Podcast
The Backbone Wrestling Network
The NEW home of all things wrestling from days gone by to today’s product... come join us!
- Episodes
- 117
- Releases
- Daily
- Typical length
- 1 hr 2 min
- On air since
- 2026
- Latest episode
- 18 hours ago
Episodes
117 episodes, newest first
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59 min
The CrosUp #126
Episode 740
Show notes
Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 10/26-10/31, as well as NXT's Halloween Havoc. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!
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1 hr 23 min
We Watch Comics: JTAV - Episode 17 - State v Queen, The Scientist & Three Ghosts
Episode 739
Show notes
We Watch Comics dives headfirst into the ever-expanding world of comic book movies and TV shows — one episode at a time.
Join Logan and Keithie as we being our Journey through the ArrowVerse; Arrow, the Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, Black Lightning & Batwoman, the boys will pull the thread of the fabric of the Multiverse and maybe have some fun doing it.
This episode, Logan & Keithie talk up to the mid-season finale with State v Queen, The Scientist & Three Ghosts.
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1 hr 9 min
Seven Months of Danger Revisit #14: A Rude Awakening?
Episode 704
Show notes
On this episode of Seven Months of Danger, the road to SuperBrawl II becomes more clear. Topics include a fun Rhodes/Eaton match, the Paul E Awards, the unfortunate return of Mike Graham, a fired up Barry Windham, a seemingly motivated Rick Rude beating up the Z-Man and more!
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1 hr 7 min
Are You Smarter Than Russo's WCW #58
Episode 738
Show notes
In episode 58 of the podcast, Logan and Scott go over the 7/5/2000 episode of Thunder. Its the final show before Bash at the Beach and we are missing Hulk Hogan, Goldberg and Kevin Nash! No worries as we see the continued ascension of Booker T! A fun main event, that is a hint of things to come. Before we get there, we have a mixed tag match that has some of the worst women wrestling we have seen. Never fear, its one upped later in the show! Mike Awesome blinds Rick Steiner! Who gets Kanyon cutted?
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50 min
Meltzer Know Best #15
Episode 734
Show notes
Backbone Wrestling Network…. Welcome back to Meltzer Knows Best (?), where we will continue our journey with yet another that Dave Meltzer considers a 5 star match.
In episode #15, the guys travel back to Japan on September 18th 2021 for a battle in the G1 Climax: Shingo Takagi vs Tomohiro Ishii.
Check out the match yourself and then listen along to our
breakdown!
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1040877323408358&rdid=M0mvQlZ1IkeWHdlN -
1 hr 46 min
Clash of the ChampBones - Clash XVIII
Episode 737
Show notes
In 1988 history was made by JCP. A Premium Live Event given away free on TBS showcasing some of the best and brightest for our entertainment. Titles defended. Grudges resolved. Legends are born.
Henceforth known as the Clash of the Champions.
Join us as the Backbone on this journey recapping these amazing show of shows. This episode, Keithie is joined by two new voices on the Backbone, Steve "Riddle Me This" & Ryan "Don't say I'm from that crappy city next to Malden, MA" Everett. Together, we ring in 1992 with some red hot action.
Clash of the Champions XVIII comes to us live on January 21, 1992, at the Kansas Expo Center in Topeka, Kansas. We see the rise of the Dangerous Alliance, Lex Luger cower from Sting and Jesse "The Body Ventura". Plus, P.N. News.
• The Steiner Brothers vs Big Van Vader and Mr. Hughes (with Harley Race)
• Tracy Somthers and the Taylor Made Man vs Marcus Alexander Bagwell and Brian Pillman
• Johnny B. Badd vs Richard Morton
• Diamond Dallas Page vs P. N. News
• Cactus Jack vs Van Hammer in a Falls Count Anywhere match
• The Fabulous Freebirds vs Brad Armstrong and Big Josh
• Thomas Rich vs Vinnie Vegas
• Dustin Rhodes, Barry Windham and Ron Simmons vs Dangerous Alliance (WCW World Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson and Bobby Eaton and Larry Zbyszko) (with Paul E. Dangerously)
• Dangerous Alliance (WCW United States Champion Rick Rude and WCW World Television Champion "Stunning" Steve Austin) vs Sting and Ricky SteamboatAll this plus more talk about the WCW Light Heavyweight Champion Jushin "Thunder" Liger.
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1 hr 47 min
Piece of the Action: Robocop
Episode 736
Show notes
On this BRAND NEW episode of Piece of the Action, join host Matt Souza as he welcomes Tim Capel and Jennifer Smith to the show to live watch Robocop! Listen to the gang discuss Peter Weller, Kurtwood Smith, Robert Cop, extreme violence, Tim watching this when he was 4, is this movie actually about Jesus, and more! So DROP IT, and enjoy this new episode of Piece of the Action!
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44 min
New Gen on a Mission #115: End of October 1995
Episode 733
Show notes
In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka review the fallout from In Your House # 4.
They discuss the debut of Ahmed Johnson, Marty being the utility player, a bigger Yoko, and hoping for the end of the downturn in 1995. Enjoy!
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45 min
The CrosUp #125
Episode 732
Show notes
Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 10/19-10/24. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!
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1 hr 41 min
The Movie Education of Logan Crosland - Episode 25 - Beetlejuice
Episode 731
Show notes
I've seen the EXORCIST ABOUT A HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SEVEN TIMES, AND IT KEEPS GETTING FUNNIER EVERY SINGLE TIME I SEE IT... NOT TO MENTION THE FACT THAT YOU'RE TALKING TO A DEAD GUY... NOW WHAT DO YOU THINK? You think I'm qualified?
Join Logan & Keithie on a wild adventure to discover as we watch along with a new movie each episode in THE MOVIE EDUCATION OF LOGAN CROSLAND.
This episode, Logan & Keithie take a trip to the world of the recently deceased with Beetlejuice.
The boys talk Micheal Keaton, Tim Burton, Alec Baldwin and of course Catherine O'Hara, but also try desperately NOT to say his name three times, because after all, who wants that mojo in this universe.
Nice fu#$in' model!
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53 min
Seven Months of Danger Revisit #13: A Dangerous Arguement
Episode 703
Show notes
On this episode of Seven Months of Danger, there's finally a good Larry Zbyszko singles match, PN News vs. Rick Rude, the Steiners enter the war and Rhodes vs. Anderson sets off a chain of events that lead to a dangerous argument to end the episode!
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36 min
Hands of Z #29.5: The Rise and Fall of Big Bubba Rogers
Episode 722
Show notes
This one has it all as Shawn and Keith take a trip down memory lane through the UWF in the spring and summer of 1987, looking at Big Bubba Rogers’ rise and fall as UWF champion before he joined the World Wrestling Federation as the Big Boss Man.
On April 19, Big Bubba takes on One Man Gang for the UWF title. Dr. Death and Jim Ross join the commentary, and new commissioner John Ayers presents the title to the winner.
Then, on July 11, Big Bubba defends the title against Dr. Death. Skandor Akbar and Dusty Rhodes are part of the action, and the show ends with a backstage celebration. Two meat-slapping matches? You know Shawn’s gonna like this one.
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1 hr 33 min
Highway to the Impact Zone #149
Episode 730
Show notes
Backbone Wrestling Network...Welcome to Highway to the Impact Zone. Join host Logan Crosland, his student Jacob Williams, and special guest Jennifer Smith as they live watch the 2/28/08 episode of Impact.
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1 hr 19 min
We Watch Comics: JTAV - Episode 16 - League of Assassins & Keep Your Enemies Closer
Episode 729
Show notes
We Watch Comics dives headfirst into the ever-expanding world of comic book movies and TV shows — one episode at a time.
Join Logan and Keithie as we being our Journey through the ArrowVerse; Arrow, the Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, Black Lightning & Batwoman, the boys will pull the thread of the fabric of the Multiverse and maybe have some fun doing it.
This episode, Logan & Keithie deal with the League of Assassins and warn you to Keep Your Enemies Closer.
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47 min
The Backbone Binge #1
Episode 717
Show notes
On the first episode of The Backbone Binge, Shawn looks back on the last two and a half years of his streaming journey—from a late start beyond network TV to watching nearly 200 shows.
In each episode, he’ll spotlight five shows across different platforms, compare how they rank on their respective services and across multiple sources, then add his own ratings as he builds a personal favorites list.
But for episode one, Shawn is talking about 11 shows that didn’t make the cut after just a few episodes. Some of his choices are sure to be controversial.
Tune in, join the binge, and see if your favorites made the list!
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36 min
The Shit Take #52
Episode 721
Show notes
Shawn and Keith tear apart the latest PWI 500, discussing the ridiculous rankings, kayfabe, and what the list used to mean compared with what it means today.
After that, they dig into the PWI Top 20 and compare it with a composite list compiled from multiple sources across the internet. Who belongs in the top 20 but didn’t make the list? Who appears in both? It’s a fun debate about how the rankings stack up against the best wrestlers in the world. Give it a listen!
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1 hr 2 min
The CrosUp #124
Episode 728
Show notes
Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 10/12-10/16, as well as TNA's Bound For Glory & AEW's WrestleDream. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!
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1 hr 25 min
Seven Months of Danger Revisit #12: Clash of the Champions 18
Episode 702
Show notes
On this episode of Seven Months of Danger, the boys and guest Jacob Williams talk all things Clash of the Champions XVIII! Jim Herd’s departure, Jesse Ventura's arrival, a controversial Paul E Dangerously promo and two tag team main events - the danger is at an all time high!
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1 hr 6 min
Are You Smarter Than Russo's WCW #57
Episode 727
Show notes
Its the go home Nitro before Bash at the Beach! Will Hulk Hogan show up or will there be a fat lady singing? Where is Scott Steiner? Why did Johnny the Bull try that springboard leg drop? That's right its that nitro! Will Goldberg and Nash not touch each other before the match at bash at the beach? Why is there a 5 min 20 man battle royal? Is it the worst battle royal of all time? Find out on this episode
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30 min
Meltzer Knows Best #14
Episode 700
Show notes
Backbone Wrestling Network…. Welcome back to Meltzer Knows Best (?), where we will continue our journey with yet another that Dave Meltzer considers a 5 star match. In episode #14, the guys travel back to September of 2020 for the Parking Lot Brawl between Best Friend (Chuck Taylor & Trent Barretta) vs Santana & Ortiz. Check out the match yourself and then listen along to our breakdown!
We watched this one from HBO Max in the archives. September 16th episode of Dynamite around 1:29:00 mark. Please watch if you are able.
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