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Evan Ginzburg Interview (Associate Producer The Wrestler, 350 Days) | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

by Pro Wrestling Stories

It is a pleasure to have our friend Evan Ginzburg this week on The Genius Cast! He was the associate producer for the films ‘The…

B Brian Blair Interview – Paul Orndorff, Fights, and more! | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

by Pro Wrestling Stories

Welcome to the fourth edition of The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo where we have one-half of The Killer Bees and current president of The…

Chris Jericho vs Shawn Michaels - Their Emotional, Memorable Feud | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

Chris Jericho vs Shawn Michaels – Their Emotional, Memorable Feud | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

by The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast
Wrestlers' Court in the WWE - Bizarre Tales from the Locker Room | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

Wrestlers’ Court in the WWE – Bizarre Tales from the Locker Room | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

by The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

Wrestlers’ Court is a collective that meets whenever WWE employees need to hash out differences. As you’ll hear, almost everyone had their day in court!

WrestleMania 9 and the Hulk Hogan Controversy | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

WrestleMania 9 and the Hulk Hogan Controversy | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

by The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

“This was not what I had expected. What Hulk Hogan had done was perfectly clear to the boys.” WrestleMania 9 and the Hulk Hogan controversy….

The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo is Coming Monday September 3rd, 2018!

by Pro Wrestling Stories

The Genius Cast is coming The Genius Cast is near All aboard the happy bus Of courage, strength and cheer My name is Lanny Poffo…

Alicia Atout Interview, New Years Wishes | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

by Pro Wrestling Stories

Welcome to the New Years Eve edition of The Genius Cast! We’re very excited to have the stunning and talented, the “Interview Queen” herself, Alicia…

Sean Waltman Interview (1-2-3 Kid, X-Pac) | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

by Pro Wrestling Stories

It is our distinct honor to have Sean Waltman on our show this week! In our candid conversation, Waltman opens up about the traumatic brain…

Sting - His Unlikely Journey to the WWE (And Where It All Went Wrong) | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

Sting – His Unlikely Journey to the WWE (And Where It All Went Wrong) | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

by The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

It took 14 years for Vince McMahon to hire Sting after buying WCW in 2001. Here’s the story of his unlikely journey to WWE and…

Pro Wrestling Stories launches new podcast, "The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast" hosted by Chris Toplack and Cory Rivard.

Pro Wrestling Stories Launches New Podcast | First 3 Episodes Available!

by The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast covers some of the most controversial moments and bizarre scenarios in the world of professional wrestling.

“Michael Hayes was in a booking meeting when Vince McMahon said, ‘Who the f*** hired Johnny Polo?’ My heart was broken when I realized I wasn’t going to be used right.” Scott Levy performed under various aliases over his long wrestling career though by far, his most successful run in wrestling came under the guise of Raven. After finding success in ECW and WCW, Raven re-signed with the then-WWF, and the fans were excited. This should have marked Raven’s greatest run of all, but Vince McMahon had different plans.

Raven in WWE – Where Did It All Go Wrong? | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

by The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

When Raven showed up to WWE in 2000, it should have marked his greatest run of all. Vince McMahon and WWE had different plans.

Mean Gene Okerlund Tribute | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

by Pro Wrestling Stories

In the penultimate episode of The Genius Cast, we honor our very dear, close, personal long-time friend, “Mean” Gene Okerlund. Sadly, Gene passed away on…

Savio Vega Interview (Part 1) | ‘Pro Wrestling Stories Presents’ Podcast

by JP Zarka

Puerto Rican legend and almost 30-year veteran in the ring Savio Vega talks to Pro Wrestling Stories for a rare, candid interview. In part 1…

Curt Hennig aka Mr. Perfect | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

by Pro Wrestling Stories

Our complete retrospective on Curt Hennig aka Mr. Perfect: family life, career highlights, ribs, the “Plane Ride from Hell”, never-before-heard stories, and more, this episode…

Hacksaw Jim Duggan | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

by Pro Wrestling Stories

We are incredibly honored to have legend and WWE Hall of Famer, Hacksaw Jim Duggan on our show this week! In this week’s episode of…

Savio Vega Reddit AMA Interview (IN AUDIO!) | ‘Pro Wrestling Stories Presents’ Podcast

by JP Zarka

On October 3rd, 2015, we had a chance to talk to Savio Vega for the second time for a special Reddit AMA session. Here is…

Lex Luger and the Failed Lex Express Experiment | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

Lex Luger and the Failed Lex Express Experiment | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

by The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

Hulkamania had run its course and Vince McMahon was on the hunt for a new hero who could defy all odds. Cue: Lex Luger and…

The Rock vs. Hulk Hogan - The Real Story | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

The Rock vs. Hulk Hogan – The Real Story | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

by The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

The Rock vs. Hulk Hogan. The best of two generations. The staredown, the look to the crowd. What a reaction. But the match did not…

Memories of Freddie Blassie with Keith Elliot Greenberg | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

by Pro Wrestling Stories

This week, it is our privilege to bring you an interview with TV producer and New York Times bestseller, Keith Elliot Greenberg! You may know…

The Plane Ride From Hell | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

The Plane Ride From Hell! | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

by The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

The Plane Ride From Hell was an orgy of violence and sexual misconduct that spelled the end of at least two notable careers in WWE….

Andre the Giant Tribute | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

by Pro Wrestling Stories

It’s hard to imagine a wrestler more memorable or larger than life than Andre the Giant. From stories of brute strength to drinking prowess, the…

Hustler Rip Rogers Interview | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

by Pro Wrestling Stories

We’re excited to have the head trainer of Ohio Valley Wrestling, Hustler Rip Rogers ([@Hustler2754](https://twitter.com/Hustler2754)) on our show today! He’s a guest many listeners have…

Rick Rude - More Than Ravishing | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

Rick Rude – More Than Ravishing | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

by The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

Rick Rude went by the nickname “Ravishing” — and rightfully so. He played hard in the ring, but even harder out of it. This is…

Harley Race was considered by many to be one of the legitimately toughest men to ever grace the squared circle. This is a man who beat polio as a child, survived cancer, plus a near-fatal car crash. As Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan once said, "The only two men in the world that Andre the Giant feared were Meng and Harley Race." He packed a hard punch and even his voice was enough to make the hardest of men tremble in fear. Not only was he tough, but he also had a heart of gold and looked out for his own. They don’t make them like him these days. These stories show why!

Harley Race – Tales of His Tenacity and Strength | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

by The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

Harley Race was considered by many to be one of the legitimately toughest men to ever grace the squared circle. These stories show why!

Meng: Tales of Wrestling’s Toughest S.O.B. | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

Meng: Tales of Wrestling’s Toughest S.O.B. | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

by The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

Many have attempted to claim the title of the toughest man in the locker room, but only one man earns that title — Meng aka…

Macho Man in the WWE Hall of Fame - The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

Macho Man in the WWE Hall of Fame | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

by Pro Wrestling Stories

Listen in for a captivating and emotional inaugural episode of The Genius Cast where Lanny addresses “the question,” his resentment towards Jerry “The King” Lawler…

Ludvig Borga – The Surreal, Shocking Life of Tony Halme | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

Ludvig Borga – The Surreal, Shocking Life of Tony Halme | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

by The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

Every story about the life of Ludvig Borga (Tony Halme) seemed so outrageous they couldn’t possibly be true. As unbelievable as it seems, it was…

Randy Savage Baseball Career Introspective | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

by Pro Wrestling Stories

Welcome to the third edition of The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo where we take a “deep drive” into brother Randy’s 4-year minor league baseball…

Bill Apter Interview | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

by Pro Wrestling Stories

It is our privilege to have Bill Apter on this week’s episode of The Genius Cast! You may know Bill for his editorial work as…

Kevin Kelly and “Eugene” Nick Dinsmore | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

by Pro Wrestling Stories

This week’s episode of The Genius Cast is jam-packed with great content! We have two important guests, Kevin Kelly, the voice of New Japan Pro…

Brian Pillman - How He Worked The Workers and Made Himself a Superstar | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

Brian Pillman – How He Worked The Workers and Made Himself a Superstar | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

by The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

Brian Pillman and his “Loose Cannon” gimmick was the talk of the wrestling business in 1996. This is the story of how he pulled it…

Starrcast and #ALLIN Weekend! | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

by Pro Wrestling Stories

Welcome to the second episode of The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo where Lanny dishes out every detail from his big Starrcast and #ALLIN weekend!…

Sean Oliver of Kayfabe Commentaries Interview | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

by Pro Wrestling Stories

Welcome to the 7th edition of The Genius Cast where we have a must-listen interview with the Godfather of Shoot Interviews himself, Sean Oliver of…

Fred Ottman (Tugboat, Typhoon, THE SHOCKMASTER!) Interview | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

by Pro Wrestling Stories

It was our pleasure to have Fred Ottman aka Tugboat, Typhoon and THE SHOCKMASTER from his time in WWF and WCW on the line! In…

Roddy Piper Tribute, and a Fond Farewell | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

by Pro Wrestling Stories

In the final ever episode of The Genius Cast, we’re doing something memorable and special for you all. If we’re going to take a bow…

Terry Funk and Danny Duggan Interview (Troubles with Beefcake) | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

by Pro Wrestling Stories

We’re coming at you this week with a two-for-one Christmas Eve Genius Cast special with interviews with “Hotshot” Danny Duggan and one of the greatest…

Savio Vega Interview (Part 2) | ‘Pro Wrestling Stories Presents’ Podcast

by JP Zarka

In part two with our chat with Savio Vega, he talks the 1995 King of the Ring tournament, being the first person to hand singles…

Del ‘The Patriot’ Wilkes Interview | ‘Pro Wrestling Stories Presents’ Podcast

by JP Zarka

In the inaugural episode of Pro Wrestling Stories Presents, we interview Del “The Patriot” Wilkes and he holds nothing back!

Jeff Jarrett Interview | The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

by Pro Wrestling Stories

We are thrilled to have third generation wrestler and promoter, 2018 WWE Hall of Famer, J-E double F J-A double R, E double T, Jeff…

SummerSlam 1992 was assembled at outdoor Wembley Stadium just outside London, England. The 80,355 in attendance were buzzing throughout the evening, mostly in part to cheer on their hometown hero, The British Bulldog. He was set to take on his real-life brother-in-law Bret Hart for the Intercontinental Championship in the evening's main event. Both competitors were incredibly over with the fans at the time, but not all was what it seemed. In a match he would later consider the greatest of his career, Bret would have to carry Bulldog through the entire match as he forgot everything he was supposed to do. It was a result of many unfortunate choices made in the days leading up to their match…SummerSlam 1992 was assembled at outdoor Wembley Stadium just outside London, England. The 80,355 in attendance were buzzing throughout the evening, mostly in part to cheer on their hometown hero, The British Bulldog. He was set to take on his real-life brother-in-law Bret Hart for the Intercontinental Championship in the evening's main event. Both competitors were incredibly over with the fans at the time, but not all was what it seemed. In a match he would later consider the greatest of his career, Bret would have to carry Bulldog through the entire match as he forgot everything he was supposed to do. It was a result of many unfortunate choices made in the days leading up to their match…

Bret Hart vs. British Bulldog at SummerSlam 1992 – The True Story | The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

by The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast

All was not what it seemed at SummerSlam 1992. Bret Hart would have to carry his brother-in-law British Bulldog through the entire match. But why?

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