of arguably the best wrestling on the planet, beloved by indie enthusiast and WWE Network subscriber alike. But did we really need a whole book on how WWE's developmental system came to be? Your best buds at Awesome Truth welcome special guest Matt Reis to the podcast to discuss NXT: The Future is Now, a Triple H-loving look at the rise of the black-and-yellow brand. Why does WWE misuse stars like Sami Zayn and Bayley after they've proven themse...
Episode 23: Bruno, the Bruno Sammartino Documentary
May 30, 2018 07:00 - 40 minutes - 42 MBBruno Sammartino, one of the most beloved and successful pro wrestlers of all time, died in April of 2018. In response, WWE released a documentary recapping his life, which you can find on the WWE Network. Is this Bruno retrospective worth a watch, or just the extended version of a four-minute video package that they've labeled a 'documentary'? On the latest episode of Awesome Truth, we revisit Bruno's life through the WWE lens and examine how pro wrestling in the 1960s and 1970s got us to t...
Bruno, the Bruno Sammartino Documentary
May 30, 2018 07:00 - 40 minutes - 42 MBBruno Sammartino, one of the most beloved and successful pro wrestlers of all time, died in April of 2018. In response, WWE released a documentary recapping his life, which you can find on the WWE Network. Is this Bruno retrospective worth a watch, or just the extended version of a four-minute video package that they've labeled a 'documentary'? On the latest episode of Awesome Truth, we revisit Bruno's life through the WWE lens and examine how pro wrestling in the 1960s and 1970s got us to t...