Wayback Playback with Pat McNeill: Recent Episodes
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Pat McNeill & Jim Valley provide alternate commentary for the best (and worst) pro wrestling events of all time. Now, the original watchalong show has escaped the paywall, and is free for everyone. Fire up the WWE Network and enter the wayback machine with our intrepid podcasting legends. From the WWF to WCW to the original ECW, we promise wrestling fans we'll boldly go where we've all been before!
It's the greatest tag team tournament in the history of our sport! How will Ronnie and Jimmy Garvin handle the new Midnight Express of Bobby Eaton and Stan Lane? Can Ole Anderson survive the punishing onslaught on Bubba Rogers in a grueling steel cage match? What could go wrong when Jim Crockett Promotions condenses a two-night tag team tournament into a two-hour VHS release for Turner Home Video? Wouldn't you love to see a bonus match from March 1985 with Wahoo McDaniel defending the United States Title against Magnum T.A.? (Actually, if you've read this far, you probably would.) Learn these answers and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with their watchalong of the first night of the NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tournament from April 10, 1987. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (72:09)
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Can Rey Mysterio defeat the mysterious masked luchador known only as "Mister J.L."? What will happen when the returning Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner face off against Lex Luger and "The Giant" Paul Wight? And what could POSSIBLY go wrong when Roddy Piper holds open tryouts for the team he's bringing to WCW Uncensored? Learn these answers and many more as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with their watchalong of the second hour of WCW Monday Nitro on TNT from March 3, 1997. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (71:26)
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Will Jeff Jarrett and Steve “Mongo” McMichael stay on the same page against the Dungeon of Doom, or will Debra McMichael come between them? Can Ultimo Dragon wrestle the WCW United States Title away from that lying, cheating, stealing Eddie Guerrero? And, why does the New World Order need to beware of the ultimate authority figure, Dr. Harvey Schiller? Learn these answers and many more as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with their watchalong of the first hour of WCW Monday Nitro on TNT from March 3, 1997. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (67:33)
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Which future WWE Hall of Famer debuts and immediately enters a (one-sided) rivalry with the Big Red Machine, Kane? Can The Undertaker finally overcome his past and defeat his brother for the first time (while wearing his new gimmick)? And, how can “Stone Cold” Steve Austin beat WWF Champion Shawn Michaels without going through the champ’s friend, Mike Tyson? Learn these answers and many more as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of their watchalong of WWF WrestleMania XIV. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (87:38)
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The DX-raided pay-per-view continues! Will loving married couple “Marvelous” Marc Mero and Rena “Sable” Mero be able to overcome the treacherous twosome of Goldust and Luna Vachon? Can Ken Shamrock finally capture the WWF Intercontinental Title from young “Rock” Dwayne Johnson? Do Cactus Jack and Terry Funk have the sanitation engineering skills to defeat the New Age Outlaws in a Tag Team Dumpster Match? And, do wrestling celebrities get any more glamorous than Gennifer Flowers? Learn these answers and many more as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with their watchalong of the second hour of WWF WrestleMania XIV. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (70:05)
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Finally, it’s the WrestleMania XIV watchalong you’ve been waiting for! Can anyone, anyone at all, name the fifteen teams in the Tag Team Battle Royal? Will Owen Hart be able to keep his momentum with a victory over WWF European Champion Hunter Hearst Helmsley? And, as a bonus match, what was World Championship Wrestling was doing on TBS to counter WrestleMania weekend twenty-five years ago? Learn these answers and many more as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with their watchalong of the first hour of WWF WrestleMania XIV. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (69:26)
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Can Rick Martel and the High Flyers turn back the challenge of Blackjack Lanza, Ken Patera and Jesse “The Body” Ventura? Will Lord James Blears be able to keep order when Hulk Hogan tries to wrestle the AWA World Heavyweight Title from Nick Bockwinkel? And, has Verne Gagne made a terrible mistake when he comes out of retirement to help Mad Dog Vachon against Jerry Blackwell and Sheik Adnan El-Kaissey? Learn these answers and many more as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with their watchalong of the second half of AWA Super Sunday 1983. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (103:28)
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Can legendary scumbag Buck Zumhofe score a victory over “Mister Electricity” Steve Regal? Is Memphis favorite Jerry “The King” Lawler ready to answer the challenge of The Golden Greek, John Tolos. And, are the Texas Cowgirls of Wendy Richter and Joyce Grable enough to turn back Judy Martin and Velvet McIntyre? Learn these answers and many more as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with their watchalong of the first half of AWA Super Sunday 1983. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (75:24)
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Who is ready to relive Hulk Hogan’s first starring role in Hollywood, as he plays WWF Champion Rip Thomas in the 1989 film “No Holds Barred”? Back in reality, can Hulk and best friend Brutus Beefcake survive a steel cage match against “Macho King” Randy Savage and the human wrecking machine, Zeus? Are YOU ready to watch these two masterpieces back-to-back, the way its creators intended? Who’s up for a double-sized episode? Is life hard when it’s no holds barred? Learn these answers and many more as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with their watchalong of “No Holds Barred: The Movie & The Match” on pay-per-view. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (2:15:48)
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Who will win the 1995 Royal Rumble match and (probably) headline WrestleMania XI? Will it be "British Bulldog” Davey Boy Smith? Shawn Michaels? Lex Luger? Bob Backlund? King Kong Bundy? Owen Hart? Rick Martel? Mantaur? (Okay, it probably isn't Mantaur.) And, will there somehow be a controversy during the episode. ( sigh. Yes.) L earn these answers and many more as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows (and special guest star Jim Valley) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with their watchalong of the conclusion of the 1995 WWF Royal Rumble. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (70:39)
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Bret Hart has his automatic rematch for the WWF World Heavyweight Title. Is there any way The Hitman can have a straight up match against “Big Daddy Cool” Diesel without outside interference? Can WWF officials manage to keep order and ensure the match…MUST CONTINUE? Will the finals of the WWF Tag Team Title Tournament lead to a WrestleMania main event when “1-2-3 Kid” Sean Waltman and Bob Holly battle Bam Bam Bigelow and Tatanka? (Spoiler: Maybe.) Learn these answers and many more as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with their watchalong of the second hour of the WWF 1995 Royal Rumble. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (85:27)
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Will a gaggle of big-time World Wrestling Federation superstars act like twelve year old boys in the presence of the lovely Pamela Anderson? (Spoiler: Yup.) Can WWF Intercontinental Champion turn back the onslaught of challenger Jeff Jarrett and his road dog…er, roadie, Jesse James Armstrong? And, did the bad blood between Undertaker and Bray Wyatt actually start in 1995, when the Dead Men took on Bray’s father, Mike “I.R.S.” Rotunda? Learn these answers and many more as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with their watchalong of the first hour of the WWF 1995 Royal Rumble. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (71:23)
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Can former WWF champion Bob Backlund pick up the victory against former WWWF champion Ivan Koloff? Will Steve “Dr. Death” Williams overcome “Beast From The East” Bam Bam Bigelow to become the first ever UWF Sportschannel Television Champion? And did your podcast heroes find the dark match from this historic show? (SPOILER: You bet your sweet bippy they did.) Learn these answers and many more as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of UWF Beach Brawl 1991. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (95:50)
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When Don Muraco no-shows Herb Abrams’ first UWF pay-per-view, will “suitable substitution” Johnny Ace survive a street fight with the legendary Terry Gordy? Can we expect some “masked confusion” when the Killer Bees tangle with the Power Twins? And can Rockin’ Robin outshine Candi Devine to become the first UWF Women’s World Champion? Learn these answers and many more as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first half of UWF Beach Brawl 1991. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (81:17)
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The dramatic conclusion! Will Roddy Piper and his Rowdies (Jimmy Snuka & The Bushwhackers) fight their way through Rick Rude and his Brood (Mr. Perfect & the Rougeau Brothers) in a four-on-four elimination match? What happens when one of Jesse Ventura’s “big scoops” about backstage dissension at Survivor Series actually turns out to be true? And, in our main event, who will be the “suitable substitution” for Tully Blanchard as the Heenan Family (Andre the Giant, Haku, Arn Anderson & ???) have their final showdown with Team Ultimate Warrior (Warrior, Jim Neidhart, Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty)? Learn these answers and many more as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of the 1989 WWF Survivor Series. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (67:56)
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The struggle for survival continues! Will Hulk Hogan and his Hulkamaniacs (Jake Roberts, Demolition Ax & Demolition Smash) be able to outlast Ted DiBiase and his Million Dollar Team (Zeus, The Warlord & The Barbarian) in a four-on-four elimination match? What will happen to set the stage for “No Holds Barred: The Match” on pay-per-view? And, in our bonus bout, can Center Stage contain the excitement when WCW counters the Survivor Series and Saturday Night’s Main Event by putting their big arena main event (Ric Flair vs. Great Muta) on Superstation TBS? Learn these answers and many more as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of the 1989 WWF Survivor Series. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (84:45)
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A new year brings an exciting new adventure for Wayback Playback! Teams of four are here to settle the score in a series of elimination matches. Will Dusty Rhodes and his Dream Team (Tito Santana, Brutus Beefcake & Terry Taylor) get the better of Big Boss Man and The Enforcers (Bad News Brown, Honky Tonk Man & Rick Martel)? Who will make their unheralded WWF debut at ringside? When Barry Windham goes down with an injury, who will be “Macho King” Randy Savage’s suitable substitution to join himself, Greg Valentine and Dino Bravo as they face “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, Bret Hart, Ronnie Garvin & Hercules? Learn these answers and many more as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of the 1989 WWF Survivor Series. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (93:53)
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ho will win the huge sixty man over the top rope battle royal, capture the vacant WCW Heavyweight Title and (probably) headline WCW Starrcade 1995? Will it be Hulk Hogan? Ric Flair? Sting? Randy Savage? The Giant? Lex Luger? Mike Winner? (Okay, it probably won’t be Mike Winner.) And how many WCW announcers does it take to call a three-ring, sixty-man battle royal? (The answer may surprise you.)
Learn these answers and many more as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of WCW World War III 1995. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (78:14)
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The biggest battle royal in the history of World Championship Wrestling is only an hour away, but these grudge matches must happen first! Randy Savage may or not be injured, but will he get revenge on Lex Luger and Jimmy Hart for betraying him? After the Four Horsemen turned on Sting (again), will the Stinger be able to beat the Nature Boy (again)? And, can co-host Shane Shadows achieve the impossible and finish guessing all sixty participants in the World War 3 match without assistance? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of WCW World War III 1995. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (79:08)
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It’s the biggest battle royal in the World Championship Wrestling, but we have some other important matches first! When Diamond Dallas Page puts up the Diamond Doll for a shot at the WCW Television Title, will DDP win the belt or will Johnny get a new manager? Why are Bull Nakano and Akira Hokuto teaming up in WCW, and can they defeat Mayumi Ozaki and Cutie Suzuki in a tag team match? And, how many of the sixty participants in the World War 3 match can co-host Shane Shadows guess without assistance? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WCW World War III 1995. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (77:27)
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It’s main event time in San Juan! Are the members of Evolution on the same page? And who will win the Elimination Chamber match and the vacant WWE Raw World Heavyweight Title? Is it Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, Dave Batista, Edge, Randy Orton or Triple H? Will special guest referee Shawn Michaels call it right down the middle? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of WWE New Year’s Revolution 2005. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (70:48)
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Viva la Revolution! Will Jerry Lawler be able defend our national honor against the debuting Mohammed Hassen? Is there enough cringe in the world to describe the Kane-Lita-Gene Snitsky storyline? And what happens when the Big Red Machine returns from injury to get his revenge on Snitsky? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of WWE New Year’s Revolution 2005. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (68:30)
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We’re heading to Puerto Rico, the shining star of the Caribbean! Can William Regal & Eugene Dinsmore hang on the World Tag Team Titles against Christian Cage and Tyson Tomko? Will Lita successfully defend her newly won WWE Women’s Title against former champion Trish Stratus. Is WWE Intercontinental Champion Shelton Benjamin taking Maven Huffman’s challenge seriously enough? And what does WWE do when two matches are suddenly cut short due to injury? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WWE New Year’s Revolution 2005. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (68:28)
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We return to 1980, and to WWF’s biggest stadium show of the summer. Can Andre the Giant avoid getting bodyslammed by that mean, nasty Hulk Hogan? Will Bruno Sammartino finally get his hands on wayward protégé Larry Zbyszko inside the steel cage? We also have a bonus match where we learn what happened to the vacated WWF World Tag Team Titles. Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of WWF Showdown at Shea. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (71:41)
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We return to 1980, and to WWF’s biggest stadium show of the summer. Can Candi Malloy and Peggy Lee upset the tag team of Fabulous Moolah and Beverly Shade? Will “Mr USA” Tony Atlas be the one to take the WWF Intercontinental Title away from Olympian Ken Patera? And how will “Polish Power” Ivan Putski handle the unpredictable Johnny Rodz? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, along with a bonus match featuring “Wild” Bull Curry, as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of WWF Showdown at Shea. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (64:28)
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We return to the era before Vince McMahon took wrestling out of the smoke-filled football stadiums and into the modern arenas. Can WWF Junior Heavyweight Champion Tatsumi Fujinami survive the challenge of Chavo “Classic” Guerrero? When Antonio Inoki defends his NWF World Title at Shea Stadium, how did Larry Sharpe earn the title shot? And will the makeshift team of Bob Backlund and Pedro Morales be able to win the WWF Tag Team Titles from Lou Albano’s Wild Samoans? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WWF Showdown at Shea. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (92:20)
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The Legends Reunion wraps up with a bang! Why are Ricky Steamboat and Shane Douglas wrestling as “Dos Hombres” against the Hollywood Blonds for the WCW World Tag Team Titles? Can Arn Anderson capture the NWA World Heavyweight Title from former tag team partner Barry Windham? And can “British Bulldog” Davey Boy Smith defeat The Man They Call Vader and leave Atlanta with the WCW World Heavyweight Title? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of WCW Slamboree 1993. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (75:45)
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The night of wrestling legends continues! What happens when Dory Funk Jr. takes on Nick Bockwinkel…in 1993? Kensuke Sasaki has come from Japan to team with Dustin Rhodes, but will they be enough to beat the deadly duo of Rick Rude and Paul Orndorff? And with Scott Norton absent, who’s showing up to collect the bounty on Sting? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of WCW Slamboree 1993. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (74:16)
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It’s the first Slamboree and the launch of the WCW Hall of Fame! Can Too Cold Scorpio and Marcus Bagwell get the better of Chris Benoit & Bobby Eaton? Van Hammer is a former WCW Rookie of the Year, but is he ready for Colonel Parker’s not-so-mysterious mystery man? And whose bright idea was it to make Jimmy Snuka and Don Muraco tag team partners? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WCW Slamboree 1993. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (77:09)
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The biggest party of the summer comes to an end! Can Rob Van Dam survive the awesome wrath of the Big Red Machine, Kane, in a falls count anywhere match? What happened when Triple H defends his World Heavyweight Title against Bill Goldberg, Chris Jericho, Kevin Nash, Randy Orton and Shawn Michaels inside the Elimination Chamber? And, how does someone wrestle in the Elimination Chamber with two torn groin muscles? (Spoiler: Very carefully) Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of WWE SummerSlam 2003. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (80:05)
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The biggest party of the summer continues! Can Eddie Guerrero lie, cheat and steal another victory as he defends the WWE United States Title against Chris Benoit, Rhino and Tajiri in a Fatal Four-Way Match? Will Kurt Angle win his WrestleMania XIX rematch against Brock Lesnar and keep the WWE Championship? And, what does WWE have in mind to celebrate Vince McMahon’s 58th birthday? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of WWE SummerSlam 2003. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (71:31)
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We kick off the biggest party of the summer! Can the Dudley Boyz overcome the interference of Rob Conway to capture the WWE World Tag Team Titles from the devious La Resistance? When The Undertaker gets ready to fight future Japanese headliner A-Train, why on earth is Sable involved? What will Shane McMahon have to do to get his hands on Eric Bischoff? And, how did our hosts big indy show from August 2003 wind up in the Wrestling Observer? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WWE SummerSlam 2003. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (85:50)
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One of the biggest rivalry of the 1990s comes to an end! Can “Stone Cold” Steve Austin capture the WWF Intercontinental Title from the main who nearly ended his career, Owen Hart? With Bret Hart about to leave for World Championship Wrestling, can Shawn Michaels win the WWF title in Montreal without violating the Hitman’s creative control clause? And wasn’t this a perfect week to have Jim Valley back on the program? (Spoiler: Yes.) Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill, Shane Shadows and OG guest host Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of the 1997 WWF Survivor Series. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (88:29)
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The big show in Montreal continues! Can Mankind stop Kane’s reign of terror, and how will Paul Bearer figure into the matchup? When the Nation of Domination brings their team to the Survivor Series, can Ken Shamrock put the band that beat The Nation at WrestleMania XIII back together for one night? And why is there extra security backstage for the Bret Hart-Shawn Michaels match. Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill & Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of the 1997 WWF Survivor Series. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (67:19)
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It’s Wrestling with Shadows (and McNeill!) It’s traditional Survivor Series elimination matches all around! Can the unlikely foursome of The Headbangers and the New Blackjacks get even with The Godwinns and the New Age Outlaws? With The Patriot sidelined due to injury, who will Vader choose for Team USA to help battle Davey Boy Smith and Team Canada? Who on earth are The Truth Commission? And what’s all this I’m hearing about the contract of WWF Champion Bret “Hitman” Hart? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill & Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of the 1997 WWF Survivor Series. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (91:11)
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Can Sting gain his revenge against Big Van Vader and Harley Race while hanging on to his WCW World Heavyweight Title? Will Dustin Rhodes and Barry Windham pull off the big upset and defeat WCW World Tag Team Champions Steve “Dr. Death” Williams and Terry “Bam Bam” Gordy? More to the point, how does this show (and the wrestling business of 1992) hold up thirty years later? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill & Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of WCW Great American Bash 1992. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (76:03)
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It’s more of the NWA World Tag Team Title Tournament! Will two bitter singles feuds make for a great tag team match when Dustin Rhodes and Barry Windham face Rick Rude and Steve Austin? And what do Hiroshi Hase and Shinya Hashimoto have in store for whichever team makes its way to the semifinals? And in our other semifinal match, do Ricky Steamboat and Nikita Koloff have what it takes to defeat the new WCW World Tag Team Champions, Steve “Dr. Death” Williams and Terry “Bam Bam” Gordy? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill & Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of WCW Great American Bash 1992. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (89:32)
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The NWA World Tag Team Title Tournament continues! Can Brian Pillman and Jushin “Thunder” Liger put together enough tag team continuity to defeat Ricky Steamboat and Nikita Koloff? Will Fabulous Freebirds Michael P.S. Hayes and Jimmy “Jam” Garvin” be able to bamboozle Hiroshi Hase and Shinya Hashimoto? And what cool bit of broadcast continuity do we get between Episodes 407 and 408? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill & Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WCW Great American Bash 1992. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (67:57)
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Will Hollywood star Mr. T get the better of Bob Orton Jr. in a televised boxing match? How will WWF Champion Hulk Hogan survive when "Magnificent" Don Muraco aligns with ruthless manager Bobby "The Brain" Hennan for one night? Can the British Bulldogs wrestle the WWF Tag Team Titles away from Greg Valentine and Brutus Beefcake? And what IS the story with former NWA Central States Television Champion Art Crews? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill & Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of WCW Slamboree 1997. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (109:45)
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Will the legendary Steiner Brothers prove to be too much for Jimmy Hart’s makeshift tag team of Konnan & Bill “Hugh Morris” DeMott? When NFL Hall of Famers Reggie White and Steve “Mongo” McMichael lock up for the first time in a professional wrestling match, what could possibly go wrong? And can Ric Flair celebrate his return to Charlotte by leading Roddy Piper & Kevin Greene to a win over the NWO Wolfpack of Scott Hall, Kevin Nash & Sean Waltman? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill & Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of WCW Slamboree 1997. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (82:55)
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hen Glacier finally has his big showdown with Mortis, what surprise does the sinister James Vandenberg have up his sleeve? Will Dean Malenko survive the chicanery of WCW Queen Debra McMichael and successfully defend the United State stitle against Jeff Jarrett? Can Chris Benoit outlast Meng in the awkwardly named Death Match between these two violent wrestlers? And how did our hosts manage to tie the big world news story from May 1997 to Shinsuke Nakamura? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill & Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of WCW Slamboree 1997. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (77:21)
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When William Regal challenges Ultimo Dragon for the WCW Television Title, who will the fans cheer for? Will Madusa Miceli defeat Luna Vachon to earn another shot at the WCW Women’s Title? And why is Rey Mysterio taking on future WAR Junior Heavyweight Champion Yuji Yasuraoka on pay-per-view? (SPOILER: We’re still not 100 percent sure.) Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill & Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WCW Slamboree 1997. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (82:59)
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Happy Memorial Day! Will Chris Jericho get his revenge against Eddie Guerrero for stealing Chyna away from him by capturing the WWF European Title? Can Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson successfully defend the WWF Title in a triple threat against Triple H and Shane McMahon? And, when The Great One finds himself outnumbered by the McMahons and their allies, which unlikely hero will come to save the day? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill & Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WWF Insurrexxion 2000 from London, England. (Plus, you’ll get a bonus match from WCW in 1994 featuring the legendary Coconut Savage.) It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (71:41)
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Can Chris Benoit recover from having his face smashed in four days ago to defeat Olympic hero Kurt Angle? When Crash Holly shows up in London with his WWF 24/7 Hardcore Title, who will step up to challenge for the championship? And will Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy finally regain the WWF World Tag Team Titles from their arch rivals, Edge and Christian? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill & Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WWF Insurrexxion 2000 from London, England. (Plus, you’ll get a bonus match from ECW in 2000 we’ll guarantee you haven’t seen before.) It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (73:40)
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Is John “Bradshaw” Layfield ready for a big singles matchup with “Road Dogg” Jesse James? Will WWF find a way to work some Attitude Era raunchiness into an arm wrestling challenge between Terri Runnels and Stacy “The Cat” Carter? Can stepbrothers Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley match power with the awesome duo of Big Show and Rikishi Fatu? And are you ready for the spectacular conclusion of our first hour? (Spoiler: Probably not.) Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill & Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WWF Insurrexxion 2000 from London, England. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (76:07)
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Happy Mother’s Day and happy Backlash Night! Will Percy Pringle be able to help Rick Rude hang on to his World Class Heavyweight Title, or is this the night Bruiser Brody wins the big one? With Kevin von Erich injured, who will team with Kerry and Lance von Erich to go after the World Six Man Tag Team Titles? Can anyone beat The Freebirds in a Six-Man Canadian Lumberjack Elimination Match? And could we have picked a better time to have Jim Valley guest star on our 400th episode? (SPOILER: No.) Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill, Shane Shadows and special guest Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of World Class Championship Wrestling’s “Parade of Champions III” from Texas Stadium. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (66:47)
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Why is Michael Hayes managing the Great Kabuki against…four wrestlers? Can Brian Adias hang on to the Texas Heavyweight Title against former AWA tag team champion Steve Regal ? And will “Gentleman” Chris Adams and Brickhouse Brown coexist against Missy Hyatt’s duo of John Tatum and The Grappler? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first half of World Class Championship Wrestling’s “Parade of Champions III” from Texas Stadium. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (73:19)
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Can The Eliminators score a big tag team victory over the Japanese tandem of Takashi Okano and Keisuke Yamada? Tommy Dreamer has yet to beat Raven, but can the “innovator of violence” finally win and capture the ECW Heavyweight Title in Tokyo? And what will happen on this episode that has NEVER happened in our previous 397 episodes? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with their watchalong of ”ECW Hardcore TV” from August 13th, 1996. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (75:35)
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Happy Easter! Will AJ Styles and Christopher Daniels hang on to their NWA World Tag Team Titles when they face Homicide & Hernandez of LAX in a Six Sides of Steel Cage Match? Can Sting regain the NWA World Heavyweight Title fifteen years after losing it, or will NWA Champion Jeff Jarrett get to end Sting’s tenure in TNA Wrestling? And whose side is Kurt Angle on? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of their watchalong of TNA Bound For Glory 2006. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (90:19)
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Who will lose the grudge match and have to leave TNA Wrestling – Eric Young or Larry Zbyszko? Can Chris Sabin capture the TNA X Division Title from the deep-voiced Senshi? Will our hosts attempt to freestyle rap during the “8 Mile Street Fight” between Rhino and Christian Cage? (Spoiler: Not hardly.) Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of their watchalong of TNA Bound For Glory 2006. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (76:00)
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Happy WrestleMania Sunday! Who will win the prestigious Kevin Nash Open Invitational X Division Gauntlet Battle Royal, and the massive bowling trophy that goes with it? Can America’s Most Wanted avenge the injury to manager Gail Kim by beating The Naturals, Team 3D and Not The New Age Outlaws? Can’t you make any match better just by adding Jake “The Snake” Roberts as special guest referee? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of their watchalong of TNA Bound For Glory 2006. It’s “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (84:57)
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Can “Earthquake” John Tenta get a big WrestleMania win over Adam Bomb? Does Scott “Razor Ramon” Hall defeat Shawn Michaels to unify the Intercontinental Title in the first ladder match in the history of Madison Square Garden? Will special guest Bob Cook have any stories to share about his friend, the late Scott Hall? (Spoiler: Absolutely.) And, can Bret Hart overcome his knee injury to regain the WWF Heavyweight Title from the mighty Yokozuna? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of their watchalong of WWF WrestleMania 10. It’s WrestleMania week, and it's “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (83:03)
Will “Macho Man” Randy Savage defeat the massive Crush in a Falls Count Anywhere match? Who is at WrestleMania in the same spot they were at WrestleMania I, but STILL not in the WWE Hall of Fame? Can Mabel and Oscar FINALLY defeat the Quebecers to gain the WWF Tag Team Titles, and who will win the WWF Title match between Yokozuna and Lex Luger that’s been building for seven months? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of their watchalong of WWF WrestleMania 10. It’s WrestleMania season, and it's “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (75:11)
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The listeners have spoken, and we’re heading to Madison Square Garden! What big WrestleMania surprise did WWF deliver before the first match even started? Can Bret “Hitman” Hart gain some momentum by beating his younger brother, or will “The Rocket” Owen Hart once again kick the…leg out of his leg? When Doink theClown and his sidekick Dink battle Bam Bam Bigelow and Luna Vachon, who’s going to the pay window? And WHO is sitting next to WWF President Jack Tunney in the premium seating area? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill & Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of their watchalong of WWF WrestleMania 10. It’s WrestleMania season, and it's “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (74:02)
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Can Ron Simmons & Butch Reed put aside their issues to defend the WCW World Tag Team Titles against Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin? Will Brian Pillman overcome a dastardly attack by the Four Horsemen to help Sting and the Steiner Brothers win the War Games main event? And what will YOU, the listeners select for this year’s WrestleMania shows? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill & Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of their watchalong of WCW WrestleWar 1991. It's “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (72:00)
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Can New Japan star Big Van Vader actually go toe-to-toe with the legendary Stan “The Lariat” Hansen? Why are the Young Pistols and the Royal Family facing each other on an actual WCW pay-per-view? Is Dan Spivey about to win the WCW United States Title from Lex Luger, and which former US Champion is waiting to get his hands on the winner? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill & Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of WCW WrestleWar 1991. It's “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (82:58)
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Can Tommy Rich, Junkyard Dog & Ricky Morton successfully defend their WCW Six Man Tag Team Titles against Curtis “Big Cat” Hughes & the State Patrol? Why are Dynamite Kansai & one of the Jumping Bomb Angels wrestling a joshi match on a 1991 WCW pay-per-view? And, does Dustin Rhodes defeat Buddy Landel to win his first WCW pay-per-view match in front of his father (who happens to be booking the show)? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill & Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WCW WrestleWar 1991. It's “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (78:23)
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Is AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel ready for the challenger of the younger, fresher Curt Hennig? Why is “Living Legend” Larry Zbyszko hanging around at ringside? Can you think of a better choice to team with “Midnight Rockers” Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty than Ray “The Crippler” Stevens? (Wait, what?) Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of AWA SuperClash 2. It's “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (77:31)
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Can “Crusher” Jerry Blackwell defeat Borus Zhukov and survive the interference of Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissy? Why is Jimmy Snuka teaming with Russ Francis of the San Francisco 49ers, and who are the two masked men they’re facing? How many commercials will Shane Shadows have to sit through on Peacock just to make it to the end of this hour? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill & Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of AWA SuperClash 2. It's “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (70:40)
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When Buck Zumhofe battles Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissy, will everyone be rooting for Buck or Saddam Hussein’s cousin? (Real ones know.) DJ Peterson is facing Super Ninja, but which Super Ninja will it be? Can rookie sensation Madusa Miceli upset Sherri Martel to win the AWA Ladies’ Title? And, were Rod Trongard and Don Imus ever photographed together? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of AWA SuperClash 2. It's “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (81:18)
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Who will win the 2002 Royal Rumble match and (probably) headline WrestleMania XVIII? Will it be "Stone Cold” Steve Austin? Triple H? The Undertaker? Kurt Angle? Jeff Hardy? The Big Show? Maven? (Okay, it probably isn't Maven.) And do we have an announcement for Wayback Playback listeners? (SPOILER: Yes.) Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill, Jim Valley & Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of our watchalong of WWF Royal Rumble 2002. It's “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (104:22)
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Can Ric Flair settle the score with his business partner, Mr. McMahon, in an Atlanta Street Fight? Will The Rock finally regain the undisputed WWF Heavyweight Title by defeating his longtime rival, Chris Jericho? And what could possibly go wrong when Michael Cole tries to interview referee Nick Patrick about the controversial finish we saw on last week’s episode? The award-winning Jim Valley is out on assignment but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions as Pat McNeill and guest host Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with our watchalong of the second hour of WWF Royal Rumble 2002. It's “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (66:52)
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Is the mood about to change when Tazz & Spike Dudley defend the WWF Tag Team Titles against Bubba Ray Dudley & D-Von Dudley? Can WWF Intercontinental Champion Edge finally put a stop to the chicanery of William Regal? Will special guest referee Jacqueline Moore be able to keep order when Trish Stratus takes on Jazz? And, in our bonus match, which hotshot television match from 2002 had our hosts completely forgotten about for twenty years? The award-winning Jim Valley is out on assignment but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions as Pat McNeill and guest host John Poz (@TwoManPowerTrip) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with our watchalong of the first hour of WWF Royal Rumble 2002. It's “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (69:49)
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Welcome to Day 2 (or Day 3)! Can Sivi Afi deliver a victory over legendary obsessive compulsive wrestler “Iron” Mike Sharpe? Will Corporal Kirchner score a victory over former WWF Heavyweight Champion The Iron Sheik? Why on earth are Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan showing us a two out of three falls tag team match from August 1, 1977, and which wrestler from that match would probably fit right in with pro wrestling in 2022? The award-winning Jim Valley is out on medical leave but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions as Pat McNeill and guest host Scott Passner (@ScottPassner) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with our watchalong of the second half of the April 28, 1986 episode of WWF Prime Time Wrestling. It's “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (62:41)
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It’s a Prime Time Christmas! Can Tony Garea win one of the last big matches in his career when he battles future Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff? How will Bobby “The Brain” Heenan fare when he teams up with Gorilla Monsoon for the first time? Will Scott McGhee be able to stop the meteoric rise of newcomer Jake “The Snake” Roberts. And which of the participants in the April 1986 opening match at Madison Square Garden would be a guaranteed internet darling in 2021? The award-winning Jim Valley is home for the holidays, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions as Pat McNeill and guest host Scott Passner (@ScottPassner) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with our watchalong of the first hour of the April 28, 1986 episode of WWF Prime Time Wrestling. It's “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (77:38)
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Can Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson regain the NWA World Tag Team Titles when they locked inside a steel cage against Nikita Koloff and his Uncle Ivan? Is this the night Dusty Rhodes finally beats Ric Flair to capture the NWA World Heavyweight Title? What does Magnum TA have to say after winning the biggest match of his wrestling career? And will we have any more titles change hands in Jim Crockett Promotions on Thanksgiving weekend of 1985? The award-winning Jim Valley is on extended medical leave, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions as Pat McNeill and guest host Bob Cook (@Eveleye1) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with our watchalong of the conclusion of NWA Starrcade 1985. It's “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (76:41)
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Will Terry Taylor counter the outside interference of James J. Dillon and defeat the cunning “Nature Boy” Buddy Landel? Are Wahoo McDaniel and Billy Jack Haynes ready to fight the Minnesota Wrecking Crew for the NWA National Tag Team Titles? Does Magnum T.A. get Tully Blanchard to quit and finally capture the United States Title? And, can Jimmy Valiant & Miss Atlanta Lively have an Atlanta Street Fight with the Midnight Express without anyone getting set on fire? The award-winning Jim Valley is on extended medical leave, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions as Pat McNeill and guest host Bob Cook (@Eveleye1) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with our watchalong of the second hour of NWA Starrcade 1985. It's “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (70:51)
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Can Sam Houston defeat the massive Krusher Kruschev to make sure the NWA Mid-Atlantic stays in the good ol’ USA? Will Manny Fernandez be able to survive a Mexican Death Match against future Hall of Famer Abdullah the Butcher? Does “Superstar” Billy Graham still have enough power to defeat The Barbarian in an arm wrestling match AND a professional wrestling match in the same night? And, can a former WWF and WCW wrestler add anything inappropriate to our normal podcast proceedings? The award-winning Jim Valley is on extended medical leave, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions as Pat McNeill and guest host Bob Cook (@Eveleye1) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with our watchalong of the first hour of NWA Starrcade 1985. Welcome to December. Welcome to “The Gathering”. It's “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (82:47)
Our annual Thanksgiving tradition returns! When Ric Flair goes down with an injury, who will replace the Nature Boy in his advertised match against Eddie Guerrero? Can Road Warrior Hawk continues his momentum going into the “World War 3” pay-per-view by defeating the legendary Big Bubba Rogers? Who will win the first ever match between Sting and Hulk Hogan? And, will Sarah Knight share her Jell-O salad recipe in time for Thanksgiving dinner? The award-winning Jim Valley is on extended medical leave, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions as Pat McNeill and guest host Sarah Knight (@esotericSarah) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with our watchalong of WCW Monday Nitro from November 20, 1995. Its our 8th Annual Thanksgiving Day Episode. It's “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (90:55)
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Can the Steiner Brothers stand up to the massive duo of Dan Spivey and Sid Vicious, the Skyscrapers? Will Brian Pillman win the rematch with Lex Luger and capture the NWA United States Title? And, when Ric Flair meets Terry Funk in an “I Quit” match, who will utter those two fateful words? What are the consequences for the loser? The award-winning Jim Valley is on extended medical leave, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions as Pat McNeill and guest host Sarah Knight (@esotericSarah) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of our NWA Clash of Champions IX watchalong. It's “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (84:37)
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Will the Road Warriors finally be able to one-up NWA World Tag Team Champions the Fabulous Freebirds? Who will win the prestigious Wrestler of the Decade award? And, who will come out on top in the first-ever match between the Dynamic Dudes and the Midnight Express? The award-winning Jim Valley is on extended medical leave, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions as Pat McNeill and guest host Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of their NWA Clash of Champions IX watchalong. It’s the landmark 375th episode of “Wayback Playback”!
Plus, special appearances by “Nature Boy” Ric Flair, Jim Cornette, Ron Simmons, John “Ace” Laurinaitis, “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton, Paul Ellering, Gary Capetta, the Steiner Brothers, Terry Funk, Tommy Young, Steve “Dr. Death” Williams, Shane Douglas, Tommy “Wildfire” Rich, Nancy Sullivan, Jim Ross, “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert, Butch Reed, Gary Hart, Sting, Bill Apter, “Sweet” Stan Lane, Gordon Solie and Jack Victory. It's the landmark 375th episode of “Wayback Playback” on Creative Control Network! (75:32)
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Can Masa Chono hang on to the NWA World Title while “Ravishing” Rick Rude and his crew conspire to stack the deck against the champ? Will Ron Simmons be able to handle the outside interference from Cactus Jack to win his WCW Title defense against The Barbarian. How can Sting survive a coal miner’s glove match against the treacherous Jake “The Snake” Roberts? And is this show as bad as wrestling journalists thought it was in 1992? The award-winning Jim Valley is on extended medical leave, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions as Pat McNeill and guest host Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of their WCW Halloween Havoc 1992 watchalong. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (93:08)
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Happy Halloween! Can Dustin Rhodes and Barry Windham stop bickering long enough to defend WCW/NWA Unified Tag Team Titles against Steve “Dr. Death” Williams and “Stunning” Steve Austin? How did Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat lose the WCW Television Title, and where IS the new TV champion? And when Sting finally spins the wheel for his big match with Jake Roberts, what’s the deal? The award-winning Jim Valley is on extended medical leave, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions as Pat McNeill and guest host Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of their WCW Halloween Havoc 1992 watchalong. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (76:05)
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Happy Bound For Glory weekend! Will the young trio of Shane Douglas, Tom Zenk and Johnny Gunn be able to handle the experienced team of Arn Anderson, Bobby Eaton and Michael “P.S.” Hayes? Is Ricky Steamboat ready for the new attitude exhibited by “Flyin’” Brian Pillman? How telling is in that WCW’s attorneys lose to Paul Heyman’s attorneys in the company’s own storyline? And what IS this Halloween Havoc “mini-movie” the old-timers keep telling us about? The award-winning Jim Valley is on extended medical leave, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions as Pat McNeill and guest host Sarah Knight (@EsotericSarah) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of their WCW Halloween Havoc 1992 watchalong. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (79:58)
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Happy Crown Jewel Week! Can the injured Shawn Michaels finally regain the WWE World Heavyweight Title from the dastardly Triple H? Will Randy Orton get his revenge on former mentor Ric Flair? And finally, will the WWE Uni…er, the fans vote for the steel cage match stipulation for our main event? The award-winning Jim Valley is out for now, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions as Pat McNeill and guest host John Poz (@TwoManPowerTrip) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of our WWE Taboo Tuesday 2004 watchalong. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (76:52)
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Happy Columbus Day/Canadian Thanksgiving! Can Chris Benoit & Edge coexist long enough to regain WWE World Tag Team Titles from La Resistance? What will be the stakes when Eugene Dinsmore goes one-on-one with his uncle, Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff? And finally, what will be the stipulation for the match between Diva Search finalists Christy Hemme and Carmella DeCesare? (Hint: It wasn’t a taped fist match) The award-winning Jim Valley is out for now, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions as Pat McNeill and guest host John Poz (@TwoManPowerTrip) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of our WWE Taboo Tuesday 2004 watchalong. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (71:30)
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Welcome to October 2004, where WWE fans chose the matches via online voting. Who will get a shot at Chris Jericho's WWF Intercontinental Title? When Trish Stratus defends her WWE Women's Title in a battle royal, what will the ladies be wearing? (No, really, that was the poll.) And finally, which weapon will be legal for the bloody grudge match between Kane and Gene "Baby Killer" Snitsky? The award-winning Jim Valley is out for now, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions as Pat McNeill and guest host John Poz (@TwoManPowerTrip) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of our WWE Taboo Tuesday 2004 watchalong. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (91:07)
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Happy Extreme Rules Weekend! Who will win the dream bout between former WCW Champion Paul Wight and former IWGP Champion Scott Norton? Can Lex Luger and Diamond Dallas Page put aside their differences long enough to beat Randy Savage and Scott Hall? And, how can Ric Flair, Chris Benoit and Steve McMichael survive in a three-on-four War Games against the NWO with Curt Hennig injured? The award-winning Jim Valley is out for now, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions as Pat McNeill and guest host Michael Siget (@MiMeQu) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of our WCW Fall Brawl 1997 watchalong. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (77:31)
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Can the arrogant Alex Wright answer the challenge of the legendary Ultimo Dragon? Will Dean Malenko wrestle his way into contention for a shot at the WCW United States Title, or will he fall victim to Jeff Jarrett and his beautiful valet, Debra McMichael? When the Faces of Fear lock up with James Vanderberg's team of Wrath & Mortis, is the resulting match woke, broke or bespoke? And for crying out loud, does Curt Hennig EVER get his Coca-Cola out of the soda machine? The award-winning Jim Valley is out for now, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions as Pat McNeill and guest host Michael Siget (@MiMeQu) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of our WCW Fall Brawl 1997 watchalong. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (74:56)
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Happy Death Before Dishonor Day! Can Chris Jericho hang on to the WCW Cruiserweight Title against the onslaught of a very motivated Eddie Guerrero? Will Ted DiBiase be able to counter the influence of Miss Jacqueline when the Steiner Brothers collide with Harlem Heat? Did we find a bonus match with two Hall of Famers squaring off on national TV? (Oh, yes.) Jim Valley is in Las Vegas for Cauliflower Alley, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions as Pat McNeill and guest host Michael Siget (@MiMeQu) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of our WCW Fall Brawl 1997 watchalong. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (73:11)
Happy All Out Day! Will The Ninja be able to keep the Dangerous Alliance from interfering, and help Ricky Steamboat capture the United States Title from Rick Rude? Will Sting defeat Lex Luger to regain the WCW Heavyweight Title he lost one year ago? Do our hosts have any big announcements on their seventh anniversary episode? (Maybe.) Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill and Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of our WCW SuperBrawl II watchalong. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (76:41)
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Can Brian Pillman Sr. regain the WCW Light Heavyweight Title in a rematch against the incomparable Jushin “Thunder” Liger? Is second year pro Marcus Bagwell ready to face a veteran superstar like “Taylor Made Man” Terry Taylor? Which wrestling legend is in the audience when Ron Simmons tangles with Cactus Jack? And which other future Hall of Famer interjects himself into the situation? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill and Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of our WCW SuperBrawl II watchalong. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (72:53)
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Can Brian Pillman Sr. regain the WCW Light Heavyweight Title in a rematch against the incomparable Jushin “Thunder” Liger? Is second year pro Marcus Bagwell ready to face a veteran superstar like “Taylor Made Man” Terry Taylor? Which wrestling legend is in the audience when Ron Simmons tangles with Cactus Jack? And which other future Hall of Famer interjects himself into the situation? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill and Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of our WCW SuperBrawl II watchalong. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (72:53)
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How can Brian Adias hang on to the NWA Texas Title against Jack Victory and manager Gary Hart? Can “Iceman” King Parsons use the power of the punch to hang on to his NWA American Title against One Man Gang in a taped fist match? Is that Ted McGinley playing the role of “Lance von Erich”? And who will have the heads shaved, the von Erich brothers or Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill and Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of our WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza 1985 watchalong. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (71:02)
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Is watching Gene Kiniski at ringside more interesting than watching his son, Kelly Kiniski, in a wrestling match? Will The Fantastics be able to contend with Missy Hyatt while fighting "Hollywood" John Tatum and David "DJ" Peterson? Can The Great Kabuki defeat "Maniac" Mark Lewin AND outsmart his former manager, Gary Hart? And will we get a shocking swerve to cap off the first half of the card? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill and Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first half of our WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza 1985 watchalong.. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (64:23)
Can "Crusher" Jerry Blackwell defeat Kamala in a bodyslam match, or will Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissie get the last laugh on the man he once managed? Will Rick Martel's incredible run with the AWA World Heavyweight Title finally come to an end against challenger Stan "The Lariat" Hansen? Does Magnum T.A. finally achieve his lifelong dream of winning the NWA World Heavyweight Title from Ric Flair, or will the Nature Boy shut down Magnum's "Ride To The Gold"? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill and Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of our AWA SuperClash 1985 watchalong.. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (70:48)
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They're rumored to be on the way out of the American Wrestling Association. Will the Road Warriors and manager Paul Ellering find a way to keep the AWA World Tag Team Titles against Michael Hayes and Terry Gordy of the Freebirds? The Crusher and Dick the Bruiser have returned to join forces with Baron von Raschke. Do they have in them to take the NWA World Six Man Titles from Ivan Koloff, Nikita Koloff & Krusher Kruschev? Can Sgt. Slaughter retain the AWA Americas Title in a no disqualification brawl aganst Boris Zhukov? And in our bonus match, have our podcast heroes found a Coliseum Video selection that isn't on WWE Netowrk or Peacock? (SPOILER: Oh, yes.) Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill and Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the third hour of our AWA SuperClash 1985 watchalong.. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (72:01)
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How will Mil Mascaras successfully defend the defunct IWA Heavyweight Title when faced with the challenge of "Fabulous Freebird" Buddy Roberts? Will Kerry Von Erich overcome the interference of Precious and settle an old grudge with "Gorgeous" Jimmy Garvin? Curt Hennig, Big Scott Hall and Greg Gagne are the hottest trio in the AWA, but can they hang with Hall of Famers Nick Bockwinkel, Larry Zbyszko and Ray "The Crippler" Stevens? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill and Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of our AWA SuperClash 1985 watchalong.. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (77:44)
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When Brad Rheingans faces Steve Regal, will he become the first 260 pou? Will AWA Ladies' Champion Candi Divine withstand the barrage of challenge Sherri Martel? Can the Japanese trio of Giant Baba, Genichiro Tenryu & Jumbo Tsuruta survive the biggest test of their AWA All-Asian Six Man Tag Team Title reign when they face Harley Race and the Longriders? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill and Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of our AWA SuperClash 1985 watchalong.. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (65:22)
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Will Sting defeat the monster Meng to win the United States Title Tournament? Can Randy Savage avenge his father's injury at the hands of Ric Flair? And how many times can WCW show the same clip of Macho Man chasing Nature Boy out of Center Stage? Jim Valley is on injured reserve, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions as Pat McNeill and guest host Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of our WCW Great American Bash 1995 watchalong. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (84:44)
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When Harlem Heat fights the Stud Stable, can Sherri Marrtel and Rob Parker keep their hands to themselves? Can Renegade triumph over the wily Arn Anderson to capture the WCW Television Title? And what happens when the Nasty Boys battle the Blue Bloods for the WCW World Tag Team Titles for tyje second time in two nights? Jim Valley is on assignment, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions as Pat McNeill and guest host Sarah Knight (@EsotericSarah) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of our WCW Great American Bash 1995 watchalong. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (68:18)
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Happy Father's Day! Will Alex Wright and Brian Pillman steal the show in the opening match? Can Dave Sullivan defeat Diamond Dallas Page in an arm wrestling match and earn a date with the Diamond Doll? When Marcus Bagwell is sidelined with an infection, who gets the call to face Sgt. Craig "Pitbull" Pittman? And how did The Fantastics end up in our bonus match again? Jim Valley is on vacation, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions as Pat McNeill and guest host John Poz (@TwoManPowerTrip) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of our WCW Great American Bash 1995 watchalong. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (81:12)
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Happy Takeover Sunday! Will Eddy Guerrero overcome his size disadvantage to beat John Bradshaw Layfield in a bullrope match and hang on to his WWE Heavyweight Title? Can The Undertaker defeat WWE Tag Team Champions The Dudley Boys in a match that means...absolutely nothing? And is Paul Heyman about to straight up murder Paul Bearer on a WWE pay-per-view? (SPOILER: Not exactly.) Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill and Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of our WWE Great American Bash 2004 watchalong. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! Happy birthday, Jim Valley! (83:20)
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Happy Monday! Will Rey Mysterio be able to answer the challenge of Chavo Guerrero and his WWE-style offense to keep his Cruiserweight Title? Can Billy Gunn remain the one against future All Japan star Kenzo Suzuki? And what happens when former centerfolds Torrie Wilson and Sable square off to have an actual professional wrestling match? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill and Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of our WWE Great American Bash 2004 watchalong. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (71:28)
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Happy Memorial Day weekend! Can Spike Dudley fight his way off of the pre-show with a victory over Jamie Noble? Will John Cena be able to eliminate Booker T, Rene Dupree & Rob Van Dam to keep the WWE United States Title? And what special surprise bonus match does Smackdown GM Kurt Angle have for the paying customers? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill and Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of our WWE Great American Bash 2004 watchalong. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (68:08)
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It's our 350th episode, with four incredible matches! Will Magnum TA and Ronnie Garvin survive the Japanese juggernaut of Giant Baba and "Tiger Mask" Misawa? Can Dusty Rhodes end the fourth NWA World Title reign of Ric Flair without bleeding out all over the SuperDome? And who will win the tournament and the million dollar check from Jim Crockett Promotions? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill and Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of our NWA Crockett Cup 1986 watchalong. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (87:27)
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Happy Backlash Day! Can the Road Warriors beat Jim Cornette's Midnight Express to advance in the tournament and become top contenders to the NWA World Tag Team Titles? Will the makeshift team of Steve "Dr. Death" Williams & Terry Taylor be able to stop former two-time tag team champions Ivan & Nikita Koloff? And who will win the latest bloody battle between UWF Tag Team Champions The Fantastics and the New Zealand Sheepherders? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill and Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the third hour of our watchalong for NWA's Crockett Cup 1986. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (66:38)
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Happy Mother's Day! Can Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson take their first steps toward glory, or will they get bushwhacked by New Zealand Sheepherders Luke WIlliams & Butch Miller? Black Bart & Jimmy Garvin are ready for the second round, but are they ready for Giant Baba & Tiger Mask? And which no-show gets one team advanced into the quarterfinals of the million dollar tag team tournament? Jim Valley is on vacation this week, but Pat McNeill and guest host Joe Feeney will take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of our watchalong for NWA's Crockett Cup 1986. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (84:18)
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Twenty four tag teams battle in the first tournament of its kind! Can Bobby & Tommy outwrestle Stan & Steve when the Fantastics fight the Fabulous Ones? Which team will advance to the second round to battle Jim Cornette and his Midnight Express? Koko B. Ware & Italian Stallion join forces against Buzz Sawyer and Rick Steiner, but does either team want the privilege of fighting the JCP superteam of Magnum T.A. and Ronnie Garvin? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill and Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of our watchalong for NWA's Crockett Cup 1986. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (70:26)
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It's the grand finale of WrestleMania IV! Will it be One Man Gang, Randy Savage or Ted DiBiase walking away with the WWF Heavyweight Title? Can Strike Force answer the challenge of Demolition, or will they fall victim to the devious Mr. Fuji? And, can Bob Uecker find Vanna White before this marathon supercard finally comes to an end? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill and Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of our watchalong for WWF WrestleMania IV. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (76:52)
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It's the rubber match between Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant, but will Hulk get past the presence of Ted DiBiase and Virgil? Can Randy Savage move one step closer to the WWF Heavyweight Title, or will Greg Valentine drop the hammer on the Macho Man? Does Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake finally capture the WWF Intercontinental Title, or will The Honkytonk Man provide the final cut? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill and Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the third hour of our watchalong for WWF WrestleMania IV. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (60:56)
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It's WrestleMania weekend! Can Bam Bam Bigelow overcome a knee injury to defeat the massive One Man Gang? How can the beloved Jake "The Snake" Roberts defeat "Ravishing" Rick Rude and move one step closer to the WWF Heavyweight Title? And will The Ultimate Warrior get his first WrestleMania moment spoiled by the mighty Hercules and manager Bobby "The Brain" Heenan? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill, Jim Valley & guest host Bruce Mitchell (@MitchellWrite) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of our watchalong for WWF WrestleMania IV. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (65:12)
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Happy Easter! Will Junkyard Dog outlast Bad News Brown and 19 other competitors to win the Non Andre The Giant Non-Memorial WrestleMania Battle Royal? "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan is ready for "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, but can he handle bodyguard Virgil and the legendary Andre the Giant at ringside? And who will move one step closer to the WWF Heavyweight Title when Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat locks up with Greg "The Hammer" Valentine? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill, Jim Valley & guest host Brett Wolverton (@BrettWolverton) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of our watchalong for WWF WrestleMania IV. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (71:33)
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Who will win the 1993 Royal Rumble match and (probably) headline WrestleMania IX? Will it be Randy Savage? Ric Flair? Bob Backlund? Yokozuna? The Undertaker? Max Moon? (Okay, it probably isn't Max Moon.) And what surprise does Dr. Harvey Wippleman have for the Rumble participants? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill, Jim Valley & Frank Peteani take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of our watchalong of WWF Royal Rumble 1993. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (93:35)
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Will Big Boss Man beat Bam Bam Bigelow in a battle of the big boys? Can Bret Hart hang on to his WWF Heavyweight Title against a fired up Razor Ramon? And how does The Barbarian fare as a WCW fan favorite in this week's bonus match? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as Pat McNeill, Jim Valley & guest host John Skyle (@TheJohnSkyler) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of our watchalong for WWF Royal Rumble 1993. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (79:39)
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Will the Steiner Brothers win their WWF pay-per-view debut against Beau & Blake Beverly? Can Marty Jannetty gain revenge on Shawn Michaels for throwing him through the Barber Shop window? And what does the World Wrestling Federation have planned for Raw the night after the Royal Rumble? Jim Valley is out this week, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host John Poz (@TwoManPowerTrip) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of our watchalong for WWF Royal Rumble 1993. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (71:07)
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Will Native American superstar Tatanka beat George South even though Shawn Michaels is in the building? Can Tiger Jackson help the Bushwhackers to victory over Little Louie & the Beverly Brothers? And are you ready for the superbout between Undertaker and Bam Bam Bigelow? Jim Valley is out this week, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host Bob Cook (@eveleye1) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first half of our watchalong for WWF March to WrestleMania IX. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (69:15)
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Will Randy Savage be the first man to pin the mighty Yokozuna since his arrival in the World Wrestling Federation? Can "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig set aside his upcoming showdown with Lex Luger long enough to focus on Steve "Skinner" Keirn? And is that really Rob Van Dam wrestling Paul Orndorff in this week's bonus match? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill, Jim Valley & guest host Bob Cook (@eveleye1) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first half of our watchalong for WWF March to WrestleMania IX. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (72:59)
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Happy Elimination Chamber Sunday! Will Mankind's injured knee hold out long enough for him to successfully defend the WWF Heavyweight Title against young Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in a last man standing match? Can "Stone Cold" Steve Austin finally get Vince McMahon one-on-one in a steel cage match to clinch his second WrestleMania main event? And which future WWE Hall of Famer makes a surprise debut before the night is over? Jim Valley is out this week, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of our watchalong for WWF St. Valentine's Day Massacre. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (74:01)
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Happy Valentine's Day! Ken Shamrock wants revenge on Val Venis for dating Ken's sister, but will the match come down to guest referee Billy Gunn? Triple H and Sean Waltman are upset with Chyna for joining Vince McMahon's Corporation. Can they defeat Chyna and her new tag team partner, Kane? And in our bonus match, why is the first match in a legendray rivalry available on YouTube but not on WWE Network? Jim Valley is enjoying Valentine's weekend with his wife, butou can learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host Scott Passner take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of our watchalong for WWF St. Valentine's Day Massacre. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (74:01)
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It's Super Sunday, and Jim Valley is here for the opening and the bonus footage, while guest host Sean Radican (@sr_torch) works the watchalong. Who will prevail in the grudge match between Blue Meanie and Dustin Rhodes? When the WWF Hardcore Champion is injured, which future hardcore legend steps up to fight Al Snow for the title? D'Lo Brown & Mark Henry need to counter Debra McMichael's interference on behalf of Jeff Jarrett & Owen Hart, can they count on...Mark Henry's new girlfriend? You can learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley & Sean Radican take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of our watchalong for WWF St. Valentine's Day Massacre. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (80:48)
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It's Royal Rumble Sunday and our first episode in 30 weeeks without a guest host! (Yes, Jim Valley is BACK.) Who will prevail in the war between Filthy Animals and Revolution when Konnan takes on Perry Saturn? Will Billy Kidman lose his hair, or will Psychosis lose his mask? Can Hulk Hogan return for the hospital in time to help Bret Hart & Ric Flair fight Sting, Lex Luger & Diamond Dallas Page in the main event? And why was this hour of Nitro the beginning of the end for World Championship Wrestling? (We told you two weeks ago, but we'll tell you again.) You can learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of our watchalong for the September 27, 1999 episode of WCW Monday Nitro. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (79:56)
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Jim Valley is back! (for the first ten minutes of the show). Bill Goldberg has to fight Hugh Morrus in his home town, but will Goldberg be looking past Morrus to go after Sid Vicious? Can Harlem Heat retain the WCW Tag Team Titles against the West Texas Rednecks despite the interference of Curt Hennig & Curly Bill? When Van Hammer calls out Sid Vicious for match, who shows up to answer the challenge? (Spoiler: Not Sid Vicious) Yes, you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley & guest host Brad "Lodi" Cain (@Lodi1Brad) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of our watchalong for the September 27, 1999 episode of WCW Monday Nitro. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (60:18)
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Happy MLK Weekend! Buff Bagwell is back home in Atlanta, but will Vampiro ruin his homecoming? Can Rey Mysterio defeat longtime rival Dean Malenko without the Filthy Animals or Revolution getting involved? With eleven past (and future) World Champions scheduled to wrestle on this three-hour show, will this be the greatest night in the history of our sport? (SPOILER: Outlook Not So Good) Thank you for the outpouring of support for co-host Jim Valley, who is finally back home. In the meantime, you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host Michael Siget (@MiMeQu) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of our watchalong for the September 27, 1999 episode of WCW Monday Nitro. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (71:55)
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Will injured US Champion Lex Luger limp to victory over The Great Muta? Can the Road Warriors or the Samoans overcome the Steiner Brothers' lead to win the Iron Team Tournament? And when NWA Champion Ric Flair faces Sting, how do Flair's friends Ole & Arn Anderson figure into the outcome? Thank you for the outpouring of support for co-host Jim Valley, who will return to the program. In the meantime, you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host Michael Siget (@MiMeQu) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of our NWA Starrcade 1989 watchalong. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (85:23)
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Welcome to 2021! Will the Steiner Brothers be able to defeat the legendary Road Warriors and take the lead in the Iron Team tournament? Can Sting finally score a clean victory over his rival, The Great Muta? And when NWA Champion Ric Flair faces US Champion Lex Luger, does it make a difference is Luger is the rulebreaker this time? Thank you for the outpouring of support for co-host Jim Valley, who is back in inpatient rehab. In the meantime, you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host John Poz (@TwoManPowerTrip) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of our NWA Starrcade 1989 watchalong. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (78:56)
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Happy Holidays to all! Will the Steiner Brothers get their revenge on Doom to kick off the Iron Team tournament? Can Ric Flair top the undefeated Greta Muta to take an early lead in the Iron Man tournament? And who schedules their biggest pay-per-view of the year for 7 PM Eastern on a Wednesday night? Thank you for the outpouring of support for co-host Jim Valley, who will hopefully return to the airwaves soon. In the meantime, you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host Brett Wolverton (@BrettWolverton) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of our NWA Starrcade 1989 watchalong. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (70:26)
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Happy Holidays to all! Can Konnan get one up on rival "Drunk" Scott Hall, or will former Wrestling Superstar Virgil turn the tide for his stablemate? How can anyone screw up the epic War Games bout between WCW, nWo Wolfpack & nWo Hollywood? Will Utlimate Warrior be the one to end Hulk Hogan's reign of terror in World Championship Wrestling? Thank you for the outpouring of support for co-host Jim Valley. In the meantime, you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host Scott Passner (@ScottPassner) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of our WCW Fall Brawl 1998 watchalong (and a couple of announcements). It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (76:06)
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Can Perry Saturn free The Flock by defeating Raven in own match, fought under "Raven's Rules"? Will Dean Malenko get his revenge on Curt Hennig, or will NWO Hollywood spoil The Shooter's chance to become a Horseman? Are you ready to relive one of the biggest feuds of 1980 in our Bonus Match? Thank you for the outpouring of support for co-host Jim Valley. In the meantime, you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host Sarah Knight (@SunshineSight) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of our WCW Fall Brawl 1998 watchalong. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (79:21)
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Happy War Games Day. What happens when Davey Boy Smith & Jim Neidhart face the younger tandem of Alex Wright 7 Disco Inferno? When WCW Television Champion Chris Jericho calls out Bill Goldberg, who comes stomping down the aisle to accept the challenge? What could go wrong when Rick Steiner gets his chance at revenge against his evil brother, Scott Steiner? Thank you for the outpouring of support for co-host Jim Valley, who we hope will return home this week. In the meantime, you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host Joe Feeney (@jffeeney3rd) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of our WCW Fall Brawl 1998 watchalong. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (81:51)
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Join us for the seventh year of our Thanksgiving watchalong tradition. Can "Iceman" King Parsons cool off the red-hot "Crippler" Rip Oliver? How will The Fantastic's survive their American Tag Team Title defense against Jim Cornette's Midnight Express? Will Kevin von Erich get his revenge on Chris Adams and manager Gary Hart in the big Lumberjack Match? Thank you for the outpouring of support for co-host Jim Valley, who plans to return home next week. In the meantime, you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host Brad "Lodi" Cain (@lodi1brad) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with their watchalong of the January 12, 1985 episode of World Class Championship Wrestling TV. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! Happy Thanksgiving, you people! (81:34)
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Happy Survivor Series Sunday! Can The Undertaker put the nail in the coffin of the Ugandan Giant, Kamala? Will Bret Hart survive his first WWF Title defense on pay-per-view against Intercontinental Champion Shawn Michaels? Who will make a surprise appearance to close out the show? (HINT: Not Hulk Hogan) Thank you for the outpouring of support for co-host Jim Valley, who is in rehab relearning to walk. In the meantime, you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusionr of our watchalong of WWF Survivor Series 1992. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (76:25)
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Can Randy Savage and Mr. Perfect get along when they team up against Ric Flair and Razor Ramon? Who will win the first pay-per-view bout between Japanese sumo champion Yokozuna and Wrestling Superstar Virgil? Can the Natural Disasters and the Nasty Boys get revenge when they face Money Inc. & The Beverly Brothers in a tag team elimination bout? Thank you for the outpouring of support for co-host Jim Valley, who has now left the hospital. In the meantime, you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill, Ken Banks & guest host John Skyler (@TheJohnSkyler) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of our watchalong of WWF Survivor Series 1992. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (80:25)
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Will Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware deliver some high-energy offense against Afa's deadly Samoan Headshrinkers? Can Big Boss Man grab the nightstick off the pole and use it to defeat former inmate Nailz? How will the late Tracy Smothers face against two former WWE stars in our bonus match? Thank you for the outpouring of support for Jim Valley, who is now off of dialysis. In the meantime, you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill, Ken Banks & guest host Scott Fishman (@SMfishman) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of our watchalong of WWF Survivor Series 1992. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (75:38)
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Will the Road Warriors stand up to the challenge of the Skyscrapers? Can Ric Flair & Sting coexist in the cage against Terry Funk & The Great Muta? Can World Championship Wrestling ever explain the rules to its stipulation matches in a way that makes sense? Thank you for the outpouring of support for Jim Valley, who is once again able to walk. In the meantime, you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host Ken Banks take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of our watchalong of NWA Halloween Havoc 1989. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (75:39)
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Will the Dynamic Dudes defeat the Fabulous Freebrids and the hostile Philadelphia crowd? Who are the mysterious masked men known as Doom, who have stepped up to challenge the Steiner Brothers? Can "Flyin'" Brian Pillman pull off the upset of the year and defeat Lex Luger for the United States Title? Thank you for the oputpouring of support for Jim Valley, who is finally off of the ventilator and breathing on his own. In the meantime, you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host John Poz (@TwoManPowerTrip) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of our watchalong of NWA Halloween Havoc 1989. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (73:39)
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Can Tom Zenk keeps his momentum going by beating future Hall of Famer "Captain Rotunda"? Will the issues between Jim Cornette and hiis Midnight Express hold them back when they team with Steve "Dr. Death" Williams against Fatu, Samu & The Samoan Savage? And how will "Wildfire" Tommy Rich defeat the wily Cuban Assassin? Thank you for your outpouring of love and support as co-host Jim Valley is in long-term care. In the meantime, you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host Frank Peteani (@FrankPeteani) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of our watchalong of NWA Halloween Havoc 1989. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (78:00)
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Can Ron Simmons as "Wildfire" Tommy RIch coexist as a tag team in the Lethal Lottery? Did Pat McNeill make up an Arachniman theme song? (SPOILER: Of course) And who will win the 1991 BattleBowl match and the prestigious BattleBowl ring? Will it be Lex Luger? Sting? Big Van Vader? Steve Austin? Ricky Steamboat? Todd Champion? (Okay, it probably isn't Todd Champion.) Thank you for your outpouring of love and support as co-host Jim Valley leaves the ICU. In the meantime, you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host Ken Banks take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of our watchalong of WCW Starrcade 1991. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (93:27)
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When Arn Anderson draws WCW Champion Lex Luger as his random tag team partner, who will get the chance to knock them out of BattleBowl? Will Sting's randomly selected tag team partner turn on him? When Scott Hall has to miss the Lethal Lottery due to injury, who will replace him? Thank you for your outpouring of love and support to our hospitalized co-host, Jim Valley. In the meantime, you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host John Skyler (@TheJohnSkyler) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of our watchalong of WCW Starrcade 1991. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (83:48)
When tag team partners Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin are on opposing sides in the first ever Lethal Lottery tag team match, who will be their respective teammates. Will "Stunning" Steve Austin coexist with his random tag team partner, "Ravishing" Rick Rude? Can you name three people who should never be part of a tag team match with the legendary Jushin "Thunder" Liger? (SPOILER: You'll be able to do it after this episode.) Thank you for your outpouring of love and support to our hospitalized co-host, Jim Valley. In the meantime, you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill, Ken Banks & guest host Joe Feeney take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of our watchalong of WCW Starrcade 1991. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (96:02)
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Who will win the 1991 Royal Rumble match and (possibly) headline WrestleMania VII? Will it be Randy Savage? Hulk Hogan? Bret "The Hitman" Hart? "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan? The Undertaker? Paul Roma? (Okay, it probably isn't Paul Roma.) And, which Hall of Famer winds up being punished by WWF management during the Rumble match? Thank you for your outpouring of love and support to our hospitalized co-host, Jim Valley. In the meantime, you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host Ken Banks take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of our watchalong of WWF Royal Rumble 1991. It's Wayback Playback time on Creative Control Network! (91:22)
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Will Ultimate Warrior retain the WWF Heavyweight Title and defend the honor of America, or will he be outnumbered by the enemy forces if Sgt. Slaughter? Can Dusty and Dustin Rhodes pick up a big tag team win in Miami, or will they have a price for "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and his bodyguard, Virgil? And with a future Hall of Famer departing for WCW, can WWF create a new star with a single postmatch segment? Our thoughts and prayers go out to hospitalized host Jim Valley. In the meantime, you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host Ken Banks take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of our watchalong of WWF Royal Rumble 1991. Happy 6th Anniversary to Wayback Playback! (74:39)
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When Mr. Fuji reunites the former members of Bad Company, can Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty survive the three-on-two odds? Will Big Boos Man continue wreaking havoc on the Heenan Family by defeating The Barbarian? When Pat & Ken try to sing a song honoring the hospitalized Jim Valley, what could possibly go wrong? Even without Jim, you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host Ken Banks take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of our watchalong of WWF Royal Rumble 1991. Happy 6th Anniversary to Wayback Playback! (76:48)
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Will Shawn Michaels get his payback against Triple H in his return to WWE? Will The Rock hang on to the WWE Undisputed Title against the younger and stronger Brock Lesnar? How exactly did Paul Heyman manage to attach that baseball cap to his skull? Jim Valley is still sidelined, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill, Ken Banks & guest host Bob Cook take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of our watchalong of WWE SummerSlam 2002. It's Wayback Playback time on the Creative Control Network! (84:04)
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Is it time for the odd couple of Booker T & Goldust to win the WWE World Tag Team Titles from Lance Storm & Christian? Will Rob Van Dam finally capture the WWE Intercontinental Title from Chris Benoit? And can The Undertaker stop the massive UnAmerican from Ontario, Test? Ken Banks is here to read texts sent by in Jim Valley, and you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host David Penzer take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of their watchalong of WWE SummerSlam 2002. It's Wayback Playback time on the Creative Control Network! (70:11)
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Ric Flair broke up a Fozzy concert, but can he take the fight to Chris Jericho? Will Edge continue his breakout year against the supremely talented Eddy Guerrero? And have we figured out a way to get Jim Valley back on the program even though he can't talk? (Spoiler: Yes, we have.) Ken Banks is here to read texts sent by in Jim, and you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host Sean Radican take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of their watchalong of WWE SummerSlam 2002. It's Wayback Playback time on the Creative Control Network! (76:09)
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Will Koko B. Ware be the one to end Big Boss Man's undefeated streak? Can Jake Roberts finish off an emotional evening at the Garden by defeating the mighty Hercules? And what is the "secret weapon" that will help Hulk Hogan & Randy Savage beat Ted DiBiase & Andre the Giant? Jim Valley is on the DL, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host Sarah Knight take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of their watchalong of WWF SummerSlam 1988. It's Wayback Playback time on the Creative Control Network! (79:17)
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Who will answer Honkytonk Man's challenge and fight him for the WWF Intercontinental Title? Can Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeat WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition, manager Mr. Fuji, and their own manager, Jimmy Hart? And how in the heck did Baron von Raschke wind up on a WWF pay-per-view? Jim Valley is on the DL, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host Brett Wolverton take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of their watchalong of WWF SummerSlam 1988. It's Wayback Playback time on the Creative Control Network! (72:50)
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Will the British Bulldogs fend off the newly evil Fabulous Rougeau Brothers? Can the Junkyard Dog overcome Rick Rude's hideous ring attack, manager Bobby Heenan and "Ravishing" Rick Rude himself? And in our bonus match, which two Hall of Fame tag teams were locking up on TBS in August of 1988? Jim Valley is out with an injury, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host Bill Behrens take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of their watchalong of WWF SummerSlam 1988. It's Wayback Playback time on the Creative Control Network! (80:10)
Can Arn Anderson and Chris Benoit of the Four Horsemen defeat WCW World Champion "The Giant" Paul Wight and Kevin Sullivan of The Dungeon of Doom? Sting, Randy Savage & Lex Luger have answered the challenge of The Outsiders, but who is the "third man" teaming with Scott Hall & Kevin Nash? And in our bonus match, which two Hall of Famer will fight to advance to the semifinals of the 1996 WWF King of the Ring? Jim Valley is out with an injury, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of WCW Bash at the Beach 1996. It's Wayback Playback time on the Creative Control Network!
Will Disco Inferno win the WCW Cruiserweight Title from the legendary "Man Of A thousand Holds", Dean Malenko? Are you ready to watch the first singles match of Steve "Mongo" McMichael's pro wrestling career? Can Konnan hang on to the WCW United States Title against the "dirtiest player in the game", Ric Flair? And, is Woman STILL up on the ring apron waiting to hit her spot? Jim Valley is on a family trip, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & guest host Ken Banks take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of WCW Bash at the Beach 1996. It's Wayback Playback time on the Creative Control Network! (80:54)
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Rey Mysterio is the hottest new star in World Championship Wrestling, but how will be fare against his oldest rival, Psychosis? Can "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan use his mastery of the taped fist match to take the Battle Bowl ring from "Diamond" Dallas Page? What went wrong when John Tenta fought Big Bubba Rogers, and which future ROH World Champion shows up under a mask in our bonus match? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WCW Bash at the Beach 1996. It's Wayback Playback time! (75:20)
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When former ECW owner Paul Heyman gets hold of a microphone at the Hammerstein Ballroom, will he shoot all of his shots? Can The Sandman & Tommy Dreamer close out Extreme Championship Wrestling with a win over those darn Dudley Boys? And which ECW original will earn a spot in WWE for their work at this show? (The answer may surprise you.) Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill and Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with their watchalong of the final hour of ECW One Night Stand 2005. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (73:05)
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With his partner sidelined due to injury, can Sabu redeem himself against the last ECW champion, Rhyno? Can Chris Benoit score one more victory against longtime friend and rival Eddie Guerrero? And what will happen when Masato Tanaka fights Mike Awesome for the final time? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill and Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with their watchalong of the second hour of ECW One Night Stand 2005. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (74:46)
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Will Chris Jericho defeat former tag team partner Lance Storm, or will the man from Calgary prevail in his final ECW match? Can Rey Mysterio relive 1995 by defeating his former archrival, Psicosis? And, who do these idiots in the balcony think they are, smarting off to Joel Gertner like that? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill and Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with their watchalong of the first hour of ECW One Night Stand 2005. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (79:17)
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Will Shawn Michaels celebrate his birthday by teaming with Ahmed Johnson to beat the Smoking Gunns for the WWF Tag Team Titles, or will manager Tammy "Sunny" Sytch take the cake? What did Jim Valley look like in the summer of 1996? And, when your most loyal listener wants a bonus segment as part of your 300th episode, should you do it? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear. We're watching along with the July 22nd, 1996 episode of WWF Monday Night Raw.
Plus, special appearances by Vince McMahon, Mick Foley, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Dustin Rhodes, Jerry Lawler, Jim Cornette, Sable, Gorilla Monsoon, Vader, Ron Simmons, Sting, Marc Mero, Tracy Smothers, Terri Runnels, The Black Scorpion, Barry Horowitz, "Wild" Bill Irwin, Gordon Solie and Mr. Bob Backlund. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (82:26)
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Who will capture the prestigious Hulk Hogan Real American Award? (SPOILER: Not Hulk Hogan) When Jim Duggan and Harley Race start brawling, will there be anything left of Atlantic City? Did you even know Junkyard Dog played the saxophone? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear, with the 1987 WWF Slammy Awards. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (92:09)
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Will WWF Intercontinental Champion Shawn Michaels avenge one of his biggest losses and win his ladder match against Scott "Razor Ramon" Hall? Can "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel successfully defend the WWF Heavyweight Title against the dangerous King Mabel? Also, which competitor in the current WWE Intercontinental Title tournament was wrestling on television 25 years ago? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear, with the conclusion of WWF SummerSlam 1995. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (74:53)
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Will Alundra Blayze overcome the interference of Harvey Whippleman to successfully defend the WWF Women's Title against Bertha Faye? Can The Undertaker survive a casket match against future Hall of Famer Kama Mustafa? Doesn't Mayor Glen Jacobs deserve the same sort of 25th Anniversary appreciation ceremony Triple H received? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear, with the second hour of WWF SummerSlam 1995. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (75:56)
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Happy Mother's Day (and happy Money In The Bank Day)! Will Hakushi's beef with Chris Candido & Sunny affect his match against Sean "1-2-3 Kid" Waltman? Can speedster Bob "Spark Plug" Holly defeat new acquisition Hunter Hearst Helmsley? Do the Smoking Gunns have what it takes to defeat the Blu Twins and manager Zebediah Colter? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear, with the first hour of WWF SummerSlam 1995. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (74:25)
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Who will replace Kevin Nash and team with DDP & Sean Waltman in the Lethal Lockdown match against Team Jarrett? Will "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles earn a shot at regain the NWA Heavyweight Title, or will he fall prey to "The Monster" Abyss? And can you handle a bonus match from that legendary comedy promotion, Ring of Honor? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear, with the conclusion of TNA Lockdown 2005. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (88:01)
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Can Jeff Hardy defeat the legendary Raven in the first ever steel cage tables match? Will NWA World Tag Team Champions James Storm & Chris "Braden Walker" Harris be able to defend their championships against Eric Young & Petey Williams despite interference from the rest of Team Canada? And, will Elix Skipper capture the NWA X Division Title from his former tag team partner, "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear, with the second hour of TNA Lockdown 2005. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (80:10)
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Can Dustin Rhodes defeat Team Canada's Robert Roode in a two out three falls Prince of Darkness cage match? When Chris Sabin, Matt Bentley, Shocker & Sonjay Dutt face off in four way Xscape The Cage bout, who winds up hitting a moonsault from the top of the cage? And, which former WWF, WCW & ECW title holder is about to wrestle his final match? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear, with the first hour of TNA Lockdown 2005. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (80:13)
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Happy Easter! Can Alice Cooper counter the interference of Jimmy Hart to help Jake "The Snake" Roberts defeat The Honkytonk Man? Will anyone assist The Killer Bees against the chicanery of former tag team champions The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff? And, how will WWF Champion Hulk Hogan be able to slam the Eighth Wonder of the World, Andre the Giant? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear, with the conclusion of WWF WrestleMania 3. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (77:26)
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Happy WrestleMania Sunday? Can Roddy Piper go out a winner when he faces "Adorable" Adrian Adonis in a hair versus hair match? Do Tito Santana and the British Bulldogs finally get their revenge on Jimmy Hart, the Hart Foundation and "Dangerous" Danny Davis? Will Ricky Steamboat rally from a potentially career-ending injury to take the WWF Intercontinental Title off of "Macho Man" Randy Savage? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear, with the second hour of WWF WrestleMania 3. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (77:14)
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Can the red-hot Can-Am Connection upset the tag team of Magnificent Muraco and "Cowboy" Bob Orton? Will King Kong Bundy is in a meaningless mixed tag team match, will he take out his frustrations on Hillbilly Jim, or on Hillbilly's proportionate dwarf tag team partners? Which legendary wrestler will bend the knee when Junkyard Dog battles the new King of the Ring, Harley Race? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear, with the first hour of WWF WrestleMania 3. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (77:02)
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Can ECW Television Champion Taz put down former WrestleMania headliner Bam Bam Bigelow? Will The Sandman get the better of Sabu in a Dueling Canes match? Who will be Lance Storm's mystery partner against Shane Douglas & Chris Candido (and what was the original plan for the match?) Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear, with the conclusion of ECW Living Dangerously 1998. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (75:40)
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Will 2 Cold Scorpio celebrate his return to Extreme Championship Wrestling with a victory over Rob Van Dam? Can the chair swinging freaks of Axl Rotten & Balls Mahoney win a three-way dance against the legendary Dudley Boys and the makeshift duo of New Jack & Spike Dudley? And, was the Asbury Park Convention Hall as awful as it looked on television, or was it even worse? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear, with the second hour of ECW Living Dangerously 1998. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (70:19)
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Will Jerry Lynn and rookie Chris Chetti be able to beat former ECW Tag Team Champions The Full Blooded Italians? When Masato Tanaka is about to have his first match in ECW on a pay-per-view, who is a "suitable substitution" for Wing Kanemura? Plus, this week's bonus match has four WWF legends in a tag match at Madison Square Garden, so why have we never seen it before? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear, with the first hour of ECW Living Dangerously 1998. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (66:20)
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Will Jerry Lawler successfully defend his wife's right to get nekkid against Steven Richards & Right To Censor? Can Undertaker & Kane defeat Edge & Christian and The Dudley Boys in a Triple Threat Tag Team Tables Match? And will The Rock finally regain the WWF Heavyweight Title from the man he lost it to, Kurt Angle? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of WWF No Way Out 2001. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (78:28)
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Will Matt Hardy be able to defend the honor of Lita as he faces future Hall of Famer Rikishi? Who will win the final battle between Steve Austin and Triple H when they square off in a Three Stages of Hell match? And what's the best way to clean blood off an announcer's desk? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of WWF No Way Out 2001. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (67:07)
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Will Raven hang on to the WWF 24/7 Hardcore Title against The Big Show and whoever else happens to be in the neighborhood? How can Chris Jericho defend the Intercontinental Title in a fatal four-way match with Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero & Sean Waltman? And what do Mr. McMahon and William Regal have planned for the first ever match between Stephanie McMahon Helmsley and Trish Stratus? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WWF No Way Out 2001. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (66:25)
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Who will win the 1990 Royal Rumble match and (possibly) headline WrestleMania VI? Will it be Randy Savage? Hulk Hogan? Bret "The Hitman" Hart? Shawn Michaels? The Ultimate Warrior? Andre The Giant? The Red Rooster? (Okay, it probably isn't The Red Rooster.) And will it really be "every man for himself"? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of WWF Royal Rumble 1990. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (78:32)
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Can "Rugged" Ronnie Garvin force Greg "The Hammer" Valentine to give in during their submission match, or will Jimmy Hart find a way to help his man to victory? What can we except when Bruce Prichard welcomes Sensational Sherri and Sweet Sapphire to the Brother Love Show? And who will win the battle of future Hall of Famers when "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan steps in against Big Bossman? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of WWF Royal Rumble 1990. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (70:58)
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Can The Bushwhackers defeat the Fabulous Rougeau Brothers in the final match between these two legendary teams? Will Brutus Beefcake be able to outwit "the world's smartest man" when he faces "The Genius" Lanny Poffo? And who will face "The Soulman" Rocky Johnson in this week's special bonus match? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & JIm Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WWF Royal Rumble 1990. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (63:57)
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Will the legendary Mister Moto defeat the treacherous El Mongol? Why is the wrestler in the dinosaur costume carrying a rifle? And who will prevail in the main event battle between Martin Kardagian and Julio Cesar? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to sometime in late 1982 for Episode 31 of Argentina's finest Sunday wrestling program, "Titanes En El Ring". It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (68:32)
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Will evil referee Bill Alfonso ruin the lovely Taipei Death Match between Axl Rotten & Ian Rotten? Will Shane Douglas get involved as Sandman defends the ECW Heavyweight Title against Shane's friend Cactus Jack? And what happens when Public Enemy and The Gangstas wrestle each other for the first time? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as Pat McNeill & guest host Joel Gertner take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of ECW Hardcore Heaven 1995. (Jim Valley returns to the show next week.) It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (91:44)
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Will Taz submit slippery superstar Too Cold Scorpio? Can Tommy Dreamer & Luna Vachon take the ECW World Tag Team Titles from Raven & Stevie Richards? And why do the Dudley Boys look completely different from how I remember them? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as Pat McNeill & guest host Jonny Fairplay take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first half of ECW Hardcore Heaven 1995. It's our first show of the new year! It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (74:45)
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Will Hurricane Helms capture the WWF European Title from future podcasting legend Christian Cage? Can The Rock defeat Chris Jericho and Kurt Angle in a Triple Threat match to capture the WWF Undisputed Title in his hometown? And, will YOU be able to survive a bonus match from the 2001 XWF television tapings? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of the December 24, 2001 episode of WWF Raw on TNN. It's our final show of the decade! It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (75:04)
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Will Rob Van Dam get even with WWF Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho by taking it out on his good friend Lance Storm? Can Torrie Wilson vanquish longtime rival Stacy Kiebler in the first (and last) Christmas Eggnog Match? And, will YOU be able to recognize the two men getting WWF tryouts in this week's Christmas bonus match? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of the December 24, 2001 episode of WWF Raw on TNN. It's Christmas with Attitude! It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (70:34)
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Happy TLC Sunday! Can Missy Hyatt's First Family stop Kevin Sullivan's Varsity Club from holding both sets of NWA Tag Team Titles? Will Ricky Steamboat be able to keep the NWA World Title in a two out of three falls match with former champion Ric Flair? Would Vince McMahon sell his grandchildren for the rating this show drew on TBS? (No. But he might sell YOUR grandkids.) Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of NWA Clash of Champions VI. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (91:20)
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Does Jim Cornette lead his Midnight Express to victory over Paul Heyman's Samoan Swat Team? Will Junkyard Dog be able to defeat Butch Reed while fighting the interference of manager Hiro Matsuda? Can our hosts uncover some of the missing footage from the WWE Network version of this show...elsewhere on the WWE Network? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first half of NWA Clash of Champions VI. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (80:54)
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Happy Thanksgiving, you people! Join us for the sixth year of our Thanksgiving watchalong tradition. Can The Ultimate Warrior vanquish the Eighth Wonder of the World, Andre the Giant? Will the brawn of Hulk Hogan be enough against "The Genius" Lanny Poffo, especially with "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig backing the challenger? Will Bobby Heenan stand by his Brainbusters, or abandon them to the tender mercies of The Rockers? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the November 25, 1989 episode of WWF Saturday Night's Main Event on NBC. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (92:07)
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Super-Sized Survivor Series Sunday episode! He was on the winning team in the first WWF Survivor Series. Now Coliseum Video takes us back with this special home video release. What's the story behind his breakup with manager Johnny Valiant? Can the announcers put Brutus Beefcake over with a straight face? What's the one match on this video that's actually worth watching? Will our hosts take vengeance who voted for this episode? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the Brutus Beefcake home video special from March 1988. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (97:11)
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Can Lex Luger lead his "Guts & Glory" group to victory over Ted DiBiase's Million Dollar Crew as teams of five strive to survive a big elimination match? Will The Undertaker gets his revenge by burying Yokozuna alive in a casket match? And how will special guest enforcer referee Chuck Norris influence the outcome? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of WWF Survivor Series 1994. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (77:17)
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Will WWF Champion Bret Hart defeat former champ Bob Backlund in a submission match? Can "British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith counter the shenanigans of the spiteful King of Harts, Owen Hart? Plus, what happens when Pat & Jim let the listeners vote on the special bonus match we're watching? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of WWF Survivor Series 1994. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (73:06)
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Will Razor Ramon end one of the biggest feuds of 1994 by carrying his Bad Guys to a win over Diesel, Shawn Michaels & The Teamsters? Can Doink the Clown lead his proportionate dwarves to victory against Jerry "The King" Lawler and his team of miniature monarchs? What WWF championship title changed hands right before Survivor Series inside the Tokyo Dome? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WWF Survivor Series 1994. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (72:36)
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Will the Nasty Boys vanquish Colonel Parker's team of Terry Funk & Bunkhouse Brawl in a Halloween tag team brawl? Can Hulk Hogan retire Ric Flair in a loser leaves WCW steel cage match, or will Nature Boy send the Hulkster packing? And which evil faction is waiting in the wings to get its hands on the winner? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of WCW Halloween Havoc 1994. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (68:40)
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Can Dustin Rhodes get his revenge on Arn Anderson even though Arn has Col. Parker & Meng in his corner? Has "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan met his match in future Hall of Famer "Stunning" Steve Austin? Will "Guardian Angel" Ray Traylor be able to take the number one contender slot from legendary former champion Big Van Vader? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of WCW Halloween Havoc 1994. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (72:32)
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Where were you for the historic first match between Johnny B. Badd and The Honky Tonk Man? Can WCW Tag Team Champions Stars & Stripes survive their rematch with former champions Pretty Wonderful? Who is the Number One Hulkamaniac? Is it Dave Sullivan or that guy in the crowd with the Hulk Hogan bandanna? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WCW Halloween Havoc 1994? It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (67:00)
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When Paul Orndorff quits WCW, who is the suitable substitution to face Stan "The Lariat" Hansen? Will Lex Luger be able to turn back the challenge of archrival Ric Flair to hang on to the United States Heavyweight Title? Will Sting solve the mystery of the Black Scorpion, or will the masked man leave Asheville with the NWA World Heavyweight Title? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of NWA Clash of the Champions XII. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (81:28)
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Happy Wrestling Week! Who will the Wild Eyed Southern Boys have in their corner against the Freebirds to counter the interference of "General" Buddy Roberts? Was there actually a nationwide contest where the winner walked "Captain" Mike Rotunda to the ring for his matchup with "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel? (SPOILER: Of course there was.) The Lightning Express have reunited for Clash of Champions, but are they ready for the debuting Iron & Steel, the Master Blasters? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first half of NWA Clash of Champions XII. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (67:00)
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Can Dusty Rhodes achieve his dream of winning the United States Title from Lex Luger inside the steel cage? In the other steel cage match, can Ronnie Garvin hang on to the NWA World Heavyweight Title against the dirtiest player in the game, Ric Flair? Plus in our bonus match, who has taken his NWA World Tag Team Title belt with him to Memphis on Thanksgiving weekend 1987, and who are the new babyface tag team on the Continental scene? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of NWA Starrcade 1987. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (77:46)
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Happy Clash of Champions weekend! Can Nikita Koloff unify the NWA and UWF television titles, or will that honor go to Terry Taylor and the gang from Hot Stuff International? Will the Road Warriors finally win the NWA World Tag Team Titles by defeating Horesmen Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard? Which promotion was running a two hour cable show against Survivor Series on that fateful Thanksgiving night? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of NWA Starrcade 1987. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (66:53)
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It's the fifth anniversary of Wayback Playback, so we're bringing you the fifth Starrcade! Why on earth is Sting teaming with Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin against Eddie Gilbert, Rick Steiner & Larry Zbyszko? Can Barry Windham capture the UWF Heavyweight Title from "Dr. Death" Steve Williams. When Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson battle Bobby Eaton & Stan Lane in a scaffold match, whose bodies hit the floor? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of NWA Starrcade 1987. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (69:47)
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Happy Starrcast weekend! When Bobby Heenan's contract backfires, will The Ultimate Warrior defeat The Brain in a "Loser Wears A Weasel Suit" match? What can JIm "The Anvil" Neidhart do to counter undefeated former Olympian Bad News Brown? Can Jake "The Snake" Roberts get his revenge against "Ravishing" Rick Rude? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of WWF at the LA Sports Arena from July 15, 1988. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (70:01)
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The Rockers have their first match in Los Angeles, but how will they fare against Latin America's finest masked tandem, The Conquistadors? "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan hit Andre the Giant with a two by four, but will the Eighth Wonder of The World return the favor? How many other Hall of Famers will we see on this live event before we even make it to intermission? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WWF at the LA Sports Arena from July 15, 1988. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (67:49)
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Can WWF Champion Bret Hart defend his title by defeating his younger brother Owen Hart in a steel cage match? Do our hosts think this contest was a five star classic, or an overrated slog? When Paul Bearer's Undertaker meets Ted DiBiase's Undertaker, who , um, urns the victory and who rests in peace? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of WWF SummerSlam 1994. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (91:19)
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Happy SummerSlam Day! Has Lex Luger sold out to Ted DiBiase's Million Dollar Corporation, or is there a conspiracy to sully the Total Package's good name? Can Mabel overcome the shenanigans of his former Memphis rival Jeff Jarrett to win his first pay-per-view singles match? You may have seen all the Harley Race matches in Hidden Gems, but have you seen what Pat & Jim have unearthed for this week's Bonus Match? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of WWF SummerSlam 1994. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (77:02)
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Can WWF Women's Champion Alundra Blayze turn back the challenge of the legendary Bull Nakano? Who will Scott Hall have in his corner to counter the outside interference of Shawn Michaels as he tries to regain the WWF Intercontinental Title from Kevin Nash? How can WWF have one of the greatest comedic actors of his generation guest starring at the show and STILL produce such lousy backstage skits? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WWF SummerSlam 1994. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (70:53)
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It's Jeff Jarrett vs. Hulk Hogan for the WCW Title on the biggest show of the summer. What could possibly go wrong? Will Kevin Nash defeat Bill Goldberg to obtain control over Scott Halll's contract and bring him back to WCW? And, can you believe the Graveyard Match between Vampiro and The KISS Demon still isn't over yet? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of WCW Bash at the Beach 2000. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (67:18)
NOTE: The end of the show was cut off, but the poll is up at @realpatmcneill to vote on next week's episode.
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Is Booker T big and bad enough to defeat the master of the Kanyon Cutter, Positively Kanyon? Can Scott Steiner defend the US Title against Mike Awesome without using his banned finishing move, the Steiner Recliner? And, will the graveyard match between The Demon and Vampiro be a monster mash or a cartoonish flop? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of WCW Bash at the Beach 2000. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (72:56)
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With Misfits In Action and Filthy Animals barred from ringside, can Chavo Guerrero finally defeat Juventud Guerrera for the WCW Cruiserweight Title? Who takes the cake when Daffney and Stacy Keibler fight over the affections of David Flair in WCW's first ever Wedding Gown Match? And why on earth do the Jung Dragons keep attacking WCW Commissioner Ernest "The Cat" Miller? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WCW Bash at the Beach 2000. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (71:27)
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M. Harry Smiliac thought the music business was tough until he agreed to help out wrestling superstars "Quick" Rick Roberts & Tonga Tom. Now he has to deal with evil wrestling manager "Captain" Lou Murano and his tag team champions, The Cannibals. If that was bad enough, a bank he owes money has brought in Wild Samoans Afa & Sika to collect the debt, and there's a repo man (not THAT Repo Man) hot on his tail. Get ready to rock and wrestle as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the 1987 direct to video release of the film "Body Slam". It's Wayback Playback time! (102:35)
With Jim Brunzell under the weather, who will team up with B. Brian Blair to fight the team of Demolition? Can Billy Jack Haynes defeat Nikolai Volkoff without being distracted by Volkoff's manager, Slick? Is the skit with Bobby Heenan's doctor better or worse than the sketches on last night's AEW show? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of the July 20th 1987 episode of WWF Prime Time Wrestling. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network!
For their 250th episode, hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley bring you a historically significant bout in the first hour of the July 20, 1987 episode of WWF Prime Time Wrestling. Will "Jumping Bomb Angels" Noriyo Tateno & Itsuki Yamazaki shake up the world in their American debut by beating WWF Women's Tag Team Champions Leilani Kai & Judy Martin? What special YouTube bonus match do our hosts have to mark their solemn occasion? Plus, special appearances by Greg Valentine, Johnny Valiant, Vince McMahon, Outback Jack, "Magnificent" Don Muraco, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, Mr. T, "Leaping" Lanny Poffo, Jesse "The Body" Ventura, Dino Bravo, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, "Mean" Gene Okerlund, Gorilla Monsoon, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake, "Cowboy" Bob Orton, Michael "PS" Hayes, Jim Cornette & Bob Caudle. It’s a star-studded Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network!
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Happy Father's Day, and happy Jim Valley's Birthday! Now that Undertaker has Mankind in a Hell in A Cell match, what will the Deadman to put away Mrs. Foley's baby boy? Can "Stone Cold" Steve Austin beat Kane in a First Blood match to keep his WWF Heavyweight Title? Why do we get the feeling WWE had different concussion protocols twenty years ago? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of WWF King of the Ring 1998. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (67:53)
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How will X-Pac escape the chicanery of The Nation to defeat his rival, Owen Hart? Can Road Dogg & Billy Gunn measure up to Jim Cornette's New Midnight Express and keep their WWF World Tag Team Titles? Will Ken Shamrock achieve his destiny and become the 1998 King of the Ring, or get taken to the Smackdown Hotel by "The Rock" Dwayne Johnson? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of WWF King of the Ring 1998. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (72:49)
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Can former UFC Champion Ken Shamrock advance to the finals of the King of the Ring tournament by beating "Double J" Jeff Jarrett? Who will survive the big interpromotional matchup between NWA World Champion Dan "The Beast" Severn and electrifying WWF Intercontinental Champion Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson? What's the quickest way to bury a former ECW headliner who just returned to your promotion? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WWF King of the Ring 1998. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (66:55)
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Happy Memorial Day! Will the Road Warriors earn another shot at the WCW World Tag Team Titles by beating the mismatched duo of Sting & Booker T in a Chicago Street Fight? Can the Mega Powers fight their way through the Doomsday Cage of Doom and defeat the Alliance to End Hulkamania? And what are the rules to this match, anyway? Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of WCW Uncensored 1996. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (83:43)
Presented by Ken & Tek's Pet Care of Bangor. Maine (KenandTek.com).
Happy Money In The Bank Day! When the Booty Man puts his fortune and the Booty Babe up against Diamond Dallas Page's career, will he finally rid WCW of the insidious Page? Can Loch Ness get his revenge on Jimmy Hart and the Dungeon of Doom by defeating The Giant? Does this week's Bonus Match feature Bret Hart against Tom Magee? (Spoiler: No) Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of WCW Uncensored 1996. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (73:36)
Presented by Ken & Tek's Pet Care of Bangor. Maine (KenandTek.com) and by Tiege Hanley (Tiege.com, promo code WAYBACKMAY).
Happy Mother's Day! Can WCW United States Champion Konnan keep it 100 when he defends the title against Eddy Guerrero? Will David "Fit" Finlay have the advantage over Lord William Regal when their match goes from grappling to fisticuffs? Do our hosts have their worst Bonus Match segment ever? (Spoiler: Yes) Learn the answers to these questions and many others as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WCW Uncensored 1996. It's Wayback Playback on Creative Control Network! (68:12)
Presented by Ken and Tek's Pet Care of Bangor, Maine (KenandTek.com)
Can the unlikely trio of Shawn Michaels, Booker T & Kevin Nash coexist long enough to defeat Triple H, Chris Jericho & Ric Flair? Will Bill Goldberg win his first WWE match, as he goes one on one with The Great One, The Rock? Is that really former NWA President Bill Behrens filling in for Jim Valley? Jim returns next week, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions as Pat McNeill & guest host Bill Behrens take you back to the thrilling days of yesteryear, with the conclusion of WWE Backlash 2003. It’s Wayback Playback on The Creative Control Network! (74:28)
Presented by Ken & Tek's Pet Care of Bangor. Maine (KenandTek.com) and by Tiege Hanley (Tiege.com, promo code WAYBACKMAY).
Can Rey Mysterio defeat the massive Big Show and move into contention for the WWE Title? Will WWE Champion Brock Lesnar survive the physical and verbal onslaught from hometown challenger John Cena? How many names do you recognize from this week's indy-riffic bonus match? Jim Valley is on vacation, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions as Pat McNeill & guest host Ken Banks take you back to the thrilling days of yesteryear, with the second hour of WWE Backlash 2003. It’s Wayback Playback on The Creative Control Network! (71:43)
Presented by Ken & Tek's Pet Care of Bangor. Maine (KenandTek.com) and by Tiege Hanley (Tiege.com, promo code WAYBACKAPRIL).
Should Los Guerreros lie, cheat and steal their way to victory over Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas? Will Hall of Famer Rikishi ignore the presence of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and focus on Sean O'Haire? How can World Tag Team Champions Rob Van Dam & Kane overcome the chicanery of evil guest referee Chief Morley? Jim Valley is on vacation, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions as Pat McNeill & guest host Jonny Fairplay take you back to the thrilling days of yesteryear, with the first hour of WWE Backlash 2003. It’s Wayback Playback on The Creative Control Network! (73:29)
Presented by Ken & Tek's Pet Care of Bangor. Maine (KenandTek.com).
Will Wrestling Superstar Virgil, with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper in his corner, get the last laugh on "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase? Can Tito Santana ruin the winning streak of "The Mountie" Jacques Rougeau? Does Hulk Hogan have it in him to defeat evil terrorist Sgt. Slaughter and regain the WWF Heavyweight Title? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to the thrilling days of yesteryear, with the conclusion of WWF WrestleMania VII. It’s Wayback Playback on The Creative Control Network! (67:57)
Presented by Ken & Tek's Pet Care of Bangor. Maine (KenandTek.com) & TiegeHanley (Tiege.com, promo code WAYBACKAPRIL).
Will Big Boss Man get his final revenge on the Heenan Family by capturing the WWF Intercontinental Title from Mr. Perfect? Can Greg Valentine overcome the massive Earthquake and the interference of Jimmy Hart? Did you know Pat & Jim had no idea Koji Kitao had passed away when they recorded this episode? (Really. We can't stress that enough.) Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to the thrilling days of yesteryear, with the third hour of WWF WrestleMania VII. It’s Wayback Playback on The Creative Control Network!
Presented by Ken & Tek's Pet Care of Bangor. Maine (KenandTek.com).
Will Jake "The Snake" Roberts put Rick "The Model" Martel's lights out in WWF's first pay-per-view Blindfold match? Can Jimmy Snuka score his first WrestleMania victory, or will he become the first WrestleMania victim of The Undertaker? And when Ultimate Warrior and Randy Savage put their careers on the line against each other, who's leaving the WWF? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to the thrilling days of yesteryear, with the second hour of WWF WrestleMania VII. It’s Wayback Playback on The Creative Control Network! (66:53)
Presented by Ken & Tek's Pet Care of Bangor. Maine (KenandTek.com) and by Tiege Hanley (Tiege.com, promo code WAYBACKMARCH).
Welcome to WrestleMania VII! Can Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty score an elusive WrestleMania victory over Bobby Heenan's pairing of Haku & The Barbarian? Will Davey Boy Smith win the battle of the full nelsons against the mighty Warlord? And, how will WWF World Tag Team Championship Bret "The Hitman" Hart & Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart turn back the challenge of Jimmy Hart and his Nasty Boys? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to the thrilling days of yesteryear, with the first hour of WWF WrestleMania VII. It’s Wayback Playback on The Creative Control Network! (71:40)
Presented by Ken & Tek's Pet Care of Bangor. Maine (KenandTek.com).
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Will former pro football star Wahoo McDaniel beat Ric Flair two out of three falls to capture the NWA World Heavyweight Title? In our bonus match, King Kong Bundy has his first match on WWF Television in 1981, but what does the walking condominium look like with a full head of hair? And what do the members of the Waybackverse have to look forward to during WrestleMania season? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to the thrilling days of yesteryear, with the conclusion of CWF's Battle of The Belts. It’s Wayback Playback on The Creative Control Network! (73:32)
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Will Billy Jack Haynes be able to end "Ravishing" Rick Rude's reign with the NWA Southern Title? Can Hawk & Animal turn back the tandem of legendary stars Stan Hansen & Harley Race? And who will be the "suitable substitution" to fight Hall of Famer Nick Bockwinkel? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to the thrilling days of yesteryear, with the second hour of CWF's Battle of The Belts. It’s Wayback Playback on The Creative Control Network! (69:14)
Presented by Ken & Tek's Pet Care of Bangor. Maine (KenandTek.com).
Will Hector Guerrero & Chavo Guerrero Sr. be ready for the dastardly duo of "The Crippler" Rip Oliver & The Grappler? With Mad Maxine at his side, can Cocoa Samoa get the better of Rip Rogers & Miss Brenda? Does young Kendall Windham look more like a praying mantis or a pipe cleaner? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to the thrilling days of yesteryear, with the first hour of CWF's Battle of The Belts. It’s Wayback Playback on The Creative Control Network! (68:07)
Presented by Ken & Tek's Pet Care of Bangor. Maine (KenandTek.com).
Will Lex Luger ruin Ric Flair's 41st birthday by finally beating the Nature Boy to win the NWA World Heavyweight Title? Will Sting get his revenge on the Horsemen for turning on him at Clash of Champions X? Is that Tony Schiavone announcing this week's bonus match from 1990? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to the thrilling days of yesteryear, with the second hour of NWA WrestleWar 1990. It’s Wayback Playback on The Creative Control Network! (70:09)
Presented by Ken & Tek's Pet Care of Bangor. Maine (KenandTek.com).
Happy Elimination Chamber Day! Who is the mysterious Masked Skyscraper teaming with Mean Mark Callous against the Road Warriors? Will Brian Pillman & "Z-Man" Tom Zenk extend their reign as NWA US Tag Team Champions to a second day by beating Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin? And, will Rick & Scott Steiner avenge the injury to their friend Sting by beating Horsemen Ole & Arn Anderson? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to the thrilling days of yesteryear, with the second hour of NWA WrestleWar 1990. It’s Wayback Playback on The Creative Control Network! (74:15)
Presented by Ken & Tek's Pet Care of Bangor. Maine, and by Tiege Hanley
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When the Rock 'n Roll Express return after a two year absence, can they still handle their archrivals, the Midnight Express with Jim Cornette? Will Norman the Lunatic still be smiling after he faces the maniacal Cactus Jack? Who did WCW consider to be a "suitable substitution" for The Great Muta? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to the thrilling days of yesteryear, with the first hour of NWA WrestleWar 1990. It’s Wayback Playback on The Creative Control Network! (71:31)
Presented by Ken & Tek's Pet Care of Bangor. Maine.
Happy Super Sunday! Can Triple H survive the harrowing Elimination Chamber and five future Hall of Famers to hang on the WWF World Heavyweight Title? Whose career took a nasty tumble as a result of this match? And where did all that blood come from? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to the thrilling days of yesteryear, with the conclusion of the 2002 WWE Survivor Series. It’s Wayback Playback on The Creative Control Network! (78:49)
Presented by Ken & Tek's Pet Care of Bangor. Maine, and by Tiege Hanley.
Can WWE Champion Brock Lesnar survive his match The Big Show and remain undefeated? Will Rey Mysterio & Edge hang on to the Smackdown Tag Team Title when they have to fight Chris Benoit & Kurt Angle AND Los Guerreros in a Three Way Elimination Tag Team Match? When Raw and Smackdown wrestlers start arguing over how awful the Madison Square Garden fans are, which former WCW champion will defend the honor of the New York fans? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to the thrilling days of yesteryear, with the second hour of the 2002 WWE Survivor Series. It’s Wayback Playback on The Creative Control Network! (65:14)
Presented by Ken & Tek's Pet Care of Bangor. Maine.
Can Jeff Hardy become an honorary Dudley Boy when he teams with Bubba Ray & Spike against Three Minute Warning & Rico Constantino? Will Billy kidman be able to take the WWE Cruiserweight Title from Jamie Noble despite Jamie having his main squeeze, Nidia, at ringside? How violent will Trish Stratus and Victoria get during their hardcore match for the WWE Women's Title? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to the thrilling days of yesteryear, with the first hour of the 2002 WWE Survivor Series. It’s Wayback Playback on The Creative Control Network! (63:27)
Presented by Ken & Tek's Pet Care of Bangor. Maine.
Can The Undertaker defeat Bret "The Hitman" Hart to capture the WWF World Heavyweight championship? Will "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel and best Shawn Michaels interject themselves into the title situation? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to the thrilling days of yesteryear, with the conclusion of the 1996 WWF Royal Rumble. Plus, we'll relive "Mean" Gene Okerlund's most famous wrestling match (and it's not the time he fought Mark Madden). It’s the PWTorch Wayback Playback! (73:21)
Presented by Ken & Tek's Pet Care of Bangor. Maine.
Happy Impact Homecoming Sunday! Who will win the 1996 Royal Rumble match and headline WrestleMania? Will it be Steve Austin? Hunter Hearst Helmsley? "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel? Shawn Michaels? Vader? Yokozuna? Duke "The Dumpster" Droese? (Okay, it probably isn't Duke "The Dumpster" Droese.) And will it really be "every man for himself"? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to the thrilling days of yesteryear, with the second hour of the 1996 WWF Royal Rumble. It’s the PWTorch Wayback Playback! (75:42)
Presented by Ken & Tek's Pet Care of Bangor. Maine.
Will WWF Tag Team Champions The Smoking Gunns survive the feminine wiles of Tammy "Sunny" Sytch to beat the Bodydonnas? Can Razor Ramon overcome Goldust's mind games to keep his WWF Intercontinental Title? If you're going to put the kibosh on a homophobic storyline, shouldn't you tell your color commentator first? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of the 1996 WWF Royal Rumble. It’s the PWTorch Wayback Playback! (65:42)
Which team will win the WWF Raw Bowl and capture the prestigious (Steve) Lombardi Trophy? Can "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel defeat King Mabel in a rematch from their bout at SummerSlam 1995? Will the national TV audience survive the rebroadcast of the Arkansas Hog Pen match between Henry Godwinn and Hunter Hearst Helmsley? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the January 1st, 1996 episode of WWF Monday Night Raw (and a bonus Hidden Gem match). It’s the PWTorch Wayback Playback! (84:02)
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Will Diamond Dallas Page defeat the traitorous Curt Hennig and become United States Champion? Whose side is Bret Hart on when Larry Zbyszko locks up with Eric Bischoff? Can Sting overcome the machinations of the New World Order and regain the WCW Heavyweight Title from "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of WCW Starrcade 1997. It’s the PWTorch Wayback Playback! (67:40)
Presented by Ken & Tek's Pet Care of Bangor. Maine
Will former NFL star Steve "Mongo" McMichael become the first man to defeat rookie sensation Bill Goldberg? Which member of the Flock will Raven choose to take on "Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit? And, can Lex Luger move back into championship contention with a big win over Buff Bagwell? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of WCW Starrcade 1997. It’s the PWTorch Wayback Playback! (66:52)
The greatest night in WCW history comes to the grandaddy of watchalong wrestling podcasts. Can Dean Malenko recapture the WCW Cruiserweight Title from archrival Eddie Guerrero? Who will fill in for Konnan and team with Vincent & Scott Norton against the Steiner Brothers & Ray Traylor? And where in the world is "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WCW Starrcade 1997. It’s the PWTorch Wayback Playback! (66 minutes)
Presented by Ken & Tek's Pet Care of Bangor. Maine, and by BlueChew.com - promo code WAYBACK.
SHOW SUMMARY: The tradition continues with our annual Thanksgiving episode. Can young lions Jerry Lynn & Ricky Rice upset Johnny Valiant's Destruction Crew? Will "Hardrock" Paul Diamond defeat the sinister Col. DeBeers in a King of the Hill match? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the pilot episode of the AWA Team Challenge Series from 1989. And in our bonus match, who will win the battle of future WrestleMania headliners when Sgt. Slaughter fights Yokozuna? It’s the PWTorch Wayback Playback! (70 minutes)
Presented by Ken & Tek's Pet Care of Bangor. Maine, and by BlueChew.com - promo code WAYBACK.
SHOW SUMMARY: Happy Survivor Series Sunday! Who will win the 1999 Royal Rumble match and (maybe) headline WrestleMania? Will it be "Stone Cold" Steve Austin? Triple H? "Shirtless" Vince McMahon? Edge? Kane? Mark Henry? Tiger Ali SIngh? (Okay, it probably isn't Tiger Ali Singh.) And who will win Mr. McMahon's $100,000 bounty for eliminating Steve Austin from the Rumble? Learn the answers to these and many more questions as hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to the thrilling days of yesteryear, with the conclusion of the 1999 WWF Royal Rumble. Plus, we'll look ahead to our annual Thanksgiving Day episode. It’s the PWTorch Wayback Playback! (80 minutes)
Presented by Ken & Tek's Pet Care of Bangor. Maine, and by BlueChew.com - promo code WAYBACK.
Episode 218
SHOW SUMMARY: Can Sable hang on to her WWF Women's Title against the deadly Luna Vachon in a strap match? Will this match touch off a Women's Revolution in professional wrestling? (Spoiler: Not so much.) Will Mankind or The Rock be able to force their opponent to say "I Quit" with the WWF Heavyweight Title at stake? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of WWF Royal Rumble 1999. It's Wayback Playback time! (66 minutes)
Presented by Ken & Tek's Pet Care of Bangor. Maine, and by BlueChew.com - promo code WAYBACK.
SHOW SUMMARY: Who is the masked mystery opponent for Mick Foley's "tuneup match" on Sunday Night Heat? Will "Mr. Ass" Billy Gunn capture the WWF Intercontinental Title from former UFC Heavyweight Champion Ken Shamrock? Can Sean "X-Pac" Waltman prevent Gangrel from taking the WWF European Title back home with him to Transylvania? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WWF Royal Rumble 1999. It's Wayback Playback time! (69 minutes)
Wayback Playback #216 w/ Pat McNeill & Jim Valley: Vader vs. Cactus Jack at WCW Halloween Havoc '93! (65 min)
Episode 216
SHOW SUMMARY: Will "Nature Boy" Ric Flair defeat "Ravishing" Rick Rude to regain his NWA...er, Internation...um, the Big Gold Belt? Can Cactus Jack get his revenge on Big Van Vader in the Texas Death Match? Is it possible to make the rules of the Texas Death Match more confusing than World Championship Wrestling did in its onscreen graphic? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of WCW Halloween Havoc 1993. It's Wayback Playback time! (65 minutes)
Episode 215
SHOW SUMMARY: Can Dustin Rhodes retain the WCW United States Title against the wrestler of the '90's, "Stunning" Steve Austin? Will Sting beat Sid Vicious to prove he is the franchise of World Championship Wrestling? Is the best match from this hour actually the one with the Nasty Boys? Was there awful booking in WCW before Vince Russo arrived? Do you have a chance to win wrestling DVD's just for listening? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of WCW Halloween Havoc 1993. It's Wayback Playback time! (74 minutes)
Wayback Playback #214 w/ Pat McNeill & Jim Valley: Regal vs. Davey Boy at WCW Halloween Havoc '93! (75 min)
Episode 214
SHOW SUMMARY: Can Ricky Steamboat overcome the meddling of the dirty old Assassin to get one more victory over Paul Orndorff? Will Davey Boy Smith be able to outwrestle Lord Steven Regal for the coveted WCW Television Title? Who thought a "haunted house" mini-movie starring Tony Schiavone was a good idea? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WCW Halloween Havoc 1993. It's Wayback Playback time! (75 minutes)
Episode 213
SHOW SUMMARY: The Sheik wants to dominate Big Time Wrestling in the Detroit area. Dory Funk Jr. wants revenge on The Sheik for injuring his brother, Terry. Heather Feather wants to be the first woman to wrestle a man. Lou Firpin wants to stop The Sheik and make wrestling respectable again. Ox Baker wants the United States Title. And "Captain" Ed George? He just likes to hurt people. Get ready as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the 1985 direct to video release of the film "I Like To Hurt People". It's Wayback Playback time! (95 minutes)
Episode 212
SHOW SUMMARY: Can The Patriot overcome the numbers game and capture the WWF World Heavyweight Title from Bret "The Hitman" Hart? Will The Undertaker get revenge on Shawn Michaels for costing him the WWF Title in the first place? Will anyone save the Heartbreak Kid? Will anyone catch The Undertaker? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of WWF In Your House: Ground Zero. It's Wayback Playback time! (80 minutes)
Wayback Playback #211 w/ Pat McNeill & Jim Valley: Fatal Four Way at WWF Ground Zero! (74 min)
Episode 211
SHOW SUMMARY: They have new names and new outfits, but are Max Mini and El Torito still the mightiest minis in the WWF? Can the Legion of Doom outlast the Godwinns, Headbangers and the Hart Foundation to recapture the WWF World Tag Team Titles? How many commercials for the "Stone Cold" Steve Austin videotape will WWF cram into one pay-per-view? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of WWF In Your House: Ground Zero. As a bonus, we'll watch The Undertaker battle Triple H on "Friday Night's Main Event" from September 1997. It's Wayback Playback time! (74 minutes)
Episode 210
SHOW SUMMARY: Happy Hell In A Cell Day! With his marriage on the line, can Goldust score one final win over Brian Pillman and force the Loose Cannon to leave WWF? Who will emerge victorious when the original National of Domination implodes in a Triple Threat match? What was "Friday Night's Main Event" and why isn't it on WWE Network? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WWF In Your House: Ground Zero. It's Wayback Playback time! (74 minutes)
Episode 209
SHOW SUMMARY: Our fifth year of the show begins tonight. Will "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka celebrate his return to WWF by beating "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase? Can Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake overcome the hatred of "Macho Man" Randy Savage and the human wrecking machine, Zeus? And, why on earth would anyone hire "Rugged" Ronnie Garvin as a guest ring announcer? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of WWF SummerSlam 1989. It's Wayback Playback time! (63 minutes)
Episode 208
SHOW SUMMARY: We liked the All In all of you. Now it's our turn. Will Tito Santana and the Rockers get their revenge on Rick Martel and the Rougeau Brothers? Can Ultimate Warrior achieve his destiny by regaining the WWF Intercontinental title from "Ravishing" Rick Rude? How many gimmicks can American Hacksaw King Demolition Jim Duggan cram into one in-ring appearance? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of WWF SummerSlam 1989 (and a bonus match featuring "Little Road Warrior"). It's Wayback Playback time! (85 minutes)
Episode 207
SHOW SUMMARY: Will Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart fight their way into WWF Tag Team Title shot with a win over Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard? Can Dusty Rhodes succeed in his WWF pay-per-view debut when his opponent is the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time, The Honkytonk Man? Does the NWA have a big angle of its own on World Championship Wrestling to compete with SummerSlam weekend? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WWF SummerSlam 1989 (with a bonus match from WCW on TBS). It's Wayback Playback time! (71 minutes)
Wayback Playback #206 w/ Pat McNeill & Jim Valley: Big Van Vader vs. British Bulldog at WCW Clash of Champions XXIV! (70 min)
Episode 206
SHOW SUMMARY: Who will be Dustin Rhodes' mystery partner to take on Rick Rude & The Equalizer? Can Davey Boy Smith finally win the WCW World Heavyweight Title from Big Van Vader? Is any of this as important as WCW giving away a new Chevy Camaro Z-28? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first half of WCW Clash of Champions XXIV. As a bonus, they'll also watch one of Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart's biggest singles matches. It's Wayback Playback time! (70 minutes)
Wayback Playback #205 w/ Pat McNeill & Jim Valley: Paul Orndorff vs. Ricky Steamboat at WCW Clash of Champions XXIV! (64 min)
Episode 205
SHOW SUMMARY: With Brian Pillman injured, who will be Steve Austin's tag team partner as he faces Arn Anderson & Paul Roma? How can anyone properly prepare to meet Sting & Davey Boy Smith's new teammate for War Games? And, will Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat be able to overcome "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff to win the WCW Television Title? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first half of WCW Clash of Champions XXIV. It's Wayback Playback time! (64 minutes)
Wayback Playback #204 w/ Pat McNeill & Jim Valley: Steve "Dr. Death" Williams vs. Sid Vicious at UWF Blackjack Brawl! (77 min)
Episode 204
SHOW SUMMARY: When Steve Ray meets Tyler Mane for the MGM Grand Championship, who has the better ring jacket? How will Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka react to being in a lumberjack match against the "unpredictable" Cactus Jack? And, can Steve "Dr. Death" WIlliams hang on to his UWF Heavyweight Title, or will "Malicious" Sid Vicious take the belt with him back to Memphis? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of UWF Blackjack Brawl. It's Wayback Playback time! (77 minutes)
Wayback Playback #203 w/ Pat McNeill & Jim Valley: "Cowboy" Bob Orton vs. Finland Thor (Ludvig Borga) at UWF Blackjack Brawl! (72 min)
Episode 203
SHOW SUMMARY: Will manager Missy Hyatt be the deciding factor as Johnny Ace battles Dan Spivey for the UWF Americas Title? Can the legendary "Cowboy" Bob Orton outlast former WWF star Finland Thor (Ludvig Borga) to keep the UWF Southern States Title? And, where will the Universal Wrestling Federation find appropriate theme music for "Dr. Feelgood" Al Burke? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first half of UWF Blackjack Brawl. It's Wayback Playback time! (72 minutes)
Wayback Playback #202 w/ Pat McNeill & Jim Valley: RVD vs. Jerry Lynn at ECW Guilty As Charged 2001! (84 min)
Episode 202
SHOW SUMMARY: Happy Slammiversary Sunday! Can The Sandman regain the ECW World Heavyweight Title against Steve Corino & Justin Credible in a ladder match? Will Rob Van Dam answer the challenge of Jerry Lynn? Just how long IS Pat McNeill's musical tribute to Extreme Championship Wrestling? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of ECW Guilty As Charged 2001. It's Wayback Playback time! (84 minutes)
Wayback Playback #201 w/ Pat McNeill & Jim Valley: I Quit Match at ECW Guilty As Charged 2001! (69 min)
Episode 201
SHOW SUMMARY: Can Danny Doring & Roadkill outlast Hot Commodity, Chris Hamrick & Elektra to hang on to their ECW World Tag Team Titles? Will Joel Gertner's new tag team win in their Manhattan Center debut, or will they run afoul of Don Callis, Jerry Lynn and Da Baldies? And it's two words, five letters: "I Quit". Who will submit or surrender when "The Innovator of Violence" Tommy Dreamer and "The Enforcer" C.W. Anderson settle their differences the extreme way? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first half of ECW Guilty As Charged 2001. It's Wayback Playback time! (69 minutes)
Episode 200
SHOW SUMMARY: It's our 200th episode, and hosts Pat McNeill & Jim Valley are celebrating by watching the January 26, 1991 broadcast of "Tag Team" on ABC Television via YouTube. First, "Tricky" Rick McDonald and Billy "The Body" Youngblood have a main event match against the undefeated Samurai Brothers and the devious Mr. Saki. Then, as Los Angeles police officers, Rick & Billy go undercover to protect a murder witness so she can testify in court!
Starring Roddy Piper, Jesse Ventura, Robin Curtis, Jennifer Runyon, Discount Joe Pesci, Shannon Tweed, Mean Gene Okerlund and the guy who played Hooch on "Scrubs". (Spoiler: Hooch is crazy) Plus special guest appearances by Randy Quaid, Sheri Belafonte, Larry Csonka, Johnathan Winters and the Steak Guys. It’s Wayback Playback time! (72 minutes)
Wayback Playback #199 w/ Pat McNeill & Jim Valley: Magnum T.A. vs. Mr. Wrestling II on Mid-South Wrestling (78 min)
Episode 199
SHOW SUMMARY: Can "Leaping" Lanny Poffo upset Krusher Khrushchev to capture the Mid-South Television Title? Will Magnum T.A. hang on to the North American Title against Mr. Wrestling II, or will Mr. Wrestling I get involved to help his partner? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the June 2, 1984 episode of Mid-South Wrestling. As a bonus, we'll watch an non-televised WCW Championship match starring Vader, and see why it never made it to air. It’s Wayback Playback time! (78 minutes)
Wayback Playback #198 w/ Pat McNeill & Jim Valley: The Giant vs. Lex Luger at WCW Great American Bash '96 (69 min)
Episode 198
SHOW SUMMARY: Can Randy Savage lead NFL stars Kevin Greene & Steve McMichael to victory over Ric Flair & Arn Anderson? Do Scott Hall & Kevin Nash still work for the World Wrestling Federation? And when Lex Luger battles his former stablemate, The Giant, for the WCW Heavyweight Title, will Sting have his back? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of WCW Great American Bash 1996. It’s Wayback Playback time! (69 minutes)
Wayback Playback #197 w/ Pat McNeill & Jim Valley: Sting vs. William Regal at WCW Great American Bash '96 (65 min)
Episode 197
SHOW SUMMARY: Happy Father's Day (and happy belated birthday to Jim Valley)! Can John Tenta reclaim his good name by defeating former tag team partner Big Bubba Rogers? Will Sting finally get his hands on Lord William Regal? And why is there A LADY IN THE MEN'S JOHN, TONY SCHIAVONE?! Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of WCW Great American Bash 1996. It’s Wayback Playback time! (65 minutes)
Episode 196
SHOW SUMMARY: Can newcomer Rey Mysterio Jr. defeat The Man Of A Thousand Holds, Dean Malenko, to win the WCW Cruiserweight Title? Will Marcus Bagwell capture the BattleBowl ring from the undeserving Diamond Dallas Page? Who is the mysterious El Gato, and why is he the number one contender for Konnan's United States Title? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WCW Great American Bash 1996. It’s Wayback Playback time! (80 minutes)
Episode 195
SHOW SUMMARY: Can Ricky Steamboat beat Ric Flair one final time to keep the NWA World Heavyweight Title? Will special referee Nikita Koloff be able to contain the rematch between the Road Warriors and the Varsity Club? And how much time will he have left for Missy Hyatt's ring entrance? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of NWA WrestleWar 1989. It’s Wayback Playback time! (87 minutes)
Wayback Playback #194 w/ Pat McNeill & Jim Valley: Sting vs. Iron Sheik at NWA WrestleWar 1989! (66 min)
Episode 194
SHOW SUMMARY: Will Lex Luger get his revenge on the treacherous Michael P.S. Hayes? Can Sting hang on to the NWA Television Title against former world champion The Iron Sheik? And what happens when a future WWE Hall of Famer meets a card-carrying member of the KKK in a bullrope match? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of NWA WrestleWar 1989. It’s Wayback Playback time! (66 minutes)
Wayback Playback #194 w/ Pat McNeill & Jim Valley: Sting vs. Iron Sheik at NWA WrestleWar 1989! (66 min)
Episode 194
SHOW SUMMARY: Will Lex Luger get his revenge on the treacherous Michael P.S. Hayes? Can Sting hang on to the NWA Television Title against former world champion The Iron Sheik? And what happens when a future WWE Hall of Famer meets a card-carrying member of the KKK in a bullrope match? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of NWA WrestleWar 1989. It’s Wayback Playback time! (66 minutes)
Wayback Playback #193 w/ Pat McNeill & Jim Valley: Great Muta vs. Doug Gilbert at NWA WrestleWar 1989! (70 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: Can hometown boy Doug Gilbert take down Gary Hart's undefeated Great Muta? Will Ranger Ross shake up the world by defeating "Hacksaw" Butch Reed? And, how would you like to see the television debut of Shane Douglas and Johnny Ace, the Dynamic Dudes? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the opening of NWA WrestleWar 1989. It’s Wayback Playback time! (70 minutes)
Wayback Playback #192 w/ Pat McNeill & Jim Valley: Triple H vs. The Rock at WWF Backlash 2000!
Episode 192
SHOW SUMMARY: Happy Mother's Day! Can Chris Jericho take back the WWF Intercontinental Title from ruthless Canadian Chris Benoit? Will "Stone Cold" Steve Austin make it to the arena in time for the main event? If not, how will The Rock overcome the McMahon family, D-Generation X and the Stooges to win the WWF Heavyweight Title from Triple H? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Jim Valley take you back those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of WWF Backlash 2000. It’s Wayback Playback time! (70 minutes)
Wayback Playback #191 w/ Pat McNeill & Jim Valley: Big Show vs. Kurt Angle at WWF Backlash 2000!
Happy Backlash Day! Kurt Angle thinks Big Show isn't serious enough. Can The Showster beat the Olympic Hero while having fun at the same time? Eddie Guerrero just got back from his Home School Prom. Will he keep his WWF European Title against Essa Rios? Or will both me be distracted by the feud between Chyna and Lita? We'll have the answers to these and many more questions, as we bring you the second hour of WWF Backlash 2000. It’s Wayback Playback time!
Before becoming podcast heroes, Edge & Christian were WWF Tag Team Champions. Can they meet the challenge of D-Generation X members Road Dogg & X Pac? Will Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy join forces to capture the WWF Hardcore Title, or let their ambitions get the better of them? And, how will our hosts survive on their own in a world of RSS feeds and Bull Buchanan matches? We'll have the answers to these and many more questions, as our new era kicks off with the first hour of WWF Backlash 2000. It’s Wayback Playback time!
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