Noobs and Knockouts Podcast
149 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAustin has watched a lot of wrestling. David has never watched wrestling. Together they come together to watch and analysis professional wrestling as a television show and cultural staple. Won't you join us?
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Episodes
Episode 147: HARD TIMES and the Relatability of Dusty Rhodes (MACW 11/16/1985)
April 24, 2024 16:00 - 2 hours - 128 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 1985 Mid-Atlantic. Dusty Rhodes is BACK from injury, and he would proceed to cut one of the greatest promos of all time. Yeah, we're doing Hard Times. And we have a lot to say about why only Dusty Rhodes could give that promo. Also on this episode, a whole lot of squash matches, Austin wanting to bash his own head in with TWO Terry Taylor promos, the full Starrcade '85 card being announced, and an obsession with gatherings. Won...
Episode 146: Three Men and a Baby Shower (TNA Impact 8/5/2012)
April 16, 2024 16:00 - 2 hours - 135 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 2012 TNA, where AJ Styles is shirking his responsibilities as a father to be by running off to Australia, so Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian are throwing Claire Lynch a baby shower! Do the right thing, AJ, please. Save us from this angle. Also on this episode, the accusations against James Storm continue to pile up, the BFG series continues in its confusing glory, and Madison Rayne is winning matches via screwjobs beca...
Episode 145: The Brood's First and Last Promo, Hehehe (WWE Smackdown 4/29/1999)
April 03, 2024 16:00 - 2 hours - 164 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we head to 1999 to celebrate Adam Copeland and Christian Cage...by watching the promo that tanked their first big gimmick. The Brood breaks their silence, and frankly we all wished they would have shut up. But it's also the first episode of Smackdown, and it's time for a MERGER FROM HELL. But also it's 1999 WWF, so all the matches are garbage. Won't you join us?
Episode 144: Vince McMahon Receives Holy Retribution (WWE Raw 4/17/2006)
April 01, 2024 16:00 - 2 hours - 129 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 2006 where Vince McMahon has seen the light: he needs his own religion. It's the birth of McMahonism! And with it, the most unholy of WWE sketches: Photoshop comedy. But God isn't out of this yet. Also on this episode, more May 19 shenanigans, ANOTHER HANDICAP MATCH, and Austin learning how to stop worrying and love the Mickie/Trish feud. Won't you join us?
Episode 143: They Did The Monster Mash, It Was An Office Roof Smash (Lucha Underground 2x13-14)
March 19, 2024 16:00 - 2 hours - 134 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to Lucha Underground, where it's Monster vs Monster, Mil Muertes vs Matanza Cueto! Can Death put a stop to a God? Also, the Trios Title tournament concludes, and if I had a nickel for every time the MATB were hamstrung by an injury during their trios title reigns, I'd have two, which isn't a lot but it's weird that it's happened twice. We also have Johnny Mundo and Cage settling their beef in a steel cage match. It's Cage...in a C...
Episode 142: Magnum T.A. Appeals to a Higher Power, Jim Crockett (Mid-Atlantic and WCW 11/2/1985)
March 05, 2024 17:00 - 2 hours - 153 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 1985, where we watch TWO episodes, one from Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling and one from WCW, as Magnum T.A. seeks an I Quit Match against Tully Blanchard at Starrcade. The NWA President doesn't want to sanction it, but Magnum has a back up plan. Also on this episode, we can WAY deep into Dusty Rhode's physical therapy as the entire Horsemen proclaim Dusty coming back is a "medical impossibility". Plus, Jimmy Valiant finds ...
Episode 141: Claire Lynch's Total Nonstop Red Flags (TNA Impact 7/19/2012)
February 27, 2024 17:00 - 2 hours - 141 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 2012 TNA for more baby momma drama. AJ Styles swears he doesn't remember spending a night with Claire, but Claire has the pictures! And they don't really make her look good, tbh. Also on this episode, it's Open Fight Night again, so it's all BFG all the time. Plus, a rematch between Austin Aries and Bobby Roode, and the Aces & Eights continue to be a menace. NO ONE IN CHARGE, ANYTHING GOES. Won't you join us?
Episode 140: Don't Mess With Texas, and Don't Mess With the Von Erichs (WCCW 2/26/1983)
February 20, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we bring Claire back to watch a little World Class! We've all watched The Iron Claw, now to watch the wrestling the movie was based on. It's 1983, WCCW is on the come up, nobody has died yet, and the hottest feud in Texas is The Von Erich brothers vs The Fabulous Freebirds. Also on this episode, a ton of debuts, a few ethnic stereotypes, poorly used camera work, a potentially queer icon, and a lot of history Austin apparently didn't need to...
Episode 139: Are You There God? It's Me, Vince McMahon (WWE Raw 4/10/2006)
February 13, 2024 17:00 - 2 hours - 126 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, David brings his brother on as we return to 2006! After Vince literally booked God in a match, Vince and Shane head to church to go try and find Shawn Michaels' new tag team partner. It's exactly as insane as you expect. Also on this episode, Raw being a total re-run, the explanation of the Live Sex Celebration, Umaga's first match, an Uno Reverse Card, and more! Won't you join us?
Episode 138: Trios Tournament Begins, Can ANYONE Co-Exist? (Lucha Underground, 2x11-12)
February 06, 2024 17:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts, we return to Lucha Underground Season 2, where the Trios Tournament has begun, and every team is dysfunctional. Great. The Monster Matanza Cueto faces Fenix, and it honestly goes about as well as it does for his Lucha brother Pentagon. But Death is coming for Matanza.... Also on this episode, mid debuts, a Killshot origin story, Striker and Vampiro actually teaching us something, an overly long look at the history of the AAA Mega Championship, and ...
Episode 137: Jim Crockett Promoting Dusty's Injured Ankle (MACW 10/19/1985)
January 23, 2024 17:00 - 2 hours - 138 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we have our very first episode in MID-ATLANTIC CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING, Jim Crockett Promotions, the NWA! It's 1985, Starrcade is just around the corner, and Dusty Rhodes saves Ric Flair from a beatdown, only to get beaten down by the Andersons! Hmmm, Ric Flair and the Andersons, what a group. If there were four of them, I bet they could have a really cool group name. But will Dusty ever recover from this heinous injury? Also on this episode...
Episode 136: AJ Styles Has a Baby Momma (TNA Impact 6/28/2012)
January 16, 2024 17:00 - 2 hours - 133 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we head back to 2012 TNA to continue the Claire Lynch arc. I mean, the secret is revealed, the Not-Affair was just AJ and Dixie helping Claire with her drug addiction, story should be about wrapping up, right? Right? Also on this episode, we get the ever confusing adventures of the BFG Series, a long rambling history of TNA Gut Check, more Bruce Pritchard and Al Snow we could ever wish for, X Division debuts, Austin Aries shirtless, and a t...
Episode 135: The Fantastically Late Christmas Episode, Featuring Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
January 15, 2024 00:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we do a read through of the Rudolph movie. No, that's not a joke. We drafted wrestlers to do voice impressions of, we cast out the entire movie, we did a read through of the whole script. We even sang in character. Yes, we're insane. Won't you join us?
Episode 134: Vince McMahon's New Crusade (WWF Raw 4/3/2006)
January 02, 2024 18:00 - 2 hours - 133 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we're heading to 2006 for the Raw after WrestleMania to begin our new arc! Last night at WrestleMania, Shawn Michaels defeated Vince McMahon, but Vince isn't taking that loss well. He's huffing weapons-grade copium, and he has only one conclusion for why he lost: divine intervention. Also on this episode, the debut of Umaga, new tag champs in the most unlikely places, a long, long, L O N G promo to start the show, and more! Won't you join us?
Episode 133: El Jefe's Back, Back Again (Lucha Underground 2x10)
December 23, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to the Temple for more Lucha Underground Season 2, where Dario Cueto is back in charge of the Temple! His monster brother is the Lucha Underground champion, what does that mean for the Temple? Well, it certainly means that Pentagon Jr is in trouble. On this episode, we talk about Pentagon threatening another authority figure, Marty Martinez being a prep, PTSD playing out in real time, the wildest stretcher job ever, and more! Won'...
Episode 132: The ULTIMATE WrestleMania Main Event (WrestleMania VI)
December 22, 2023 17:00 - 3 hours - 175 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 1990 one last time to watch WrestleMania VI! THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED, Ultimate Warrior vs Hulk Hogan for both titles! Plus, Jake Roberts vs Ted DiBiase for the Million Dollar Championship, a cop battles a fake African (yikes), a mixed gender tag match for royalty, backstage skits with Steve Allen, and more! Won't you join us?
Episode 131: A Claire Lynch Affair (TNA Impact 6/21/2012)
December 02, 2023 17:00 - 3 hours - 195 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we head to 2012 for the first episode in our Claire Lynch arc. Dixie Carter and AJ Styles are TOTALLY NOT HAVING AN AFFAIR, even though everyone thinks they are and all the evidence points to that and Dixie and AJ keep talking around the issue as if they are. But it's so, so much sillier than that. Also on this episode, it's Open Fight Night, where all the BFG Series people fight each other, Bully Ray being the worst, Brooke Hogan tries to ...
Episode 130: A Havoc Filled Halloween (WCW Halloween Havoc 1997)
October 24, 2023 16:00 - 3 hours - 168 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, it's Halloween season, so why not watch a whole PPV dedicated to it. Specifically, why not watch a Halloween PPV featuring the greatest WCW Cruiserweight match of all time? It's Rey Mysterio vs Eddie Guerrero for the WCW Cruiserweight championship, and I guess there's a rest of the PPV here too. Featuring Hogan and Piper in a cage (yikes), a Las Vegas death match with no blood (less yikes, actually), Mongo McMichael going through a divorce o...
Episode 129: A Knockout End to the Brawl For All (WWF Raw is War 8/24/1998)
October 22, 2023 16:00 - 2 hours - 121 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 1998 to finish our time with the Brawl For All tournament. Bradshaw vs Bart Gunn! It's honestly everything we could have hoped for. Plus, it's the go-home show to Summerslam. Cahoots! Fire magic! Sexual harassment! Hell in a Cell! We've got it all this week! Won't you join us?
Episode 128: Aztec Warfare II, Gods & Monsters (Lucha Underground 2x09)
September 30, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to the Temple for more of Lucha Underground Season 2, AND IT'S AZTEC WARFARE II TIME. 20 wrestlers enter, one will leave with the Lucha Underground championship. We get the Shadow Realm, the debut of Rey Mysterio, Joey Ryan's handcuffs, all the rivalry payoffs, and a return so shocking it completely changes the match. Won't you join us?
Episode 127: The ULTIMATE Plane Crash into Parts Unknown (WWF Superstars, 3/10/1990)
September 23, 2023 23:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 1990 for Hogan vs Warrior, and the most infamous promo in perhaps the entire storyline. It's time for Hulk Hogan TO SEND THE PLANE INTO A NOSEDIVE. We do deep analysis on Ultimate Warrior here, folks. Also on this episode, an Akeem match?!?!?!, a Hart Foundation promo?!?!, Big Boss Man debuting his greatest theme song, Jesse Ventura being a real politician, and a whole lot of wheel spinning as WrestleMania approaches. Won't you ...
Episode 126: Do You Believe In Miracles? YES! YES! YES! (WWE WrestleMania XXX)
September 11, 2023 23:00 - 3 hours - 218 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we finally reach the end of the Yes Movement, on the grandest stage of them all, WrestleMania XXX! Can Daniel Bryan overcome all of Evolution and reach his dreams? Can Brock Lesnar do the unthinkable and break the Streak? Can Bray Wyatt destroy John Cena's legacy? Won't you join us?
Episode 125: Netflix Feels The GLOW (GLOW 1x01-02)
September 03, 2023 23:00 - 3 hours - 175 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we make our first journey into Hollywoood media when we watch the first two episodes of Netflix's GLOW series! How does Netflix's GLOW compare to the original? On this episode, we talk about the history of wrestling in Hollywood media, the stated themes of exploitation vs empowerment, Ruth and Betty's parallel journeys in GLOW, Marc Meron being an absolute king, Johnny Mundo cameos, "unconventional women", and more! Won't you join us?
Episode 124: Stone Cold Hearse Ride (featuring Bill Clinton) (WWF Raw 8/20/1998)
August 20, 2023 23:02 - 3 hours - 174 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 1998, where Raw is forced to run at the same time as Bill Clinton's testimony before Kenneth Starr's grand jury regarding his affair with Monica Lewinsky. Raw's response is building an entire episode around Stone Cold putting someone in a hearse in the last five minutes and having "Bill Clinton" call in to Raw. The Brawl for All is almost done and we couldn't be happier. Also on this episode, an arm wrestling match that goes exa...
Episode 123: Fenix Rises and Death is Defeated (Lucha Underground 2x08)
August 13, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts podcast, with Aztec Warfare looming, we return to the Temple for Lucha Underground Season 2 with an explosive main event of Fenix vs Mil Muertes, a rubber match for the ages. Also on this episode, the Menage a Trois of Brutality put their careers on the line to get back the Trios titles from the Disciples of Death, Texano and Chavo have a not terrible match, we get our first look at Matanza Cueto, everyone starts getting their Hogwarts letters to go ...
Episode 122: The ULTIMATE Title for Title Match at Mania is Set (Prime Time Wrestling, 2/26/1990)
August 06, 2023 23:00 - 2 hours - 133 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 1990 to answer the burning question: Who will defend their title at WrestleMania 6? Jack Tunney has the answer, and that answer is "por que no los dos?" The WrestleMania 6 card is shaping up, and Bobby Heenan and Gorilla Monsoon have all the scoops. Also on this episode, we have more Hogan and Warrior miscommunications, Ultimate Warrior (probably) reading cue cards, Bobby Heenan's failing ticket scalping scheme, unlawful arrests...
Episode 121: The Passion of the GOAT (WWE Raw 3/17/2014)
August 02, 2023 23:00 - 2 hours - 143 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 2014 as the road to WrestleMania XXX soon will reach its conclusion. Daniel Bryan's YES Movement worked and he has his path to the main event, but all actions have consequences, and HHH is FED UP. This episode of Raw ended in a ten minute snuff film. Also on this episode, John Cena believes, Bray Wyatt seeks to destroy John Cena's legacy, Austin researches women's wrestling statistics, The Shield finally (sort of) turn babyface,...
Episode 120: The One Where We Fanboy over Rosemary (TNA Impact, 12/1/2016)
July 23, 2023 23:00 - 2 hours - 145 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we head to 2016 TNA where Austin decides to be very self-indulgent: an episode highlighted Rosemary that aired on his birthday. It's Rosemary vs Jade for the Knockouts Championship in Six Sides of Steel! Also on this episode, a history of Rosemary and Decay, a very confusing journey through the Broken Matt Hardy saga, Aron Rex getting jobbed out and crying, the lamest Internet Anonymous stable ever, a guy having the name "Mandrews", and more...
Episode 119: Bart Gunn KNOCKS OUT Dr. Death, The Cahoots Saga Continues (WWF Raw 7/27/1998)
July 16, 2023 23:00 - 2 hours - 148 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 1998 as the second round of the Brawl For All begins. It's Dr. Death Steve Williams vs Bart Gunn, and all of Jim Ross' hopes and dreams go up in smoke. Meanwhile, Undertaker and Stone Cold are tag champs, but nobody trusts the Undertaker and he wants an apology. Will he get one? EH EH. Also on this episode, a whole lot of garbage! A Bradshaw heel turn nobody cares about, a countout in a triple threat match, the debut of Godfathe...
Episode 118: Nunchuck Fights In the Bathroom and Catrina Licking TWO Men (Lucha Underground 2x07)
July 09, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts podcast, we return to Lucha Underground as we inch closer to Aztec Warfare II! Mil Muertes proves that he's the strongest there is by fighting two guys at once in the main event, and in the meanwhile, we got a four way brawl in the bathroom where everyone is wielding nunchucks. Lucha Underground is the best. Also on this episode we get the debut of Marty's sister, Sexy Star not telling anyone about her PTSD from getting kidnapped, Famous B having a m...
Episode 117: Hogan issues the ULTIMATE Challenge, God is a Hulkamaniac (WWF Superstars 2/3/1990)
July 02, 2023 23:00 - 2 hours - 131 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts, we return to 1990, where in the aftermath of the 1990 Royal Rumble, Hulk Hogan needs to know what kind of man Ultimate Warrior is, and on God, if Warrior is a demon, Hogan will strike him down, Biblical-style. Warrior is only moderately more coherent in response. Also on this episode we have malfunctions at the junction on Saturday Night's Main Event, Vince McMahon despising Jesse Ventura, Big Boss Man having standards for a crooked cop, David ratin...
Episode 116: The YES Movement Occupies Raw (WWE Raw, 3/10/2014)
June 18, 2023 23:00 - 2 hours - 152 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts podcast, we return to 2014 where Daniel Bryan is seeking his path to WrestleMania XXX, and he will not be silenced! The show will not proceed as planned until he gets what he wants, until the PEOPLE get what they want! It's time for the largest occupied protest in wrestling history, it's time to OCCUPY RAW. Also on this episode, Bray Wyatt gets TWO promos, John Cena sucks up to Hulk Hogan and verbally buries Bray Wyatt, Hulk Hogan makes a new match f...
Episode 115: We're Down to Brawl For All Highlight Reels, More CAHOOTS? (WWF Raw July 20, 1998)
June 04, 2023 23:00 - 2 hours - 131 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we reach the end of the first round of the Brawl for All, a tournament that is going so well the WWE made one of tonight's matches a dark match and showed the highlights later in the show. The saga of CAHOOTS also continues despite Undertaker openly refusing to make himself look like he isn't in league with his brother. Also on this episode, a new European champion, Mrs. Yamaguchi-san getting a name, two different women revealing themselves,...
Episode 114: RIP Billy Graham, This Podcast Goes Old School (WWWF on MSG Network, June 26, 1977)
May 28, 2023 23:00 - 2 hours - 160 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we honor Superstar Billy Graham by going ALL the way back to 1977. Back when Vince Senior ran the company and it had 3 W's in it. On this episode, we discuss the legacy of Superstar Billy Graham, the history of the WWWF and the relationship between both Vince McMahons, what wrestling was like in 1977, and the absolute soul crushing experience of watching 1970s wrestling through 2023 eyes. Won't you join us?
Episode 113: Death Comes for Two While The Fenix Rises (Lucha Underground 2x06)
May 22, 2023 23:32 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to Lucha Underground for more of season 2 of the best show in wrestling history! It's a bit of a filler week, in that not a lot of plot advancemnet, but we still get Sexy Star returning to the Temple, Mil Muertes saying he'll take both because he's hardcore, a ladder match for the Gift of the Gods Championship, TENSION between Mil and Catrina, and more Famous B ads. Won't you join us?
Episode 112: The ULTIMATE Stare Down in the Royal Rumble (Royal Rumble 1990)
April 30, 2023 23:00 - 3 hours - 178 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we come to a new arc where we step back to 1990, as the two top babyfaces in the WWF, Hulk Hogan and the Ultimate Warrior, find themselves on a collision course of epic proportions. First up, the Royal Rumble match of 1990. On this episode, we have a detailed history of the Ultimate Warrior's career, a Brutus Beefcake vs Rick Martel feud that leads to a completely different match, a Royal Rumble match where we know all the participants ahead...
Episode 111: The First Chicago Show Post-CM Punk (WWE Raw, March 3, 2014)
April 23, 2023 23:00 - 3 hours - 166 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, Daniel Bryan's Road to WrestleMania XXX begins in earnest as he basically steals the entirety of CM Punk's planned storyline against HHH. The YES! Movement has begun! However, it's also the first WWE show in Chicago since CM Punk quit, and let's just say the crowd only has one thing on their minds. Won't you join us?
Episode 110: GLOW is a Chaotic Slam, Bam, Wrestling Jam (GLOW 3x01)
April 09, 2023 23:00 - 2 hours - 129 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we dive into tubi TV's wrestling offerings with some of the original Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling! In a warehouse next to the Riviera Hotel in Vegas, there was once the very first all-women's wrestling show to air in the US. The KGB is in control of the crown and a new guy is in control of the company, but through it all, there's still solid wrestling, wacky characters, almost too many things going on at once. And puns. So, so many puns. Aus...
Episode 109: The Brawl For All Might Be Worked, Taker and Kane in CAHOOTS? (WWF Raw, July 13, 1998)
April 02, 2023 23:14 - 2 hours - 131 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 1998 for some more shoot fighting action in the Brawl For All! Maybe, we have questions. Also, everyone loves the word "cahoots" now as everyone wonders if Kane and the Undertaker are working together, and I think David hates the Attitude Era now? Also on this episode is a Val Venis adult film, Shawn Michaels on commentary, Sable being hit on again, 4 Undertaker entrances, the same match twice on the same show, and a whole lot o...
Episode 108: Mundo Beats Cage, Matanza Kills His Mom, B Makes People Famous (Lucha Underground 2x05)
March 26, 2023 23:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to Lucha Underground Season 2, with chaos abound. Johnny Mundo fights Cage, Taya Valkyrie debuts, we learn where Dario gained his love of violance. But most importantly, CALL 423-GET-FAME SO YOU CAN BECOME FAMOUS. Won't you join us?
Episode 107: Bret Hart Smacks and Whacks Ric Flair (WWF Smack Em Whack Em)
March 19, 2023 23:00 - 3 hours - 166 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we watch one final Coliseum Home Video Tape, WWF Smack Em Whack Em. Famous for featuring Bret Hart beating Ric Flair to win the WWF title, and Bret Hart beating Shawn Michaels in the first ever WWF ladder match! And not much else good, tbh. On this episode we have the Bushwhackers doing home renovation, Yokozuna's "Cooking for the Single Man", Bret Hart stealing the show, a history of Dave Meltzer's 5 star match ratings, and more! Won't you ...
Episode 106: Daniel Bryan's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Royal Rumble (Royal Rumble 2014)
March 12, 2023 23:00 - 3 hours - 183 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 2014 with the Royal Rumble! Daniel Bryan is set to face off against Bray Wyatt, but more importantly than that, Bryan is going to win the Rumble and face Orton at WrestleMania! Right? In this episode we have Bryan's detour into the Wyatt Family, Bryan v Wyatt being a banger, the world's slowest and worst beatdown angle, Roman Reigns being the crowd favorite to win the Royal Rumble, CM Punk's final night in WWE, and one of WWE's...
Episode 105: The Brawl For All Meta Got Broken After ONE Fight (WWF Raw, June 29, 1998)
March 06, 2023 00:00 - 3 hours - 176 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we start our dive in the summer of 1998, to watch the infamous BRAWL FOR ALL TOURNAMENT. A legit fight tournament in the middle of a fake wrestling show, what could go wrong? A very boring fighting tournament, that's what. Also on this episode, Kane is a role model for the children, Val Venis sexually harasses a woman as a babyface, Ken Shamrock shows why he can't be a top guy, one of the podcast co-hosts kills his voice doing impressions, ...
Episode 104: Undercover Cops and TIME TRAVEL, New LU Lore Just Dropped (Lucha Underground 2x03-04)
February 27, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours - 145 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to Lucha Underground Season 2, where the show decided we are gonna do a whole lot of worldbuilding. Cortez Castro is a COP? Aerostar can TIME TRAVEL? Matanza was sacrificed to a GOD? We also get the return of MAToB, a very slow Last Man Standing Match, Catrina having UST with everyone, and a long discussion about Joey Ryan being cancelled. Won't you join us?
Episode 103: The New Generation Bores Us to DEATH Yet Again (Paul Bearer's Hits from the Crypt)
February 20, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours - 140 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we watch another Coliseum Home Video release, this time from 1994, aka the New Generation Era. Austin picked this one because it had Paul Bearer as the host, and regretted it almost instantly. On the bright side, we have Stan Lane and Gorilla Monsoon doing the most irreverent commentary ever heard in Vince McMahon's WWE. Won't you join us?
Episode 102: The World's Most Unruly Daniel Bryan Fans At The Slammys (WWE Raw, December 9, 2013)
February 13, 2023 00:00 - 3 hours - 190 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to WWE 2013, where it's time for the Slammy Awards! Daniel Bryan cleans up while AJ Lee gets robbed. Meanwhile, there is an Ascension Ceremony to hype up John Cena vs Randy Orton for the unified world title. And the crowd only gives a single solitary crap about Daniel Bryan. Chaos ensues. Won't you join us?
Episode 101: Dominik's CUSTODY on the Line, Hogan and Shawn have a Politic-off (Summerslam 2005)
February 06, 2023 00:00 - 3 hours - 171 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we come to the end of the insane storyline for Dominik Mysterio's custody, as Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio face off in a ladder match at Summerslam! Also, Randy Orton avenges his legacy or whatever, Batista and JBL have a snooze-fest of a world title match, and Hulk Hogan vs Shawn Michaels is one of the greatest meme matches of all time. Won't you join us?
Episode 100: Austin's First Show Featured a MURDER (Smackdown, December 30, 2011)
January 30, 2023 00:00 - 3 hours - 167 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we have reached 100 episodes! In honor of that, we journey back to the December 30, 2011 episode of Smackdown, which was Austin's first episode of wrestling. And it gave him a very unreasonable expectation for Falls Count Anywhere matches. We got Barrett vs Orton ending their blood feud, the worst possible introduction to Goldust, the DiBiase Posse, two different future Lucha Underground wrestlers, the debut of the Noted Heel, and a whole l...
Episode 99: A Rey of Light in the Darkness (w/guest Curtis Myers) (Lucha Underground 2x01-02)
January 26, 2023 00:30 - 2 hours - 133 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to Lucha Underground to start Season 2! And we brought our friend Curtis along with us! I think we got him liking wrestling again. In the Temple, Catrina has taken over and Mil Muertes sits upon his throne as champion. But the likes of Prince Puma, Pentagon Jr, Fenix, and REY MYSTERIO will step up to face him. This episode also features the return of debut vignettes where wrestlers beat up roving packs of Luchadores, a new name fo...
Episode 98: Lord Alfred Hayes' Wild World Tour (WWF World Tour 1991)
January 16, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours - 139 MBOn this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we continue watching some Coliseum Home video releases, this time WWF World Tour 1991! Roddy Piper commentary, The Warlord vs Jim Neidhart, etiquette lessons, crutch-based DQs, Randy Savage's Last Match For Realsies, Jim Duggan being as dumb as ever, Ted Dibiase shopping for jewelry, The Undertaker tag teaming with General Adnan! This tape was absolutely unhinged. Won't you join us?