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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

01:10:28

#61- RIP New Jack, May 19th & Tons More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/05/20

The show this week kicks off with a chat about one of the most controversial characters in the pro wrestling business, New Jack, who passed away suddenly a couple days after last weeks show. Whether you loved or hated the man, one thing is for sure, he was a polarizing figure. We then turn our attention to the fact that May 19th is a very important day in pro wrestling history. Everything from Andre the Giant being born to the Curtain Call happened on this day. It should be a pro wrestling holiday

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01:07:28

#60- I'm Brian F'N Pillman!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/05/13

This week on the show we take a dive into IYH: A Cold Day In Hell and the Monday night Raw that followed it, 24 years ago. Things continue to heat up with The Hart Foundation and their adversaries. It was a solid show, for sure. Some figure news, and new arrivals that include several of the Macho Man Randy Savage Micro Brawlers, as well as one of the most sought-after Elites on the shelf right now. Then, in the main event, a very special guest sits in for “Whatchu Watchin?!” to talk about the season

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01:06:47

#59- MWFP Crate Unboxing, Stolen WWF Titles & More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/05/06

This week on the show, we have a full slate of awesome content for your listening pleasure! The Retro Raw Review is the go home for In Your House: A Cold Day In Hell, and features a ton of The Hart Foundation with some Undertaker and Stone Cold sprinkled in. The news is a bit sparse this week, but Into the Dorkness features an unboxing crate from the Major Wrestling Figure Podcast that contained two great Micro Brawlers! We then chat about the A&E Biography on Roddy Piper, Steen vs. Generico and

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01:14:19

#58- Prayer Time With Brian Pillman

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/04/29

On the show this week we get to discuss an awesome episode of Raw in the retro review, complete with a big surprise return and lots of Stone Cold Steve Austin. Into the Dorkness is headlined by some new retro news courtesy of Zombie Sailor’s upcoming line. Then we chat about all of the pro wrestling content that was consumed in the last seven days. There is literally at least one program to watch each and every night of the week. Couple that with all of the independent shows that are starting to get

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01:13:03

#57- ACW Water City Con, WWE on A&E and More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/04/22

Hey gang! This week on the show, we kick things off with an awesome episode of Raw is War in the Retro Raw Review. This one had it all: Bret vs. Austin in a street fight, Austin getting thrown out of the arena, a surprise return and Undertaker vs. Mankind in the Main! We also talk some news, but the bulk of the show is discussing our weekend in Oshkosh, WI for ACW's Water City Con. It was a fantastic weekend, and we loved breaking it down. If you were there, let us know what you thought. We close

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01:04:36

#56- WrestleMania 37 Recap, & Much More

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/04/15

On the show this week, we conclude the biggest wrestling week of the year by recapping both nights of WrestleMania! We also touch base on the Raw after ‘Mania (dud) and NXT’s first show after moving to Tuesday nights. On the Retro Raw Review, we are in Johannesburg, South Africa (as well as Muncie, IN), but the show is mired in technical difficulties from a commentary standpoint. There’s not a ton of figure news after we already covered the huge Mattel reveal from last Thursday, but we choose our

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00:48:10

Return of the Retros! NXT Takeover S&D, Mattel...

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/04/10

WrestleMania is too big for one night, and the amount of Mania week content is too big for one show! We break down NXT Takeover Stand & Deliver, Smackdown, and all of the Mattel Elite Squad reveals that happened on Thursday. Some serious figures were revealed, as well as the return of the Retro line! It's so exciting!

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01:11:35

#55- It's WrestleMania Week!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/04/08

That's right! WrestleMania week is upon us. Check last week's show for a bit of a preview! It's only Wednesday as we recorded this but we are already in the thick of things. "On This Day..." is very heavy on litigation this week and low on title changes, Mat had a brutal time putting together the "Retro Raw Review" due to the move over to Peacock, but we get it done. Several cool new things make their way into our collections, and we break down all of the shows we have devoured since last week. Join

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01:10:26

#54 The Hart Foundation Is Formed, Mania Preview & More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/04/01

This week on the show we are having a great time talking some wrestling! “On This Day…” features a couple WrestleMania’s, Stings first solo championship and a farewell to The Nature Boy. The Retro Raw Review is another great show as things are heating up big time between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Bret Hart, who has aligned himself once again with the Hart Foundation! We then break down all of the things we have seen since we last sat down, including an Insane match recommendation from Deathmatch

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01:21:33

#53- Dysfunction Interview, WrestleMania 13 Fallout &...

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/03/25

Hey, gang! We have a great show lined up for you this week. We are hot on the heels of WrestleMania 13 as we continue on our weekly journey through the WWF circa 1997. Bret Hart has turned his back on the American fans, and The Undertaker is holding down the top spot in the company. Not a ton in the way of figure news, so "Into the Dorkness" is a little thin, but we more than make up for it when we interview a Wisconsin Independent legend at the end of the show. That's right Dysfunction makes his

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01:05:33

#52- Go Home to WrestleMania 13, New Japan Cup...

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/03/18

This week on the show we kick things off with some “On This Day”. We’re talking about Vader winning the WCW title from Sting, the release of Beyond The Mat, WrestleMania X8 and more. The “Retro Raw Review” is the go home show to WrestleMania 13, and features a real departure of Bret Hart’s babyface character. Lots of RSC talk as we travel “Into The Dorkness” (Ultimate SCSA anyone?) We then dive into what we have viewed since we last recorded. The main focus is on the most recent AEW and NXT shows,

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01:07:05

#51- AEW Revolution, Raw is War, ACW & More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/03/11

This week on the show we take a look at the past weekends big AEW Revolution PPV. Say what you want about the ending, which we had lots to say, but that was a great show. On the Retro Raw Review, things have changed drastically since last week. Gone are the RAW letters in the entrance. We now have a stage, pyro, and the Titan Tron! We are also less than two weeks from WrestleMania 13. Into The Dorkness gives us some possible Mattel Ultimate leaks, as well as some great additions to the PC's. We also

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01:15:05

#50- Owen vs. Bulldog Revisited, New Figure Rumors &...

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/03/04

This week’s show is a good one! The “Retro Raw Review” contains the finals of the tournament to crown the inaugural WWF European Champion. The match pits the Tag Team Champions, Davey Boy Smith against Owen Hart in a classic bout! “Into the Dorkness” is a real variety segment this week as there is news all around, and some great new arrivals. We also hit on last week’s @purodad recommended match of the week. The Match was great, but sparked a great story as well. Enjoy!

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01:05:43

#49- ECW invades RAW, Elimination Chamber Results & More

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/02/25

This week on the show we kick things off like we always do with some pro wrestling history talk that includes the NWA’s WrestleWar PPV, and the launch of the WWE Network. Then, ECW invades Monday Night Raw as we discuss the 2/24/97 episode that included appearances by Paul Heyman, Tommy Dreamer, Raven and all the other ECW staples. "Into the Dorkness" ends with a bang when Adam brings a jaw dropping gift to the table. After that we break down the recent Elimination Chamber show as well as all the

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01:11:14

#48- NXT Vengeance Day, Lawler vs. ECW & More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/02/18

This week on the show we have a good one for you! 1997 WWF Monday Night Raw is really heating up. we take a look at the In Your House: Final Four PPV ahead of the Retro Raw Review that included a challenge made to some local bingo hall wrestlers that was accepted on air by Paul Heyman. The WWF Championship has changed hands three times in five days. What a crazy time! We also run down the latest Takeover offering from NXT, that really felt like a return to form for the black and yellow brand. All

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01:17:20

#47- Macho (Brawler) Madness!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/02/11

This week on the show we get right into it with a somewhat somber "On This Day In Pro Wrestling History" where we talk about a couple guys that we lost way too soon. The Retro Raw Review is focused on the Feb. 13th 1997 "Thursday Raw Thursday" special and it is a pivotal episode in the landscape of WWF. The world title is forfeited, and the IC changes hands. This has a major impact on the PPV that was only three days away. We then get into a controversial topic in the figure world. Pro Wrestling

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01:00:22

#46- Royal Rumble Review, AEW Series 5 Revealed & More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/02/04

This week's show we are in different locations: Mat is in the studio with Covid, so Adam is joining the show from parts unknown. We make the most of it and still hit on all the segments you know and love. The Retro Raw Review is a bit of a strange one, as it's actually a Toronto house show that was taped a few days prior, although all the storylines are still in play as we head into Thursday Raw Thursday. It's also the beginning of the two hour Raw shows. We get a very early glimpse into AEW

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01:12:12

#45- Royal Rumble 2021 Go Home Show!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/01/28

This week on the show we take a long look at the last Monday Night Raw with the one hour format. We are creeping toward the dawning of The Attitude Era, folks! We also take a look at some key moments that occurred on this day in pro wrestling history, including the passing of the first WWF hall of famer, Andre The Giant. We chat about some new figure news and do a little fantasy booking for the upcoming Royal Rumble match. Lets not forget, there are tattoos on the line!

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01:18:58

#44- Bret Hart Quits, AEW Unrivaled Series 4 Revealed...

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/01/21

This week on the show we are coming off the 1997 Royal Rumble and quickly heading toward Wrestlemania 13. The Retro Raw Review is such an entertaining episode. Bret Hart “quits”, Monsoon makes an appearance and Austin is in full “Stone Cold” mode. We then have a heaping helping of figure news that sees the AEW Unrivaled series 4 reveal, new Pops and more. We then discuss the recent episodes of NXT, Dynamite and Raw as well as some WWE Network stuff (Wrestling Challenge anyone?) and the documentary

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01:11:23

#43- Road to the Royal Rumble!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/01/14

This week on the show we take an in depth look at the 1/13/97 Monday Night Raw, which was the go home show to the 1997 Royal Rumble in San Antonio, TX. This is a strange time in the WWF, and things are starting to get really good! Other topics of discussion include an absolute classic match on the most recent episode of AEW Dynamite, Bayley on the Steve Austin Broken Skull Sessions and NXT's New Years Evil show. All this as well as a lottery drawing to decide our fate in what will be the 3rd annual

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