Wrestling Podcast About Nothing

Ring Of Honor Wrestling's "The Kingpin" Brian Milonas and referee Mike Crockett are about to participate in Milonas' first venture as a promoter, AstroMania in Derry, New Hampshire this Saturday night, and in these final moments, we're going to talk about everything that goes into running a pro wrestling event in 2019. How was his partnership with Todd Sople and Liberty States Wrestling forged, and what were the benefits when it came to the bottom line? How did they pull off such a great venue? What's with the state athletic commission? Get a crash course on promoting (as well as find out what the ORIGINAL plan for The Bouncers was) as Brian recounts his journey to the big show this weekend at Pinkerton Academy. Plus, this Promo About Nothing is other-worldly, The Kingpin goes BALLISTIC on another wrestling podcast, and we say goodbye to Elwood "Big Woody" Apt. Promo About Nothing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybNBsTmeqzA Get our weekly episodes, our t-shirt and more info on the podcast at TheWPAN.com. Lea

Ring Of Honor Wrestling's "The Kingpin" Brian Milonas and referee Mike Crockett are getting ready for the biggest pro wrestling spectacle of the year, but enough about G1 Supercard from Madison Square Garden. This week, we're recalling the moments that have been etched onto our brains from WWE's signature event. They've been dubbed "WrestleMania moments" and we talk about that term, the emotion that makes a "moment", and what happens when you try to manufacture one. Then we delve into some of our favorites - from Hogan, to Rock, to Austin, to Shawn, to Bret (kind of) and more! What's your favorite Mania moment? Plus, we check in with Leo Connors, who hosts his own TV show where he's talking the New England indies! Also in this episode, this Promo About Nothing is a mother-f*cker, the latest on Brian Milonas presents LSW's AstroMania, and Crockett has a dirty shirt! Promo About Nothing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2mG7mIijqA Get our weekly episodes, our t-shirt and more info on the podcast at TheWPAN.com.

Ring Of Honor Wrestling's "The Kingpin" Brian Milonas and referee Mike Crockett are celebrating this week's 17th Anniversary event for Ring Of Honor by sitting down with the former owner of the company, Cary Silkin (@rohcary)! We discuss with ROH's Ambassador his fandom growing up and his affinity for Madison Square Garden, where the company runs for the first time on April 6th. He was actually at the first WrestleMania there, and he's got a fun story of how he actually got into the building! How did Cary end up in Puerto Rico doing a wrestling magazine? You'll find out. Of course, he goes into his history with Ring Of Honor - buying in, witnessing all the great moments and watching all the great stars, hanging out with legends like Bobby Heenan, Mick Foley and Bruno Sammartino, hanging with the not-so-legendary Bobby Cruise and Todd Sinclair, selling to Sinclair Broadcasting and so much more! Also in this episode, this Promo About Nothing is electric, our thoughts on Tommaso Ciampa's setback, and Brian share

Ring Of Honor Wrestling's "The Kingpin" Brian Milonas and referee Mike Crockett are watching a different regional wrestling television show every month 'til we see them all! "Truckin' Thru The Territories" has been taking us through Canada, and now we're in Toronto for Maple Leaf Wrestling from 1984! The Tunneys have willingly given in to the WWF by this point and this show is chock full of mid-80s WWF good(?)ness. Hear about the surprising Sal Bellomo, the dynamic Billy Red Lyons, the subdued Hulkster, the pre-revolution WWF Ladies Tag Team Champions, the bucking horse, the unintelligible Andre The Giant, the abbreviated Piper's Pit, the singing of Russia The Beautiful and so much more! Plus, we check in on some of our peers from New England and what's going on in their lives this peak wrestling season! Also this week, this Promo About Nothing falls flat on its face, a shout out to a friend having a rough time, and Slaughter's at it again - more of Sarge's Tall Tales! Maple Leaf Wrestling from September 22,

Ring Of Honor Wrestling's "The Kingpin" Brian Milonas and referee Mike Crockett are joined this week by a LONGER-time veteran of the New England independent mat wars, "Fabulous" Johnny Vegas! Johnny started in radio and got into wrestling to be a humble announcer, but before long he was managing and then, of course, became a full-fledged dastardly heel wrestler. Johnny takes us through his time in John McAdam's UCW, training at Champs Arena in Salisbury, MA with Big City Mike, and his managerial roles as Mr. French and Fabulous Frenchie before eventually breaking in as Johnny Vegas in the ring for Jeff "Lobsterman" Costa! Hey, is he still the authority figure in Chaotic Wrestling? SPOILER: No one knows. Then, in the closing moments, Johnny recounts his experience being a part of "John Cena, This Is Your Life" on WWE RAW in 2011! Plus, this Promo About Nothing has a lot of bad habits, names are named when talking more indy politics, and we wonder how Collision Rules A$$hole! Promo About Nothing: https://www.yo

Ring Of Honor Wrestling's "The Kingpin" Brian Milonas and referee Mike Crockett reflect on their long histories in the New England independent scene to give examples of the politics of pro wrestling, even on this small scale. From the tug-of-war between rival promotions - banning people from doing other shows, tearing down posters, running opposition on the same night on the same street, even VANDALIZING the property of competition - to the interpersonal political game in one promotion's locker room - refusing to do jobs, lobbying to bookers, the backstage hierarchy, referees jockeying for position - we discuss a lot, including Milonas' response to accusations of using politics to keep people out of his home promotion! PLUS, big news out of Brian's trip to Florida for Ring Of Honor: He's got a NEW NAME! Also in this episode, this Promo About Nothing will beat you like woah-eyed matches, Crockett's got his ticket to MSG and Kingpin talks about his debut on the Art Of Wrestling with Colt Cabana! Promo About Not

Ring Of Honor Wrestling's "The Kingpin" Brian Milonas and referee Mike Crockett have some match types that they love, and some that they don't. This time out, we're giving our thoughts on the Worst Types Of Gimmick Matches in wrestling! What specialty matches are especially bad? We'll give our answers and even site examples to make our point. Also, Brian reacts to the reaction to his exclusive reveal last week that he is now under Ring Of Honor Wrestling contract, we clear up some confusion about the deal, discuss the current plight of the independents in the current contract-happy climate, and much more! Plus, this Promo About Nothing is bootylicious, YES, AstroMania is happening, and be a Pin-Head and win a shirt! Promo About Nothing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDQaILK7oRY Get our weekly episodes, our t-shirt and more info on the podcast at TheWPAN.com. Leave a voicemail and be a part of the podcast! Call 401-584-9726. Follow @TheWPAN, @BrianMilonas & @crocksox on Twitter. #WPAN

Ring Of Honor Wrestling's "The Kingpin" Brian Milonas and referee Mike Crockett WILL answer the question, after the mysterious posts on social media, "What is PHASE TWO?" What does it mean for the podcast and/or your fearless hosts? But first, on the first Monday of each month, we are watching regional wrestling television shows of the 70s and 80s, one territory at a time 'til we see them all! This time, "Truckin' Thru The Territories" takes us north to Montreal, Quebec for International Wrestling, also known as Lutte Internationale, from the year 1986! We're talking fiery babyfaces, pushing the promoter's son, Steve Strong being weak, Brian playing bingo, Ricky Martel is Carrottop, referees making it about themselves, Scott Hog, and the true story of how Vince systematically destroyed this promotion too! Plus, this Promo About Nothing sees three trash cans, Milonas gives up on football, and BUY OUR SHIRT to get a call! International Wrestling from June 21, 1986: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exxh_h3mtpM Pr

Ring Of Honor Wrestling's "The Kingpin" Brian Milonas and referee Mike Crockett are gearing up for the Super Bowl (mostly) and it sparked thoughts about not only football championships, but championship titles in pro wrestling. When the debates are happening about the greatest of all time, we think not only about Tom Brady, but about the GOATs of the wrestling world as well. So with the help of one of Milonas' online rivals, Jason Stuart of the Rundown Wrestling Podcast & Rundown Wrestling Network (@rundownnetwork), we talk about the importance of wrestling titles and name our picks for wrestling's GOAT! Will you agree? And of course, we leave time for Brian and Jason to bitterly chat about the big game on Sunday! Plus, hey man, check it out, it's the Promo About Nothing, more on JYD's gimmick, and we talk so little about the Royal Rumble, you'll swear we recorded way in advance! Promo About Nothing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MLW_jR84QU Get our weekly episodes, our t-shirt and more info on the podc

Ring Of Honor Wrestling's "The Kingpin" Brian Milonas and referee Mike Crockett take a deep dive into the New England pro wrestling scene and how it's changed over the years. Inspired by the WWE Network's recent Hidden Gems featuring Hanson and Tommaso Ciampa, we look at what it took in the early 2000s to get booked for TV in New England. Crockett discusses the "three islands" of local independent wrestling he learned about when first attending shows in 1991. Hear about The Kingpin's early days working for Tony Atlas in Maine, and how Limitless Wrestling really changed the reputation of wrestling in Vacationland. Also, we highlight Beyond Wrestling and what its increased exposure has meant for NXT in particular. We touch on just about everything in this in-depth discussion on New England independent wrestling! Plus, we're rebranding Making Towns Or Made-up Clowns - play along with Milonas in a game of "FAKE OR 500"! Also this week, this Promo About Nothing is nonsense and we love it, Kingpin the promoter fina

Ring Of Honor Wrestling's "The Kingpin" Brian Milonas and referee Mike Crockett are putting the gimmick in the gimmick and going back to the 80s! We're looking at the golden era of wrestling and talking about our Favorite Gimmicks of this fondly-remembered time period. How do we narrow it down? What are our number one choices? We're sure to make some Southern wrestling fans mad. What's your pick for the 1980s best gimmick? Plus, this Promo About Nothing is awkward, mate, Kingpin discusses the first ROH TV without The Elite, the weird backlash to the AEW rally, and Baby Playboy arrives! Promo About Nothing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO2ePi_bpHY Get our weekly episodes, our t-shirt and more info on the podcast at TheWPAN.com. Leave a voicemail and be a part of the podcast! Call 401-584-9726. Follow @TheWPAN, @BrianMilonas & @crocksox on Twitter. #WPAN

Ring Of Honor Wrestling's "The Kingpin" Brian Milonas and referee Mike Crockett bring you the first of a new feature on the WPAN. We're watching regional wrestling television shows of the 70s and 80s, one territory a month 'til we see them all! The first "Truckin' Thru The Territories" starts at home with the Northeast and the World Wide Wrestling Federation as we review WWWF Championship Wrestling from May of 1977. We have a new World Champion and we have unpolished Vince, the atomic drop as a finish, the original Moose Monroe, Iraqi Native Americans, inept enhancement talent, plus Milonas wants baby oil and more! Also in this episode, this Promo About Nothing is dedicated to a legend lost, adding One To Watch in 2019 and Crockett makes his AstroMania plans! Promo About Nothing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7lHGyV7jTg Get our weekly episodes, our t-shirt and more info on the podcast at TheWPAN.com. Leave a voicemail and be a part of the podcast! Call 401-584-9726. Follow @TheWPAN, @BrianMilonas & @cr

Ring Of Honor Wrestling's "The Kingpin" Brian Milonas and referee Mike Crockett toast to the year 2018 and look ahead to wrestling in the new year with a segment they're calling "Ones To Watch"! Which stars in WWE, ROH and the independents are fixing to have a break-out year in 2019? We share our expert opinions. Plus, after an extennnnded hiatus, our signature segment the Dirt Sheet Shuffle is back, but if Brian can crack the code again, will it ever return? Also this week, the Promo About Nothing is live, pal, we discuss the year that was for the WPAN and what to look forward to in 2019, and The Kingpin reveals more about his controversial Chaotic Wrestling promo on JT Dunn! Promo About Nothing: https://www.wwe.com/videos/sid-wants-a-redo-in-your-house-may-14-1995 Get our weekly episodes, our t-shirt and more info on the podcast at TheWPAN.com. Leave a voicemail and be a part of the podcast! Call 401-584-9726. Follow @TheWPAN, @BrianMilonas & @crocksox on Twitter. #WPAN

'Twas the day before Christmas, and all through the years, you've been waiting for this audio, and it's finally here! Pro wrestler "The Kingpin" Brian Milonas and referee Mike Crockett conducted an interview in the very early days of this podcast with their old pal Tommaso Ciampa, and for many reasons, we were unable to release it. But it's a Christmas miracle! As our gift to you, we are sharing a portion of our 2016 conversation with the current NXT Champion. Hear about his Seinfeld-inspired early gimmick, Thomas Penmanship, his bond with New England veteran Arch Kincaid and the feud with Milonas that got to the point where Ciampa's dad tried to jump the rail! Also in this episode, Brian sits down with TK O'Ryan and Vinny Marseglia of the current ROH World Six Man Champions The Kingdom! Plus, your Promo About Navidad, The Kingpin on silly indy wrestling drama, and the final holiday segment. The topic: What's at the top of our wrestling wish lists? Promo About Nothing: https://twitter.com/i/status/10757702754

Pro wrestler "The Kingpin" Brian Milonas had a big pro wrestling weekend, so referee Mike Crockett put the call out to permanent guest host Brian Fury (@xbrianxfuryx) to fill the seat and he's got plenty to say about his UNretirement a couple weeks ago as he returned to the squared circle in his own promotion, Chaotic Wrestling! Also, after Crockett's antics on the "Pro Wrestling Positivity" episode, "The Firebrand" schools him on reasons he really SHOULD be excited about WWE - and it has nothing to do with the fact that he was recently flown to Orlando to once again be a guest trainer at the WWE Performance Center. And Milonas may not be with Mike, but he checks in from the road with his thoughts on Final Battle, the TV tapings the next night, and the departure of The Elite! Plus, a Promo About Nothing that will make you pale, more talk about the best and worst t-shirt designs, and week three of The Kingpin's holiday segment. The topic: Memorable Christmas-themed moments or angles! Promo About Nothing: https

Pro wrestler "The Kingpin" Brian Milonas and referee Mike Crockett are mad about merch! From the 80s & 90s to today, we're examining the best wrestling t-shirt designs in history. They're just 2 sweet! On the flipside, we'll get into the ugliest, stupidest, or most ridiculous shirts ever made as well, so back dat ass into your chair and listen in! As always, let us know what we missed on Twitter (@TheWPAN). Plus, be sure to tune in for BRIAN'S BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Also this week, a Promo About Nothing that's Terra-ble, find out how to hang at the bar with The Bouncers this weekend, and The Kingpin's holiday segment returns. The topic: WWE's strangest holiday merchandise! Promo About Nothing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PNn2GK937o Get our weekly episodes, our t-shirt and more info on the podcast at TheWPAN.com. Leave a voicemail and be a part of the podcast! Call 401-584-9726. Follow @TheWPAN, @BrianMilonas & @crocksox on Twitter. #WPAN

Pro wrestler "The Kingpin" Brian Milonas and referee Mike Crockett are here to talk you off the ledge! Last week's RAW sent people into hysterics, so let us share with you reasons to LOVE wrestling as we head into 2019. Milonas has his thoughts (usually involving Ring Of Honor) and Crockett has his (as someone who doesn't watch wrestling), but despite all that, there is still reason to hear them out! Well, Brian anyway. Plus, we debut a new segment for the holiday season. This week's topic: What's the weirdest gift you've received as the family "wrestling guy"? Also in this episode, a Promo About Nothing with a Magnum and bodily fluids, The Bouncers have an official ROH t-shirt, and The Kingpin is an international man of mystery! Promo About Nothing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIQEcYbCJDo&t=2s Get our weekly episodes, our t-shirt and more info on the podcast at TheWPAN.com. Leave a voicemail and be a part of the podcast! Call 401-584-9726. Follow @TheWPAN, @BrianMilonas & @crocksox on Twitter. #W

Pro wrestler "The Kingpin" Brian Milonas and referee Mike Crockett reunite briefly before Milonas heads out on the road for a weekend of independent wrestling with CHIKARA and Beyond Wrestling! Once our hosts part, you're in the backseat as The Kingpin joins his tag team partner - CHIKARA Young Lions Cup 2018 winner Cam Zagami - for a road trip between Philadephia and Worcester, Massachusetts! We not only get into Cam's stint on FOX TV's American Grit starring John Cena, but all the behind-the-scenes scrambling at Beyond Wrestling's Tournament For Tomorrow! Will their opponents arrive in time driving from NEBRASKA? What happens when injuries scrap an entire card? Listen in as Brian & Cam recount it all on the drive home! Plus, a Promo About Nothing that's worse than combat, Goodspeed goodness, and The Kingpin hilariously reacts to Brian Fury's wrestling comeback! Promo About Nothing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1OYVEDSdZE Get our weekly episodes, our t-shirt and more info on the podcast at TheWPAN.co

With pro wrestler "The Kingpin" Brian Milonas on his bi-annual Disney excursion, referee Mike Crockett has enlisted the services of the man who is sometimes known as Max Smashmaster (@MaxSmashmaster) to co-host and also update us on what he's been doing since we interviewed him two years ago. Then, we talk with a staple of New England independent wrestling, Sonny Goodspeed (@sonnystrut), who has AMAZING stories about, among other things, bumping on frozen lawn furniture with Jeff "Bruiser" Costa, what happens when a wrestler wins the Powerball lottery, Lobsterman for President, a phone call with Tito Santana, hiding backstage at WWF TV, working Memphis and stiffing the hell out of PG-13, slowing down The Eliminators, no-selling the finish of WCW's Erik Watts AKA the Salisbury Beach Screwjob and so much more! Also in this episode, a Promo About Nothing that's hard, and Brian Fury (@xbrianxfuryx) confronts Crockett about last week's breaking news PLUS gives the first comments on his RETURN TO THE RING next mont

Pro wrestler "The Kingpin" Brian Milonas and referee Mike Crockett have brought back one of the most enjoyable segments in recent memory (to Crockett anyway) - reading MEAN TWEETS about Brian to his face in something we call Search & Destroy! After that, we review Milonas' time as part of Ring Of Honor Wrestling's Global Wars tour last week in Maine and Massachusetts and reveal the BRUTAL INJURY suffered in lovely Lowell. Plus, a Promo About Nothing - yeah, following up on the hidden gems episode, and The Kingpin's got a SCOOP regarding the much-talked-about Fury wedding! Promo About Nothing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d07WOaYiNg Get our weekly episodes, our t-shirt and more info on the podcast at TheWPAN.com. Leave a voicemail and be a part of the podcast! Call 401-584-9726. Follow @TheWPAN, @BrianMilonas & @crocksox on Twitter. #WPAN