Dropkick Basement

Our rookie card series is back to celebrate the class of 2000 and 2007. We take the wrestlers who had their first pro matches in these years and build supercards featuring the names and characters. Think you can build a better card. Tell us in the comments.

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The time has come to crown out 2026 tournament winners. This week you will hear us break down the elite 8, final four, and the ultimate winner in our tournament of random wrestlers. This one has been a wild time so you know there are twists and turns to be taken. Listen at the links below:

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The randomly selected wrestler tournament continues with the final 2 brackets, South and Midwest. Who's got the fighting spirit to move on. After the brackets are done we also reveal the Elite 8 that move on to the finals on the next episode. You, the listeners, can help choose the winners by going to our X, BlueSky, Meta Platforms and voting on who wins each matchup.

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This week we start breaking down the random wrestler tournament. Big names are all around in unique matchups. This week we have the breakdown of the East and West regions. Let's see who moves on in this contest.

It's tournament time her in the Basement, and we decided to throw a wrench into the action. This year's tournament will be randomly selected wrestlers with no parameters. That means guys from several generations and styles will face off against each other. You might have a tag team specialist from the 80's take on a current roster superstar or an up and coming independent talent take on a world champ from the Golden age of TV. The possibilities are endless. Enjoy this selection episode and come back in the next few episodes to see how the tournament unfolds.

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The upcoming AEW All In Show has us thinking of Stadium Shows and how they are can be a huge spectacle show for any wrestling company. This week we test out the parameters of that concept by taking historically strong rosters and placing them in this best case scenario. Wanna hear who we booked? Tune in and enjoy the mayhem.

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Hazy days of summer are in full effect. On this week's episode Tom and Mike revisit the WCW summer time PPV Bash at the Beach and Beach Blast to try and fix some booking issues. Make sure to apply plenty of sunscreen before you listen.

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The dream team is back as we cover great trainers in the history of pro wrestling. From legends who taught while they worked to journeymen who shared the tricks of the trade, all the way to modern schools molding the stars of the future. These are the most storied trainers and programs that the sport has known.

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More AEW Fantasy Booking is up as Mike takes the month of August. This comes off Tom's red hot July predictions and sets the scene for All In at the end of August. Get ready for a summer sizzler.

What if AEW was in the booking hands of Dropkick Basement for the summer? This week Tom takes a crack at booking out the July 2026 upcoming events for AEW all the way to Redemption. Let's see the twists and turns that he makes.

This week we shine a light on some of the most controversial angles in the history of pro wrestling. These angles are touchy subjects but also drew money for their respective eras. Most of these could not be pulled off in today's social climates but for their time they caused a stir in the wrestling world.

A playlist of these angles can be found on our YouTube page:

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This week we are feeling very independent, 2000's indy scene style. Tom is going to take us through his favorite matches from the 2000's independent wrestling scene. Many of the biggest stars of the wrestling scene for the past 25 years will be covered and some innovative trailblazers as well. Check out the full matches on the playlist section of our YouTube Channel. Link to the episode and the playlists are below. Dropkick Basement Podcast Channel -https://www.youtube.com/@offthecuffstuff-podcastnet8400

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In 1984 the World Wrestling Federation ramped up their efforts for national expansion. They crossed territory lines across the US that infringed on long held agreements between promoters. We know that they had a plan to expand further into cable TV and beyond. This week we reimagine some of those expansion efforts and create the PPV model years before it was launched. Let's see what 1984 and early 85 look like for Vince's crew.

The return of the rookie cards series takes us back to the 90's. We book some fantasy cards for wrestlers who broke in during 1993 and 1998. Lots of hall of famers and lots of flash in the pan guys too. Enjoy this time capsule of talent.

Join us this week as we look back on past Wrestlemanias. We talk fun facts, venues, host cities, and a whole lot more.

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A wiseman once said, "A stable is a place you keep horses, I manage athletes". The manager led stables are not new to pro wrestling as they have been active for decades. This week we tier rank some memorable groups to see where they stack up. Let's see what impact these teams made.

With the road to Wrestlemania in full effect, we are looking back on some of the worst matches from years past. From unspectacular mid carders to sloppy booking, the showcase of the immortals is not immune to duds from time to time. We will help you avoid rewatching bad matches.

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We are back in our rookie cards mode. This week landing in the 80's for a pair of fantasy booked cards from 1984 and 1988. Lots of legendary talent and future stars to work with here and some blink and you'll miss them relics too. This should be a fun trip down memory lane.

The anniversary crossover continues today with The Captain Michael Corby, joining us in the basement to reflect on ECW. We are rebooking the first ECW Pay Per View, Barely Legal with a more robust roster and flexible timelines. Will it hit the spot for hardcore satisfaction? Let's grab our plunder and find out.

Almost all of the attention at a Royal Rumble event goes to the Rumble matches themselves but on those undercards there are some great matches that deserve your time and attention. This week Tom and Mike share their favorites and talk about how these matches help shape the history of the Rumble through the years.

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