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Dorkside of the Ring

The show where your nerdy obsession with Professional Wrestling is not only tolerated... it is celebrated! Every week Mat and Adam take a brief look at the history of Pro Wrestling of the day. From there we take a few minutes to review a retro WWE Raw or Smackdown from this week 24 years ago and then finish with The Wrestling Stu. Think of it as a catch all to cover what is going on all across the landscape of the sport from the previous week, or just random life events that need to be shared with

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All Episodes

01:15:29

#81- NJPW G1 Update, Glock Anderson & More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/10/07

This week on the show, we take a look at all of the recent stuff, including Arn Anderson calling out Cody for being soft and a quick recap of the last five nights of the New Japan G1 Climax tournament. In the Retro Raw Review, we look at what might be the best episode we have covered so far (10/6/97 if you're playing along at home). HHH and HBK are in true sophomoric form, Melanie Pillman joins via satellite mere hours after her husband passed, and Jim Cornette spoke his mind about the state of the

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01:10:11

#80- Omega vs. Daniels, NJPW G1 Update & More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/09/30

This week on the show we chat about a Retro Raw that is really the bridge to a new era in the WWF. So many things change in the landscape in the next few days. A beloved man is lost too soon, and a character that was probably supposed to have a short run (that lasts over 20 years) will debut before next weeks segment. We also rundown nights 3,4,& 5 of the G1 tournament. If you haven't checked it out, you definitely should. It's fantastic! We also discuss everything else we have seen since we

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01:09:59

#79- Early G1 Results, NXT 2.0 Thoughts & More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/09/23

Hey gang! This week on the show we get things rolling with some "On This Day" before heading into the "Retro Raw Review" that featured one of the most pivotal shows as we truck on towards the Attitude Era. Austin stuns Vince, Cactus Jack shows up to confront HHH, and Bret Hart wrestles Goldust hours after being told that McMahon will not be honoring their 20 year contract. It's good stuff. After that we have a bit of news before going into "Whatchu Watchin?!" where we discuss the first two nights of

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01:05:35

#78- The Fallout From All Out, Enter Attitude & More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/09/15

This week on the show we discuss the fallout from All Out, which, I think has to be one of the best PPV’s in the last decade, if not all time. We run down some interesting stuff that occurred on this day in pro wrestling history, and review a Monday Night Raw that some say was the catalyst for the “Attitude” era. If you want to see Michael Hickenbottom in stuffed biker shorts, be sure to seek it out. We don’t have a ton of new to cover, so we quickly get into all of the glorious pro wrestling that

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01:19:16

#77- What a Weekend in Chicago!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/09/09

This week on the show we hit on all of the normal segments, but there’s a little something special as our Retro Raw Review returns to it’s normal form, and we do our best to verbally document our amazing weekend in Chicago! Who watched more live wrestling this week than us? Probably nobody! The weekend was book-ended by the AEW shows (Rampage & All Out), but there was so many other great things to see as well. We made some new friends along the way, ate over-priced ice cream bars and enjoyed

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01:01:51

#76- AEW Live in Milwaukee, Insane 8 & More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/09/02

This week on the show, we briefly hit on some "On This Day..." before giving a quick rundown on the special "Friday Night's Main Event" that acted as the go home to IYH: Ground Zero. We will get back to that next week, but the bulk of the show we talk about all of the pro wrestling we watched LIVE this week. We caught AEW Dark: Elevation, Dynamite AND Rampage this week from the UWM Panthers Arena in Milwaukee on Wednesday, then it was off to Waukesha, WI for ICW - Milwaukee's annual Insane 8

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01:10:42

#75- CM Punk Returns, Live PWTees Crate Unboxing & More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/08/25

This week on the show, we chat about the biggest return possibly in professional wrestling history! It was well rumored and all but confirmed, but that didn't make it any less special. What an incredible scene. Then, we are forced to take somewhat of a detour from the Retro Raw Review, thanks to some tennis, but we make do. After that is a little figure news and some new arrivals, followed by a healthy dose of "Whatchu Watchin?!" that included one of the best three days of wrestling in awhile

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01:21:48

#74- NJPW: Resurgence, Triple Mania 29, Rampage & More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/08/19

Hey gang! This week on the show we are dealing with a pro wrestling landscape that is changing by the day! The changes are both in the current day product as well as in the Retro Raw Review from 1997. What an exciting time to be a fan. We are on the precipice of something big if the internet rumors are to be believed. We talk about the Mattel Creations New Generation Arena that got funded on Friday, as well as hit on all of the stuff that has been going on this week. There's a lot! We look at the

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00:50:47

#73- DX is Formed, #Unlock the Arena Update, & More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/08/12

This week on the show it's a singles match as Mat is tackling the show solo style as Adam is on vacation. All the normal segments are covered, but it's a little strange without Adam's wit and insight. The Retro Raw Review is heading on a crash course to IYH: Ground Zero, and was a very pivotal episode in the shows history. Rocky Maivia sides with the Nation of Domination, and, although its not named, DX is formed with HBK, HHH, Chyna and a returning Rick Rude come together. After that we update some

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01:22:04

#72- They Did A Deathmatch On TNT?!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/08/05

This week on the show we talk about the latest news in the wrestling world, including some significant WWE releases. We also take some time to chat bout the fact that AEW actually aired a legit deathmatch on cable television! Say what you will, but Nick Gage vs. Chris Jericho was a big deal. We also hop in the way back machine to revisit SummerSlam 1997 and the Raw that followed it. This two day span was most notable for Stone Cold Steve Austin suffering a broken neck, and The Hitman capturing his

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01:25:35

#71- SDCC Reveals, Cardona in GCW & More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/07/29

This week on the show we find ourselves knee deep in the go home Raw to SummerSlam 1997! Things are getting heated between The Hart Foundation and the rest of the WWF. Faction warfare seems imminent, and we a re here for it. Then we have a Super-Sized edition of “Into the Dorkness” because it is SDCC time. So many cool figures were announced. We try to touch on all of it, but for a more in-depth look, check out the Mattel Elite Squad video on YouTube. Then, we round out the episode chatting about

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01:01:44

#70- Returns All Over The Place!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/07/22

This week on the show, We have lots to talk about! We head towards SummerSlam 1997 in the Retro Raw Review that took place from Halifax, and was a very fun show to look back on. The figure news is a little slow coming in as SDCC is happening in the next few days, but some stuff is starting to trickle out. How about that New Generation crowd funded playset?! Then we get into what we've been watching (other than the Bucks game that had us a tad distracted as we recorded). So many returns! Keith Lee,

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01:14:31

#69- Hart Foundation Stipulations, and Lots of Figure...

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/07/15

Well things are heating up in our trek down the trail is 1997 WWF. The Hart Foundation has laid down the gauntlet in the form of stipulations in each of their Summer Slam matches. Anvil is even putting his goatee on the line. (do any of these get paid off, I don't think so). We also have a decent amount of news this week, including the first trickle of SDCC pre-orders. We cant wait for the Sgt. Slaughter Ultimate, and to see what the next few weeks bring! Mat adds a personal grail to the collection,

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01:06:30

#68- Canadian Stampede Review, Live Crowds on the...

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/07/08

This week on the show it feels like we are in a bit of a holding pattern. Not as far as the effort we put in, but the wrestling world as a whole. But that is all about to change! AEW is on the road starting this week and WWE is right behind. ROH has their Best in the World PPV right around the corner as well! It's a fun time to be a fan. The news is also a bit lacking as we wait for SDCC and all of the figure reveals that will come with that. The floodgates will soon be open and I for one cannot

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01:08:05

#67- TWO Local Indy Shows, Mattel Reveals & More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/07/01

On the show this week we have a great show planned! We are a bit light on the pro wrestling history and the figure news (SDCC is right around the corner), but we make up for it with a really good Retro Raw Review as we see Los Boricuas debut and things really start heating up ahead of The Canadian Stampede. We also have lots to talk about in the “Whatchu Watchin?!” segment as we get into all of the stuff that was presented on television and TWO live shows that were attended in our area. Frozen

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01:17:07

#66- Austin 3:16 Is Born, Possible Figure Leaks & More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/06/24

This week on the show we kick things off with some “On This Day” that features a PPV event that was the first one attended by both Adam and myself as youngsters, The 1996 King of the Ring from the Mecca in Milwaukee. This is known as the night Austin 3:16 was created, but we saw some other great matches as well. The Retro Raw Review is focused on the upcoming Canadian Stampede, but we also get a Flash Funk vs. Sabu match that came out of left field! Of course we get into some news (possible leaks)

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01:11:04

ACW-40, NXT Takeover: In Your House & More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/06/17

This week on the show we take a dive down an episode of Monday night Raw that, while lots of stuff happened, we hardly remembered any of it. Ahmed Johnson turns heel, ECW invaded again, and the five members of the WWF roster that will take on The Hart Foundation at Canadian Stampede are determined. Mat has an Ultimate mail day, and we look at the past weekends NXT Takeover: In Your House, which was headlined by a hell of a Fatal 5 way match. We also chat about the recent ACW Wisconsin show that we

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01:19:58

#64- 1997 KOTR Fallout, Current Day Future Endeavors...

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/06/10

This week on the show we cover a ton of ground in our ongoing 1997 WWF coverage. We are coming off the heels of the King of the Ring PPV. Farooq has fired everyone in the Nation of Domination except D’Lo Brown, and Mankind has slapped the Mandible Claw on good ole JR (such good shit). We also take a look at the recent list of folks that the WWE has let go in the last week, some of which were very shocking! There’s some good bits of news and a very diverse plate when it comes to the Whatchu

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01:13:32

#63- AEW Fan Fest Figure Reveals & More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/06/03

Hey gang! On the show this week, we take a look at the go home Raw to the King of the Ring 1997, then get into all of the Jazwares reveals that took place at AEW Fan Fest before the big Double of Nothing PPV! They showed off so much stuff, including our first glimpse at the Unmatched line, and some wrestling buddies! Then we talk about the PPV itself as well as all of the other wrestling we watched both on the television and in person. That's right, we went to ICW-Milwaukee on Saturday for a death

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01:11:34

#62- Steve Austin's First WWF Title, Dark Side in...

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/05/27

This week on the show, we see Stone Cold Steve Austin win his first championship in the WWF as well as The Undertaker return to Paul Bearer in the Retro Raw Review. We also Chat about so much of the wrestling that we watched since we last sat down to record. We go over Dark Side of the Ring's North Korea episode, The Warrior biography on A&E, as well as all of the current stuff as we head toward AEW's Double or Nothing show this Sunday. Enjoy!

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