Piledriver Wrestling Audio Show

Includes Bash at the Beach 2000, JTG, Yoshi Tatsu, Hulk Hogan vs. The Rock, Why didn't Scott Hall have a world title run and Brian Pillman.

(12/20/2013) On this week's show, we have a full WWE TLC review, including comments on WWE's bizarre revisionist World Title history, and a look ahead to storylines leading in to the Royal Rumble. We also have a full report of RAW, where the Punk/Michaels segment is heading, whats next for Daniel Bryan, and a rather bizarre stipulation match planned. We look at the disasterous Survivor Series buy-rate, where it ranks among other Survivor Series, and what can be learned from the poor performance. We also have a full review of ROH Final Battle, what really happened with Chris Hero and Eddie Edwards "mystery partner", a strong main event, and a complete mess of a tag match. We also look at the Hall of Fame results, voting in the Year-End awards, the Power Slam 50 and the most glaring omission, and MUCH MORE. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all listeners a very happy Christmas/Holidays, and a peaceful New Year. We appreciate your support of the show.

(12/13/2013) On this packed week's show, we have a look at the Slammy Awards show, analyse the final segment, and a full preview of TLC this weekend, including who is most likely to win the main event of the show. We look at internal reaction to what happened in the final segment of the show, who was angry, who strayed off script, and what it builds up for the future. We also look at the announcement of the Wrestlemania 31 location, AJ Styles leaving TNA and what actually caused his departure, plus a full preview of ROH Final Battle. We also look at the most recent NJPW iPPV, winners of the World Tag League, results of the Tokyo Dome main event poll, and the line-up for the next iPPV. We also have a look at NOAH2019s final big show of 2013, the winners of the most expensive Real World Tag League in history, plus MUCH MORE.

Previously unreleased Q and A show. We apologise for the occasional poor sound Quality

(12/06/2013) On this week's show, we have a look at the latest events in WWE, RAW, the set-up and build for TLC, and whether or not the titles will actually be unified at TLC. We also have a look at the buy-rates of Battleground and Hell-in-a-Cell, what can be learned from the numbers, and where they stand in history. We look at the current plight of Davey Richards, overview of NJPW's two recent iPPV's and preview of the Akira Taue retirement show, plus MUCH MORE.

A complete look at the 50 years of WWE DVD release. We fill in the blanks that the documentary didn't cover including: how the national expansion began, the PPV expansion, how close the WWE came to bankruptcy, which historical figures are the most important and MUCH MORE

(11/29/2013) This week, in a packed show, we have a full review of WWE Survivor Series, the booking of the show, and the directions taken by the company heading into TLC, including whether Cena vs. Orton is a wise choice for the main event. We also have a full report from Raw and TNA Turning Point. We look at the start of the NJPW Tag League, a full iPPV review, and debate over the causes of Tetsuya Naito's plummeting popularity. We also have a preview of the upcoming Akira Taue retirement show, how tickets are selling and pricing, and look at a perfectly dismal Triple Crown tussle between Akebono and Joe Doering, plus MUCH MORE.

The Q and A show returns, answering more of those wrestling-related head scratchers.

(11/23/2013) On this week's show we have a full Survivor Series preview, including the planned winners of the main events, a look at the build-up,and buy-rate predictions. We also look at Raw Country, how it fared as a go-home show, musical chairs, Triple H and Stephanie return, and why the show was booked in the manner that it was. We also have a look at the impending debut of the WWE Network, including reasons why putting Wrestlemania on the Network is a dubious idea, NJPW iPPV preview, and a look ahead to the leading candidates in the year-end awards.

The Q and A show returns..

(11/15/2013)

(11/08/2013) On this week's show, we have a full review of WWE Raw, including the direction taken in the Triple H vs. Big Show storyline, creative changes, the original idea behind the Wyatts vs. Bryan/Punk, and Cena vs. ADR. We also look at IMPACT, with a great Angle vs. Roode main event, and where the AJ Styles storyline is heading. We also look at major events from NJPW and Dragon Gate and MUCH MORE.

(11/01/2013) On this week's show, we have a full review of the WWE Hell in a Cell PPV, and the future direction of storylines heading into Survivor Series, including Sandow cash-in, Kane heel turn, booking of Daniel Bryan, will Shawn Michaels wrestle again, and John Cena’s return. We also have an update on WWE Financials, including how Night of Champions performed on PPV, and why Total Divas is so valuable to WWE. WE also look at TNA, removal of Eric Bischoff, AJ Styles storyline, and details on the potential sale of the company. We also look at major events from NJPW, Dragon Gate, AJPW, Noah, and MUCH MORE. IMPORTANT NOTE/CORRECTION: there is an error in the show when discussing TNA's creative direction. The reference to Pritchard actually referred to Dave Lagana. We apologise for, and regret the error.

A fixed version of show #17, due to technical issues with the original file. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. We open the mailbag and tackle: 1. Shawn Michaels at IYH: Good Friends, Better Enemies 2. Who makes WWE title belts? 3. Why did the WWE take on a "Divas title"? 4. Antonio Cesaro's push 5. The Union 6. The Flying Nuns 7. Our favorite and least favorite wrestling companies 8. Favorite wrestling documentaries 9. Best women's wrestling 10. What do wrestlers call each other? 11. King of the Ring 1996 12. Batista Return 13. Owen Hart and the HOF.

(10/25/2013) On this week's show, we have a full preview of the upcoming WWE Hell in a Cell PPV, including a detailed analysis of events on this week's RAW. We also have a full review of TNA Bound For Glory, and MUCH MORE

We open up the mailbag once again and answer your pressing questions on a wide range of topics.

On this week's packed show, we have a look at future booking plans in WWE, including Wrestlemania plans, Survivor Series card, Hell in a Cell preview, and this week's Raw and the eleventh hour re-booking of the show. We also look at the probability of Hulk Hogan, Sting, and Goldberg returning to WWE, what matches are in the pipeline, and which guy the promotion is eager to sign, and which guy they don't view as essential. We also have a full preview of Bound for Glory, a full review of NJPW King of Pro Wrestling, and recent NJPW booking, including an eleventh hour change in direction. We also look at yet another OTDG Title change, plus a big week of shows planned in Dragon Gate, and MUCH MORE.

After a one week absence, we open up the mailbag once again and answer your pressing questions on a wide range of topics.

(10/11/2013) On this weeks show, we have a full review of WWE Battleground - a lousy show with an even worse ending. We also look at Raw, WWE plans heading into Hell in a Cell, stories behind John Cena's return, plan for Rhodes storyline, and tentative direction post HIAC. We also have a full preview of NJPW King of Pro Wrestling iPPV, and news from all the major promotions.

In a special extra edition of the show, we look at the new Triple H DVD: "Thy Kingdom come", and analyse the entire documentary, extras, and included matches. We look at the fact and fiction of the included content, and the real story behind some of the topics raised by the DVD.