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PODCAST

The Ballot - A Wrestling Hall of Fame Podcast

Ryan Neitzey & Count Out!

Welcome to The Ballot, a podcast dissecting the pro wrestling careers of first-time nominees on the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame Ballot.

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102:30

Andreas Lambrakis with Lionmark Luke

The Ballot - A Wrestling Hall of Fame Podcast ·

2026/04/15

Ryan is joined by Lionmark Luke to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Andreas Lambrakis.Read Luke's article "Andreas Lambrakis & Haralambos Karpozilos: Two (Nearly) Forgotten Stars From the Rest of the World" on voicesofwrestling.comLeave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.LINK DUMP:Andreas Lambrakis vs. Gorgeous George:

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132:20

Los Espantos with “American Numbers” Arturo Galletti

The Ballot - A Wrestling Hall of Fame Podcast ·

2026/03/25

Ryan is joined by Arturo Galletti from The P[w]rescription podcast to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Los Espantos.Follow Arturo Galletti on Twitter; @AmericanNumbersListen to Arturo Galletti on The P[w]rescription PodcastCheck out Arturo's WON HoF Reference GuideLeave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.LINK DUMP:Espanto I vs. El Santo:

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128:22

Booker T with Fred Morlan

The Ballot - A Wrestling Hall of Fame Podcast ·

2026/03/11

Ryan is joined by Fred Morlan from The Good, The Bad & The Hungee AEW Podcast to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of returning candidate, Booker T. Then, they discuss the Observer Awards and their role in a HOF conversation.Follow Fred Morlan on Bluesky; @flagrantstats.bsky.socialListen to Fred Morlan on "The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee AEW Podcast"Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.LINK DUMP:Booker T vs. Bret Hart:

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108:04

Le Petit Prince with Phil Lions

The Ballot - A Wrestling Hall of Fame Podcast ·

2026/02/11

Ryan is joined by wrestling historian Phil Lions to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of French Catch star, Le Petit Prince.Follow Phil Lions on Twitter @Phil_LionsPhil Lions Pro Wrestling History Research GuideLeave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.LINK DUMP:Le Petit Prince Match Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-NXRyL_vtH025qgxuK3984DwO12GMLJhLe Petit Prince Facebook Page (run by his Daughter): https://www.facebook.com/PetitPrinceDanielDubailLe Petit

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111:40

Tam Nakano with Scott E.

The Ballot - A Wrestling Hall of Fame Podcast ·

2026/01/14

Ryan is joined by Scott E. to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Tam Nakano.Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.Watch Scott's "Tam Nakano's Legacy: A Personal Look at STARDOM's Twilight Dream | Five Star" VideoRyan's Stardom Attendance Research: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e4L0czWWhPRyh0ap2AdGLfOPUAjJq6iWfhIgHro-Hdg/edit?usp=sharingLINK DUMP:Tam Nakano vs Saya Kamitani: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp4Q22HbQlwTam Nakano vs

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83:34

Zack Sabre Jr. with Curtis Spears

The Ballot - A Wrestling Hall of Fame Podcast ·

2025/12/21

Ryan is joined by Curtis Spears from the Okada's Shorts podcast to discuss the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame case of Zack Sabre Jr.LINK DUMP:Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.

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43:24

2026 Primer & More

The Ballot - A Wrestling Hall of Fame Podcast ·

2025/12/10

Ryan previews the 2026 HOF season of The Ballot with an introduction of all the first-time nominees. Plus some news!Call the Hotline at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.

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134:11

The WON HOF 2025 Results with Fred Morlan & Adam Berger

The Ballot - A Wrestling Hall of Fame Podcast ·

2025/11/19

Ryan is joined by returning guests Fred Morlan and Adam Bergere to discuss the results of the 2025 WON Hall of Fame voting. Who got in? Who were the biggest movers and shakers? Why Kane?Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.

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77:44

Ryan Struggles with his WON HOF Ballot - Part 2

The Ballot - A Wrestling Hall of Fame Podcast ·

2025/10/29

Ryan is back to discuss his thoughts in his 2025 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ballot, covering the regions of Historical US/Canada, Non-Wrestlers, and the Rest of the World.Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.

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107:28

Ryan Struggles with his WON HOF Ballot - Part 1

The Ballot - A Wrestling Hall of Fame Podcast ·

2025/10/22

Ryan discusses his thoughts as he assembles his 2025 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ballot, covering the regions of Modern US/Canada, Mexico, and Japan.Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.

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116:20

Masaaki Mochizuki with Alan4L

The Ballot - A Wrestling Hall of Fame Podcast ·

2025/10/15

Ryan is joined by Alan4L from ProWres Paradise to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Masaaki Mochizuki.Follow Alan4L on Bluesky @alan4l.bsky.socialListen to "Alan4L's ProWres Paradise" on PWTorch Ryan's Dragon Gate Attendance Research: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FyTFnIrk9h8X1s2lxy28Cidu_pd_wnlmNa16xM1V0e0/edit?usp=sharingLINK DUMP:Masaaki Mochizuki vs Shingo Takagi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOs-65xk7gAMasaaki Mochizuki vs YAMATO:

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91:17

Sweet Daddy Siki with Greg Oliver

The Ballot - A Wrestling Hall of Fame Podcast ·

2025/10/08

Ryan is joined by wrestling historian Greg Oliver to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Sweet Daddy Siki.Follow Greg on Twitter @gregmepBuy Greg Oliver's books at oliverbooks.caOrder "The Works of Jamie Melissa Hemmings"LINK DUMP:Sweet Daddy Siki vs The Stomper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBX_E1mtrPcSweet Daddy Siki & Sabu tag team match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hjr7Ds0FyY&t=6s"Squares Off Against Country Music" by Sweet Daddy Siki:

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73:29

The 2025 Ballots are Out!

The Ballot - A Wrestling Hall of Fame Podcast ·

2025/10/01

The 2025 WON HOF ballots are officially out! Ryan walks you through this year's Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ballot, along with some of the new names on the list. Plus, plenty of stats.Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.

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82:35

Steve Grey with Tony Earnshaw

The Ballot - A Wrestling Hall of Fame Podcast ·

2025/09/10

Ryan is joined by British wrestling historian Tony Earnshaw to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Steve Grey.Follow Tony on Twitter @RealErnestARSRead "Steve Grey and the Observer Hall of Fame: by Tony EarnshawOrder "We Shall Not Be Moved" by Tony EarnshawOrder "The Saturday Afternoon War" by Tony EarnshawLINK DUMP:Steve Grey vs. Jim Breaks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kwyoiZ1wuQSteve Grey vs. Johnny Saint: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cz5yfxniDQQSteve Grey & Big

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114:31

FTR with Fred Morlan

The Ballot - A Wrestling Hall of Fame Podcast ·

2025/08/13

Ryan is joined by Fred Morlan of "The Good, The Bad and the Hungee" AEW Podcast to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler aka FTR.Follow Fred on BlueSky @flagrantstats.bsky.socialListen to "The Good, The Bad, and the Hungee" AEW PodcastLINK DUMP:The ENTIRE FTR vs Briscoes rivalry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYBoK_WfbIgThe Revival vs #DIY: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5v4e0iSubscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.Subscribe to the Count

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119:42

Mercedes Mone with Lyric

The Ballot - A Wrestling Hall of Fame Podcast ·

2025/07/09

Ryan is joined by wrestling writer Lyric to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of AEW & WWE star, Mercedes Mone.Follow Lyric on Twitter @LyricWrestlingRead Lyric's article, "Mercedes Mone is on Wrestling's Renaissance World Tour."LINK DUMP:Sasha Banks vs Bayley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qA9E1CHe_MMercedes Mone vs Hazuki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZJu7wMwcwQSubscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.Join the Count

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119:29

Gilbert Leduc with Phil Lions

The Ballot - A Wrestling Hall of Fame Podcast ·

2025/06/11

Ryan is joined by wrestling historian Phil Lions to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of French Catch star, Gilbert Leduc.Follow Phil Lions on Twitter @Phil_LionsPhil Lions Pro Wrestling History Research GuideLINK DUMP:Gilbert Leduc vs Der Henker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuQ0NYNctiY Gilbert Leduc & Batman vs Blousons Noirs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQZBRkIdmOoSubscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.Join the Count Out! Patreon

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94:14

R.I.P. Sabu

The Ballot - A Wrestling Hall of Fame Podcast ·

2025/05/21

In a slight departure from the usual format, Ryan is joined by a plethora of guests discussing the WON Hall of Fame case of Sabu. Guests include Joe Lanza, Adam Berger, DJ Convoy, Verb Abrams, Kyle from the Apron Bump Podcast, Jesse Collings, Kevin Hare, Alex Richards, and Gerard Di Trolio.Guests, in order of appearance:Joe Lanza:Listen to the Flagship Wrestling PodcastSubscribe to the Voices of Wrestling PatreonAdam Berger:Read his work at voicesofwrestling.comDJ Convoy:Follow @djconvoy.bsky.social

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97:36

IYO SKY/Io Shirai with Scott Edwards & Trent Breward

The Ballot - A Wrestling Hall of Fame Podcast ·

2025/05/14

Ryan is joined by the hosts of Stardom Road, Scott Edwards and Trent Breward to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of IYO SKY/Io Shirai.Follow Scott Edwards on Twitter @ScottEWrestlingFollow Trent Breward on Twitter @1UpCultureLINK DUMP:Stardom Road 41: Io Shirai vs. Mayu IwataniStardom Road 43: History of Queen's Quest - Io Shirai EraRyan's Stardom Attendance Report: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e4L0czWWhPRyh0ap2AdGLfOPUAjJq6iWfhIgHro-Hdg/edit?usp=sharingIo Shirai vs Mayu Iwatani:

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82:28

Les Kellett with Ethan Tyler & Colt Cabana

The Ballot - A Wrestling Hall of Fame Podcast ·

2025/04/09

Ryan is joined by wrestling historian Ethan Tyler to discuss the WON HOF case of Les Kellett. Plus, we hear from the wrestler directly inspired by the man, Colt Cabana.Follow Ethan Tyler on Twitter @ETyler01Follow Colt Cabana on Twitter @ColtCabanaLINK DUMP:Les Kellett vs Johnny Czeslaw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsYbqQdG0g4Les Kellett Youtube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWBsmsO1ReI-iS0EyyU_EGrz1Rdyv2jClColt Cabana's Pro Wrestling Fringe Episode "Laugh Til it

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