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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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01:21:24

#42- Wrestle Kingdom 15, Brodie Lee Tribute & More

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2021/01/07

This week's show is a little on the long side, but that's what happens when you have to cover all of the usual stuff plus 10+ hours of New Japan Pro Wrestling's biggest show(s) of the year! We spend a fair amount of time on the Retro Raw Review, where things are starting to heat up as we head towards the 1997 Royal Rumble. Bret and Shawn are starting to voice their distain for one another. Into the Dorkness brings a bounty of new figure sightings as well as some new additions to the collection, and

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01:12:13

#41- Remembering Brodie Lee

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/12/31

This week on the show we are stunned to learn of the untimely passing of Jon Huber, known to the wrestling world as Brodie Lee. We spend a fair amount of the show discussing some of the tributes and outpouring of love for Brodie. We still hit the usual segments as well. The Retro Raw Review is the last show of 1996 and we have the HBK / Bret Hart rivalry really starting to heat up. We discuss an absolute classic in Whatchu Watchin?! And much, much more.

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01:12:20

#40- Adam Returns, Gearing Up For '97 WWF and Tons More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/12/24

On the show this week we have tons of ROH Final battle results "On This Day In Pro Wrestling History" as well as some historical facts about Low Ki that we didn't know going in. The Retro Raw Review is pretty good as we head toward the 1997 Royal Rumble. We discuss the current crown jewel in Mat's collection as we talk about the new arrivals. We also cover lots of ground in the "Whatchu Watchin?!" segment. we talk GCW, NXT, WWE, AEW and more! As always we thank you for the support!

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01:14:34

#39- Mat Is a Singles Competitor (Sort Of)

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/12/17

This weeks show is packed with tons of topics! Mat goes solo for the bulk of it as Adam is soaking up the sun in Tampa on vacation. There is some great stuff in the "On This Day" segment including Slammy Awards and the reveal of The Black Scorpion. "Into the Dorkness" includes more figure news than we have had in the last couple weeks combined. The "Retro Raw Review" contains the fallout from IYH: It's Time! and has some off color remarks from Jerry Lawler (shocking, I know!) It also has the

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01:03:50

#38- Sting In AEW, Kenny Omega On Impact, and More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/12/10

Hey gang! This week on the show we take a look at Sting's return to the squared circle, Kenny Omega's title win and subsequent appearance on Impact, and so much more! The boys both add some Hasbro's to the collections, and take in some live local pro wrestling at ACW Wisconsin. They report on that as well as all the other pro wrestling that has been consumed since last week. Enjoy!

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01:13:41

#37- R.I.P. Pat Patterson, NXT Wargames Preview & More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/12/03

On the show this week we hit all of the segments you know and love! We reminisce about the first ever Intercontinental Champion and WWE hall of famer Pat Patterson, as news broke of his passing the morning of this recording. His in-ring career was a bit before our time, but his knowledge of the business has been passed down and can be seen in todays product for sure. Little light on the news this week, but we make up for it with a super sized segment of Whatchu Watchin?! highlighted by a glowing NXT

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01:10:07

#36- The 1985 Screwjob, Survivor Series Review and More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/11/26

This week on the show the topics include a look back on this day in pro wrestling history that includes a screwjob that took place in the WWF more than a decade before Montreal! The Retro Raw Review is headlined by an awesome opening segment featuring Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart. We break down some figure news including a couple new things that are in stock and shipping from Ringside Collectibles. We also discuss some of the stuff we have watched since we last sat down to record. Those topics include

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01:09:02

#35- Survivor Series 1996, Paul Bearer is MIA, and More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/11/19

On the show this week we spend a lot of time talking about the changing landscape of the WWF that began with Survivor Series 1996. That show was so pivotal! We saw the debuts of The Nation of Domination, Flash Funk, Rocky Maivia, Doug Furnas & Phil Lafon, a new look for The Undertaker, Yokozuna’s last match with the company and a new WWF Champion. Wow! From there we have some weekly figure news for you and a story about an autographed Paul Bearer figure that is currently lost in the mail. We

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01:19:01

#34- Ringside Fest Reveals, Full Gear Report & More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/11/12

This week we have a jam-packed show for you! Lots of championships changing hands in the “On This Day…” segment. The Retro Raw Review is the go-home to Survivor Series 1996 and is really good. It features some of the earliest segments of Steve Austin really grasping the “Stone Cold” persona. Then we go “Into the Dorkness” as we discuss the recent figure reveals from Mattel at this year’s virtual Ringside Fest and some videogames coming your way courtesy of AEW. We also break down AEW’s Full Gear PPV

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01:07:33

#33 Austin 3:16 Meets Pillman 9mm

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/11/05

This week’s show is a good one! Some good stuff in the “On This Day” segment, but the main event is the “Retro Raw Review”! We are taking a look at the 11/4/96 episode of Raw, which is the iconic show where Stone Cold Steve Austin shows up at Brian Pillman’s residence. It’s definitely one that most people remember and was a very controversial episode. We comb through a bit of figure news, but there isn’t a whole lot as Ringside Fest looms on the horizon. We also discuss the most recent offerings

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01:14:44

#32- Hell in a Cell Recap, Halloween Havoc '95 and More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/10/29

This week on the show we start thing off with a few birthday’s “on this day in pro wrestling history” as well as a Superstar that passed away on the day we recorded. (RIP Tracy Smothers) In that same segment we talk about the birth of Halloween Havoc and the death of WWE ECW house shows. The “Retro Raw Review” is focused on the imminent collision between Bret Hart and Stone Cold Steve Austin at the upcoming Survivor Series (next week will be bananas!) "Into the Dorkness" is once again figure focused

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01:12:18

#31- Bret Hart's 1996 Return, NJPW G1 Finals and More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/10/22

This week on the show we are feeling the effects of IYH: Buried Alive! The Raw after this show, which we go through in detail on the Retro Raw Review, had the feeling of a turning point for the company. It seems like HHH is finally clawing his way out of the doghouse, and Bret Hart returns to address his future. He’s staying in WWF forever! (or at least for another 13 months) We have quite a bit of figure news and some decent arrivals as we travel “Into the Dorkness” (Matt Hardy handgun promo

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01:07:30

#30- WWE Draft Analysis, Lots of New Figures and More

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/10/15

This week on the show please bear with us as Mat has a sinus infection and a case of the coughs! That doesn't derail the train that is the Dorkside, baby! We get into all of the usual segments. On This Day... has some highs and lows, some birthdays and deaths, and a lot happened in 1989. The Retro Raw Review has us heading to In Your House: Buried Alive, and there is a lot of figure news to report. New stuff is starting to hit, people! We close out the show with some WWE draft analysis and we also

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01:09:04

#29 NXT Takeover 31, ROH Pure Tournament & More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/10/08

This week on the show, Adam and Mat review the 10/7/96 episode of Monday Night Raw on the Retro Raw Review where we are less than two weeks away from the In Your House: Buried Alive PPV. The Into the Dorkness segment is a little light this week. Not a whole lot of figure news or new additions to the collections. We make up for it though in the Whatchu Watchin?! segment. we cover NXT Takeover 31, ROH Pure Tournament, AEW Dynamite, and various shows from the WWE including the reveal of the leader of

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01:08:48

#28- All Hail Chief Reigns!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/10/01

This week on the show we talk about how good the beginning and ending of Clash of Champions was, and in the Retro Raw Review we are pretty far down the road that leads to In Your House: Buried Alive. Some big time debuts headline "On This Week in Pro Wrestling History, and we have a good deal of figure related news. Thanks for the listen!

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01:03:57

#27- R.I.P. Road Warrior Animal

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/09/24

This week on the show we are saddened to learn of the passing of a Legend in the pro wrestling business, Joe Laurinaitis aka, Road Warrior Animal. We take a look back at some of his greatest moments, mainly in the WWF as that is where we are more familiar. We also hit on all of the weekly topics. There is some major happenings on this day in pro wrestling history and the Retro Raw Review has the return of "Razor Ramon" as well as the beginning of the buildup to In Your House: Buried Alive! We add

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00:57:56

#26- That's Some Good $h!T!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/09/17

This week on the show, as things change at a rapid pace in 2020, we spend most of our time in 1996 gearing up for In Your House: Mind Games! The Retro Raw Review is headlined by a pair of semi final matches in the Intercontinental Championship tournament. A couple things are added to the collection as well as some news as we go "Into the Dorkness". We finish up with some talk about the current product that the WWE and AEW are putting out. Next week we will preview The Clash of the Champions PPV and

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01:12:01

#25- Ain't That a Kick In The Kidney!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/09/10

This week on the show, we spend a good deal of time looking back at the 9/9/96 episode of Monday Night Raw, highlighted by the final first round match in the tournament for Ahmed Johnson's vacated Intercontinental Championship. Many Superstars send him well wishes, and we get Raw debuts from The Stalker and Salvatore Sincere. Figure news dominates the Into the Dorkness segment with updates on AEW Undisputed, Mattel Ultimates and a new Elite series in stock and shipping from RSC. We also discuss All

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01:12:42

#24- NXT Championship in Limbo, NJPW Summer Struggle...

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/09/03

This week on the show we are back with another edition of the Retro Raw Review! Buckle in as we start heading toward In Your House: Mind Games as we take a look back at Championship Friday on USA. There is a new Ringside Exclusive WWE Mattel Elite up for pre-order: Walter! "Into the Dorkness" has us adding to our collections with the AEW Authentic Scale Ring, Little Bit of the Bubbly Jericho and more. We also talk all kinds of current product from WWE, NXT, AEW and NJPW!

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00:55:58

#23- Our First WWF Live Event (2/24/94), SummerSlams...

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/08/27

This week on the show we start things off with a heavy dose of "On This Day In Pro Wrestling History" focusing on a couple past SummerSlams. This weeks edition of the Retro Raw Review is preempted by the 1996 US Open so we look back on Mat and Adam's first attended live WWF show from February of 1994. A few new things are up for pre-order at Ringside Collectibles, mainly basic 114 and 115. Finally, we chat about the wrestling we have consumed since we last spoke.

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