The Wrestling Archives
Two nerdy librarians aim to preserve the art form that is Professional Wrestling by watching old shows and discussing their place in the lore. They also interview wrestlers and wrestling personalities to share their story and have conversations on topics relating to the pro wrestling community.
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Episodes
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
We're back with a "Not Just WrestleManias" show all about WCW Super Brawl III, coming to you from Asheville, NC, February 21, 1993. Vader and Sting venture into the White Castle of Fear, located on the highway out next to the Chik Fil A of Anxiety and the Burger King of Trepidation. Plus, Cactus Jack chases Paul "Mr. Wonderful" Orndorff with a poop shovel, and much more! Rich and Sting both sum it up well when they say, "Huh?" Listen on all your favorite podcast networks, and get in touch at allthewrestlemanias@gmail.com, or on Twitter @WrestleManiaPod.
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Friday Jun 10, 2022
Friday Jun 10, 2022
It's another "Not Just WrestleManias," another barn burner of a WCW show, and another all-time classic Flair vs. Steamboat match! Rich and Tim gawk at Ricky's chubby cowboy baby, wonder about the profitability of waxing salons on Bad Street, USA, test out some new nicknames for Michael "P.S." Hayes, and ask, "What the hell's the Iron Sheik doing here?" To quote Jim Ross, "There's gonna be some fines levied for this one!" Listen on all your favorite podcast apps, and reach out to us at allthewrestlemanias@gmail.com or on Twitter @WrestleManiaPod. Thanks for listening!
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Check out what's coming up on the next All the WrestleManias! Available on all your favorite podcast sites.
Friday Jun 03, 2022
Friday Jun 03, 2022
Rich & Tim go "Big Time" and talk WrestleMania 22, live from Chicago, April 2, 2006! Mick Foley and Edge get philosophical and study Friedrich Nietzsche together, and we call in a Silver Alert on Ric Flair's behalf, impersonate Vince McMahon's conversations with God, and take WWE to task for ripping off Single White Female. We also answer some listener mail about our Hall of Fame 2023 picks, and barely make it out alive after viewing AEW Double or Nothing. (Seriously, that PPV was way too long.) Check us out on your favorite podcast apps and reach out by email (allthewrestlemanias@gmail.com) or on Twitter @WrestleManiaPod. Thanks for listening!
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Friday May 27, 2022
Friday May 27, 2022
It's a special "Profiles in Bad-Assery" edition of All the WrestleManias, and we're profiling the Ax and the Smash(er), the walking disaster -- Demolition! We delve into the Satanic Panic of the 80s, celebrate the musical genius of Jimmy Hart, and glorify brutality and violence for its own sake. We'll tell you all about the histories of Ax and Smash and watch their 1989 Coliseum Home Video, all while singing along to their epic metal theme song. Better say your Act of Contrition, then listen and send your comments to us on Twitter @WrestleManiaPod or by email to allthewrestlemanias@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
We are excited about this one. After meeting Demolition, we couldn't wait to do a whole episode on them. Here's a taste of what's to come this Friday!
Friday May 20, 2022
Friday May 20, 2022
It's a special Grab-Bag Edition of All the WrestleManias! We're covering three events this time -- CelebFest 4 from Baltimore, at which Rich & Tim hang out with Sting, Greg the Hammer, Haku, Powerhouse Hobbs, and Demolition! Then we review WrestleMania Backlash, and take a listener-requested look back at the 1993 Coliseum Home Video release, Smack 'Em Whack 'Em! Whew, we're tired just thinking about it! Listen on all major podcast apps, and send us your thoughts on Twitter @WrestleManiaPod or by email at allthewrestlemanias@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Check out what's coming up on the next episode of All the WrestleManias. It's a grab-bag with our takes on 3 wrestling events!
Who We Are
Co-Hosts Tim "The Hammer" Hackman (Huracan Ramirez) and Rich "The Natural" Sigwald (Prince Puma) met at a library conference in 2015 and bonded over their shared love of professional wrestling and other nerdy interests. In 2020 the pair decided to pursue the epic, some might say quixotic, project of watching All the WrestleManias in order and writing about their experience. When blog writing became too burdensome, they started to podcast about the shows instead. Quickly, they decided to branch out from just WrestleManias and in 2024 decided on a new name to reflect their common goal and love of information, and thus the name "The Wrestling Archives."
Sound editing and original music by Rich Sigwald
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