Shwa Wars
By Adam Haze
Shwa WarsMar 29, 2023
Episode 131: Wrestlemania Main Events 12-25 (Tier List Edition)
We are back for PART TWO of our FOUR PART SERIES in which BILL CHASE, JORDAN LLOYD & myself break down reviewing and ranking EVERY SINGLE MAIN EVENT from WRESTLEMANIA in a Tier List to determine the BEST OF THE BEST & the WORST OF THE WORST!
Today we cover Wrestlemania 12 to 25 and see where it ranks up from last weeks episode!
Matches Being Covered Today Are:
Wrestlemania 12:
Shawn Michaels defeats Bret Hart (WWF Title/Iron Man Match) – 1:01:56
Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, Anaheim, California
Wrestlemania 13:
The Undertaker defeats Psycho Sid (WWF Title) – 21:20
Rosemont Horizon, Rosemont, Illinois
Wrestlemania 14:
Stone Cold Steve Austin defeats Shawn Michaels (WWF Title) – 20:08
FleetCenter, Boston, Massachusetts
Wrestlemania 15:
Stone Cold Steve Austin defeats The Rock (WWF Title) – 16:52
First Union Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Wrestlemania 16:
Triple-H defeats The Rock, Big Show & Mick Foley (WWF Title) – 38:00
Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, Anaheim, California
Wrestlemania 17:
Stone Cold Steve Austin defeats The Rock (WWF Title/No DQ) – 28:08
Reliant Astrodome, Houston, Texas
Wrestlemania 18:
Triple-H defeats Chris Jericho (WWF Title) – 18:41
Skydome, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Wrestlemania 19:
Brock Lesnar defeats Kurt Angle (WWE Title) – 22:00
Safeco Field, Seattle, Washington
Wrestlemania 20:
Chris Benoit defeats Triple-H & Shawn Michaels (World Heavyweight Title) – 24:40
Madison Square Gardens, New York City, New York
Wrestlemania 21:
Batista defeats Triple-H (World Heavyweight Championship) – 21:33
Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
Wrestlemania 22:
John Cena defeats Triple-H (WWE Title) – 22:02
Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois
Wrestlemania 23:
John Cena defeats Shawn Michaels (WWE Title) – 28:02
Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
Wrestlemania 24:
The Undertaker defeats Edge (World Heavyweight Championship) – 24:03
Florida Citrus Bowl, Orlando, Florida
Wrestlemania 25:
Triple-H defeats Randy Orton (WWE Title) – 24:35
Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas
Episode 130: Wrestlemania Main Events 1-11 (Tier List Edition)
In the biggest undertaking in Shwa Wars history, Jordan Lloyd, Bill Chase and I will spend the month of March reviewing and ranking EVERY SINGLE WRESTLEMANIA MAIN EVENT in a tier list to determine what is the BEST & WORST match in company history
In part one of our series, we dive into Wrestlemania's 1-11 and see where it ranks up!
You won't believe where we put some of your favorites!
Matches Being Covered Today:
Wrestlemania One:
Hulk Hogan & Mr. T defeats Paul Orndorff & Roddy Piper
Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY
Wrestlemania Two:
Hulk Hogan defeats King Kong Bundy (Steel Cage/WWF Title)
Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California
Wrestlemania Three:
Hulk Hogan defeats Andre the Giant (WWF Title)
Pontiac Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan
Wrestlemania Four:
Randy Savage defeats Ted Dibease (WWF Tournament Finals / WWF Title)
Trump Plaza, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Wrestlemania Five:
Hulk Hogan defeats Randy Savage (WWF Title)
Trump Plaza, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Wrestlemania Six:
The Ultimate Warrior defeats Hulk Hogan (WWF IC & Heavyweight Titles)
Skydome, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Wrestlemania Seven:
Hulk Hogan defeats Sgt. Slaughter (WWF Title)
Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California
Wrestlemania Eight:
Hulk Hogan defeats Sid Justice (by DQ)
Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana
Wrestlemania Nine:
Hulk Hogan defeats Yokozuna (WWF Title)
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada
Wrestlemania Ten:
Bret Hart defeats Yokozuna (WWF Title)
Madison Square Gardens, New York City, NY
Wrestlemania 11:
Lawrence Taylor defeats Bam Bam Bigelow
Hartford Civic Center, Hartford, Conneticut
Episode 129: Hannah Montana (15 Year Anniversary) Rewind & Review!
Cassie Haze is BACK again for a second week in a row to show Jordan Lloyd another movie he has never seen. This time, it's Disney's HANNAH MONTANA: THE MOVIE!
Will Jordan regret his decision to doing this podcast?
Will Jordan think its actually a good movie?!
Listen now to this short rewind & review and hear them banter back and forth (and probably make fun of Adam Haze too)
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Episode 128: Shwa Wars Cassie's Version Pt.1 (T-Swift Jeopardy Night)
Cassie's Got Her Own Show!
After months of negotiations, Cassie has finally signed off on having her own show that will appear on the Shwa Wars page every so often & because she's a fan of T-Swift we are calling it...
"Shwa Wars: Cassies Version" A podcast dedicated to those who don't watch wrestling!
On her inaugural episode, Cassie is joined by her besties (Alyssa, Ashley & Caitlyn) as they play a fun game of Jeopardy...Taylor Swift Edition!
Who amongst them can call themselves the ULTIMATE SWIFTIE?!
LISTEN NOW TO FIND OUT!
Episode 127: The Great Wrestling Debate Volume#2
It's time to get controversial.
Join us as Straight Talk Wrestling's GEOREGE MCKAY & Shwa Wars co-host; JORDAN LLOYD are back to give their opinions and debate some very touchy subjects in pro wrestling.
- Is The Rock vs. Roman Reigns the right match to have for Wrestlemania 40 instead of Roman vs. Cody Rhodes?
- Should and Can Vince McMahon be erased from WWE history?
- Was Vince Russo really as bad as people say he was for Pro Wrestling or is Russo mislabeled as Pro Wrestlings Boogeyman?
- Should Sting's last match at AEW Revolution be against The Young Bucks & if not, then who?
You won't believe some of the things we had to say!
LISTEN NOW TO FIND OUT!
Episode 126: "Taken" (15 Year Anniversary) Rewind & Review!
Jordan Lloyd is back to show a movie to Cassie that she has NEVER SEEN. This time, it's the 2009 action film, "TAKEN"!
Will Cassie like the movie?
What will Cassie select next for Jordan to watch?
Check out this short 20min(ish) episode out today!
Theme Song: "Just One Bullet" by King Moonracer
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Episode 125: Exclusive Interview with PD Skillz
This week we are joined by the Highest of High Flyers, The Duke of Dope & Windsor's Greatest Export... PD SKILLZ!
We talk about a variety of topics including:
- Will Skillz slow down from Hardcore/Deathmatch Wrestling?
- How he discovered Gusset Plates & what convinced him to use it?
- Who is on his Bucket List to wrestle here in Ontario?
- How did Skillz & That Kyle become "Family"?
- What is Skillz secret into getting his favourite weapons across the boarder? (honestly...its kinda brilliant lol)
PLUS... Skillz answers YOUR QUESTIONS with a special Fan Q&A segment and plays a very special game of WORD ASSOCIATION!
This is one interview you don't want to miss!
Theme Song: "Just One Bullet" by King Moonracer
Episode 124: TOP FIVE (TNA Wrestling Moments of ALL TIME)
With IMPACT Wrestling rebranding back to Total Nonstop Action, it's time to look back at the GREATEST TNA Moments of ALL TIME and give our personal TOP FIVE rankings!
What moment did we all agree on in our top five?
Did anything created by Vince Russo make the cut?
Does TNA wrestling host of Pro Wrestling's Greatest Moments?
LISTEN NOW TO FIND OUT WHAT WE HAD TO SAY!
Theme Song: "Just One Bullet" by King Moonracer
Episode 123: The 2024 Shwa Wars Fantasy Draft
A few weeks late posting due to the holidays but here it is!
10 men will fill out 10 spots on their teams in this randomized draft featuring wrestlers from WWE, NXT, AEW & TNA!
Who will be the #1 overall draft pick?!
What former WWE champion wasn't even drafted at all?
Who do you think drafted the best overall team?!
LISTEN NOW TO FIND OUT!
Theme Song: "Just One Bullet" by King Moonracer
Episode 122: The 2023 Shwa Wars Wrestling Awards
We're back and its AWARDS SEASON!
Jordan Lloyd, Vander Cruz (via email) & myself give our picks for the BEST & WORST of 2023!
Here our picks for the following categories;
Best & Worst Male Wrestler,
Best & Worst Female Wrestler,
Best & Worst Tag Team,
Best & Worst Feud,
The Brass Ring Award
The Fall from Grace Award
Theme Song: "Just One Bullet" by King Moonracer
Episode 121: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (25 Year Anniversary) Rewind & Review!
My wife Cassie is back for REVENGE and is now showing JORDAN her all-time favourite Christmas movie... RUDOLPH the RED NOSED REINDEER!
This was the 1998 limited run in theatres movie that features Whoopie Goldberg, John Goodman, Richard Simmons (yes the fitness guy) & others in this cartoon musical adaptation!
Did Jordan like it better than the original 60s version?
How fast does Cassie BREAK Jordan with laughter in recording this episode?
Does this movie have ANY redeeming qualities?
LISTEN NOW TO FIND OUT!
Watch the Movie Here:
Episode 120: Ultimate Disney Fantasy Draft (Who Can Make the BEST Team?)
In celebration of Disney turning 100, we are joined by JORDAN LLOYD, JESSIE MACK & ALYSSA they along with myself must DRAFT the ULTIMATE DISNEY TEAM!
Disney Movies, TV Shows and more are all eligible!
Heroes & Villains are all eligible!
Who will draft the best Disney team?
LISTEN NOW TO FIND OUT!
Theme Song: "Just One Bullet" by King Moonracer
Episode 119: Squared Circle Grading (Volume#3 - Managers Edition)
**THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE HALLOWEEN 2023***
This episode of Shwa Wars is dedicated to the life and memory of Rob "Rage" Thomson.
"Oldschool" Eddington James is back in the hot seat as we sit down for Volume Three of SQUARED CIRCLE GRADING!
We look at various categories as Oldschool attempts to give wrestling talent from the past and present a grade from A all the way to F!
This week, we take a look at Pro Wrestling MANAGERS! What will Oldschool grade these legendary managers of wrestlings past and present?
LISTEN NOW TO FIND OUT!
Managers Being Discussed:
- Sunny
- Arnold Skaaland
- Mr. Fuji
- Jimmy Hart
- J.J. Dillon
- Miss Elizabeth
- Captain Lou Albano
- Paul Heyman
Episode 118: Five Nights At Freddy's Recap (SPOILER FREE..ish)
Recorded prior to Halloween, Jordan Lloyd and Adam Haze go to the opening night of FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S and give their UNBIASED REVIEW of the film!
Did they like it?
Did they hate it?
LISTEN NOW TO FIND OUT!
Episode 117: WCW Halloween Havoc 1998 (Retro Wrestling Review)
A day late but I promise its worth the wait!
Jordan and I have the unfortunate task of rewatching and reviewing one of the most infamous PPVs in WCW history... HALLOWEEN HAVOC 1998!
Why are there so many meaningless matches??
Why did Hogan & Warrior feel like it was 90 mins??
& WHY WERE THEIR SO MANY NITRO GIRL PERFORMANCES?!
We attempt to answer these questions and a whole lot more as we go match my match and see whether or not this PPV had ANYTHING worth praising!
....God Help Us...
Theme Song: "Just One Bullet" by King Moonracer
Episode 116: Top Five (Horror Movie Heroes) of All Time! w/Anthony Brownlee
It's been a hot minute but Shwa Wars is back with another special TOP FIVE episode. Myself and our special guests sit down and give our personal top five on a subject and why we think that way!
In keeping with the spooky season of October, we are back to give our TOP FIVE HORROR MOVIE HEROES of ALL TIME!
Who in our mind is the greatest protagonists in the genre of horror to ever do it? LISTEN NOW TO FIND OUT!
With Special Guests...
When Geeks Collide's JEFF SMITH,
Shwa Wars Co-Host; JORDAN LLOYD,
& for the first time ever.. Author & Horror Movie Scholar; ANTHONY BROWNLEE
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Find Anthony Brownlee's Work Below:
Amazon: www.amazon.com/Books-Marc-Anthony-Brownlee/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AMarc+Anthony+Brownlee
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthony_the_dreamer/?hl=en
"FredHeads: The Documentary":
Episode 115.5: (BONUS EPISODE) Mr. Nanny (30 Year Anniversary) Rewind & Review!
Oh boy did JORDAN pick a DOOZY for CASSIE to Rewind & Review this time!
October 8th is the 30 year anniversary of Hulk Hogan's box office bomb... MR. NANNY!
And CASSIE has NEVER SEEN (or heard of it) BEFORE!
Does it hold up after all these years?!
Is this the BEST HULK HOGAN MOVIE?!
What will Cassie make Jordan watch next time?!
Episode 115- Tier List (Ranking the Halloween Franchise from BEST to WORST) Part Two
We are back for PART TWO of our two part series to determine the BEST & WORST Halloween movie of ALL TIME TIME!
This episode has GEORGE MCKAY, JEFF SMITH & JAMIE VIRTUE back to RANT, DEBATE & DECIDE which of these films deserves an A, B, C, D & F grading!
At the end of this episode we WILL FIND OUT what is the BEST & WORST HALLOWEEN MOVIE!
Here are the movies cover in this episode:
- Halloween H20
- Halloween Resurrection
- Rob Zombie's Halloween (Theatrical & Directors Cut)
- Rob Zombies's Halloween II (Theatrical & Directors Cut)
- Halloween (2018)
- Halloween Kills
- Halloween Ends
- Halloween (1978) Extended Edition
- Halloween 6: The Producers Cut
Episode 114: Tier List (Ranking the Halloween Franchise from BEST to WORST) Part One
It's October and that means its time to discuss some spooky subjects this month!
And what better way to kick it off is with PART ONE of our special TIER LIST to determine what is the BEST & WORST HALLOWEEN movie of all time!
In this episode; GEORGE MCKAY, JEFF SMITH & JAMIE VIRTUE come together as three super fans of the franchise to rank, debate, and decide which of these films deserves an A, B, C, D & F grading!
Here are the movies covered in this particular episode:
- Halloween (1978)
- Halloween II (1981)
- Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
- Halloween IV: The Return of Michael Myers
- Halloween V: The Revenge of Michael Myers
- Halloween VI: The Curse of Michael Myers
Listen to the end to hear a special TEASER for some things you'll hear next week for PART TWO of our Tier List!
Episode 113: Re-Ranking PWI's 2023 Top Ten & Meltzer Match Game!
JORDAN LLOYD are back and we are here to set the record straight!
PWI just released their Top 500 Wrestlers of 2023 and it is up to us to look at their top ten and re-rank them based on how we see fit! Will Seth Rollins still be #1? Is Orange Cassidy actually higher than we thought?
PLUS... Jordan gave his star rantings for AEW All Out & WWE Payback a few weeks back and now we must COMPARE Jordan's rankings to Meltzer's in a special edition of "THE MELTZER MATCH GAME"!
Theme Song: "Just One Bullet" by King Moonracer
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Episode 112: The Great Wrestling Debate (ft. George McKay & Oldschool Eddington James)
An episode literally MONTHS in the making. Adam Haze sits down with Straight Talk Wrestling's GEORGE MCKAY & legendary Ontario Indy referee OLDSCHOOL EDDINGTON JAMES as we discuss and DEBATE various TOPICS that can be a tad CONTROVERSIAL!
Including:
- Should Tony Khan have fired BOTH Jack Perry & CM Punk following the incident at AEW All In Wembley?
- Should ACTIVE wrestlers in a promotion be in control of booking or in the creative?
- Should replica belts be sold by wrestling companies as a way to make their title belts on TV more prestigious and desirable?
- What is the worst part about attending a wrestling show as a fan?
- Should Chris Benoit ever be considered to be inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame?
- Should WWE remove controversial wrestlers from their Hall of Fame after they have already been inducted?
- Even with the rise of women's wrestling and its evolution over the last decade, women's wrestling continues to have the lowest rated segments on national wrestling TV. Is this because they are still viewed as inferior to men's wrestling in the fans eyes, creative, or both?
You don't want to miss what we had to say!!!
Theme Song: "Just One Bullet" by King Moonracer
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Episode 111: Double Review (WWE Payback & AEW All Out 2023) & MUCH MORE!
CM Punk is fired! Trish & Becky had the best cage match in a year! AEW All Out didn't suck!
All these thoughts and so much more are covered on this weeks DOUBLE REVIEW episode of Shwa Wars!
With special reviews of WWE Payback & AEW All Out 2023!
PLUS... Jordan compares his rankings of AEW All In Wembley to Meltzer's and see if they match up in our new segment "The Meltzer Match Game"!
Episode 110: AEW All In 2018 & 2023 Rank & Review!
Almost five years to the day, ALL IN took place and was considered the "the biggest independent wrestling event of all time".
But... was it really that good?
JORDAN LLOYD and I go back in time and review not only the 2019 All In event, but the latest AEW All In from 2023 in Wembley Stadium!
Who has come a long way in their development and become a force within the wrestling industry, and who has disappeared from the sport entirely?
Plus... we give our thoughts and memories of the life and careers of Windham Rotunda (Bray Wyatt) & WWE Hall of Famer, Terry Funk.
Episode 109: What is the Worst Gimmick in Pro Wrestling History? (Tournament Edition)
So many bad gimmicks have come through the pro wrestling world, but WHICH GIMMICK IS THE WORST???
Join JORDAN LLOYD, GENTLEMAN GEOFF & myself as we take 16 of the most famous and awful gimmicks in history and place them in an elimination tournament to see just what is the worst of the worst!
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FIRST ROUND MATCHES:
The Shockmaster vs. Eugene
The Demon vs. Xanta Claus
Battle Kat vs. Bastian Booger
The Yeti vs. Mantaur
The Gobbledy Gooker vs. That 70s Guy
Mr. America vs. Issac Yankem DDS
Oz vs. Seven
Max Moon vs. Arachnaman
Episode 108: Trivia Night VII (ft. Anton Alexiev, Bill Chase, Gunner Lang, Wade Allen & Bruce Thunderstein)
Its time for the most heart pounding and exciting show concept we have here at Shwa Wars...ITS TRIVIA NIGHT!
Five contestants must work together in an effort to survive to the end to win. If they can't pass a category, then they must vote one of themselves off the show!
How well will they (and you) do in answering questions about MOVIES, MUSIC, WRESTLING & TELEVISION?
LISTEN NOW TO FIND OUT!
Featuring our special contestants...
2 Time Superkickd Champion, ANTON ALEXIV!
Long Time Indy Wrestling Personality & Historian, BILL CHASE!
Current HPW star, "The Wander" WADE ALLEN,
Current GCW Durham Regional Champion, GUNNER LANG!
& the man "putting the business, back in the wrestling business",
BRUCE THUNDERSTEIN!
TRUST ME...you don't want to miss the chaos that happens in this episode!
Episode 107: Freaky Friday (20 Year Anniversary) Rewind & Review!
JORDAN LLOYD & CASSIE HAZE are back to do another special Rewind & Review with the 2003 Disney hit...FREAKY FRIDAY!
Jordan has NEVER seen this movie and after he showed Cassie "Die Hard" a month ago, Cassie has returned the favour by showing him one of her all time favourite movies!
Will Jordan like it?!
Does the film still hold up?!
Is this one of Disney's BEST live action movies?!
Check out this LESS THAN 20 MINUTE REVIEW today!
Episode 106: What is the Greatest SummerSlam Match of All Time? (Tournament Edition)
We are back with one of our favourite concepts here on Shwa Wars!
Join us as GEORGE MCKAY (Straight Talk Wrestling), BILL CHASE (Ontario Indy Personality) & JORDAN LLOYD (Shwa Wars co-host) come together to take the Bleacher Report's 16 Greatest SummerSlam Matches of All Time and determine what is the best of the best!
FIRST ROUND MATCHES:
Bret Hart & British bulldog (92) vs. CM Punk & John Cena (11)
TLC (00) vs. Christian & Randy Orton (11)
CM Punk & Brock Lesnar (13) vs. Edge & Undertaker (08)
Bret Hart & Owen Hart (94) vs. Bret Hart & Mr.Perfect (91)
Razor Ramon & Shawn Michaels (95) vs. Universal Four Way (17)
John Cena & Daniel Bryan (13) vs. Kurt Angle & Steve Austin (01)
AJ Styles & John Cena (16) vs. Seth Rollins & Brock Lesnar (19)
Chris Jericho & Chris Benoit (00) vs. Triple-H & The Rock (98)
Which match will be deemed the GREATEST?
What legendary matches will not make it out of the first round?
LISTEN NOW TO FIND OUT!
Episode 105: Squared Circle Grading (Volume#2)
Legendary Ontario wrestling referee; "OLDSCHOOL" EDDINGTON JAMES IS BACK as he puts on his professor hat once again and GRADES WRESTLERS from the PAST & PRESENT!
Listen as Oldschool gives his honest thoughts and marks these wrestlers based on their ability, legacy, promos, look and much more!
Volume#1 Features the Following Wrestlers:
- "Superfly" Jimmy Snucka
- SD Jones
- Chyna
- Hillbilly Jim
- Lex Luger
- Jeff Jarrett
- Sable
- The Young Bucks
Who will PASS OR FAIL from this first class of wrestlers?
LISTEN NOW TO FIND OUT!
Episode 104: Die Hard (35 Year Anniversary) Review!
This week will be the 35 year anniversary of one of the most popular action films (and debatable) Christmas movies of all time...
"DIE HARD"!
But... my wife Cassie has NEVER SEEN THE FILM!...that is...UNTIL NOW!
That's right! Its another special edition of "NEVER HAVE I EVER SEEN", in which one of us is forced to watch a movie we have never seen before and then review it immediately after watching it!
Jordan Lloyd (as this is one of his favourite movies of all time) and guides Cassie on her first time ever viewing of Die Hard!
Will Cassie like the movie?
Does the Die Hard still hold up as an all time classic action movie?
Does Cassie think its a Christmas movie?
LISTEN NOW TO FIND OUT!
Episode 103: One on One with Marcus Gold!
We have another special EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with one of the up and coming star here in Ontario Indy Wrestling... MARCUS GOLD!
Listen as Marcus talks about a variety of topics and hear some incredible stories such as;
- What was his parents reaction to him starting training at 15 years old?
- Where did he get his classic gold jacket from & will it ever come back?
- Will Marcus ever wrestle in a Deathmatch again?
- Who is his dream opponents to still wrestle in Ontario
& SO MUCH MORE!
Episode 102: One on One with Demand Lucha's Marcus Marquez!
After another long break (this time due to me moving and computer issues), Shwa Wars is back with an exclusive interview with the founder and promoter of Demand Lucha... MARCUS MARQUEZ!
Listen as we talk about various fun subjects such as;
- How did Demand Lucha come to be?
- What is the differences in training and wrestlers from the past to the present?
- Who has really caught Marquez's eye over the last few months?
- What does it take to run a successful wrestling promotion?
There is A LOT of great knowledge that this man drops and you will definitely want to hear it for yourself!
So DON'T WAIT & LISTEN TODAY!
Episode 101: Squared Circle Grading Volume#1 (ft. "Oldschool" Eddington James)
***THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED IN MID-MAY***
We are back with an all NEW SHOW CONCEPT. We are joined by legendary Ontario wrestling referee; "OLDSCHOOL" EDDINGTON JAMES as he puts on his professor hat at GRADES WRESTLERS from the PAST & PRESENT!
Listen as Oldschool gives his honest thoughts and marks these wrestlers based on their ability, legacy, promos, look and much more!
Volume#1 Features the Following Wrestlers:
The Ultimate Warrior,
"Jungle Boy" Jack Perry,
Roman Reigns,
Jade Cargill,
The Fabulous Moolah,
JBL,
The Fabulous Freebirds
& Chris Jericho
Who will PASS OR FAIL from this first class of wrestlers?
LISTEN NOW TO FIND OUT!
Episode 100: Ask Us Anything IV (Fan Q&A Submissions)
WE DID IT!
A day late, but we did it! 100 episodes of Shwa Wars!
And to celebrate this milestone for the podcast, AJ & JORDAN are here to help me answer some fan Q&As that were submitted to us!
Listen as we debate & answer questions about;
AEW, Action Movies, Cosplay, Creepy Wrestling Fans, Meeting Celebrities & SO MUCH MORE!
Thank you so much again everyone for supporting the podcast and helping us to reach this!
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Episode 99: Double Show Review (NXT Battleground & AEW Double or Nothing)
AEW & NXT ran shows on the same day and the same time... but WHICH ONE WAS BETTER?
Join JORDAN LLOYD and myself as we review & rant about all the things we saw from Sunday night!
SPOILER..... YOU WILL NOT LIKE WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY!
What was the match of the night?! What match left us cursing and pulling our hairs out?!
Episode 98: One on One with Gunner Lang
This week, Adam Haze is joined by none other than the GCW Durham Regional Champion, "The Iron Cowboy" GUNNER LANG!
Listen as Gunner answers various questions regarding his career and the state of pro wrestling in Ontario!
- Why is Gunner Lang not associated with ACW anymore?
- Who helped create the nickname "The Iron Cowboy"?
- What is Gunner's HONEST OPINION on the state of Wrestling right now?
- Where would Gunner want to sign if given the opportunity?
& MUCH MUCH MORE!
Episode 97: Trivia Night IV (ft. Ricky Willdy, Jesse Amato, Ethan Strong, Ron T Legend & That Kyle)
We are back with another exciting and off the wall episode! And tonight is all about TRIVIA!
Join PRETTY RICKY WILLDY, JESSE AMATO, THAT KYLE, RON T LEGEND & ETHAN STRONG as they must WORK TOGETHER in order to answer a series of trivia questions to survive to the end!
With categories like WRESTLING, MOVIES, MUSIC & DISNEY, who knows what questions will come up and what answers they will give!
LISTEN NOW & see whether or not these five have what it takes to make it to the end and win!
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Episode 96: I Have Till FIVE! with Andrew Love
We are back with another FIVE MINUTE INTERVIEW episode that we like to call "I HAVE TILL FIVE!" in which I can ask my guest ANYTHING I WANT in those five minutes and THEY MUST ANSWER THEM!
Joining me under the spotlight and questioning is none other than Ontario & Maritime Wrestling Star... ANDREW LOVE!
Hear him answer a variety of tough and random questions including;
- What is going on with ACW?
- Does Pineapple Belong on Pizza?
- What is the BEST & WORST cities to work infront in the Maritimes & in Ontario?
- What is the hell is the BRANDFORD MONTAGUE TRICK?
& SO MUCH MORE!
Episode 95: The Lizzie McGuire Movie (20 Year Anniversary Review)
After a long hiatus and little reasoning why... SHWA WARS IS BACK!
Today marks the 20 Year Anniversary of the film debut of one of my wife (Cassie) favourite films as a child... THE LIZZIE MCGUIRE MOVIE!
So as a way to have her come on the show, we invited JORDAN LLOYD to sit down and watch the movie with her FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER and give a special REWIND & REVIEW of this movie!
Did Jordan LOVE IT? Did Jordan HATE IT? But most importantly... DOES THIS MOVIE STILL HOLD UP OR IS IT JUST TRASH???
LISTEN NOW TO FIND OUT!!!
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Episode 94- Retro Wrestling Review (Wrestlemania 9) w/Holden Albright
Yesterday was the 30 year anniversary of one of the most controversial and disliked Wrestlemania's of all-time... WRESTLEMANIA 9!
Join Jordan Lloyd and I as we review and discuss if this show deserves all the hate it gets, or is there some good hidden gems?
PLUS... we are joined by respected Ontario Indy Wrestling star, HOLDEN ALBRIGHT we do a special "WATCH-A-LONG" for the main event matches of Yokozuna vs. Bret Hart and Hulk Hogan in a weird double main event!
Also listen to Holden and I rant about Pro Wrestling and other fun topics during our watch-a-long!
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Episode 93: Shwa Wars Fantasy Draft Shake Up! (March Edition)
IT'S TIME TO SHAKE THINGS UP AGAIN!
Our participants for the 2023 season of the Shwa Wars Fantasy Draft are back to play a randomized game that will alter their teams for the next quarter of the year! Participants must first switch out any inactive/injured wrestlers they want before putting a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 5 of their wrestlers in the pool and see who comes out the other side!
So much hilariousness ensues in this episode as these eight men gain and lose their favourite stars all within one night!
These roster changes take effect starting April 1st!
Starring...
Straight Talk Wrestling's... GEORGE MCKAY
New Frontier stars... JESSE AMATO & VANDER CRUZ
Guilty Talk's Podcast host... JUSTIN GUILMETTE
King Moonracer's... GENTLEMAN GEOFF
Basement Dweller's Podcast host... CHRIS HAZZARD
& SHWA WARS mainstays... JORDAN LLOYD & AJ BROWN
Who do you will get SCREWED and who made it out with the best trades of the shake up?
LISTEN NOW TO FIND OUT!
Episode 92: Be the Booker (Ultimate Wrestling Dream Card Booking Game)
Back with an old show concept from our early years, its time for a game of "BE THE BOOKER"
In this episode WES MAIDMENT from the NATIONAL WRESTLING CLIPPING ALLIANCE podcast & long time Ontario Indy Wrestling personality BILL CHASE compete against each other to see WHO can create the ULTIMATE WRESTLING DREAM CARD!
Both men must make a dream card of 10 matches featuring wrestlers from ANY PROMOTION & ANY ERA and present time to our special guest judge... legendary Ontario Indy Wrestling official..."OLDSCHOOL" EDDINGTON JAMES!
WHO will create the ULTIMATE DREAM CARD?!
LISTEN NOW TO FIND OUT!
Episode 91: One on One with "The BFG" Ethan Strong
We're back with a special one on one interview with "The BFG" Ethan Strong!
Listen as he talks about breaking into the business, the pros and cons of being a big man in todays world and so much more!
This interview was A LOT of fun and hope you all give it a listen today!
Episode 90: What is the Greatest 90s Movie of All Time? (Tournament Edition)
We're back with another tournament edition episode of Shwa Wars!
This week features the 16 Highest Grossing 90s movies of all time!
Which movie will run through the 15 others and stand alone as the BEST 90s MOVIE OF ALL TIME?
Join BILL CHASE, JEFF SMITH & JORDAN LLOYD as they dissect and debate these movies to determine which is the best of the best!
FIRST ROUND MATCHES:
- Titanic vs. Saving Private Ryan
- The Lion King vs. Toy Story 2
- Independence Day vs. Ghost
- Six Sense vs. Armageddon
- Jurassic Park vs. Twister
- Star Wars: Episode One vs. Aladdin
- Forrest Gump vs. T2: Judgment Day
- Lost World: Jurassic Park vs. Men In Black
Episode 89.5: Cocaine Bear SPOILER FREE Review
Jordan and AJ are back for another segment of the "RIDE HOME RECAP" as they discuss and review the newest hit film, "COCAINE BEAR"!
Based loosely on a true story, these two men give us a SPOILER FREE look at what makes this film either a MUST SEE or MUST MISS!
LISTEN TO THE REVIEW BEFORE SEEING THIS FILM!
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Listen to our last episode where we Ranked the ECW World Champions from BEST TO WORST!
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Episode 89: TIER LIST (Ranking ECW World Champions)
We are back from a minor break with another TIER LIST!
This time New Frontier Wrestlers; JESSE AMATO, PD SKILLZ & THAT KYLE come together to rank who is the best & worst ECW World Champions from A, B, C, D & F!
Hilarious banter and great insight in this episode and a MUST LISTEN for any ECW fanatics!
Episode 88: TIER LIST (Ranking Disney Channel Live Action TV Shows)
Who doesn't love Disney?!
On this special TIER LIST edition of Shwa Wars, my beautiful wife CASSIE & Ontario wrestling star; JESSIE MACK attempt to rank some the best & worst DISNEY CHANNEL SHOWs of the 2000s!
Which will reign supreme as the BEST OF THE BEST?
THIS LIST WILL SHOCK YOU!
Disney Shows Discussed:
- Wizards of Waverly Place
- Sonny With A Chance
- Jonas
- Suite Life of Zack & Cody
- Suit Life on Deck
- Lizzie McGuire
- Thats So Raven
- Corey in the House
- Good Luck Charlie
- Even Stevens
- Hanna Montana
- Life With Derek
Episode 87: What is the Greatest Monday Night Raw Moment of All Time? (Tournament Edition)
Recently WWE celebrated 30 years of Monday Night Raw, but we at Shwa Wars wanted to know...
What is the Greatest Monday Night Raw Moment of All Time?
So Straight Talk Wrestling's GEORGE MCKAY, Shwa Wars' co-host; JORDAN LLOYD & myself (Adam Haze) return to our tournament edition of the program to find out which moment is the greatest of them all!
LISTEN TO FIND OUT!
First Round Matches:
- Mankind wins the WWF Title vs. Big E cashes in the Money in the Bank & becomes Champion
- Rollins turns on the Shield vs. Becky, Charlotte & Rousey backstage police brawl
- Cena gets Drafted to Raw vs. Lesnar returns to WWE after almost a decade
- Ziggler cashes in the Money in the Bank & becomes Champion vs. Lita & Trish have the First Women's Main Event
- Austin Stunners McMahon for the First Time vs. Shane buys WCW
- The Rock returns to Host Wrestlemania vs. Batista turns on Evolution
- Austin Beer Truck vs. Bischoff debuts on WWE TV
- Kane Loses and Unmasks vs. Roman defeats Sheamus for the WWE Champion
Episode 86: I Have Till FIVE! w/Guerrero Seiya
Shwa Wars is back with another special micro edition of the podcast with another edition of... I HAVE TILL FIVE!
Where Adam Haze can ask ANYTHING he wants in just FIVE MINUTES to his guest and THEY MUST ANSWER IT!
This week, Haze is joined by one of the most popular competitors in all of Ontario Indy Wrestling today, GUERRERO SEIYA!
What is Guerrero's REAL opinion on Canadian food?
What does Guerrero believe is the most OVER USED MOVE in all of LUCHA LIBRE?
& Many Many More!!
Episode 85: I Have Till FIVE w/THAT KYLE
On another micro edition of Shwa Wars, Adam Haze brings back the wildly popular segment... I HAVE TILL FIVE!
Adam Haze can ask ANYTHING he wants in FIVE MINUTES to his guest and THEY HAVE TO ANSWER IT!
This week, Haze is joined by the New Frontier "Breakout Star of the Year"... THAT KYLE!
Who is the STIFFEST wrestler THAT KYLE has ever worked with?
What is the difference between wrestling in QUEBEC & ONTARIO?
& MANY MANY MORE!
Check it out today!