The Wrestling Purists
By Ryan Coddington
This is a professional wrestling podcast spanning the globe. Ryan and Jeff are two lifelong fans of professional wrestling who look at shows from the past and bring them to the present.
The Wrestling PuristsApr 19, 2021
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01:17:04
Retro Review #108: WCW WrestleWar (1992)
The guys welcome back Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) to discuss WrestleWar from 1992! This show is most known for the main event War Games match, but is there anything else worth it on this show? Listen to find out! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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Apr 29, 202401:58:45
Retro Review #107: WrestleMania XXX (30) (2014)
The guys welcome Jim Montgomery back to the pod to talk about WrestleMania 30! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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Apr 26, 202402:14:12
Retro Review #106: WWF This Tuesday in Texas (1991)
The guys had to push the last leg of their “Road to WrestleMania” back one week, so in its place is This Tuesday in Texas from 1991! Other than Taboo Tuesday, this is the only PPV that was chosen to air on a Tuesday! Is it any good? Listen to hear our take! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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Apr 15, 202401:22:49
Retro Review #105: WWE WrestleMania XXVII (27) (2011)
Ryan and Jeff talk about yet another bad Mania, WrestleMania 27 from 2011! We’re releasing this a couple days early in honor of WrestleMania. This is the height of heel Michael Cole, Undertaker coming off his 2 best WrestleMania matches, one of the worst main events in history, as well as one of the worst WrestleMania matches in history.
Apr 06, 202401:17:18
Retro Review #104: Wrestlemania 11 (1995)
The Purists welcome back Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) to talk about another one of the worst editions of Wrestlemania in WWE history. It’s the celebrity packed Wrestlemania 11! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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Apr 01, 202402:20:21
Retro Review #103: WrestleMania 2 (1986)
Ryan and Jeff start their “Road to WrestleMania” with the 2nd edition of “The Granddaddy of Them All” from 1986! Still the only WrestleMania to be held in 3 different places, is it 3 times as much action, or is it 3 times as bad? Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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Mar 25, 202402:21:34
Retro Review #102: WWF Summerslam (1991)
It’s “Jeff’s Choice” this week as the guys discuss WWF Summerslam 1991! Miss Elizabeth & “Macho Man” Randy Savage: a match made in heaven. The Mega Powers vs The Triangle of Terror: a match made in HELL. Nuptials covered in napalm! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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Mar 18, 202401:59:59
Retro Review #101: WCW Uncensored (1996)
The guys get together after episode 100 to talk about WCW Uncensored from 1996, featuring The Mega Powers trying to escape and win the Doomsday Cage Match! The only 8 men standing in their way are The Alliance to End Hulkamania! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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Mar 11, 202401:48:39
AEW Revolution 2024 & Dynamite REVIEW!
Ryan gives his thoughts and reactions to AEW Revolution 2024 and the following Dynamite! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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Mar 09, 202438:33
Retro Review #100: Heroes of Wrestling (1999) LIVE!
Retro Review #100 saw Ryan and Jeff watch Heroes of Wresting from 1999, a show that is considered to be one of the worst shows of all-time. This is the full recording of our watch along! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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Mar 06, 202402:44:56
Retro Review #99: TNA Against All Odds (2006)
Ryan and Jeff get together to talk about TNA Against All Odds from 2006! It’s not so much a 1-match show because the rest of the card is bad (to be honest, the show is fine), but because the 1 match stands head and shoulders above the rest of the card. Features Jarrett/Christian, Joe/AJ/Daniels, and half of the card is tag team matches! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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Feb 21, 202401:43:22
Retro Review #98: WWF No Way Out (2002) w/ Jim Montgomery!
Jim Montgomery (Earth Burial) makes his podcast debut and talks about WWF No Way Out 2002! On the road to WrestleMania X8, this event is notable for the return of the NWO to pro wrestling and their debut in the WWF. The guys also touch on the fallout from the WrestleMania XL Kickoff event and Sting’s “Road to Revolution”! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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Feb 12, 202401:49:34
Retro Review #97: WCW SuperBrawl 3 (1993)
Ryan and Jeff welcome back Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) to discuss WCW SuperBrawl 3! They also briefly discuss the aftermath of Cody Rhodes not finishing his story and letting The Rock face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania XL. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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Feb 05, 202402:19:17
NXT Vengeance Day (2024) REACTIONS
Moments after NXT Vengeance Day wraps up, Ryan shares his thoughts on the event.
Feb 05, 202413:42
WWE Royal Rumble 2024 REVIEW
Ryan briefly reviews WWE’s Royal Rumble (2024) and shares his thoughts on some potential WrestleMania XL storylines and matchups. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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Jan 28, 202427:09
Retro Review #96: WWE Royal Rumble (2008)
Ryan and Jeff discuss WWE Royal Rumble from 2008! The card features a Ric Flair career threatening match, 2 world title matches, and a Rumble with one of the best surprise returns in WWE history! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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Jan 27, 202401:38:41
Retro Review #95: TNA Final Resolution (2006)
With the return of TNA on the horizon, Ryan and Jeff get together to discuss Final Resolution from 2006! We get the massive return of Sting, a great match between Samoa Joe and Christopher Daniels for the X Division Championship, and a hidden good match between A.J. Styles and Hiroshi Tanahashi! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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Jan 20, 202401:43:60
Retro Review #94: WCW/nWo Souled Out (1998)
Ryan and Jeff discuss Souled Out 1998, the show after the most profitable event in WCW history, Starrcade 1997. Right now, we don’t have a world champion, the nWo is in shambles, and Bret Hart is going to make his in-ring debut. Will this be a good show? Click and listen to find out! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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Jan 16, 202401:58:44
Retro Review #93: WWF Royal Rumble (1995)
The guys ring in 2024 by talking about WWF Royal Rumble 1995 with Travis Lassiter from Wrestling Recommendations! Card features an underwhelming WWF Championship match, the opener for the IC title that is a match of the night candidate, and the titular match in our main event. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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Jan 06, 202401:28:58
Ryan’s AEW WORLDS END Reactions & Review
For the last episode of the pod in 2023, Ryan shares his thoughts on AEW’s Worlds End. He also shares some future news about the pod and gives shoutouts to supporters of the pod!
Dec 31, 202329:41
Retro Review #92: WWF Vengeance (2001)
On their holiday episode, Ryan and Jeff will discuss Vengeance 2001, where the night starts with both a WWE and WCW Champion, then ends the night with the inaugural Undisputed Champion!
Dec 22, 202301:50:35
Retro Review #91: NXT Takeover: War Games (2017)
Ryan and Jeff take a look at the 1st War Games match in the Triple H era on a Takeover from 2017, featuring Undisputed Era vs Sanity vs Authors of Pain & Roddy Strong in the titular match!
Dec 09, 202301:44:42
Retro Review #90: Survivor Series (2003)
Ryan and Jeff are back at it again as they talk about Survivor Series 2003, featuring Team Stone Cold vs Team Bischoff! Before that, they briefly talk about the podcast’s “Spotify Wrapped 2023” and CM Punk’s return, including his return promo from Raw.
Dec 03, 202301:22:17
The Shoot, Episode 3: We’re Back!
Join Ryan, Jeff, Eddy, and Travis as they shoot on whatever they want! Nothing and nobody is safe from the guys as they give their uncut opinions about promotions, wrestlers, talent, and figure heads.
Nov 28, 202302:24:58
VCW: The Farewell Match of Logan Easton Laroux
Ryan and Jeff travel to the Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center in Alexandria, VA for Virginia Championship Wrestling! Unfortunately, it is for the farewell match of supporter of the pod Logan Easton Laroux. Was the rest of the show any good? Who stood out? Did Logan go out on top or on his back? Click to find out the answers to these and many more!
Nov 12, 202340:01
Retro Review #89: WWE Summerslam (2002)
Ryan and Jeff have tried for months to make this happen, and it has FINALLY happened! Eddy Shepard (Wrestling Recommendations, Next Generation Wrestling: Tennessee) has returned to the pod to cover one of WWE’s best Summerslam shows in company history, 2002.
Nov 10, 202302:04:04
Retro Review #88: WCW Halloween Havoc (1998)
Ryan and Jeff are joined by WCW aficionado Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) to talk about WCW Halloween Havoc 1998! Not headlined by Goldberg vs DDP if you watched it live, but instead Hogan vs Warrior.
Nov 07, 202302:01:12
Retro Review #87: WCW World War 3 (1995)
No, not an actual war. This is WCW’s 60 man, 3 ring battle royal to determine who the new WCW World Heavyweight Champion will be! Savage, Flair, Sting, Hogan, Luger, and more compete to be the last one remaining. Listen to see who it is!
Oct 27, 202301:29:24
Retro Review #86: Clash of the Champions 3: Fall Brawl (1988)
On this Retro Review, Ryan and Jeff discuss the 3rd Clash of the Champions, Fall Brawl, from 1988!
Oct 20, 202301:03:12
Retro Review #85: WWF In Your House 18: Badd Blood (1997)
Ryan and Jeff come together during SPOOKY SEASON to talk about Badd Blood from 1997, as well as the Tuesday Night War from 10/10 between AEW and NXT!
Oct 13, 202301:24:49
Retro Review #84: WWE Unforgiven (2008)
Ryan and Jeff cover WWE Unforgiven 2008, centered around the “Championship Scramble” matches! This is Ryan’s belated birthday present, so listen to this episode as your gift to the pod!
Oct 05, 202301:30:26
Retro Review #83: ECW Gangstas Paradise 1995
“We’ve been spendin' most our lives, livin' in a gangsta's paradise”. Ryan and Jeff return from a brief hiatus to talk about ECW Gangstas Paradise 1995, as well as the slew of WWE talent releases.
Sep 22, 202301:22:50
Retro Review #82: WCW Fall Brawl 1994: War Games
The guys welcome back Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) to review WCW Fall Brawl 1994: War Games! We also talk about the firing of CM Punk by Tony Khan and AEW.
Sep 09, 202302:05:48
Retro Review #81: JCP / NWA Clash of the Champions 2: Miami Mayhem (1988)
Ryan and Jeff return for the 2nd installment of Clash of the Champions, Miami Mayhem! They also discuss All In and CM Punk. Will the 2nd “Clash” be better than the 1st? Listen to find out our take!
Sep 02, 202301:38:55
Retro Review #80: WCW Hog Wild 1996
Ryan and Jeff welcome back Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) to cover the first WCW PPV after Hulk Hogan was the 3rd man, Hog Wild 1996! Does this show deliver after Hogan’s heel turn at Bash at the Beach, or does it not take advantage of Hogan’s first heel turn ever? Listen and find out!
Aug 20, 202302:13:50
Retro Review #79: Summerslam (WWF, 1992)
With All In right around the corner, it felt right to cover another big show to take place from Wembley Stadium. Ryan and Jeff cover WWF’s Summerslam from 1992, headlined by one of the best Intercontinental Championship matches of all-time!
Aug 13, 202301:27:14
Retro Review #78: Takeover: Blackpool (NXT UK, 2019)
Ryan and Jeff cover the inaugural NXT UK Takeover show, Blackpool from 2019! They discuss how we got to this moment, including the interesting history of NXT and the tournament to crown the UK Champion.
Jul 30, 202301:43:13
Retro Review #77: In Your House 16: Canadian Stampede (WWF, 1997)
Ryan and Jeff welcome back Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) to talk about not only the best In Your House event, but also one of the best events in WWE history. It’s Canadian Stampede from 1997!
Jul 24, 202301:45:02
ROH Death Before Dishonor 2023 Reactions!
Shot before Retro Review 77, the guys (with Travis Lassiter) talk about ROH Death Before Dishonor 2023, people’s reaction on Cagematch and Twitter, as well as Dave Meltzer’s star rating system.
Jul 24, 202335:08
Retro Review #76: The Great American Bash (NWA & WCW, 1989)
Ryan and Jeff are back at it again, talking about The Great American Bash ‘89. Main event is Flair v Funk, so you know Jeff was all about this one! Was the rest of the card serviceable, or was it a 1 match event? Listen to find out!
Jul 19, 202301:44:24
Retro Review #75: Clash of the Champions 1 (JCP & NWA, 1988)
Ryan and Jeff start their Clash of the Champions series with the inaugural event from 1988, courtesy of Jim Crockett Promotions & NWA! Going head to head with WrestleMania 4, the guys say it’s one of the better shows they’ve covered on the pod. You’re going to have to listen to find out why they think so!
Jul 08, 202301:35:02
Retro Review #74: Best in the World (ROH, 2018)
Ryan and Jeff go on a nostalgia trip and cover ROH Best in the World 2018! They also talk about Omega/Ospreay 2, WWE’s Money in the Bank, AEW Fight Forever, and Tom Grossi. This was a lot of fun for both of us!
Jul 04, 202301:47:19
Pure Talk #3: Logan Easton Laroux
Ryan and Jeff welcome Logan Easton Laroux (AEW, NGW, FIGHTT Pro, VCW) to the pod! This interview was a lot of fun for everyone, so tune in and enjoy!
Jun 27, 202346:33
Retro Review #73: One Night Stand (WWE & ECW, 2006)
Ryan and Jeff welcome Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) back to the pod! After everyone shares their thoughts on the first episode of AEW Collision, the guys discuss 2006’s One Night Stand, courtesy of WWE but under the ECW umbrella. Was Collision any good? Was 2006’s One Night Stand better than the 2005 show? Click to hear our thoughts on it!
Jun 23, 202301:55:38
Retro Review #72: The Great American Bash (WCW, 1995)
Ryan and Jeff welcome Eddy Shepard (Next Generation Wrestling: Tennessee & Wrestling Recommendations) back to the pod to talk about The Great American Bash 1995 from WCW! The guys talk about Alex Wright’s raw deal after booking change, The Renegade wrestling The Great Kabuki, and how big of a mark Jeff is for Jim Duggan!
Jun 17, 202302:11:39
Retro Review #71: War of the Worlds (ROH & NJPW, 2014)
Ryan and Jeff welcome Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) back to the pod! The guys talk about the collab between ROH and NJPW, War of the Worlds 2014! They did a bunch of co-produced shows until AEW was born. This is one of the better ones. Listen to find out if you agree or disagree!
Jun 12, 202302:03:23
Retro Review #70: Extreme Rules (WWE, 2014)
Ryan and Jeff start off the pod by paying tribute to the late, great Iron Sheik. After that, they talk about the first PPV/Network event after WrestleMania XXX, Extreme Rules 2014! This is a good one you won’t want to miss.
Jun 08, 202301:48:40
Pure Talk #2: Mr. Ernesto Osiris, Tony Bennett, & Tony Leyenda (FIGHTT Pro)
Ryan and Jeff get to talk ALL the Fightt Pro with event manager Mr. Ernesto Osiris and The Tony’s (Tony Leyenda & Tony Bennett)! Fightt Pro debuts on IWTV on June 6th at 7pm. On June 25th, Fightt Pro is LIVE at The World Famous Monster Factory starting at 4pm. For 15% off your tickets to the show, enter code “fighttpurist” on their website.
Jun 01, 202301:01:11
Retro Review #69: Slamboree (WCW, 1994)
Is “The Legends Reunion” any good? Ryan and Jeff are back at it again to discuss WCW Slamboree 1994!
May 27, 202301:25:04
Retro Review #68: Super Show-Down (WWE, 2018)
Well, take two! After an editing issue, Ryan and Jeff get back together to cover this Australian show for the second time. Super Show-Down (with a hyphen from 2018) is a 2-match show with a bloated main event and a Raw-esque filled match card. Don’t believe us and want to hear our thoughts? Click to hear what’s up!
May 19, 202301:12:23