PODCAST · sports
The Straight Shooters
by Nick Piccone, Vaughn Johnson
Nick Piccone (CrossingBroad.com, Fox PHL Gambler) and Vaughn Johnson (Inquirer.com) started a pro wrestling podcast in 2015 and have continually produced excellent episodes weekly ... Live commentary specials before they were cool, deep dives into career retrospectives, high profile guests, current product analysis, and much more ... For exclusive content and more live commentary specials, become a patron: patreon.com/shootersradio
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469: WWF King of the Ring '95 Deep Dive
In this episode, Nick and Vaughn dive deep into the 1995 WWF King of the Ring (59:40 mark). Why? Well, for one, it took place at The Spectrum in Philly. For two... uh... well... we don't exactly know. However, join us for a conversation about the New WWF Generation in the mid-90s as Diesel teamed up with Bam Bam Bigelow to take on Sid and Tatanka in the main event. Mabel is crowned king - and has a lot of stuff thrown at him. Shawn Michaels doesn't win a match, but The Roadie does. Bret Hart and Jerry Lawler make history in the first every Kiss My Foot match, and more!BUT FIRST, the guys discuss the latest nonsense in the world of professional wrestling, including:AEW Forbidden Door falloutRoman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins set for SummerSlamSmackDown spoilers from Friday (35:00 mark)How long will Sami Zayn's WWE Title reign last?And more!--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]YouTube: [youtube.com/@shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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REWIND: WWF King of the Ring '01 Deep Dive
REWIND TIME.After WWF purchased WCW in 2001, it was all downhill from there, we just didn't know it yet. King of the Ring took place in June 2001 and it was the last "WWF-only" PPV until December's Vengeance PPV later that year. Shane McMahon - the "owner" of WCW - took Kurt Angle to the limit (!), Booker T made his WWF debut and injured Stone Cold Steve Austin - hell, there were a ton of injuries on this show - an anticlimactic main event, Vince McMahon nowhere to be found, no celebration for the winner of the King of the Ring until the next night, and much more. We dive into it all on this week's episode.Recorded June 2024. Featured in episode 396.--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]YouTube: [youtube.com/@shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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466: NWA/WCW Capital Combat '90: Return of RoboCop Deep Dive
In this episode, Vaughn Johnson and Nick Piccone dive deep into NWA/WCW's Capital Combat 1990: Return of RoboCop! It was a show of all time. With Sting unable to wrestle due to injury, they tried something. We've also got some guys on the card that would soon make their way to the WWF. In fact, there were A LOT of guys that fit that bill.BUT FIRST, the guys discuss their thoughts on the AJ Brown trade to the Patriots, Love Island USA, WWE once again stifling hot talent, and more. Join us!--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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465: AEW Dynamite/Collision Tapings in Philly Recap, AAA Noche de Los Grandes and WWE Clash in Italy Thoughts
Nick Piccone, Vaughn Johnson, and THE THIRD MAN Brian Isley discuss AEW's Dynamite and Collision shows in Philly, AAA Noche de Los Grandes as it was MASK vs. MASK for El Grande Americano and The Original El Grande Americano, WWE Clash in Italy, and more.--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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464: WWF Judgment Day '00 Deep Dive
This week, Nick and Vaughn dive deep into WWF's Judgment Day 2000, where The Rock defended the WWF Championship against Triple H in a 60-minute Iron Man Match. BUT FIRST, they discuss the passing of Ted Turner, the John Cena Classic, and more.--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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463: WWF Backlash '99 Deep Dive; New Day Walks Away
This week, the guys dive deep into the latest Patreon request - WWF Backlash 1999. It's a rematch from WrestleMania XV as Stone Cold Steve Austin defends the WWF Championship against The Rock in a No Holds Barred match with Shane McMahon as the special referee!BUT FIRST, they discuss the latest round of WWE releases and what it could mean for the future, asking talent to take pay cuts, NEW DAY WALKING AWAY, Darby Allin becoming AEW World Champion, and MORE!--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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462: WWE WrestleMania 42 Reaction
Nick Piccone, Vaughn Johnson, Roy Burton, and Mark Henry Jr. convene to discuss their reaction to WrestleMania 42.--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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461: WWE WrestleMania 42 Roundtable
This week, the Wrestling Roundtable convenes to preview WrestleMania 42 this weekend! Nick Piccone, Vaughn Johnson, Jason Fanelli, and Jon Jansen discuss went wrong with the build, what they're looking forward to, make predictions, and more!--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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460: WWF WrestleMania 14 Deep Dive; AEW Dynasty; Pat McAfee and WWE Still Don't Get It
This week, Nick and Vaughn dive deep into WWF WrestleMania 14. The tide was shifting and it was time for WWF to officially reign in the Attitude Era for good.BUT FIRST, we talk the latest nonsense surrounding WrestleMania and Pat McAfee, AEW Dynasty, and more.--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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459: The Roadblock to WrestleMania; Cody/Orton Now Featuring McAfee, Punk/Roman, Oba Femi, AEW, and More
This week, Nick and Vaughn talk all things current day wrasslin', including: - What the hell is WWE doing on the Road to WrestleMania?- Cody Rhodes/Randy Orton, now featuring Pat McAfee!- CM Punk tells TKO to lower ticket prices- Oba Femi must beat Brock at Mania- AEW updates: Jericho is back, Dynasty PPV this weekend, and more!--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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458: WWF WrestleMania 13 Deep Dive, Love Is Blind S10 Reunion, Ricochet, Oba Femi, and More
This week, Nick and Vaughn dive deep into WrestleMania 13 from 1997 as the card saw a ton of changes thanks to Shawn Michaels' knee injury that cost him his smile. BUT FIRST, they discuss Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar (and how Oba needs to squash Brock at Mania this year), Randy Orton's heel turn on Cody Rhodes, whether Cody-Randy or Punk-Reigns has more juice right now, AEW Revolution, Ricochet's latest social media controversy, and the Love Is Blind Season 10 reunion! --Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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457: WWF WrestleMania XII Deep Dive, Cody Rhodes WWE Champion Again, Love Is Blind S10 Finale, and More!
This week, Nick and Vaughn dive deep into WrestleMania XII - headlined by Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart for the WWF Championship in an 60-minute Iron Man Match. BUT FIRST, they discuss Cody Rhodes becoming WWE Champion again and heading to WrestleMania 42 to defend against Randy Orton, Jade Cargill facing off against Rhea Ripley after the online messiness, CM Punk's controversial parting words for Roman Reigns, Danhausen's fitting into WWE just fine now, and the Love Is Blind Season 10 finale!--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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456: Elimination Chamber Fallout, Love Is Blind Season 10, Trash Bars, and oh yeah, a WCW SuperBrawl VIII Deep Dive
The Third Man Brian Isley joins Vaugh Johnson and Nick Piccone this week to dive deep into WCW SuperBrawl VIII from 1998. It's the Hogan-Sting Rematch of the Century, Scott Steiner's heel turn to join the nWo, Juventud Guerrera unmasking, and more!BUT FIRST, the guys discuss the current day nonsense, including: Elimination Chamber fallout, Season 10 of Love Is Blind, Brian Isley's #TrashBars, and more!--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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455: NXT TakeOver: Portland (Feb. 2020) Deep Dive
This week, Nick Piccone and Vaughn Johnson dive deep into another Patreon request - this time, it's NXT TakeOver: Portland from February 2020. It was the last TakeOver before the COVID-19 shutdown, so a lot was happening. They dive deep into it all on this episode.BUT FIRST, the guys discuss the current day nonsense in the world of wrestling, including: WHAT'S IN THE BOX!?, Bianca Belair undergoing finger surgery, WrestleMania's low ticket sales and new local blackout restrictions, AEW's Double or Nothing, and more.--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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454: 2026 WWE Royal Rumble Reaction Roundtable and Looking Ahead to WrestleMania 42
This week, Nick Piccone and Vaughn Johnson are joined by Roy Burton and Mark Henry Jr. for another roundtable - this time discussing the outcomes of the 2026 Royal Rumble. With Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk and Liv Morgan vs. Stephanie Vaquer set, they discuss what else they're looking forward to on the Road to WrestleMania.--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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453: 2026 WWE Royal Rumble Roundtable
The roundtable is back as Vaughn Johnson, Nick Piccone, Jason Fanelli, and Jon Jansen talk all things 2026 WWE Royal Rumble.--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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452: NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia (01-27-18) Deep Dive
This week, the guys head back to January 2018, when NXT was the hottest wrestling product out there as it brought TakeOver to the Wells Fargo Center the night before the Royal Rumble.--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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451: WWF Royal Rumble '96 Deep Dive
This week, Nick and Vaughn dive deep into the 1996 WWF Royal Rumble. What a time in the World Wrestling Federation.--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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450: Looking Ahead to 2026
This week, Nick and Vaughn look ahead to what 2026 could have in store for the world of professional wrestling.--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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449: John Cena's WWE Debut - SmackDown 06-27-02 Deep Dive
This week, we dive deep into the June 27, 2002 edition of WWE SmackDown, famously known for Batista's first in-ring match in WWE! Oh, and also John Cena's WWE debut. Against Kurt Angle!BUT FIRST, we discuss our reaction to John Cena tapping out in his final match, MJF's return to AEW, TNA's new TV deal with AMC, and more!--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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448: WWE Survivor Series '02 Deep Dive
This week, the guys dive deep into the 2002 WWE Survivor Series! It's the first-ever Elimination Chamber match! In fact, a lot of the matches had the ELIMINATION element to them except there were NO traditional Survivor Series matches. Hmm. Also, a ridiculous turn leads to a ridiculous champion, ridiculous ring attire for a new ridiculous champion, and more!BUT FIRST, we discuss all the WWE content soon to be ELIMINATED from Peacock entirely, where they might wind up, Netflix buying Warner Bros. Discovery and what that means for AEW, John Cena's last match at Saturday Night's Main Event against Gunther, Cody Rhodes vs. Oba Femi, CM Punk vs. Bron Breakker for the World Heavyweight Championship at the January 5, 2026 edition of Raw, and MORE!--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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447: WWF Survivor Series '92 Deep Dive
This week, the guys dive deep into WWF Survivor Series 1992! The PERFECT Tag Team? WHO is in the main event? AND MORE!BUT FIRST, we discuss AEW Full Gear, Nick's wrestling tapes, AI used for bad again, and more.--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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446: WWF Survivor Series '91 Deep Dive
This week, the guys dive deep into WWF Survivor Series 1991! The very first time the WWF Championship would be defended at the event as Hulk Hogan puts the WWF Championship on the line against The Undertaker! Ric Flair's first WWF PPV! And more.BUT FIRST, we discuss AEW's Blood & Guts matches, WWE's ice cold spell, John Cena's Intercontinental Championship win and The Last Time Is Now Tournament, Ridge Holland's latest update, and more.--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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445: Reel Graps: 'They Live' Deep Dive
The great Jon Jansen joins us this week as we bring you another episode of our Reel Graps series, this time diving deep into the satirical science fiction film, They Live.--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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REWIND: WCW Halloween Havoc '98 Deep Dive
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 event wasn't even salvaged by a fantastic main event that featured Goldberg and Diamond Dallas Page ... perhaps Goldberg's best match ever! Let's dive deep!
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REWIND: WCW Halloween Havoc '97 Deep Dive
HALLOWEEN HAVOC REWIND!WCW's Halloween Havoc 1997 took place on October 26, 1997 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. It garnered a 1.10 pay-per-view buyrate, and Nick Piccone was among those. WCW in 1997 was red hot and the road to Starrcade was no different. With a couple of bumps along the way, however, Halloween Havoc that year was a microcosm of what was to come for WCW. Pretty good start - lame finish. We dive deep into all the matches and happening of this time frame in our latest deep dive!
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444: Reel Graps: 'See No Evil' Deep Dive
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 pod!--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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REWIND: WWF In Your House: Badd Blood '97 Deep Dive
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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REWIND: WCW Halloween Havoc '96 Deep Dive
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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REWIND: WWF In Your House: Buried Alive '96 Deep Dive
WWF IN YOUR HOUSE: BURIED ALIVE REWIND!WWF In Your House: Buried Alive 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 in popularity. This Buried Alive Match was one of those things, and simply put, the winner would have to bury his opponent alive. We take a deep dive, no pun intended, into the pay-per-view, where many parts were moving: Jim Ross was a heel, the show opened with a heel vs. heel match, Owen Hart/British Bulldog and the Smoking Gunns having another terrible ending to their second straight pay-per-view match, Marc Mero blew out his knee, Goldust threatened to stick his tongue down everyone's throats, Sid being super over at this time, the entrance gate, and just how much "buried alive" is buried alive? We also throw in some tidbits on the 1993 Phillies, so press play!
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REWIND: WCW Halloween Havoc '95 Deep Dive
HALLOWEEN HAVOC REWIND!Hulk Hogan and The Giant would square off not once... but twice! The Sumo Monster Truck Match and the WCW World Heavyweight Championship match would feature the two... all the while the Giant would fall off the roof in the building in between those events. It's really a hoot.
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REWIND: WCW Halloween Havoc '94 Deep Dive
HALLOWEEN HAVOC REWIND!It was Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair in a Steel Cage Retirement match... ALREADY. Hogan had debuted for WCW in June that prior year and they're already blowing it off. Oh, WCW.
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REWIND: WCW Halloween Havoc '91 Deep Dive
HALLOWEEN HAVOC REWIND!Nick and Vaughn dive deep into WCW Halloween Havoc 1991 and the CHAMBER OF HORRORS MATCH! AND THE HALLOWEEN PHANTOM! AND THE BRAVES/TWINS WORLD SERIES GAME 7 OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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443: WCW Halloween Havoc '92 Deep Dive
This week, the guys spin the wheel and make the deal as they dive deep into WCW Halloween Havoc 1992, which took place right here in Philadelphia, PA. BUT FIRST, they talk WWE Crown Jewel and the Match of the Year candidate to come out of it. Oh, and Philadelphia sports slop.--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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442: WCW Fall Brawl '94: War Games Deep Dive
This week, the guys dive deep into WCW's Fall Brawl '94: War Games, featuring the reunion of Dusty and Dustin Rhodes teaming up with the Nasty Boys to take on the Stud Stable inside War Games.BUT FIRST, they talk AJ Styles announcing he will be retiring in 2026, WWE Wrestlepalooza, AEW All Out, and more.--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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441: ECW Wrestlepalooza '97 Deep Dive
WE BACK, Y'ALL! And we're diving deep into ECW's Wrestlepalooza from 1997! Tommy Dreamer vs. Raven in a Loser Leaves Town match, Terry Funk defends the ECW Title vs Chris Candido, Taz dethrones Shane Douglas as the ECW Television Champion in less than three minutes, and more!BUT FIRST, we discuss the latest in the world of professional wrestling, including: WWE Wrestlepalooza, AEW All Out, WrestleMania 43 heading to Saudi Arabia, Andrade gone from WWE, and more!--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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440: WWE SummerSlam '05 Deep Dive
There was a lot going on in 2005 WWE, and SummerSlam showcased quite a bit of it. Love triangles, custody battles, backstage politics and more are highlighted on this episode!--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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439: WWE SummerSlam '25 Recap
The guys recap WWE SummerSlam 2025 with their thoughts.--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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438: WWF SummerSlam '98 Deep Dive
This week, the guys dive into what may be the hottest Highway to Hell we've ever experience in professional wrestling form, as Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Undertaker faced off in the main event of SummerSlam '98 inside Madison Square Garden. The Rock also defended his Intercontinental Championship against Triple H in a Ladder Match, Sable did a hurricanrana during Edge's first PPV match, Owen Hart entered the Lion's Den with Ken Shamrock , AND MORE!--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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437: The Complicated Legacy of Hulk Hogan
EMERGENCY POD.Hulk Hogan (Terry Bollea) passed away on July 24, 2025. In this episode, Vaughn Johnson, Nick Piccone, and Brian Isley discuss the complicated legacy he leaves behind.--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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436: 'Suburban Commando' Deep Dive
MOVIE TIME! We're diving deep into 'Suburban Commando' - the movie where Hulk Hogan stars as an intergalactic space warrior who not only gets a president of a different planet (ostensibly) killed but also puts Earth in danger of being destroyed by a power-hungry maniac who wants to control every universe in the... universe? Join us!--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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435: The Wrestling Weekend That Was (AEW All In, WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, Evolution, and More)
This week, the guys discuss the major weekend that was in professional wrestling. They hit on AEW's All In: Texas, WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event, Evolution, Monday Night Raw, and more.--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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434: WWF King of the Ring '00 Deep Dive
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 more.--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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433: WCW Great American Bash '00 Deep Dive
It's our first time diving deep into a show that was in the prime Vince Russo WCW era. Great American Bash 2000 saw a ton of reasons why this era will go down as possibly the worst era in professional wrestling history. All capped off by Bill Goldberg turning heel to join the New Blood.BUT FIRST, we talk Ron Killings' return to WWE, Gunther winning back the World Heavyweight Championship ahead of his reported feud with Goldberg (nice timing), Cena vs Punk in Saudi Arabia, Mariah May's new name, and more!--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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432: NXT TakeOver: Chicago II (06-16-18) Deep Dive, Janel Grant Lawsuit Update, R-Truth Gone from WWE
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 us!shooterspod.comTwitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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BONUS: WWE Money in the Bank 2025 Roundtable on Fox Sports The Gambler
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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431: 'The Iron Claw' Deep Dive
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: letterboxd.com/jjansen34--Follow us!shooterspod.comTwitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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430: WWF Judgment Day '01 Deep Dive
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 Cody's return, WWE announcing Great American Bash, Saturday Night's Main Event, and Evolution in Atlanta during All In weekend, and also a Beyoncé Atlanta takeover... why the timing?--Follow us!shooterspod.comTwitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [The Straight Shooters]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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429: ECW Heat Wave '98 Deep Dive, RIP Sabu
This week, the guys pay homage to the Suicidal, Homicidal, Genocidal, Death-Defying Maniac... Sabu. They dive deep into ECW's Heat Wave 1998, featuring Sabu teaming with RVD to take on Hayabusa and Jinsei Shinzaki for the ECW Tag Team Championships.They also discuss John Cena's current run, JC Mateo, AEW Collision ending prematurely in favor of Black Adam, and more.--Follow us!shooterspod.comTwitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [The Straight Shooters]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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428: WCW Spring Stampede '97 Deep Dive, Recent WWE Releases
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 us!shooterspod.comTwitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [The Straight Shooters]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Nick Piccone (CrossingBroad.com, Fox PHL Gambler) and Vaughn Johnson (Inquirer.com) started a pro wrestling podcast in 2015 and have continually produced excellent episodes weekly ... Live commentary specials before they were cool, deep dives into career retrospectives, high profile guests, current product analysis, and much more ... For exclusive content and more live commentary specials, become a patron: patreon.com/shootersradio
HOSTED BY
Nick Piccone, Vaughn Johnson
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