High Spots and Chair Shots: Recent Episodes
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On the second part of the 2019 drunkcast, alcohol has been flowing, paul finds out about veganuary and the breakdown decends into chaos....and theres two quizzes and a special guest at the end
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Its that time of year again, where hosts Chris Raven and Black Magick are joined by guests Dean and Paul to do the 2019 roundup. Have a listen as they pick their favorite wrestlers and matches from 2019, who they think will shine in 2020....and what they all bought eachother as secret santa's
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On This mini episode of Highspots and Chairshots:
Chris Raven and Black Magick return to explain the absence and the future of Highspots going forward. A bit of news is covered and we have a quiz!!.....and prove just how bad of wrestling fans we really are
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On This Episode of Highspots and Chairshots:
Chris Raven and Black Magick return after a few weeks off for a rundown on all the happenings in the world of professional wrestling. Tune in to listen to their take on the current scene in WWE, a discussion on Brock Lesnars dancing, is R Truth the best 24/7 champion, Whos got a gun? and our take on AEW's All in event
Apologies for the back half of the podcast, the band next door decided to practise -.-
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On this Episode of Highspots and Chairshots:
After nearly 6 weeks away, Chris Raven and Black Magick return with special guest Axl Ray to chat about Axl's career, all things WWE, a certain uninsured wrestling company in sheffield ran by Children and much more.
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On this weeks episode of Highspots and Chairshots:
After a few weeks away, Chris Raven and Black Magick return with one half of the B-Team Afro Thundaar to run down all the recent WWE and Indie wrestling News
Also covered in the show is the recent Southside and EBW events visited by all the lads
And does Neil want a part in the new live action Lion King movie?
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On this episode of Highspots and Chairshots:
Chris Raven and Black Magick are joined by one half of the B-Team Afro Thundaar as we sit down and talk to Mitch and Mark from Breed Pro Wrestling after their successful first show at the Abbeydale Picture House.
We talk about the first show, what the promoters thoughts on the entire card was, The upcoming show at Sheffield City Hall.....and a Professional wrestling show in a Cave!
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On this Highspots and Chairshots Special Episode:
Chris Raven and Black Magick took a trip to Breed wrestling in Sheffield where we got an interview with the new and very first Breed Heavyweight Champion TK Cooper.
Sit back and listen to the Highspots guys ask TK about his influences growing up, what the New Zealand scene was like compared to the UK scene, where the idea for Escaping the Midcard came from and more.
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On this Highspots and Chairshots Special Episode:
Chris Raven ventures down to Southside wrestling in Sheffield to interview the Biggest, Henchest guy in the room Big Guns Joe.
Sit back and listen to Chris ask Joe about his career, favorite wrestlers growing up, how he got into wrestling, favorite matches and much more.
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On this episode of Highspots and Chairshots:
Chris Raven and Black magick have a run down of the recent news in wrestling as well as the Royal Rumble and NXT takeover Phoenix.
Segments include Botch of the Episode, Where are they now?, Fantasy Booking and Upcomer of the Episode.
Expect some light hearted humour, an idea for the greatest Battle Royal ever, and why Chris Raven may be physically assaulted by two wrestlers
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On this special episode of Highspots and Chairshots:
Chris Raven interviews Mitch from Breed wrestling about the companys upcoming Debut show. Check them out at the Abbeydale Picture House Sheffield on February 10th (tickets available at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/breedprowrestling/202608/)
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On this episode of Highspots and Chairshots:
Chris Raven and Black magick have a shorter than usual chat about WWE, Black Magick has a rant about the royal rumble, Chris Raven has a rant about Heels.
Also covered is everyones favorite botch of the episode....and a whole new segment!!!
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On This episode of Highspots and Chairshots:
Its 2019 and Black Magick is attempting to be more professional. Joining Chris Raven, topics covered include:
. The Sad Passing of Mean Gene Okerlund
. The Tampax Incident
. All Elite Wrestling
. TLC
. Royal Rumble
. NXT Takeover UK
. NXT Takeover Phoenix
. Southside Presents Robbie Xmas
. Upcoming Shows and Events
. New podcasts that the team are doing in 2019
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on the final part of this three parter:
A lot of alcohol has flowed, pizza eaten and numerous hours has passed. The team now decide who is their picks for breakout WWE/Indie stars of 2019.
Black Magick quizzes Chris Raven on topics covered from our first 10 episodes and Afro Thundaar chucks a quiz of his own in at the end.
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On part two of this three part episode:
The beers are flowing nicely and pizza has arrived. The team then take on a challenge set by Chris Raven to pick 8 WWE/WCW/ECW matches to include on a best of DVD and argue their case why.
We then all go through who we think the WWE and Indie stars of 2018 have been.
Expect a few slurred words and a bit more arguing with each other.
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On this very long three part episode of Highspots and Chairshots:
Chris Raven and Black Magick are joined by Afro Thundaar, Paul "Get in the Sea" Garnham and Chris' brother Dean for a roundup of our year in wrestling. Beers are flowing as in part one we cover all the latest WWE news as well as a quick dive into Progress chapter 80 and 81
Expect the usual abuse of each other, a very special new intro.....as well as a very angry Paul
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On this episode of Highspots and Chairshots:
Chris Raven and Black Magick take a road trip to Birmingham to meet the Hardcore Icon Mick Foley. During the journey the duo have a chat about things happening in WWE and Progress, WWE Supercard, Wrestlecrate, For the Love of Wrestling and much more.....then when they get near Birmingham it all goes downhill.
Expect hilarity, Random conversations and Chris Raven shouting at traffic....Again
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On this Episode of Highspots and Chairshots:
Chris Raven and Black Magick ventured to Woodseats working mens club for the EBW show Halloween is for Heroes, a fundraiser for Bobby Rogers. While at the show, we also managed to get interviews with:
Hangman Harry Peerpoint
David Deville
The Express
James Bacon
Kriss Ace
Mikey Van Riot
Dean Mitchell
Ivy and Ruby
Axl Ray.
So sit back, have a listen to their stories and a show review. We tried staying PG but a few F bombs do slip through.
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On this episode of Highspots and Chairshots:
As a run up to the EBW special on Halloween, Chris Raven and Black Magick decided to have a general chat on the WWE product and events happening.
Topics include:
Roman Reigns Leukemia diagnosis
WWE Evolution
Brie Bella - Ultimate Botchness
Kevin Owens knees
The Mae Young Classic
NXT UK
So sit back and have a listen to this fairly short for us chat into the world of WWE
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On this episode of Highspots and Chairshots:
Chris Raven and Black Magick are joined by Paul "No Gimmicks Needed" Garnham to chat about the recent defiant show they are attended.
Expect an Interview with Paul, a chat about defiant, upcoming shows, WWE news and listen out for the bit where Black Magick makes Chris Raven laugh that much he had to pause the recording
On this episode of Highspots and Chairshots:
Chris Raven and Black Magick are joined by Afro Thundaar to watch Royal Rumble 2000....But theres a catch. Everyone has decided to drink copious amounts of alcohol.
Listen as all three lads get more and more drunk and try and dissect the show as well as attempting to do commentary over one of the matches.
Watch along with the podcast as an alternate commentary (listen for Chris Raven saying when to start the show on the WWE Network)
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On This Episode of Highspots and Chairshots:
Chris Raven and Black Magick cover EBW and Hope wrestling shows they recently frequented, which leads into Black Magick doing an Eddie Dennis impression
Black Magick picks three matches which people should go and check out
Chris Raven starts a new Rant section
It was a little impromptu and unplanned this week
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On this episode of Highspots and Chairshots, Chris Raven and Black Magick talk about:
WWE - Whats going on in the world of WWE, Is R Truth crazy, Will this version of The Shield work, the Mae Young Classic, HHH vs Taker with Shawn Michaels as special guest ref and more
Injury Angles - We have noticed a rise in fake injuries in matches which are ran with for quite a few minutes before the injured wrestler attacks their opponent and turns out to have been faking it. Are these ok to do, how the fans feel etc.
THE INDIES - Chris and Black Magick run through all the shows they have visited since the last podcast which included:
Futureshock 14th Anniversary
House of Pain Wrestling
EBW
Southside
We run through what matches we could remember (there was alcohol involved), the sheer abuse we recieve at the hands of Ivy and Ruby Radley, thoughts on some of the wrestlers and more
We also give a quick rundown on the main event of Progress Chapter 76 Will Ospreay vs Jimmy Havoc (there is spoilers so skip this part if you dont want to know)
And finally, the very first for us and long awaited interview of Ring Announcer, Commentator, MC and alround good guy SUPERSTAR ROB MALTMAN!
In this episode of Highspots and Chairshots, Chris Raven and Black Magick are joined by David "Davlad" Crouch to talk about wrestling. Topics covered include:
An interview with Dav to find out his knowledge on wrestling
World of sport - Is it good?
Wrestling news -Jack sexsmith needs new uggs, Jim Neidhart passes away, CM Punk vs Colt Cabana, Kid Lykos and Nixon Newell injuries and Dave Meltzer is a 5 Star Jackass
WWE - Predictions for NXT and Summerslam
British Section - Chris and Black Magick have been to a few indie shows and give a run down
Wrestler of the week - Each member picks their favorite wrestler of the week
5 Questions - Chris Raven asks Black Magick and Davlad 5 questions to find out who knows more about wrestling
In this Episode of Highspots and Chairshots:
Chris Raven and Black Magick plough through a lot of wrestling before their trip to Leicester to see Elevation wrestling. Topics include:
Progress Wrestling
General progress news
A review of the Birmingham chapter Chris, Black Magick and Afro Thundaar attended.
Match Dissection
CCK vs Grizzled Young veterans - Chapter 56 La Dance Macabre
WOS
Chris Raven and Black Magick talk about World of Sport, whats working and what could be fixed
WWE
The passing of two WWE stars, the upcoming Mae young classic and the Evolution PPV
Sasha Banks Botch of the Week
Black Magick - Masada vs Jun Kasai: Gusset plate TO THE FACE
Chris Raven - WoS' Aeriel Assass......wait a minute he's Sasha Banksed it
Black Magicks 5 Question Quiz
In this episode of Highspots and Chairshots:
Chris Raven and Black Magick are joined by regular guest Afro Thundaar for a rundown of all recent wrestling occurences. Topics covered include:
SOCCER AND SPANDEX - Chris raven visited the charity event held on behalf of Kris Travis and gives a rundown of the day
ITS COMING HOME!!! - Even though we are a wrestling podcast, the topic changes onto the world cup where England have a chance to win the trophy after 55 years and why Chris hates the phrase "Its coming home"
WWE - A rundown of all recent events WWE related, like Brock Lesnars appearance at UFC, Bret Hart hating on WWE (again), Shinsuke Nakamura gets bit by a dog, Bray wyatt crashes his car, Matt and Jeff Hardy openly admit to being off their heads, Extreme Rules and how Kevin Owens loves Shania Twain
THIS IS PROGRESS! - a quick rundown of the Chapter 72 show, as well as the card for Chapter 73 which Black Magick and Afro Thundaar will be viewing
PURPLE FAAAAACE PURPLE FAAAAACE - We cover the most recent sheffield Southside card and why Robbie X thinks Black Magick is Whipped
IS THAT ALEX GRACIE? - Chris Raven and Black Magick took a trip to Heanor to go and see House of Pain wrestling, and witnessed a suprise appearance by Alex Gracie
This episode is only an Hour and Half because it was stupidly warm in the studio, We were going to Ardwick to see Future Shock (get ready for the story from that show) and also because ITS COMING HOME!!!
In this second part of Highspots and Chairshots:
Chris Raven, Black Magick and Afro Thundaar move away from WWE and move onto Indie wrestling to cover such things as:
Chapter 71 - A.F.E.E.L.I.N.G.C.A.L.L.E.D.P.R.O.G.R.E.S.S Which we was at live
The Progress World Cup
The upcoming Chapter 72- Got Got Need
Southsides She's All That & Menace To Society shows
With Afro Thundaar suitably annoyed after around 4 and a half hours recording, Afro and Chris Raven then take on Black Magicks quiz to see if Afro can hold onto his title.
Expect much swearing, general abuse aimed at Black Magick and a whole lot of fun
In this two part super long edition of Highspots and Chairshots:
Chris Raven and Black Magick are joined once again by Neil (who shall now be referred to as Afro Thundaar) to cover all things wrestling. As the recording was five hours long, the podcast will be split into two halves, half one covers:
WWE: For no spoilers skip forward to the time after the name
NXT Chicago 2 (56:46)
Money in the Bank (2:02:46)
Raw
Smackdown
205 Live
Uk Tournament (there is no spoilers for this part as we want to watch the show ourselves, its more about the NXT UK show that will be starting)
WWE News.
Black Magick annoys Afro Thundaar, Chris Raven laughs a lot and we have a good time talking about the sport we love
In this episode of Highspots and Chairshots:
Chris Raven and Black Magick are once again joined by Neil to talk about the Chapter 71 show which they will be going too. Amongst things progress, Neil and Black Magick also take on Chris' Wrestling quiz
In this episode of Highspots and Chairshots:
Unfortunatly Chris Raven could not make the recording due to illness, so Black Magick pulls in special guests Neil Vaughan and Paul Garnham for a chat about wrestling in general. Topics covered include:
. First Memories of wrestling
. WWE Creative and the ramifications on the UK Wrestling Scene
. Is too many writers killing WWE
. Does the internet ruin wrestling
. El Ligero, Comedy Genius?
. Black Magicks hate for Wrestlemania 6's main event
. The near lapdance Neil recieved from Toni Storm and Much more.......
Also this episode, find out from the Horses mouth where the name Black Magick came from.
In Part 2 of On The Road, Black Magick has had a bit to drink and the conversation goes all over. Topics included are:
- Meeting Lita
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Earliest Memories of wrestling
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Favorite Gimmicks of the last 30 years
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Wrestling video games
And Chris Raven is still angry at Drivers!!!
Please note this podcast was recorded in a car and aside from the intro's/Outros is completely unedited
In this special edition of Highspots and Chairshots, Chris Raven and Black Magick go on a road trip to Leeds for a meet and greet with 90's Wrestling legend Lita (Amy Dumas). In Part 1 of the impromptu podcast, we cover the Greatest Rumble ever as well as a bit of general wrestling talk. Chris Raven also gets very angry and shouts at roads and drivers.
Part 2 gets a whole lot worse.....
Please note this podcast was recorded in a car and aside from the intro's/Outros is completely unedited
In this episode of High Spots and Chair Shots:
ALL NEW INTRO THEME!
Random News of the Week
RIP Bruno Sammartino, Paige has retired...or has she? Nikki Bella refuses to sign John Cenas 75 page house rules and leaves him, Del Taco and BRODUS CLAY!! leave Impact wrestling. WWE Superstar Shakeup and The Greatest Royal Rumble ever.
Worst theme song (New Segment)
Black Magick and Chris Raven decide what superstar Intro theme was quite possibly the worst
Guess the intro (New Segment)
A new game where we play 5 intro's each, and have to guess who the superstar is
Botch of the week
Vince Mcmahon gets angry and his legs explode - Black Magick
Undertaker doesnt like his neck anymore, and tries making it dissapear - Chris Raven
Wrestler of the week
The Miz - Chris Raven
Ronda Rousey - Black Magick
Fantasy Booking
The "Bullet" club reform with AJ, Balor and which female wrestler - Chris Raven
Los Sanchos Mexicos finest El Ligero v.s Guatalahara Mexicos Masked Sensation El Generico - Black Magick
Wrestling Terms:
Black Magick and Chris Raven run through a list of wrestling terms to make things easier for the listeners.
Match Dissection
Progress Chapter 45 Galvanise El Ligero V.S Liverpools #1 Zack Gibson - Black Magick
NXT Wargames Velveteen Dream V.S Alaister Black - Chris Raven
And a competition to win a BEST OF GOLDBERG DVD All you have to do is tweet us at @hsacspodcast or email highspotsandchairshots@gmail.com with a video of your best Goldberg impression
In this weeks episode of Highspots and Chair Shots:
Black Magick and Chris Raven dive into nearly 10 hours of WWE tv and pick apart NXT: Takeover New Orleans and Wrestlemania 34.
Find out what we thought of both shows, what we would have liked to see changed, what potential plans we think will happen going foward and much more
Plus be in with a chance to win 2 HSACS badges and a Straight Outta Dudleyville DVD. Just listen to the show to find out more
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In this episode of High Spots and Chair Shots
Random News of the Week
Daniel Bryan returns, Shane Mcmahon and Charlotte Injured, Wrestlemania news, Chris Raven has a rant about wrestling and the internet. Why John Cena sucks, Ultimate Deletion, and More.....
Mention of the week:
Spike Trivet for going through a mirror, getting glass in his leg and walking out the ring
Sasha Banks Bi Weekly Botch Award
Hulk hogan cant even open a bag and sets his hand on fire - Chris Raven
Xpac tears his asshole - Black Magick
Match Dissection:
Summerslam 03 Guerrero vs Tajiri vs Benoit vs Rhyno - Chris Raven
Progress Chapter 40 The Origin (El Ligero and Nathan Cruz) vs F.S.U (Eddie Dennis and Mark Andrews)
Wrestler Of The Month
He's big, He's bad, Ask your Mum.....He may be your dad Dave Mastiff- Black Magick
Mark Andrews - Chris Raven
Wrestling Terms:
Black Magick and Chris Raven run through a list of wrestling terms to make things easier for the listeners.
Fantasy Booking:
Authors of Pain vs L.O.D - Chris Raven
NWO vs Bullet Club - Black Magick
And a competition to win a SIGNED APOLLO CREWS 8x10 PHOTO!!!! All you have to do is tweet us at @hsacspodcast with the answer to this question: WHO DOES DAVE MASTIFF LOOK LIKE?
DUE TO THE WEATHER, THIS WEEKS EPISODE WAS RECORDED VIA SKYPE
In this episode of High Spots and Chair Shots
WE HAVE AN ALL NEW INTRO!!!
Random News of the Week
Rich Swann retires, Jeff hardy gets ANOTHER DUI and we run down the rumoured card for Wrestlemania
Match Dissection:
Jimmy Havoc vs Will Osprey fans bring the weapons Chapter 46 - Black Magick
Ultimate Warrior vs Hulk Hogan - Chris Raven
Sasha Banks Bi Weekly Botch Award
My names Thetharo and my teeth are mitthing - Chris Raven
The Life and times of Sid Vicious/Sid Justice/Psycho Sid - Black Magick
Fantasy Booking
A new segment where we take a wrestler/wrestlers and create a program for them
Drew Mcintyre King of the ring - Chris Raven
Jimmy Havoc vs Raven and the new Flock - Black Magick
Indie Corner
The B*llocks Kenny Williams
Wrestler Of The Month
Its Rusev day - Chris Raven
Hes actually from Leeds, EL LIGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERO - Black Magick
In this episode of High Spots and Chair Shots
Random News of the Week
Chris Raven rants about the current state of WWE and what could make the Wyatt family great again
Match Dissection:
Sami Callihan Vs Tommy End - Black Magick
Usos VS New Day HIAC - Chris Raven
Sasha Banks Bi Weekly Botch Award
Holy F**K Where is Joey Mercurys Face - Black Magick
Brock Lesnar, Aeriel Assassin - Chris Raven
Wrestler Of The Month
Robbie X (Because i kinda had to) - Black Magick
Seth Rollins - Chris Raven
Indie Corner
Chris Renfrew, The Sultan of Silent Hill
Our Review of Southside Wrestlings Show
Whats Your Gimmick - We decide if we were professional wrestlers, what our gimmicks would be
Join Chris Raven and Black Magick as we delve into the world of professional wrestling
Episode One - The Not Quite The First Episode
Match Dissection:
Black Magick - Progress Chapter 20 Will Osprey V.S Jimmy Havoc
Chris Raven - Bragging Rights 2010 Dolph Ziggler V.S Daniel Bryan
The Sasha Banks Botch Of The Week Award
Black Magick - Enzo Amore Gets a Concussion
Chris Raven - Sasha "Botchy" Banks
Indie Corner
Black Magick schools chris on Liverpools Number One Zack Gibson
Superstar Of The Week
Black Magick - Aleister Black
Chris Raven - Alexa Bliss
The Road to Wrestlemania
Plus many more funny moments