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If you remember Beach Blast '93 as a kid you probably remember the extended short film that showed Sting and the British Bulldog enjoying time on the beach only to be confronted by Big Van Vader and Sid Vicious and a bomb on a boat. We're back to look at this show which had more than a couple feuds coming to a head such as Barry Windham versus Ric Flair as well as Johnny B. Badd looking to get revenge on Maxx Payne for the Bad Blaster face blast Badd took at the Clash.

Season Five continues with Clash of the Champions 23. Listen and have a good time.

So we decided to take the old pod out for a spin. Unfortunately we didn't have the great Charlie Stabile with us, but we got a couple of Jason's friends to guest on this and give their reactions to WWE's Survivor Series War Games. 

Great time getting together. Nothing wild or crazy here. Just working out the muscles before we get back into Season 5!

An action-packed night of legends and...pyramids? Slamboree debuts as a pay-per-view for WCW along with The British Bulldog challenging Big Van Vader for the WCW World Championship.

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We're back in Season Five! It's finally time to get Starrcade '92 in the books. It's Battle Bowl. It's the King of Cable. It's the NWA World Title. You name it, it's happening on this show. Will Sting repeat as a 2x Battle Bowl champion? This is an endurance show as many wrestlers are pulling triple duty, and we're here for all of it! Thanks for coming back and listening!

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The annual tradition continues as Jason, William, and Charlie bring the best of the best...Of Luck Spots for induction into their deserved Best of Luck Spot Hall of Fame. Even with the wild year 2020 was, there was still plenty of unbelievable in wrestling and out of wrestling that deserves to have their moment. Thank you to all the fans who participated because, well, we do it for the fans.

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There may not be a wrestler in WWF, WWE, WCW, NWA, or any wrestling promotion with a vault of classics like Bret Hart. Making a top ten list of his best wrestling matches is a fun draft, full of a requisite list of must-haves. Here's one that may sneak into yours. On July 11, 1994, Bret Hart defended the WWF Championship against 1-2-3 Kid in a TV match during the infancy of Monday Night Raw. Despite being embroiled in the feud with his brother Owen, this match is an absolute gem during this time and holds up to this day. Bret Hart holds a lot of accolades in professional wrestling history and lore, but one of his best is getting the best match out of anyone at any time. (We'll leave the WCW run out of this for the most part.) This match with Kid (Sean Waltman) is a special match that still has the argument to be one of the best Monday Night Raw matches ever. William Renken dives into this match, bringing in clips from both Bret Hart and Sean Waltman in prior interviews to bring full perspective from the performers themselves as part of the Perfect 10 series. Let us know your thoughts! How high is this match in your Bret Hart catalog?

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We're closing in on the end of 1992, on the cusp of the Starrcade. That must mean it's time for a Clash of the Champions, and here we are at Clash XXI, which is the video production bonanza of the year. There are so many tournaments going on, it's kind of ridiculous, but we've got plenty of action on this card. Paul E. versus Madusa in the "has not aged well" match of the night along with Rick Rude versus Sting in the semi-finals of the King of Cable tournament. Also, the Unified World Tag Team Titles are on the line when Dustin Rhodes/Barry Windham defend against Ricky Steamboat and up-and-comer Shane "Looking at your Gary Michael Cappetta!" Douglas. 

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WWE has finally brought Halloween Havoc out of its WCW's mothballs, and it worked out perfectly because here we are in Season Five with Halloween Havoc '92. "Spin the wheel, make the deal." Wow, what a pay-per-view marketing campaign? How did it pay off? Was it a good pay off? We will discuss as Sting takes on Jake Roberts in the main event.

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Hosts Featured: William Renken (@williamrenken83), Jason Keisler (@thejasonkeisler)

Season Five continues with a trip to Atlanta as WCW celebrates 20 years of wrestling on TBS. It's Clash of the Champions XX, where its a celebration with the occasional wrestling match in-between the early 90's motion graphics to span the years of wrestling on the Superstation. Ron Simmons defends the WCW World Title against Cactus Jack and in a very crowded main event, Sting, Nikita Koloff, and the Steiner Brothers take on Jake Roberts, Rick Rude, Big Van Vader, and Super Invader in an elimination match. Enjoy and please leave us a review or rating on iTunes!

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We've had this one on the books for awhile, and it's finally here. We're talking about the historic win Ron Simmons claimed against Big Van Vader in August 1992 and became the first black world champion in professional wrestling. William, Charlie, and Jason talk through the match and event itself surrounding the match which saw some strong booking from Bill Watts. 

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In this episode of the The Perfect 10's, William is joined by Tom Franken from the Stranger Rings podcast, who chose Mike Awesome vs. Masato Tanaka from ECW's One Night Stand '05. Awesome and Tanaka have an incredible feud that spans many wrestling promotions, most famously ECW from 1998-1999. One Night Stand was part of WWE's reboot of ECW, and this match became a signature for the show, and for a brief moment didn't feel like the sanitized version of ECW that we get for the next few years. 

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By the time the year 2000 rolled around, WWE was missing its top draw with Stone Cold Steve Austin due to injury. A new top heel was needed, and thus Triple H was put on the on-ramp to wrestling superstardom while also becoming the definitive incarnation of his character as The Game. But he needed a match that would make people believe he was more than just Shawn Michael's buddy. Mick Foley, despite the massive wear and tear absorbed by his body throughout his career, stepped up as Cactus Jack to give Triple H the match he needed: a street fight at Madison Square Garden. Charlie breaks down this Perfect 10 from Royal Rumble 2000 that marked the moment that Triple H could confidently stand on his own and be regarded by the fans as one of the tops stars in the wrestling business.

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This week, William is joined by Drew Wardlaw (@_burningspirits) from the You Don't Know Billy Jack podcast featured on the Place to Be Wrestling Network. Drew has picked Lex Luger vs. Ric Flair from WrestleWar '90 for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Luger has a complicated history and reception in wrestling, but this is a defining match for him and for Flair, and it's a great discussion about NWA, WCW, and WWF versions of the Luger character and what worked and what didn't.

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WWE always wants WrestleMania to be memorable, and in 2020 they certainly got that with WrestleMania 36.

Was The Undertaker versus AJ Styles going to be a memorable match if it was a one-on-one match in a ring in front of thousands of fans? We'll never know. What we do know is that because of COVID-19, WrestleMania changed and so did the matchup between The Phenom and The Phenomenal One. A match in the squared circle became The Boneyard Match, and unbeknownst to everyone, it would become one of The Undertaker's signature moments in his storied career. The old gunfighter, many times compared to Clint Eastwood as a persona, does battle one more time (and who knows, maybe the last time) in an event that has the ramifications to change WWE programming forever.

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If you're going to be doing a wrestling podcast about a Perfect 10 from Triple H, there is no one better than Scott Criscuolo from the Place to Be Podcast. We're talking through his Perfect 10, Triple H taking on Stone Cold Steve Austin from No Way Out '01. Huge WWF pay-per-view on the road to WrestleMania X7 and certainly a huge match for both Triple H and Austin for this part of their careers.

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One of the hottest angles of 1991, The Mountie and The Big Boss Man were on a collision course in the WWF, and it finally culminated in a fitting gimmick match: a Jailhouse match where the loser would have to spend the night in a New York City jail. Dan Rackley joins William to talk through why he thinks this is a perfect 10.

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Jason is bringing his Perfect 10 to the pod this week and talks through Kurt Angle and Shawn Michaels from WWE WrestleMania 21. Great story about when he first saw the match and how it fits into the career of both wrestlers!

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On the heels of their discussion surrounding the 2001 Royal Rumble match, William and Charlie run it back and go through the historic 1992 Royal Rumble match where now over half the competitors are now in the WWE Hall of Fame. There's a long first part with the guys talking about the Ruthless Aggression documentary series on the WWE Network and Pixar's recent films. If that isn't your cup of tea, fast forward to the 38:00 mark to hear us just go through the Rumble. Either way, enjoy the show!

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Despite no WWE Hall of Fame this past weekend, we are forging ahead with the Best of Luck Spot Hall of Fame as well as our 5th anniversary of the podcast. Thank you all so much for everything you have given us over the years in the form of downloads, subscriptions, and interactions. We hope you enjoy this special episode and our continued journey through various wrestling timelines.

With his title win at WrestleMania XIV, Stone Cold Steve Austin ushered in the Attitude Era as the new WWF Champion. However, it's his feud with Dude Love (and Vince McMahon) that immediately followed that really kickstarted where the business was headed. William goes through and talks through the buildup to this second match in the series with Dude Love. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@newbloodpod) and Facebook (New Blood Rising Podcast).

William and Charlie are back with a Perfect 10 that encompasses the Royal Rumble match from the 2001 Royal Rumble pay-per-view. The '01 Rumble is mentioned in the same conversation with the legendary 1992 Royal Rumble. The guys talk through some of the comparisons and what ultimately made the '01 Rumble match special and one that really hasn't been equalled since. Also discussed based on a prior episode is what the guys think of John Cena's US Open Challenge from 2015. Join in the conversation on Twitter (@newbloodpod) and Facebook (New Blood Rising Podcast).

Triple Threat matches can be an interesting but mostly disappointing lot for WWE and wrestling fans. In 2015, one match defied the cliches and expectations, and that was John Cena vs. Seth Rollins vs. Brock Lesnar for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Royal Rumble 2015. Its a match with great storytelling and fantastic pace. William Renken talks through the background and the match and updates on Best of Luck Spot HOF 2020. Follow us on Twitter, @newbloodpod, and Facebook, New Blood Rising Podcast!

There are some that say it is the best WWE match of all time, and this week William is joined by Henry, the host of the Raw Attitude Podcast, to talk through the monumental WrestleMania XXV clash between The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels. What still makes this match so special to this day? Follow us on Twitter (@newbloodpod) and let us know your thoughts.

In 2002, one year removed from the zenith of the Attitude Era, the WWF had to try and catch that same lightning in a bottle again with WrestleMania X8 in Toronto, Canada. They fell way short. But where they fell short as a show overall, they exceeded with a match that is unforgettable and a testament to what live performance, specifically in professional wrestling, can be. It's The Rock vs. Hollywood Hulk Hogan. A match that has maybe a quarter the work-rate of Savage vs. Warrior but just as much drama and rapport with the audience. This is a Perfect 10 from William Renken. Please follow the podcast on Twitter (@newbloodpod) and on Facebook (New Blood Rising Podcast).

We resume the trek through Season 5 with the conclusion of the NWA Tag Title tournament and the mega clash between Sting and Big Van Vader for the WCW World Title. Let us know your thoughts on this pay-per-view and tweet us @newbloodpod or post to us on Facebook (New Blood Rising Podcast)!

Charlie Stabile (@cm_stabs) returns with another installment of The Perfect 10's with Diamond Dallas Page taking on Goldberg at Halloween Havoc '98 in what many have said is one of the best matches for both wrestlers. Charlie gives his take on the match and the place this has in both wrestler's careers. Please subscribe and follow on Twitter (@newbloodpod)!

It's been awhile since we had an episode, so in the buildup to Great American Bash '92, we wanted to release a Perfect 10 episode. This time around William looks back at the Career Ending Match between Macho Kind Randy Savage and Ultimate Warrior from WrestleMania VII. It's a match that represents apex storytelling in professional wrestling, and William looks at the many angles of this match. Also, an update on the podcast going forward. Please subscribe and follow on Twitter (@newbloodpod)!

We wanted to bring you all one last episode before the close of 2019, and at the suggestion of Charlie and Jason, it's a look at Goldberg's turn in Santa's Slay. Really, it was just an excuse for all three of us to get together and talk for a bit. Thank you all for listening in 2019. We didn't have the output we necessarily wanted, but we will be back soon with a proper wrestling episode in our timeline.

William and Charlie return with Clash of the Champions XIX, which took place in our backyard of Charleston, SC. It's a wrestling show that happens to have a tournament which is always fun, especially with expendable international teams. What a wild show that definitely takes it to the limit one more time. Follow us on Twitter (@newbloodpod) and Facebook (New Blood Rising Podcast).

After an extended break, William and Charlie return to cover Beach Blast '92. A Falls Count Anywhere (Along the Coast) match, and Iron Man Match, and a Bikini/First Lady of WCW contest. It's an interesting show to say the least. Follow us on Twitter (@newbloodpod) and on Facebook (New Blood Rising Podcast)!

After a few months off, the guys get the band back together and pick up where they left off in 1992 with WrestleWar, the War Games, the Match Beyond, the Final Frontier, etc. It's a huge pay per view that culminates in an epic five on five double cage match between Sting's Squadron and the Dangerous Alliance. Stick around for the laughs in this one and be sure to drop us a line on Twitter (@newbloodpod) or Facebook (New Blood Rising Podcast)!

In the next installment in the Perfect 10's series, William takes us back to SummerSlam 2014 for the main event that pitted Brock Lesnar against the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, John Cena. The match is  certainly a milestone in a dominant year for Lesnar in what would be the apex of his career since returning in 2012. Want to leave your feedback? Leave us a voice mail at https://anchor.fm/newbloodpod/message! Also, drop us a line on Twitter (@newbloodpod) or Facebook (New Blood Rising Podcast)!

Charlie Stabile takes us back to WrestleMania X in 1994 where we again find Bret Hart in a Perfect 10 match. Charlie chose the opener of WrestleMania where Bret took on his brother Owen Hart in a match considered the best opening match to any WrestleMania. Charlie looks at the feud that brought this match on and breaks down his highlights of the match. 

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Welcome to a special series within Season 5 entitled The Perfect 10's. You've heard us rate matches from one to ten. Now the three of us are going to take some solo pods to talk about the ones we think are perfect. I couldn't think of a better one to start with than Bret Hart versus Mr. Perfect from SummerSlam '91. This was a match that changed the landscape of the WWF in terms of how it redefined the Intercontinental division and sent Bret Hart on his trajectory to eventually become WWF Champion. Let us know what you think of this match and other Perfect 10's by rating and reviewing on iTunes as well as reaching out to us via social media (Twitter: @newbloodpod, Facebook - New Blood Rising Podcast). We will be back in the coming weeks with WrestleWar '92. Stay tuned!

A huge show, and of course we're dealing with technical issues. But we do our best to deliver a commentary on what is a mega show for WCW. Four titles on the line including Sting finally getting the chance to challenge for the World Heavyweight Title against Lex Luger. Follow us on Twitter (@newbloodpod) and Facebook (New Blood Rising Podcast)!

We're into 1992, and our first stop is in Topeka, Kansas for Clash of the Champions XVII where WCW vs. The Dangerous Alliance is featured in a six-man tag match with Arn Anderson, Bobby Eaton, and Larry Zbysko taking on Ron Simmons, Dustin Rhodes, and the avenging Barry Windham. Also, Rick Rude and Steve Austin take on Sting and Ricky Steamboat. Oh, and we talk through a Falls Count Anywhere match where Cactus Jack and Van Hammer take their feud all around the Expocenter. Plus, more about the Best of Luck Spot Hall of Fame!

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Closing out 1991, we're back with Starracde '91 where we cover the debut of Battlebowl. A billion tag matches and a giant battle royal about sums it up. Also, we talk through the Best of Luck Spot Hall of Fame (#bestofluckspotHOF) 2019. Please continue to check us out on social media: Facebook - New Blood Rising Podcast, Twitter - @newbloodpod