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Wrestle Talk Podcast – Jive Turkey Feat. Gary Jay And Patrick Brandmeyer Ep. 170
*Courtesy Of The Wrestle Talk Podcast With Joe & René*
Check out the latest episode from our friends at The Wrestle Talk Podcast With Joe & René, which features Special Guests National Wrasslin’ League St. Louis Champion Gary Jay and comedian/wrestling junkie Patrick Brandmeyer.
Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, Jay began his professional wrestling journey in June 2003 under the tutelage of Adaw Raw, Jordan Lacey, Nick Tyson, and Dingo. Over the past fourteen years, Jay has competed in many of the most recognizable professional wrestling promotions in the United States, including St. Louis Anarchy, Glory Pro Wrestling, Metro Pro Wrestling, IWA Mid-South, Full Impact Pro, Atlanta Wrestling Entertainment, Absolute Intense Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Freedom, Anarchy Championship Wrestling, Inspire Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Zero1 USA, Pro Wrestling Revolver, Chikara Pro Wrestling, Beyond Wrestling, and Dragon Gate USA. Jay is the NWL St. Louis champion, the Pro Wrestling Freedom heavyweight champions, and one-half of the Atlanta Wrestling Entertainment tag team champions. Last weekend, representing Glory Pro Wrestling, Jay won the Scenic City Invitations trios tournament.
Regularly known for wearing his trademark Wayne’s World hat, Brandmeyer has been known as one of the most knowledgeable individuals regarding the St. Louis independent professional wrestling scene for over a decade. Brandmeyer is a walking encyclopedia of professional wrestling knowledge. Whether it is talking with fans about recent events, discussing events that happened years ago in any of the major St. Louis professional wrestling promotions, or stepping behind the microphone at High Risk Wrestling or Dynamo Pro Wrestling, Brandmeyer is the benchmark for professional wrestling historians in the St. Louis area.
Discussions include WWE Survivor Series 2017, Paige’s return, update on wrestling legend Kamala and much more!
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Review – AJ Mendez Brooks – Crazy Is My Superpower
By Nicholas Jason Lopez
With the Mae Young Classic Tournament here, it’s evidently the effect that women’s wrestling has now had on World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in recent years.
At one point endlessly endeavored as the “Bathroom Break Segment” where fans would evacuate their seats in drones for the concession stands, female talent (branded “Divas”) in the billion dollar company were more accentuated for their looks than wrestling abilities. That known, matches would last about four minutes to the most.
Even though some female pioneers like Trish Stratus and Lita served as an athletic alternative to the rampant eye candy, WWE still treated the majority of women as an undercard attraction, if at all. Valets in bras and panties. Nothing more.
Just before the “Women’s Revolution” graced us with its presence on NXT with the likes of Sasha Banks, Charlotte, Becky Lynch and Bayley, we had Paige, Kaitlyn and AJ Lee. Somewhere between the “PG Era” (shorter matches and irrelevant hosting gigs) and the “Revolution,” Paige/Kaitlyn/Lee also came up through developmental and scratched and clawed to steal the show.
The Shining Wizards Podcast – Ryback
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First and foremost, The Shining Wizards: Matt, Kevin, Eddie & Tony would like to send our most positive thoughts and prayers to Jim Ross and his family.
Notes In Observance – WWE Raw 6/27/16: Let’s Talk About Roman Reigns
By Nicholas Jason Lopez
“Notes In Observance” features random thoughts and analysis on recent television shows. Quick results can be found at the bottom of the post.
(Aired 6/27/16)
Let’s Talk About Roman Reigns
– Just when we thought maybe WWE would duck their way around a month without Roman Reigns with no mentions, they went right to it thanks to Seth Rollins and the opening segment that also involved WWE World Heavyweight Champion Dean Ambrose, AJ Styles, John Cena and Stephanie McMahon. Now, the way Rollins did it was fine, but WWE relies on big screen graphics a little too much. Took the fun out of that, but at least it grabbed our attention. Rollins milked himself up at Reigns’ expense to get cheers and tried to push for a one-on-one rematch which drew out Ambrose, who stood by Reigns and said everyone made mistakes. Styles was a good fit in the segment since there was a chance now to add more people to the Battleground match and once Styles was out, Cena was only going to be next. Styles and Cena also had valid reasons for being added separately. It also fit Steph’s character to despise Ambrose as Champion since he goes against the “corporate image” and anything to increase his odds of losing wasn’t unheard of. Plus, it gave us two matches to make the show more interesting as we learned Cena and Styles would be added respectively to the match if Cena beat Rollins and Styles beat Ambrose. Everyone essentially got what they wanted.
Notes In Observance – WWE Raw 6/13/16: Same Ring, Same Time
By Nicholas Jason Lopez
“Notes In Observance” features random thoughts and analysis on recent television shows. Quick results can be found at the bottom of the post.
(Aired 6/13/16)
Same Ring, Same Time
– Obviously, it made sense to open with the appropriate moment of silence for the Orlando shooting victims, just like Slammiversary did.