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Straight Shooters Wrestling Podcast

Philadelphia is a haven for professional wrestling, and we have the very best analysis coming to you from two of the best wrestling minds in the industry. Vaughn Johnson (Inquirer.com) & Nick Piccone (PhillyInfluencer.com, FoxPHLGambler.com, and formerly PhillyVoice.com) talk about the latest in the world of professional wrestling and usually dive deep into an event, movie, documentary, or anything else of the past during wrestling"s glory years.Follow us on Twitter/X, Instagram, Thread, and

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138:05

REWIND: WCW Halloween Havoc '98 Deep Dive

Straight Shooters Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/10/29

HALLOWEEN HAVOC REWIND!WCW's Halloween Havoc 1998 took place on October 25, 1998 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Despite being red hot in 1997, WCW had its best fiscal year in 1998 and was setting records. Unfortunately, by October 1998, much of that money starting going down the drain as creative got worse and worse. This pay-per-view is the epitome of what laid ahead for WCW in the coming years. We got the Hogan vs. Warrior rematch. We wish we didn't. The undercard was brutal. The

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111:25

444: Reel Graps: 'See No Evil' Deep Dive

Straight Shooters Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/10/24

This week, we continue our Reel Graps series and take a deep dive into See No Evil! With Halloween around the corner, we dive into our very first horror movie on the

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101:59

REWIND: WWF In Your House: Badd Blood '97 Deep Dive

Straight Shooters Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/10/24

WWF IN YOUR HOUSE: BADD BLOOD REWIND!This week, the guys dive deep into the show that featured the very first Hell in a Cell match: WWF Badd Blood: In Your House. Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker gave us a match to remember, which none of the other matches on this show can say.

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125:22

REWIND: WCW Halloween Havoc '96 Deep Dive

Straight Shooters Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/10/22

HALLOWEEN HAVOC REWIND!We're heading back to 1996 again - this time taking a deep dive into Slim Jim's Halloween Havoc 1996! The nWo was just born and "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan would defend the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against the "Macho Man" Randy Savage... and after the match, Hogan is in for a "ROWDY" SURPRISE!!!

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109:28

434: WWF King of the Ring 2000 Deep Dive

Straight Shooters Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/06/28

We did WCW's Great American Bash 2000 last week, so let's see what's going on over on the other channel as we dive deep into WWF's King of the Ring 2000 this week!BUT FIRST, we talk Night of Champions, Goldberg, and

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92:59

432: NXT TakeOver: Chicago II (06-16-18) Deep Dive,...

Straight Shooters Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/06/07

We got a jam-packed episode this week headlined by a deep dive for NXT TakeOver: Chicago II from June 16, 2018. We discuss R-Truth, Carlito, and more talent not being offered contract extensions, thus ending their time in WWE. We also talk about the latest update in the Janel Grant sex trafficking lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE.Press play!--Follow

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64:26

BONUS: WWE Money in the Bank 2025 Roundtable on Fox...

Straight Shooters Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/06/06

Nick Piccone, Vaughn Johnson, Mark Henry Jr., and Roy Burton discuss the 4-match Money in the Bank 2025 card, and discuss whether the concept of the Money in the Bank briefcase has run its course.

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87:59

431: 'The Iron Claw' Deep Dive

Straight Shooters Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/05/28

This week, we're joined by movie connoisseur extraordinaire, Jon Jansen, as we dive deep into the movie, The Iron Claw. The tragic story of the Von Erich family is told through amazing performances by a top tier cast headlined by Zac Efron as Kevin Von Erich and Maura Tierney as Doris Von Erich, The Iron Claw takes a look at the way the Von Erichs dealt with tragedy after tragedy.Check out Jansen's Letterboxd profile here.--Follow

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106:03

430: WWF Judgment Day '01 Deep Dive

Straight Shooters Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/05/25

This week, Nick and Vaughn dive deep into WWF Judgment Day 2001 - a Patreon request! The Two-Man Power Trip is close to being out, WWF's direction (or directionless) creative without the opposition of WCW, Jerry Lynn's classic WWF New York promo, and much more!BUT FIRST, they talk about the Phillies' extra innings late-night-into-the-early-morning in Sacramento against the Athletics, WrestleMania 42 being moved from New Orleans to reportedly Vegas again, Saturday Night's Main Event thoughts with

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100:45

428: WCW Spring Stampede '97 Deep Dive, Recent WWE...

Straight Shooters Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/05/06

This week, the guys dive deep into WCW's Spring Stampede from 1997. DDP vs Randy Savage, Kevin Nash vs Rick Steiner for the WCW Tag Team Titles (?), nWo IN TURMOIL!? And more. BUT FIRST, we discuss current-day nonsense, including the latest batch of WWE releases.--Follow

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101:07

427: WrestleMania 41 Reaction w/ Mark Henry Jr. & Roy...

Straight Shooters Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/04/24

We've got Mark Henry Jr. and Roy Burton joining the show this week to react to WrestleMania 41! Debating Jey Uso, John Cena winning his 17th World Championship, the new "Paul Heyman Guys", and more from the busiest wrestling weekend of the year. Also, we pay our respects to Pro Football Hall of Famer and professional wrestler Steve "Mongo" McMichael.--Follow

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117:40

422: WWE Raw 02/21/05 Deep Dive - Batista Turns on...

Straight Shooters Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/03/06

Vaughn Johnson and Nick Piccone continue their 2005 journey and dive deep into the February 21, 2005 episode of WWE's Monday Night Raw... where Batista has to decide whether he wants to stay on Raw and challenge Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship in the main event of WrestleMania 21, or head to SmackDown to take part in a Triple Threat Match against WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield and John Cena.WHAT WILL BATISTA DO!?We also talk AEW Revolution, Carmella's non-renewal with WWE, and

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65:29

421: Elimination Chamber Fallout - John Cena Turns...

Straight Shooters Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/03/02

Vaughn Johnson and Nick Piccone react to the events of the 2025 Elimination Chamber. John Cena is a heel! Jade Cargill beat Naomi's ass! Bianca Belair wins! And more!--Follow

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77:10

419: 2025 Royal Rumble Reaction

Straight Shooters Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/02/06

The 2025 edition of WWE's Royal Rumble is in the books, and the men's Royal Rumble winner - Jey Uso - and women's Royal Rumble winner - Charlotte Flair - have been the topic of many a conversation. Nobody picked Jey Uso to win the Rumble... so what now? What happens with Punk, Reigns, and Rollins? And Charlotte just returned from a year-plus injury... why is she in a title match already? The Gambler is well-represented this week as Mark Henry Jr. and Roy Burton join Vaughn Johnson and Nick Piccone

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120:02

418: WWE Royal Rumble '15 Deep Dive

Straight Shooters Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/01/23

Ten years ago, Vaughn Johnson and Nick Piccone met for the first time. They attended a Royal Rumble party the Saturday night before the Royal Rumble, attended Ringside with Jim Ross Sunday afternoon before the Royal Rumble, and then, eventually, the Wells Fargo Center for the 2015 Royal Rumble. It was terrible. The weekend before the Royal Rumble, though, was pretty fun. The guys along with THE THIRD MAN Brian Isley relive that weekend and dive deep into the 2015 Royal Rumble... featuring one of, if

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128:45

417: WWE Royal Rumble '05 Deep Dive

Straight Shooters Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/01/16

It was a time of transition in 2005 WWE, and the very first pay-per-view of the year gave a glimpse into the next crop of Faces of WWE for the near future and beyond. We dive deep into it all on this week's episode! -- Follow us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shooterspod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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76:37

413: What Made This Week's Monday Night Raw So Good?

Straight Shooters Wrestling Podcast ·

2024/12/05

This week, Nick and Vaughn dive into what made this past week's edition of WWE Monday Night Raw so good. The opening promo with CM Punk, Seth Rollins, and Sami Zayn; the New Day segment that shocked everyone; Drew McIntyre's return, and so much more. This episode was proof as to why wrestling matches do not have to carry a wrestling show for it to be good. The guys dive deep into it all in this week's episode. -- Follow us! ⁠⁠⁠shooterspod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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68:36

411: Live Commentary of the 1987 WarGames Match

Straight Shooters Wrestling Podcast ·

2024/11/14

WarGames is upon us, so there's nothing better than live commentating the first-ever WarGames match from the Great American Bash Tour on July 4, 1987! Dusty Rhodes, Nikita Koloff, the Road Warriors, and Paul Ellering take on the Four Horsemen - Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, Lex Luger, and J.J. Dillon - in a double-ring, double-cage affair! BUT FIRST, we talk about the latest in the world of professional wrestling, including: the Bloodline saga, Sami Zayn reuniting pretty quickly with a

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77:57

CLASSIC 123: The Montréal Screwjob Deep Dive

Straight Shooters Wrestling Podcast ·

2024/11/09

Recorded November 2017. (Ep. 123) On the anniversary of the infamous Montreal Screwjob, Nick, Vaughn and Brian discuss everything about the 1997 Survivor Series main event ending. They give their thoughts on the Montréal Screwjob, whether one or another is to blame, their thoughts then and now, and what it's meant to professional wrestling as a whole since. Tune in for an hour dedicated to one of, if not the most, important events in wrestling history. -- Follow us

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126:58

CLASSIC EPISODE: WWF IYH 11: Buried Alive (Oct. '96)...

Straight Shooters Wrestling Podcast ·

2024/10/28

Recorded October 2020. (Episode 256) Join Vaughn Johnson and Nick Piccone for this classic episode as they dive deep into WWF In Your House: Buried Alive! It was the 11th In Your House pay-per-view offering from the revolutionary force in sports entertainment, and it took place on October 20, 1996 at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 1996, the World Wrestling Federation was trying some new things, especially with the nWo angle in World Championship Wrestling beginning to take off

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