The Backdrop Driver: Recent Episodes
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Lifelong wrestling fans Joe Clark and Steven Diggs Jr. discuss popular wrestling topics such as the existence of racism in the sport to whether the Montreal Screwjob was real or fake.
It's been a little over 2 years since the guys have made a podcast, so quite a lot has happened in the world of wrestling. Brock Lesnar, NXT, the Indies, TNA and a lot more discussed.
Steve and Joe both went to WrestleMania 29, but went to different shows and events during the weekend. Here's just a highlight of some of the topics discussed: New Jack's retirement match, Ring of Honor Supercard of Honor 7, WrestleCon, Tony Atlas' portrayal of a zombie and the actual WrestleMania 29 event itself.
Steven's brother, Samuel, a non-wrestling fan, joins the show and the Diggs boys and Joe talk about wrestling and it's perception by non-wrestling fans.
What will wrestling look like in 10 years? The Backdrop Driver crew discuss what they think will happen and also go over what happened 10 years ago and how it affected the current wrestling landscape.
Not only was he one of the greatest talkers in the business, but Roddy Piper was revolutionary for his Piper's Pit segment and outrageous antics along with as his movie career.
From JBL to Akeem to Kamala to Cryme Tyme, racism in wrestling has always existed. Are we over-thinking the problem or are we right?
Last episode, Joe and Steve tried to build up TNA using realistic means. Now, nothing is held back as both guys look into making TNA/Impact with no rules and anything allowed.
TNA/Impact Wrestling is not running as well as it could. The Backdrop Driver guys try their hand at fixing the second largest league in the U.S. Each have their own wildly different opinions on how to do so. Who do you think has a better plan?
It is hard to document how many times Vince McMahon has edited the WWE and other leagues that he owns for various reasons. SmackDown! is one of the most edited shows in wrestling history. Tune in and find out all kinds of stories you didn't know about the WWE and beyond
It is time for everyone to bow down to the man with the largest arms in the world. This monster of a man has wrestled many countries and once attempted to be a heavyweight championship. Who else would we be talking about than Scott Steiner.
Hosts Joe and Steve went to many wrestling shows including a WWE pay-per-view and a couple of Raws. Listen to some of their crazy experiences which include a stellar TNA house show in Pittsburgh.
In the first episode, Joe and Steve discuss the legacy of ECW. Will it be remembered in 50 years? What did this league do for the wrestling business? Also, Joe and Steve discuss SummerSlam 2012.