Episodes
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Episode 90: We Finally Release the Episode About Releases
On this episode, Shawn and Tony discuss the [relatively] recent talent releases from WWE after the TKO takeover! Will we make it through the entire list? Find out RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark
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Episode 89: TKO and More
On this episode, Shawn and Tony ramble on more current news, including the TKO merger and Vince's motivation for return! The smell of change is in the air as we briefly hint at Life-After-Smark
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Episode 88: The Orion Variant
Sorry we're late -- here's 88. What else do you want, man?
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Episode 87: WWF SummerSlam 1998 REVIEW!
On this episode, Shawn and Tony definitely didn’t record ahead of time so they could attend two Metallica concerts which is why this is a 25th anniversary review instead of a Terry Funk and/or Bray Wyatt tribute show! Is the Lion’s Den as dumb as the Dungeon Match? Is D’Lo Brown a dangerous…
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Episode 86: A Sad Week for Wrestling
This episode, Shawn and Tony discuss the recent passing of both Terry Funk and Bray Wyatt, plus some AEW All In Predictions and some off-topic discussion RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark.
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Episode 85: CM Punk vs. The World/It's Just Like in EWR
On this episode, Shawn and Tony discuss CM Punk's recent drama involving Hangman Page, Christopher Daniels, and Jack Perry. Find out why Shawn is convinced Tony Khan plays Extreme Warfare Revenge RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark!
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Episode 84: WWE SummerSlam 2023 REVIEW!
On this episode, Tony and Shawn discuss WWE's PREMIUM LIVE EVENT emanating from the Ford Center in Detroit, SummerSlam 2023! Featuring Kid Rock for some reason! Logan Paul finally gets a win, LA Knight finally gets a pointless win, Cody gets a slightly less pointless win, and EVERYBODY loses with…
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Episode 83: 83 Weeks? 8/3/98!
On this episode of the podcast, Shawn, Tony, and special guest Zack do a watchalong of the WWF Monday Night RAW from 8/3/98 (recorded 8/3/23 on the 25th anniversary)! We find out the Brawl for All REALLY IS bad, Val Venis was dropped on his head too many times, and this ISN'T the choppy choppy…
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Episode 82: WWF Fully Loaded 1998
On this week's episode, Shawn and Tony cover Fully Loaded 1998! Is the Dungeon match the greatest cinematic match of all time? Did HHH and The Rock gel even back then? And was a tag team main event a good idea? All this and more RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark
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Episode 81: Blood and Guts and What's In The News?
On this episode, Shawn and Tony discuss this last week's episode of AEW Dynamite - Blood and Guts! Kota Ibushi takes a pointless bump into thumbtacks AND MORE, right here on TALKING SMARK
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BONUS EPISODE: Vampiro vs. Pentagon Jr. Cero Miedo Match WATCHALONG
Join Tony and Shawn for a BONUS WATCHALONG! Well, it's not really a bonus if we missed an episode, is it? Plus a rundown of the theme song tier list RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark!
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Episode 80: Back To Our Regularly Scheduled Programming
On this episode, Shawn and Tony discuss the mishap that led to losing their theme song tier list, plus NEWS including CM Punk wanting to be in Blood & Guts, Kenny Omega losing Kota Ibushi at the airport, Matt Hardy and Jim Cornette's Twitter feud and MORE, right here on TALKING SMARK!
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Episode 79: 𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥
S̝͕̘̟̎ͤͯͧ͞ ̘̰̦ͫͪ̊͟n̵̟̫̈́ ̹̹͔̈́̉̇̀ḁ̥̪̦̯̂̀̚ ̦͔̙̥͍͙̻̪̉ͪ̒͒̕d̪̱͕̪̥̰̿̔̄͟ ̴̜͎͈͈̜̃Ṫ̵͚̭̬̝̾ͅͅ ͫ̔ͣ҉̟̳͚̪̹̗̙͙n̛͈̟̲͕̤͗ẙ͍͉͕ͫ͜ ̡̯̗̟̖̻̝̱̥̚f̴͚̤͉̼͚͑ͫͯͮ ̵̟̗̟̘̻̼͌̄t̨͖͙̯͉̹͓͆͆ͫͅḩ͉͈͖͉͉̪̯̖̂ ̺̜̘̫̗͕̟̃̾̆͟s̷͕̲̙̉̆ ̫̬͚̥͉ͯ͗ͬ̆͜n̞̜̦̪̜͚̲ͬͥ͜ͅg̖̥͓̥͎̋̑ͬ͐͡s̜̹͓͓̺̪̎̏́͜!͙̥̲̰̥͌̔͆ͮ͞ next week, RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark!
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Episode 78: AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2023 REVIEW!
On this episode, Tony and Shawn discuss AEW and NJPW's Forbidden Door 2023 event! Is CM Punk's legdrop better than Hogans? Does Omega/Ospreay II hold up to WrestleKingdom? Was Danielson/Okada decent despite the injury? Did EITHER ONE OF US watch Toni Storm and Willow Nightingale? All this and…
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Episode 77: WWF King of the Ring 1998 Review!
On this episode, Shawn and Tony discuss the legendary hell in a cell match between Undertaker and Mankind on its 25th anniversary! How over is Ken Shamrock? Can Brian Christopher get a good match out of Head? Could Kane even possibly bleed? And has Bodacious Bob's hair ever been more feathered?…
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Episode 76: Nothing Is Happening in Wrestling, Let's Talk About Music
On this episode, Shawn and Tony stray off topic from wrestling, and discuss some random music-related topics! Plus the new womens title belt, Kevin Nash discussing decreased royalties, CM Punk's upcoming shoot AND MORE, RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark!
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Episode 75: WWE Judgment Day 2003 REVIEW!
On this episode, Shawn and Tony go back and discuss WWE Judgment Day 2003! Can Lesnar and Big Show have a good match without Paul Heyman? Is Mr. America vs. Roddy Piper worse than Age in the Cage? Did Torrie Wilson fairly win the bikini contest? Is the Intercontinental Title Battle Royal the…
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Episode 74: The Technical Difficulty Episode
On this episode, Shawn, Tony, and special guest Tyler ATTEMPT to review Night of Champions, Double or Nothing and Under Siege, but the Zencastr Gods have another plan! Unfortunately we had to cut this one short, but we'll be back next week RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark!
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Episode 73: WWF Over The Edge 1998 Review!
On this week's episode, Shawn and Tony go back and discuss 1998's OVER THE EDGE! Thankfully not 1999 - is the Stone Cold/Dude Love main event a forgotten classic? Who carries who, Jeff Jarrett or Steve Blackman? Vader is SO BIIIIG, Jerry Lawler hits a man with his own prosthetic leg, and Al Snow...
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Episode 72: Wrestling Mask Tier List
On this episode, Shawn and Tony make another tier list, this time for wrestling masks! Sparing the listeners the excruciating detail of Mr. Wrestlings and Big Hoss McGraws, we're curated a list of 40 well known ring-worn (that's right, entrance attire doesn't count) masks to rank. Which Kane mask...
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Episode 71: The One Where CM Punk plays Uno
On this episode, Shawn and Tony catch up on not-so-recent news, share their meh sentiments of Backlash, attempt to come up with a new Legends House lineup and more, RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark!
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Episode 70: The WWE World Title Tier List
On this episode, Shawn and Tony pull out another tier list! That's right, it's time to talk World Titles! Triple H has announced the new/reinstated WWE World Heavyweight Championship, leaving the company at a total of three watered down world titles, so what better time than now to discuss…
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Episode 69: Nice.
On this episode, Shawn and Tony discuss the new third world title! Plus, CM Punk goes places near his house! Roderick Strong is in AEW, and nobody cares! All this and more RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark!
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Episode 68: The Undertaker Tier List is Definitely Not a Phoned In Episode
Join Shawn and Tony for their first stab at a tier list, assessing the various iterations of The Undertaker! NO NEWS because we definitely didn't record this one in advance! ALL THIS and SOME -- right here on TALKING SMARK!
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Episode 67: WWF Unforgiven In Your House 1998 REVIEW and NEWS!
On this week's episode, Shawn and Tony discuss the very first INFERNO MATCH! That's right, it's WWF Unforgiven 1998! Does it hold up as a gimmick match? Can Mick Foley and Steve Austin have a bad match? How Vince Russo can a show possibly get? All this and more RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark!
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Episode 66: WrestleMania 39 Review, WWE Acquisition Merger, Rick Steiner's outburst AND MORE!
On this episode, Tony and Shawn discuss ALMOST EVERYTHING that's happened in this very busy wrestling news week, including recapping both nights of WrestleMania, the WWE/UFC Endeavor acquisition merger, Rick Steiner's transphobic outburst and more RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark! Check out our Twitch...
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Episode 65: WrestleMania Goes Hollywood PREDICTIONS (39, it's WrestleMania 39)
On this episode, Shawn and Tony break down their WrestleMania predictions! Plus a rant on the chosen main event for night 1! Will Cody Rhodes defeat Roman Reigns, or will he make it to 1000 days? Will Rhea Ripley and Asuka finally get their WrestleMania moments? All this and more RIGHT HERE on...
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Episode 64: FTR Leaving AEW? Goldberg's Free Agency, CM Punk RUMORS, THE WRENCH's IC Title Shot AND MORE!
On this episode, Tony and Shawn discuss FTR's future, whether WWE or AEW sees another run in Goldberg, continued rumors and hints of CM Punk's AEW return, HHH wanting to get rid of the Universal Title, plus some more WWE Pick Your Path featuring Talking Smark Superstar, THE WRENCH - all this and...
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Episode 63: WrestleMania 14 Review! Featuring Mattscott!
Join Shawn and Tony and Chief WCW Correspondent Mattscott as they review probably the most overrated WrestleMania of all time! Is the dumpster match a dumpster fire? Find out RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark! Check out our Twitch streams! http://twitch.tv/talkingsmark You can listen to this and EVERY...
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Episode 62: The One Where Vince Grows a Mustache
On this week's episode, Shawn and Tony discuss the most important story in pro wrestling this week - Vince McMahon's new facial hair! Plus, WWE plans to begin betting on match outcomes, AEW had a pay per view (was it good?) and wait, is Bryan Danielson retiring again? All this and more RIGHT HERE...
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Episode 61: Definitely Not A Phoned In Pre-Recorded Episode
On this episode, Shawn and Tony read BOOKS! Tony's in Florida for the week, so we pre-recorded this one so we wouldn't leave you guys hanging! Will Johnny Fresh become a WWE Champion? Find out RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark! Check out our Twitch streams! http://twitch.tv/talkingsmark You can listen…
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Episode 60: Another Slow News Week - A WRENCH In Our Plans! ASUKA wins Womens Elimination Chamber & MORE!
Shawn and Tony do not review the Elimination Chamber (maybe a couple segments briefly) but instead focus on The Wrench earning a CHAMPIONSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Can The Wrench finally... tighten? The nuts... Of justice? OR will he BOLT again? It sure is a WASHY situation RIGHT HERE on TALKING SMARK!...
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Episode 59: WWF No Way Out of Texas In Your House 1998 REVIEW
It's the show with too many prepositions! Shawn and Tony cover No Way Out 1998 - "No Way Out of Texas In Your House!" Has it usurped the throne of the Great Prince Albert Memorial Battle Royal Hall as the worst event covered on the show? Find out RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark! Check out our Twitch...
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Episode 58: The Show About Nothing! JERRY LAWLER HOSPITALIZED, THE WRENCH Continued, Plus the DEBUT of JOHNNY FRESH?
A slow news week for wrestling, leading Shawn and Tony to almost forget about the recent health scare of Jerry Lawler - plus more WWE Pick Your Path books, including the debut of a new wrestler to the Talking Smark roster, Johnny Fresh! All this and SOME, RIGHT HERE on TALKING SMARK! Check out…
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Episode 57: Royal Rumble 2023 RECAP! Plus THE WRENCH Saga Continues!
On this episode, Shawn and Tony discuss last weekend's ROYAL RUMBLE! Was it too predictable? Do we suddenly have an unquenchable thirst for Mountain Dew Pitch Black? And will THE WRENCH finally win some championship gold? All this and more RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark! Check out our Twitch…
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Episode 56: The First Annual (2022) SMARKY AWARDS! Mark Briscoe vs Jay Lethal Discussion, The Return of THE WRENCH & MORE!
It's time for "the First Annual 2022 Smarky Awards in 2023!" On this episode, Shawn and Tony break down the best and the worst of everything covered on the show last year, plus AEW's tribute to Jay Briscoe with his brother Mark defeating Jay Lethal, the return of THE WRENCH in his championship...
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Episode 55: WWF Royal Rumble 1998 Review PLUS the Tragic Death of Jay Briscoe, Vince McMahon's HOSTILE TAKEOVER Continues AND MORE!
Shawn and Tony discuss the tragic and untimely death of Jamin "Jay Briscoe" Pugh, continued Vince McMahon drama, plus the return to their classic review format for the 25th anniversary of the January 18th, 1998 Royal Rumble in San Jose, California! Is Sunny an impartial official? Are there only...
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Episode 54: Vince McMahon's HOSTILE TAKEOVER, WWE NOT sold to Saudi Arabia, Stephanie McMahon RESIGNS & MORE!
This week, Tony and Shawn discuss what's been on everyone's mind the past week - Vince McMahon forcing himself back onto the WWE Board of Directors! Plus addressing WWE sale rumors, Stephanie McMahon's resignation, and some of WWE Pick Your Path #2 - Night of Champions - will THE WRENCH succeed…
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Episode 53: RUMBLE PREDICTIONS! FTR Lose AAA Tag Titles, Karen Jarrett's Twitter Response to THE ACCLAIMED/Kurt Angle Drama & More!
On this episode, Shawn and Tony discuss their Royal Rumble predictions, FTR losing their AAA Tag Team Titles, Vince McMahon denying no-cut clauses in new contract negotiations, Karen Jarrett's Twitter (as well as Kelly Kelly's response) and MORE, RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark! Check out our Twitch...
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Episode 52: Every Firefly Funhouse Watchalong!
Watch along with us! Every Firefly Funhouse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoR0c8ryAsA Firefly Funhouse Match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ssbi6bbOXSM That's a wrap! Join Shawn and Tony as they put 2022 in the rearview and gear up for the new show format, capping off the year with a...
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Episode 51: WCW Superbrawl III
This week's episode is another listener requested review, it's WCW Superbrawl III from 1993! Join Shawn and Tony as they express their disfavor for strap matches, their favor for Jesse Ventura and Tony Schiavone, some early Hollywood Blondes, a great bout between Chris Benoit and 2 Cold Scorpio,...
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Episode 50: WWE Armageddon 2002
On this week’s episode, Shawn and Tony take one last dive into 2002 with Armageddon! Featuring a forgotten classic between Eddie Guerrero and Chris Benoit, the Three Stages of Hell match between HHH and HBK, and of course The Big Pants vs. Kurt Angle. But MOST importantly, some HLA from Dawn…
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Episode 49: WWE Backlash 2004 Randy Orton vs Mick Foley Watchalong
Join Shawn and Tony for their final single-match watchalong of 2022! It’s Randy Orton vs Mick Foley, No Holds Barred for the Intercontinental Championship at Backlash 2004! Does it hold up today as the match that put Randy on the map? Have we ever seen barbed wire do so much damage on a WWE…
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Episode 48: WWF In Your House D-Generation X
Shawn and Tony’s 1997 journey is long last coming to a close with WWF In Your House D Generation X! Featuring a world title match between Ken Shamrock and Shawn Michaels, a tough guy fight with Butterbean and Marc Mero, an athletic display that MAY qualify as in-ring competition under certain...
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Episode 47: WWE Survivor Series 2002
On this week’s episode, Shawn and Tony discuss Survivor Series 2002 from Madison Square Garden! Is it a one match show with the debut of the Elimination Chamber, or was the 2 vs 2 vs 2 tag match a close contender? Or perhaps The Big Pants stole the whole show with Lesnar? Find out RIGHT HERE on...
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Episode 46: TNA Bound For Glory 2012 Bobby Roode vs James Storm Street Fight Watchalong
Join Shawn and Tony again for another bloody TNA match available for free officially from Impact on YouTube! This one is one of Shawn's all-time favorites, as he was in attendance for it at TNA Bound For Glory 2012! Does Tony think it holds up as well? Join us and find out RIGHT HERE on Talking...
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Episode 45: TNA Before The Glory 2010 Ric Flair vs Mick Foley Last Man Standing Watchalong
On this week's episode, Tony and Shawn step back to 2010, and both for the first time watch Ric Flair vs Mick Foley's infamous last man standing match from Before The Glory 2010. ANYONE can join in, as the match is available in an official YouTube upload! Is it as bad as people have let on?…
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Episode 44: WWF Survivor Series 1997
This week, Shawn and Tony give a rather brief review of an event that, aside from the known controversies, is perhaps underwhelming? Survivor Series 1997! Besides the Montreal Screwjob, when’s the last time anyone watched this one start to finish? Well on this episode, we run down the numerous...
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Episode 43: WCW Halloween Havoc 1997 Watchalong
Last week we may have tricked you by calling an audible for a Q&A show, but this week you’re in for a treat! Resident Chief WCW Correspondent Mattscott joins Tony and Shawn to watch-along WCW Halloween Havoc 1997! How did Jericho not break his neck against Gedo? What’s up with the WCW cage? Ric...
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Episode 42: Talking Smark Q&A!
Shawn and Tony call an audible this week and instead of covering Rebellion 2002, we’ve put together our first Talking Smark Q&A show! Join in on future Q&A sessions by e-mailing the show at [email protected] any of our social media links at TalkingSmark.com! Tune in to our first...