Jun 12 2024
Ever wondered who the true faces of professional wrestling are?Join Eric Nelson and Nate Merz as they grapple with the ongoing wrestling debate: Who deserves a spot on the Mount Rushmore of Wrestling?Each episode, these passionate fans, armed with research and unwavering opinions, will dissect the careers of wrestling legends and build their cases for the ultimate wrestling pantheon.Prepare for fiery takes, deep dives into wrestling history, and guaranteed disagreements! This show is for die-hard wrestling fans who love a good debate--subscribe and join in the fun!
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009 The Mount Rushmore of Inanimate Objects Jun 12 2024 109 mins Folks, what would professional wrestling be without an object that clonks someone over the head and costs them the match? Eric and Nate spend this episode discussing the best inanimate objects in the game. We're not talking folding chairs, though; we're not talking ringside tables or barricades or even, in Bobby "The Brain" Heenan's words, "what the he**, us
008 The Mount Rushmore of Intercontinental Champions Jun 05 2024 117 mins Eric's nervous about this one, and Nate is pumped for it: Throughout its 45-year history as the primary, well, secondary belt in the WWWF/WWF/WWE, which wrestlers have elevated themselves and the title to be considered for the Mount Rushmore of Intercontinental Champions? Did the guys factor in number of title reigns? Days holding the title? Guitars bashed over an opponent'
007 The Mount Rushmore of Military Gimmicks May 29 2024 94 mins We're just coming off Memorial Day in the U.S., so with arguably few to choose from, which pro wrestling military gimmicks made it onto Nate and Eric's Mount Rushmore?Even better, the fellas are joined by Joyce Paustian, longtime wrestling fan, photographer, and author of the book "My Ringside Seat to the AWA" - you can order Joyce's fantastic book full of perso
006 The Mount Rushmore of ECW May 22 2024 103 mins This... is EXTREME-ly fun for two old-school fans like Nate and Eric to discuss: Who's on the Mount Rushmore of ECW? Who personified the company? Who compelled people to tune in and watch in awe? Whose athleticism, grit, heart, blood, sweat, tears, and hardcore ethos etches them a rightful place in history? Find out if you can... survive if we let you.
005 The Mount Rushmore of Vignettes May 15 2024 117 mins Some wrestlers debut as a surprise, a mystery, with little warning, or even to no fanfare. But some arrive on the scene with a great series of vignettes previewing their character, their attitude, their motivation, their catchphrase, and more. Which of these vignettes make Eric and Nate's Mount Rushmores? Links (but also spoilers) below: Mr. Perfect: https://www.youtube.com/wat
004 The Mount Rushmore of the Territories (Part 2) May 08 2024 70 mins Nate and Eric are back with part two of their debate about the top promotions from the territory days of pro wrestling. But even better is their special guest to kick off the episode: longtime fan, advocate, and supporter of professional wrestling and its athletes, and executive board member and benevolent director of the Cauliflower Alley Club, Darla Staggs! Which territories woul
003 The Mount Rushmore of the Territories (Part 1) May 01 2024 79 mins Eric and Nate debate the top promotions from the territory days of pro wrestling! For decades, before and during super early cable TV, before pay-per-view and over-the-top streaming, almost every section of the U.S. and beyond had local pro wrestling with regional heroes and villains. Which ones drew crowds? Which ones built stars? Which ones left a lasting imprint on the sport? Li
002 The Mount Rushmore of Entrance Music Apr 24 2024 96 mins Eric and Nate rock out to the best pro wrestling entrance music of all time. Which ones were written by Jim Johnston? Jimmy Hart? Sung by the wrestler? Pulled from pop culture? Are simply emitting beeps and boops (according to one of your vaunted cohosts)? And, with so many copyrighted song snippets, is this the episode that gets the boys sued? Find out!
001 The Mount Rushmore of Tag Teams Apr 17 2024 103 mins Eric and Nate take on the up-and-down nature of tag team wrestling as they debate who should be etched in stone. From decades ago--maybe even lifetimes ago--to the present day, find out which teams get the hot tag and clean house.
