Podcast
Wrestling Recommendations
Wrestling Recommendations is a wrestling watch/listen along podcast, hosted by Eddy Shepard and Travis Lassiter.
Both men have compiled a list of wrestling matches, that they believe everyone should give a watch. Each match on this list is put into a randomizer and reviewed with in depth research in a watch along format.
Matches are from multiple organizations, such as:
WWF/E, AEW, NJPW, WCW, NWA, ROH and many more!
Tune in and watch along to some of the best matches over the past 30-40 years!
- Episodes
- 181
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 1 hr 18 min
- On air since
- 2022
- Latest episode
- 4 days ago
Episodes
181 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 42 min
179: Our Spooky Halloween Spectacular Featuring WCW Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio Jr. vs Dean Malenko from Halloween Havoc 10/27/1996
Season 5, Episode 37
Show notes
Welcome to our Spoooooky Halloween Special!
Listen as Travis and Eddy share more stories of their paranormal experiences, along with another run in from Independent Wrestler Shawn Phoenix!
On this episode, we also watch along a match from Halloween Havoc 1996 which was selected by our fans!
As WCW Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio Jr. takes on Dean Malenko with the title on the line! Taking place on October 27th, 1996 in Las Vegas!
Listen and get spooky with us on this very special edition of Wrestling Recommendations!
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1 hr 22 min
178. NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair vs Koko Ware from Continental Wrestling 11/18/1985
Season 5, Episode 36
Show notes
Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations!
Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches.
Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny!
On this episode, we travel back to the Memphis territory to witness Ric Flair defend the 10 Pounds of Gold against Koko Ware.
Taking place at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis, Tennessee on November 18th, 1985!
Listen and watch along, as they continue to bring you their Wrestling Recommendations!
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1 hr 17 min
177: IMPACT World Champion Josh Alexander vs Alex Shelley from IMPACT Wrestling's Emergence 8/12/2022
Season 5, Episode 35
Show notes
Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations!
Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches.
Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny!
On this episode, we go back to post covid IMPACT! Wrestling, seeing Josh Alexander defend the IMPACT World Championship against Alex Shelley. In what would be Alex Shelley's first ever IMPACT World Championship match.
Taking place at Emergence on August 12th, 2022!
Listen and watch along, as they continue to bring you their Wrestling Recommendations!
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1 hr 27 min
176: THE MAN THAT GRAVITY FORGOT.... NXT Champion Adrian Neville vs Sami Zayn from NXT TakeOver: R Evolution 12/11/2014
Season 5, Episode 34
Show notes
Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations!
Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches.
Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny!
On this episode, we talk about the tragic passing of Benjamin Satterley aka PAC/Adrian Neville and the mark he left on professional wrestling.
In rememberance, we will go back to NXT TakeOver: R Evolution. As NXT Champion Adrian Neville takes on Sami Zayn from December 11th, 2014.
Listen and watch along, as they continue to bring you their Wrestling Recommendations!
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1 hr 18 min
175: WWF Hardcore Champion Jeff Hardy vs Rob Van Dam from WWF's Invasion 7/22/2001
Season 5, Episode 33
Show notes
Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations!
Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches.
Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny!
On this episode, we travel back to the WWF during the INVASION angle. Seeing Jeff Hardy defend the WWF Hardcore Championship against “Mr. Pay Per View” Rob Van Dam!
Taking place at WWF's Invasion from July 22nd, 2001.
Listen and watch along, as they continue to bring you their Wrestling Recommendations!
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1 hr 7 min
174: NWA World Heavyweight Champion Barry Windham vs 2 Cold Scorpio from WCW's Clash of the Champions 23 6/16/1993
Season 5, Episode 32
Show notes
Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations!
Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches.
Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny!
On this episode, we travel back to the slept on era of WCW in 1993. As NWA World Heavyweight Champion Barry Windham defends the "Big Gold" against 2 Cold Scorpio!
Taking place at Clash of the Champions 23 on June 16th, 1993.
Listen and watch along, as they continue to bring you their Wrestling Recommendations!
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1 hr 25 min
173: AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel vs Tito Santana from Houston Wrestling 11/20/1981
Season 5, Episode 31
Show notes
Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations!
Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches.
Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny!
On this episode, we travel back to the early 1980's and head to Houston Wrestling as AWA World Champion Nick Bockwinkel takes on Tito Santana in a 2 out of 3 falls match.
Taking place in the Sam Houston Coliseum on November 20th, 1981.
Listen and watch along, as they continue to bring you their Wrestling Recommendations!
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1 hr 18 min
172. Kevin Owens vs Sami Zayn in a Unsanctioned Match from Elimination Chamber 3/1/2025
Season 5, Episode 30
Show notes
Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations!
Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches.
Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny!
On this episode, we take a short trip back to WWE in 2025. As Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn continue their storied feud, but this time in a Unsanctioned Match!
Taking place at Elimination Chamber 2025 in Toronto on March 1st, 2025!
Listen and watch along, as they continue to bring you their Wrestling Recommendations!
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1 hr 20 min
171. William Regal vs Dean Ambrose from FCW TV 7/15/2012
Season 5, Episode 29
Show notes
Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations!
Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches.
Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny!
On this episode, we travel to Florida Championship Wrestling. As Dean Ambrose takes on William Regal, in what would be the final televised match of FCW.
After months of antagonizing Regal, Ambrose finally gets his second match with William Regal. Taking place on July 15th, 2012.
Listen and watch along, as they continue to bring you their Wrestling Recommendations!
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1 hr 1 min
170: Chris Sabin vs Alex Shelley from TNA's Genesis 2009 1/11/2009
Season 5, Episode 28
Show notes
Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations!
Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches.
Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny!
On this episode, we see travel back to the six sided ring of TNA! As Chris Sabin takes on Alex Shelley in the finals of a tournament to crown a new X Division Champion.
Taking place at TNA's Genesis PPV on January 11th, 2009!
Listen and watch along, as they continue to bring you their Wrestling Recommendations!
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1 hr 19 min
169. WWF Champion Bret Hart vs Terry Funk from Terry Funk's WrestleFest 9/11/1997
Season 5, Episode 27
Show notes
Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations!
Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches.
Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny!
On this episode, we see the WWF Champion in action on a non WWF show! Bret Hart takes on Terry Funk in what would be known at the time as Terry Funk's retirement show.
Produced by Paul Heyman and ECW, Terry Funk's WrestleFest would take place on September 11th, 1997!
Listen and watch along, as they continue to bring you their Wrestling Recommendations!
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55 min
168: Andre the Giant vs Killer Khan from New Japan Pro Wrestling's MSG Series 4/1/1982
Season 5, Episode 26
Show notes
Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations!
Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches.
Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny!
On this episode, we travel back to the 1980's and back to New Japan! As Andre the Giant takes on Killer Khan in the Finals of the MSG Series. What would later become the G1 Climax.
Taking place on April 1st, 1982!
Listen and watch along, as they continue to bring you their Wrestling Recommendations!
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1 hr 17 min
167: Women's World Champion Iyo Sky vs Rhea Ripley from WWE's Evolution 7/13/2025
Season 5, Episode 25
Show notes
Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations!
Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches.
Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny!
On this episode, we take a short trip back to 2025! As we see Iyo Sky defend the Women's World Championship against Rhea Ripley.
Taking place at WWE's Evolution 2 show on July 13th, 2025.
Featuring a Cash In from Naomi!
Listen and watch along, as they continue to bring you their Wrestling Recommendations!
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1 hr 8 min
166. WWE UK Champion Tyler Bate vs Pete Dunne from NXT Takeover: Chicago 5/20/2017
Season 5, Episode 24
Show notes
Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations!
Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches.
Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny!
On this episode, we travel back to the Black & Gold Brand with a match featuring the UK Championship as Tyler Bate defends against Pete Dunne.
With this match taking place at NXT Takeover: Chicago on May 20th, 2017!
Listen and watch along, as they continue to bring you their Wrestling Recommendations!
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1 hr 30 min
165: WCW Champion The Rock vs Chris Jericho from WWF's No Mercy 10/21/2001
Season 5, Episode 23
Show notes
Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations!
Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches.
Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny!
On this episode, we travel back to the the WWF/Alliance INVASION angle. As the current WCW Champion the Rock is challenged by "Y2J" Chris Jericho, with the title on the line!
Taking place at WWF's No Mercy 2001 show on October 21st, 2001.
Listen and watch along, as they continue to bring you their Wrestling Recommendations!
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1 hr 22 min
164. WCW/NWA Unified Tag Team Champions Ricky Steamboat & Shane Douglas vs The Hollywood Blonds from WCW Worldwide 3/27/1993
Season 5, Episode 22
Show notes
Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations!
Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches.
Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny!
On this episode, we travel back to WCW in the 90's! As the Unified WCW/NWA Tag Team Champions Ricky Steamboat & Shane Douglas defend the straps against "Stunning" Steve Austin and "Flyin" Brian Pillman.
Taking place on WCW Worldwide on March 27th, 1993!
Listen and watch along, as they continue to bring you their Wrestling Recommendations!
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1 hr 14 min
163: WWF Intercontinental Champion Greg "The Hammer" Valentine vs Tito Santana from MSG 11/26/1984
Season 5, Episode 21
Show notes
Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations!
Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches.
Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny!
On this episode, we travel back to the 80's and the WWF! As Greg Valentine defends the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Tito Santana!
Taking place in the historic Madison Square Garden on November 26th, 1984!
Listen and watch along, as they continue to bring you their Wrestling Recommendations!
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1 hr 6 min
162. IWGP Global Champion Nic Nemeth vs David Finlay from New Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestling Dontaku 5/4/2024
Season 5, Episode 20
Show notes
Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations!
Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches.
Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny!
On this episode, we travel back to New Japan Pro Wrestling and see Nic Nemeth defend the IWGP Global Championship against David Finlay!
Taking place at NJPW's Wrestling Dontaku on May 4th, 2024!
Listen and watch along, as they continue to bring you their Wrestling Recommendations!
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1 hr 18 min
161. WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos vs The Wyatt Family in a 2 out 3 Falls Match from Battleground 7/20/2014
Season 5, Episode 19
Show notes
Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations!
Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches.
Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny!
On this episode, we travel back to the WWE in 2014! As The Usos defend the WWE Tag Team Championships against Luke Harper and Erik Rowan of the Wyatt Family. With this match taking place in a 2 out of 3 Falls Match!
Taking place at WWE's Battleground show on July 20th, 2014!
Listen and watch along, as they continue to bring you their Wrestling Recommendations!
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1 hr 33 min
160. ROH World Champion Samoa Joe vs CM Punk from ROH's All Star Extravaganza 2 12/4/2004
Season 5, Episode 18
Show notes
Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations!
Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches.
Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny!
On this episode, we go back to the early days of Ring of Honor! As ROH World Champion Samoa Joe defends the title against CM Punk, in what would be the 3rd match in their critically acclaimed trilogy of matches.
With this match taking place at ROH's All Star Extravaganza 2 on December 4th, 2004.
Listen and watch along, as they continue to bring you their Wrestling Recommendations!
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