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.
Episodes
Friday May 13, 2022
WrestleRock 86
Friday May 13, 2022
Friday May 13, 2022
We're back with another "Not Just WrestleManias" episode, just for you, fans! This time we're getting into an AWA show, WrestleRock 86, direct from the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, MN, April 20, 1986. There's a whole lot goin' on here, only a small portion of which we understand. So instead we'll ask you some questions -- do you:
Want to hear Tim rap? (well, "rap")
Like ninjas?
Think Apartheid makes a great gimmick?
Like watching two old tough guys punch each other for real?
Agree with the statement, "You can never have too many cage matches"?
If you answered "yes" to one or more of the questions above, consult your doctor AND give this episode a listen! Find us on your favorite podcast apps, at allthewrestlemanias.com, or on Twitter @WrestleManiaPod. Thanks for listening!
Friday May 06, 2022
WrestleMania 21
Friday May 06, 2022
Friday May 06, 2022
All the WrestleManias goes Hollywood! Rich & Tim get into WrestleMania 21, from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA, April 3, 2005. We've got double main events, but Kurt Angle comes out of nowhere to steal the show, for the third WrestleMania in a row! We're starting to really like this guy. Plus, did Tim actually enjoy an Undertaker match?!? We know, it's crazy. Check out the episode and send us your comments at allthewrestlemanias@gmail.com, or on Twitter @WrestleManiaPod. Thanks for listening!
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Teaser - WrestleMania 21
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Take a sneak peek at our next episode, all about WrestleMania 21!
Friday Apr 29, 2022
King of the Ring 1994
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
This week, it gets personal... We deep dive the King of the Ring 1994 from the Baltimore Arena, where an innocent, darling 13 year old child named Rich experiences his first live WWF show, and boy did he pick a great one to see! Hear about the circumstances leading to his attendance, including a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Randy "Macho Man" Savage! You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll ask, "How much does that fella weigh?
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Teaser - Not Just WrestleManias: King of the Ring 1994
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Take a sneak peek at what's coming up on the next All the WrestleManias!
Friday Apr 22, 2022
WrestleMania VII
Friday Apr 22, 2022
Friday Apr 22, 2022
Rich & Tim get into WrestleMania VII, live from the LA Memorial Sports Arena, March 24, 1991. Macho Man and Ultimate Warrior wrestle, but Queen Sherri and Miss Elizabeth steal the show. And the main event is #patrioticAF. Plus, we've got the single greatest promo line in the history of pro wrestling. (We won't spoil it.) Get in touch @WrestleManiaPod on Twitter, or by email at allthewrestlemanias@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Teaser - WrestleMania VII
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Take a sneak peek at what's coming up next on All the WrestleManias!
Friday Apr 15, 2022
WrestleMania 11-20 Retrospective
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Friday Apr 15, 2022
We've made it through 20 WrestleManias, so it's time for a look back! What did we learn from WrestleManias 11-20 and the rise and fall of the Attitude Era? Who were the standout stars and the most dastardly heels? Who had the best and bloodiest matches? Who was the worst special guest referee of the decade? (Spoiler alert, it's "Rowdy" Roddy Piper.) Send us your comments at allthewrestlemanias@gmail.com or on Twitter @WrestleManiaPod. Thanks for listening!
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Teaser - WrestleMania 11 to 20 Retrospective
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Get a sneak peek at what's coming up on the next All the WrestleManias!
Friday Apr 08, 2022
WrestleMania XX
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Friday Apr 08, 2022
We're back with a full review for WrestleMania XX, live from Madison Square Garden, March 14, 2004! We've got 3 amazing matches and... some other stuff. Tim gets oiled up, Rich tells a "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka story, and both of us flip our cowboy hats over the return of the "Deadman" version of The Undertaker. Listen on all major podcast outlets, and send us your comments at allthewrestlemanias@gmail.com or on Twitter @WrestleManiaPod. Thanks for listening!
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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