Steel Chair Slamcast: Recent Episodes
Eddie Pence, Jonny Loquasto and Jenn Sterger
We love comedy & pro wrestling. The captains of the ship are Jonny Loquasto, Eddie Pence, and Jenn Sterger. Enjoy the DDT's, dropkicks, and self-deprecation!!
Yup, it's official. Everybody is "Fandangoing", including Jenn, Eddie, and our Slamcast Associate Adam Rank from the NFL Network!! Not to be outdone, Jonny was also Fandangoing while on the phone in Baltimore. The squad raps about the new US Champion Kofi Kingston and why Antonio Cesaro should still be holding that title. Dolph Ziggler losing a match so soon after becoming the World Heavyweight Champion? Brock Lesnar challenging Triple H to a Steel Cage Match, Ryback playing the "You're a bad friend" card with John Cena, and CM Punk walks out on the WWE Universe. Plus an "Entrance Music Smackdown" with WWE Legend Honky Tonk Man, and Eddie continues to promise a Figure-Four leglock on Jonny. Now let's say it all together: FAN-DANG-O!!!!
With the official Slamcast "Associate" Adam Rank from NFL Network in studio!! Not only do we review Wrestlemania, but Eddie is back in LA and reports on his trip home to South Carolina, Jonny is on the road in middle America and compares this Wrestlemania to a past Super Bowl, and Jenn remains the voice of the people (plus she has a new article out for FoxSports.com). Enjoy the Slamcast like Dolph Ziggler enjoyed cashing in and John Cena enjoys his new WWE Championship!!
While Jonny & Jenn are holding it down in the studio, Eddie is STILL at his parents house in South Carolina unearthing WWF treasures from his youth. Oh, by the way, this week's Slamcast is all about WRESTLEMANIA! We welcome in the Bleacher Report's Will Carroll and NFL Network's Adam Rank to give their predictions for the grandest stage of them all, Eddie & Jenn give their review of "G.I. Joe: Retaliation", and we have a triple threat "Entrance Music Smackdown" that is worthy of a Wrestlemania main event: The Rock vs John Cena (past and present). All titles are on the line when ya listen to this week's Steel Chair Slamcast!
With Eddie searching for his old WWF magazines at his parents house in South Carolina, we inch closer to Wrestlemania!! Every major match is debated, Mark Henry's 22 year-old weight lifting record is broken, Jenn surprises Jonny & Eddie with a shocking injury report, AJ Lee & Kaitlyn face off in an Entrance Music Smackdown, and our special guest is the lead commentator from IMPACT Wrestling, Todd Kenely!! Yeah, this episode is awesome. YOU'RE WELCOME.
While celebrating the announcement of Booker T being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame at this year's Wrestlemania, we search for answers following one of the most bizarre Monday Night Raw episodes in recent memory. Is Wrestlemania 29 shaping up to be a clunker or can one of the greatest annual sporting events in the world be saved over the next few weeks? Plus a Triple H vs Brock Lesnar "Entrance Music Smackdown". It's a Slamcast worthy of a slap across Paul Heyman's patchy chest!!
Chris Bell is on this special episode of the Steel Chair Slamcast, who is the director and creator of the award nominated documentary "Bigger Stronger Faster" which explores America's win-at-all-cost culture by examining how his two brothers became members of the steroid-subculture in an effort to realize their American dream. We examine the role of PED's and pharmaceutical drugs in sports like pro wrestling, baseball, football, and cycling. We also get updates from Chris on what has happened in the 5 years since releasing the film, including his new projects and the unfortunate passing of his brother and former WWE superstar, Mike Bell. This is certainly an ear opening Slamcast.
Undertaker is back as we continue to pave our path to Wrestlemania 29 & you'll hear an entrance music Smackdown that's fitting for a reptile. Plus, we talk Ring of Honor with one-half of the NEW ROH World Tag Team Champions, Bobby Fish!! And of course, we honor the passing of the legendary Percy Pringle aka Paul Bearer. May he rest in peace...
Adam Rank from the NFL Network is on this episode of the Steel Chair Slamcast. With the road to Wrestlemania shaping up, the squad raps about the continued greatness of CM Punk, the idiocy of Glenn Beck, memorable vignettes, the 10 ugliest pro wrestlers in history, and merchandise from the 80's that we all wish we had. Loosen up the turnbuckles & enjoy!!
Don't tread on us as we rap about the Elimination Chamber aftermath as the road to Wrestlemania continues!! We also try to figure out Jack Swagger's new outlook on society, Eddie's addiction to 5 Hour Energy, Jenn & Eddie's strong run as a heel tag team, plus Jonny's 20 second interview with Stone Cold Steve Austin. Enjoy the Slamcasting!!
With 2/3 of the squad under the weather, we still bring that Slamcast thunder with Shymus, cousin of Sheamus, and special guest Patrick O'Sullivan as we break down Jack Swagger's new "friend", new TNA Tag Champs, and the future of Paul Heyman & CM Punk post Elimination Chamber. STEEL CHAIR!!
The great Bruno Sammartino is going to the Hall of Fame!! Plus we welcome in our guest Doyer Pedro who's more than excited about Latin superstars in wrestling. We introduce our new segment "Backstabs!!", and in a swerve, Jenn & Eddie turn heel on Jonny in our "Entrance Music Smackdown". Enjoy!!
The gang deals with the aftermath of the Royal Rumble, Jenn & Jonny's week long cleanse, and Eddie is mad for most of the episode. Plus we welcome in former WWE writer Andrew Goldstein!!
The gang previews the Royal Rumble, debates wrestling weddings, and welcomes in Will Carroll from the Bleacher Report!!