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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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01:14:44

#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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01:07:00

#22- We Have Found AEW Figures In The Wild!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/08/20

This week on the show we discuss SummerSlam 1996, the Raw that followed it, and much more! Other topics include the WWE ThunderDome, Sonya Deville's stalker, and after weeks of scouring local Walmart stores, an AEW Unrivaled series 1 sighting in the wild! But that's not all, we also break down any and all wrestling that we have consumed since last week, namely AEW Dynamite, WWE Timeline and NJPW Strong. Thanks for giving the show a listen, and if you would be so kind to share it with someone who may

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01:07:20

#21- R.I.P. Kamala, Mr. T Finally Arrives and More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/08/13

Hey Dorksiders! This week on the show we pay homage to the career of the late Kamala. After that we talk about on this day in pro wrestling history featuring Rick Rude in the G1 finals, Scotty Goldman and Juggalos! The Retro Raw Review is heating up as we are on the go home show to SummerSlam '96. Lots of things have made their way into our collections this week including the SDCC exclusive Mr. T Elite figure, and we discuss tons of recent shows on Whatchu Watchin?! Its a good one!

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01:07:40

#20- AEW figs are MIA, Raw Underground and More!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/08/06

Oh we know where those AEW figures are. They're in the back but you keep saying they are not! All AEW figure hunting aside, we have a great show for you this week! On the Retro Raw Review we are cruising toward the hottest party of the summer in 1996. Jerry Lawler is in action and we get a Battle Royal. The figure news is light, but we have some news including a possible site for SummerSlam 2020. Mat finds the last figure he needs in Elite 77 and we discuss Raw Underground.

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01:16:23

#19- SDCC 2020 Reveals!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/07/30

On the show this week we stick to the tried and true format, but the star of the show is all of the sweet figure reveals from San Diego Comic Con. We go through almost everything that was announced in the Mattel Elite lineup, as well as the next wave of offerings from Jazzwares AEW figures. The Retro Raw Review has us on our way to the biggest party of the summer in 1996, SummerSlam! We also go hunting for the new figures hitting stores including Elite series 77 and Legends series 7. Thanks for your

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01:07:08

#18- The Calm Before the Comic Con Storm

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/07/23

This weeks show kicks off with an On This Day full of a bunch of wrestling birthdays including HBK and David Von Erich. VKM beats a steroid accusation and the WCW Invasion PPV. The Retro Raw Review sees the debut of two Superstars, one of which is now a WWE Hall of Fame inductee, and the obligatory matches featuring HBK, Ahmed Johnson, and The Smoking Guns. There is some decent figure news ahead of this weeks SDCC (look for a bonus episode later this week), and we talk about all of the wrestling

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01:04:08

#17- Gearing Up For An International Incident

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/07/16

This weeks show is full of goodness as we head toward the In Your House: International Incident in the Retro Raw Review. We also see the debut of T.L. Hopper (finally!) Despite being only days away from SDCC @Home, there is a surprising amount of figure news! Who doesn't want a Bret Hart / Bill Goldberg Elite 2-pack?! Also it looks like the Elite 79 lineup has been announced. Finally, Mat and Adam got to see live wrestling for the first time since December, and we of course get into that. Pool Party

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01:03:34

#16- The Ultimate Unemployed Wrestler

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/07/09

This week on the show, we get things going with an injury laden segment of "On This Day In Pro Wrestling History" followed up by a Retro Raw Review that kicks off with the termination, er, suspension of The Ultimate Warrior. Nevertheless, we are cruising toward In Your House: International Incident, and Ahmed Johnson and HBK are down a man until an unlikely hero makes his return to the company. "Into the Dorkness" is pretty light on the figure news with SDCC @ home right around the corner, but we do

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01:08:32

#15- We've Got A Lot Left In The Tank!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/07/02

This week on the show we talk about a couple major signings "On This Day In Pro Wrestling History". Vader is drunk looking for bullfrogs. Former friends and tag team partners collide in the "Retro Raw Review" as Shawn Michaels does battle with Marty Jannety in a great match. Jake "The Snake" Roberts is verbally abused by Lawler and Austin. "Into The Dorkness" features new Masters of the WWE Universe offerings. Several things are discussed in "Whatchu Watchin?!" most notably the Mark Henry episode of

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01:08:59

#14- I Pity The Fool That Didn't Order Mr. T!

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/06/25

This week on the show we discuss the fallout from the 1996 King of the Ring where Austin 3:16 was made. The remainder of the Retro Raw Review is spent starting to build toward In Your House: International Incident. It's a pretty stacked card as we go "Into the Dorkness" as we highlight several pre-orders that went live this week, most notably the SDCC '20 Entertainment Earth Mattel exclusive Mr. T figure! "Whatchu Watchin?!" is dominated by the New Japan Cup, but we also hit on AEW, NXT, and more

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01:03:11

#13- Mouth to Mouth What?! Jeez Jerry.

Dorkside of the Ring ·

2020/06/18

Hey, Gang! On the show this week we dissect the go home Raw to the King of the Ring 1996 PPV. A couple of Hall of Famers make their WWF debut "on this day in pro wrestling history". It's a light week as far as purchases go, but we have a few new things as well as news about an Eddie Guerrero limited edition box for sale and some pre-orders that are live at Ringside Collectibles. To finish it off, we discuss some of the finer points of this past Sunday's Backlash show that WWE aired as well as other

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