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The Wrestling Archives

Rich Sigwald & Tim Hackman

Two nerdy librarians aim to preserve the art form that is Professional Wrestling by watching old shows and discussing their place in the lore. They also interview wrestlers and wrestling personalities to share their story and have conversations on topics relating to the pro wrestling community.

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All Episodes

18:37

Breaking News - WWE History

The Wrestling Archives ·

2023/01/11

With the shattering news of a possible sale of WWE to a Saudi investment fund, Rich thought it would be a great time to put a short episode together covering the history of WWE, from Vince McMahon's grandfather to the news of this morning! It's a heck of a ride! Thanks for listening!

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01:33:42

This Tuesday in Texas/Taboo Tuesday

The Wrestling Archives ·

2023/01/06

We decided on this Friday, we'd look at Tuesdays! The first two of WWE's Tuesday Pay-Per-View experiments. We have get to watch the unfolding of the long-forgotten Undertaker/Hulk Hogan feud, and the equally forgotten gem of a cage match between Randy Orton and Ric Flair. Plus, baby vomit! Happy New Year and thanks for listening! Remember to subscribe!

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01:22:58

2022 Year in Review

The Wrestling Archives ·

2022/12/23

It's been a year of podcasts! A time to grapple, a time to chop A time to pin, a time to tap A time to face, a time to heel A time to cheer, a time to boo! Join us as we talk about the favorite things we watched and things we didn't like so much. We also talk about things to come and the year that was pro wrestling. Thanks for downloading and happy holidays. See you in 2023!

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01:33:00

Wrestle War ’91

The Wrestling Archives ·

2022/12/09

We were inspired by WWE reviving the War Games match so we decided to find a good one to watch. One with violence and blood, and Wrestle War '91 did NOT disappoint! Plus, we get blessed with matches featuring Doom, Bobby Eaton, members of the Armstrong family, and some talented Japanese women. Our ears and brains are tickled by the wits of Dusty Rhodes and Jim Ross. But, let's not leave out Rick Steiner rubbing Ric Flair's face across the cage like a fine cheddar on a grater. Thanks for download! Be

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01:19:06

Montreal Screwjob - Survivor Series’97

The Wrestling Archives ·

2022/11/25

It's time for that Thanksgiving tradition! Not just Survivor Series, but talking about controversial things with the people you love. This week we are giving the Survivor Series 97 and it's amazeballs ending the JFK/Oliver Stone treatment...back...and to the left. Was it the best wrestling finish ever? was it real? What even is real? Also, we talk about attending two different AEW Dynamite shows and how much fun that was. Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for listening!

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02:03:22

WrestleMania 25 w/ Dr. Jess Krenek

The Wrestling Archives ·

2022/11/11

She's back! Dr. Jess joins us to talk WrestleMania 25! The Silver Anniversary, if you're bad at math! We talk about wrestling aiding our vocabulary development and the WWE modifying the historical records. We don't understand the placement of the Kid Rock segment, or its length, or its existence. We have a 25-woman battle royal that is won by a man. And of course, we talk about what is possibly the best WrestleMania match ever - Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker. Plus, RICKY STEAMBOAT CAN GO! Thanks

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01:29:38

Halloween Havoc ’97

The Wrestling Archives ·

2022/10/28

Slim Jim presents: Halloween Havoc 1997! We get into the dated main event, the rickety cage, and Styrofoam tombstones, and all the advertising! Wowza! Rich also talks about his fun at CelebFest 5 and the juicy gossip he got out of Bret Hart and the incredible stories from Jimmy Hart. Tim has a few too many beers and Rich sings to show off his new microphone. Oh, lets not forget the incredible match between Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio, Jr. Also, there's some cool Japanese matches on here, too

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01:07:29

Monday Night Raw 1 & 2

The Wrestling Archives ·

2022/10/14

This week, we are uncooked, uncut, and uncensored! The shows that started it all! We talk how Raw is the template for the modern wrestling presentation. We are baffled by the choice of having Rob Bartlett in the roll of offensive commentary. We marvel at how even from the beginning, the matches didn't matter. We enjoyed Doink making children cry and caused an overuse of the word "bruh." We also have a full change of heart on The Repo Man. Tim also gives us a graphic definition of raw. Thanks for

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01:19:40

Capital Punishment 2011 - We Were There!

The Wrestling Archives ·

2022/09/30

It's another We Were There episode!! This time, Tim attended the 2011 event Capital Punishment from the then Verizon Center in Washington, DC. We continue to not like Edge. We note that CM Punk and Rey Mysterio steal the show. We complain whenever possible about Michael Cole who is now heel??? Rich also shares the tales of his military service (sic). We also talk about the joys of government work and praise the bureaucracy and proletariat! Plus, special appearance by President Faux-bama! Thanks for

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01:56:23

WrestleMania 24

The Wrestling Archives ·

2022/09/16

We take the plunge into the beautiful world of High-Definition television! Tim has COVID and in true show fashion, caught it at an indie-wrestling show. We talk John Legend and Jesus Christ Superstar. We discuss Harry Potter a little bit, and how much of a hellhole Orlando can be. Also, we talk about WrestleMania 24. There's a discussion of Edge's ability to be main event potential. We say a farewell to Ric Flair for a minute. We fawn over Big Show and Floyd "Money" Mayweather. We are conflicted

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01:06:03

AEW All Out 2022 Pre-Show

The Wrestling Archives ·

2022/09/03

BONUS EPISODE! Here we go, we decide to talk a little bit about current wrestling and give our best guesses as to what we think will happen this Sunday at AEW's All Out from Chicago! FIGHT FOREVER!!

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01:42:08

Rumble ’96 w/ Dr. Jess Krenek

The Wrestling Archives ·

2022/09/02

We have a special episode this week! Dr. Jessica Krenek joined us in studio to discuss her work in studying non-male wrestling fans and topics surrounding that, such as gatekeeping and inter-gender wrestling. Dr. Jess then sticks around to break down the action of the 1996 Royal Rumble. We probe deep into the contradictory messaging the WWF was presenting at the time, chuckle at the Billionaire Ted bits, and analyze the Freudian tensions between Goldust and Razor Ramon. Rich also dodges and parries

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01:40:11

Starrcade ’85: The Gathering

The Wrestling Archives ·

2022/08/19

Tim and Rich get into all the gory details of Starrcade '85! Rich and Tim appreciate the honesty in Abdullah's approach to violence. Rich compares JJ Dillon to classic American art and the auditory delights of a microphone pounding on Magnum TA's skull. Tim and Rich both revel in the production differences between this and the first WrestleMania. A true portrayal of the difference between wrestling and wrasslin'! Thanks for listening!

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01:28:32

Royal Rumble 1992

The Wrestling Archives ·

2022/08/05

By listener request, we get into possibly the greatest Royal Rumble of all time! We marvel again at the abilities and stamina of Ric Flair as he styles and profiles his way into the WWF Championship. We are blinded by Owen Hart's wrestling gear and grossed out at the scars across the foreheads of the Bushwhackers. Thanks for downloading!

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01:41:57

The First WrestleMania

The Wrestling Archives ·

2022/07/22

We decided it was time to get back to our roots. It was time to get into the first WrestleMania from 1985. We acknowledge the singing genius of Gene Okerlund, the terrified looks of Alfred Hayes, and compare this event to the shelling of Fort Sumter. We calculate the rate of inflation and gasp at Andre the Giant body slamming Big John Studd. We revel in the voices of Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse Ventura, and we discuss Gorilla's weird nicknames for people, plus so much more! Thanks for listening!

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00:49

Teaser- WrestleMania 1

The Wrestling Archives ·

2022/07/20

Take a listen to what's to come on this week's episode!

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01:48:50

WrestleMania 23

The Wrestling Archives ·

2022/07/08

Tim and Rich explore WrestleMania 23. They complain about it taking almost four hours to present eight matches, the decline of the Intercontinental Title, and the appearance of a former President. Tim explores Greek Mythology and Rich vents about rude concertgoers. There's discussion of how the WWE product has become sterile, audiences don't follow the standard good guy/bad guy routine, and how there's now THREE brands in WWE. Plus, both are baffled how you could ever book Ric Flair in the dark

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00:49

Teaser - WrestleMania 23

The Wrestling Archives ·

2022/07/06

Check out a snip of what's coming up on this week's episode!

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01:22:33

Battle Royal at Royal Albert Hall

The Wrestling Archives ·

2022/06/24

This week, Tim and Rich dash to jolly old England for a 1991 WWF show at Royal Albert Hall. Tim gets worked up about Bob Dylan. Rich is fired up about British royals and French organists. They both got all hot for Ric Flair vs Tito Santana. They also talk about just what exactly is a Samovar? Could the British Bulldog replace Hulk Hogan? Thanks for listening!!

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00:45

Teaser- Battle Royal at Royal Albert Hall

The Wrestling Archives ·

2022/06/22

A sampling of what is to come this Friday!

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