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Dropkick Basement

Off The Cuff Stuff Network

”Dropkick Basement” is a Pro Wrestling Podcast. We will be giving you, the listener, historical insight, best and worst lists, new takes on old shows, and tons more from our unique perspectives. Your hosts, Mike Madden and Tom Schultz are lifelong pro wrestling fans, so you know they are on the ball. Frequent guests are sure to keep you coming back to learn more from their minds.

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01:25:20

Dropkick Basement-Rebooking ECW's First PPV with The...

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2026/02/16

The anniversary crossover continues today with The Captain Michael Corby, joining us in the basement to reflect on ECW. We are rebooking the first ECW Pay Per View, Barely Legal with a more robust roster and flexible timelines. Will it hit the spot for hardcore satisfaction? Let's grab our plunder and find out.

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01:24:15

Dropkick Basement-Royal Rumble Undercard Matches

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2026/02/02

Almost all of the attention at a Royal Rumble event goes to the Rumble matches themselves but on those undercards there are some great matches that deserve your time and attention. This week Tom and Mike share their favorites and talk about how these matches help shape the history of the Rumble through the years. Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0rP6AfYlf8idQWYtytxdsI?si=15b278f9524c4c4eApple-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dropkick-basement/id1667702351Other Podcast

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01:30:00

Dropkick Basement- Bullet Club Memorial Episode

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2026/01/19

January 2026 saw the dissolution of one of the longest running and influential factions in Pro Wrestling History, Bullet Club. The ever evolving group had a roller coast and legendary runs through not only their home promotion of New Japan Pro Wrestling but various others like Impact Wrestling, AEW, Ring of Honor, CMLL, Global Force Wrestling and even WWE (kind of). They helped launch careers and sold lots of merchandise in their run dating back to May 2013. This week the Dropkick Basement is

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01:41:32

Dropkick Basement-The Dream team Japanese Born Wrestlers

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2026/01/05

This week we focus on the best of the best from Japan. Listen as we pull together the dream team for wrestlers who made their reputation in their home country of Japan. There are lots of legends and some surprises in store so listen in to this one.

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01:07:13

Dropkick Basement- Rebooking Starrcade

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2025/12/22

The NWA/WCW had a running tradition of their biggest card of the year in the end of the year. That show was Starrcade, originally run on Thanksgiving night, it was later moved to December and stayed in December through to WCW's sale to World Wrestling Entertainment in 2001. On this episode, we each take a Starrcade card from the rich history of the show and rebook it to see how we can improve the final card. Tom handles 1986 and Mike works with 1995. Enjoy the trip back in time with us. Listen

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00:53:49

Dropkick Basement- Hosts in the Hot Seat with Steve...

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2025/12/08

This week we turn the tables and let our good friend and collaborator, Steve Mezzano (The Basement Bar Show) ask us thought proving wrestling questions. Steve's not bringing softball questions or trying to zing us with trivia. He's loaded with questions the listeners will enjoy.

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01:03:15

Dropkick Basement- Women's Survivor Series Team:...

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2025/11/24

This week we hold a snake draft for women's wrestlers. Our guest is Steve Mezzano and we will draft our own unique survivor series style teams based on some guidelines. Who's got the tools to survive.

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02:08:47

Dropkick Basement- Tier Ranking Title Bets (w/Steve...

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2025/11/10

The topic of title bets is always a hot one in the internet wrestling community. Of course, we have opinions and to help us create a definitive tier ranking or you, we have on our frequent collaborator, Steve Mezzano from the Basement Bar Show to break ties and discuss the alarming number of Eagles on title belts. So, take a little break from your day and listen to the rankings.

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00:55:24

Dropkick Basement- Jobbers to Some Champs to Others

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2025/10/27

The role of the jobber in wrestling is to make the stars look good and take a pin every week. But sometimes they have a chance to shine in other organizations. This week we turn to the successful runs of these normally reliable losers. Links below. Please subscribe for all new episodes. https://linktr.ee/offthecuffstuffpod

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01:10:30

Dropkick Basement- Battle of the Big Men Finals

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2025/10/13

The Elite 8 is set for Dropkick Basement. Check out how we decided the finals and who stacks up as the best big man in Pro Wrestling history.

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01:34:44

Dropkick Basement- Battle of the Big Men 2000's and...

Dropkick Basement ·

2025/09/29

On this episode we present the Big Men brackets for the 00's as well as the modern era bracket. There are lots of heavy hitters to consider in these match ups. Will we see upsets or will the strong and giants survive? All the answers are a click away so listen with us.

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01:29:29

Dropkick Basement- The Battle of the Big Men- 80's...

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2025/09/15

This week we kick off our latest tournament with The Battle of the Big Men. In this episode Tom and Mike will run through the 80's and 90's bracket and give you insight into the competitors and share the outcomes. There will be lots to debate and we look forward to hearing who you think should get into the next round.

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01:07:21

Dropkick Basement- Pro Wrestling Media

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2025/09/01

Through the years pro wrestling has evolved, not only in ring but in it's coverage. From the Newstand to the Hotlines. From the dirtsheets to the mainstream, this week we look through the years to see how the industry has been covered.

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01:30:52

Dropkick Basement- The Dream Team of Hulk Hogan's...

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2025/08/18

Hulk Hogan was one of the most important stars in Pro Wrestling for more than 2 decades. In that time, he wrestled against some of the most important opponents in the business. This week we look back on those opponents and appoint them to our dream team of Hulk Hogan opponents.

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02:00:11

Dropkick Basement- The Dream Team of...

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2025/07/28

Barbed Wire, Staple Guns, Thumbtacks, Panes of Glass, and almost any conceivable weapon if choice are on full display this week as we present the Dream Team of Deatchmatch and Hardcore wrestlers. Our good friend Crazy Charlie Saunier (aka White Trash) is back to help fill the team out with some of the sickest and most twisted performers in pro wrestling history. So tape up your fists, grab your favorite foreign object and meet us out in the ring.

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01:20:30

Dropkick Basement- Interview with former Wrestling...

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2025/07/14

This week in the basement we have the honor of speaking with a former wrestler. We catch up with NWA Wildside cult hero White Trash aka Crazy Charlie Saunier. We discuss how Charlie got into Pro Wrestling, how he developed his White Trash persona, and what he's been up to since he walked away from the squared circle. So pop on those earphones and settle in because you can't stop Trash.

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01:03:02

Dropkick Basement-Pro Wrestling at the Movies

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2025/06/30

Summer is for blockbuster Movies so we want to discuss the best and sometimes worst of Wrestling in the Movies. Grab your popcorn and see if you can decide who wins the Oscar of the Squared Circle.

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01:05:43

Dropkick Basement- Dream Team of Luchadores

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2025/06/16

Lucha Libre is very trendy right now in the world of Pro Wrestling. The Basement boys recognize this and want to present our Dream Team of Luchadores. 12 of our favorites all listed for your consideration. Viva La Mexico and enjoy the show.

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01:05:59

Dropkick Basement- Scary Pro Wrestlers

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2025/06/01

The truly scary wrestlers in pro wrestling are rare to find these days but historically they have been a huge part of the business. From the Shiek to the Fiend, we take a look back at some of the wildest and scariest wrestlers men to take over the wrestling landscape through the years. (sorry if there is some bumpy audio)

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01:10:03

Dropkick Basement- Rebooking AEW Double or Nothing 2019

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2025/05/19

One of AEW's signature events Double or Nothing has provided some magical moments in the history of All Elite Wrestling. On this episode we look back at the very first edition and try to change it up a bit. Can we improve on the memorable card? Tune in to find out.

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