Wrestle Kingdom 12 Preview - Alpha vs Omega Unveiled

GOLDBERG is a WWE Hall of Famer! He’s one of the greats in the business! And now he’s TIJ special guest 900!! And yes, the infamous locker room fist fight is discussed! Goldberg also talks about his WCW debut, his WWE debut, the origin of the spear, working with Hulk Hogan and Brock Lesnar, and how he feels about the bad blood with Bret Hart. He comments on why he thinks he never faced Stone Cold Steve Austin in the ring, Halloween Havoc 1998 vs Diamond Dallas Page, what brought him back to wrestling and the WWE in 2016, his relationship with Vince McMahon then and now, and the cult horror classic, “Santa’s Slay!” Thanks to our sponsors! The FanDuel Sportsbook App & use promo code JERICHO to get your “No Sweat First Bet” up to $1000  STAY CONNECTED Instagram:@chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @IAmJericho @TalkIsJericho @WebIsJericho TikTok: @TalkIsJericho https://www.webisjericho.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/chrisjerichofozzy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Elo 20221h 6min

This Is GWAR documentary director Scott Barber, filmmaker Tommy Avallone, and GWAR bandmembers bassist/singer Michael Bishop aka Blothar The Beserker and drummer Brad Roberts aka Jizmak Da Gusha talk about the making of the new doc streaming now on Shudder and AMC+. They share stories about GWAR’s early days including what inspired their elaborate stage costumes and props, and the infamous spew. They detail what it takes to design and make everything, how they travel with it all when touring, and why it originally prevented them from getting booked on festivals! They explain the impact that MTV and Mike Judge’s “Beavis & Butthead” animated series had on the band’s success and longevity. And they reveal how they’ve managed to stay together for 30 years despite the loss of bandmembers including their leader and singer Dave Brockie who passed away in 2014. They talk about the brotherhood of GWAR, why they consider themselves an art collective as opposed to a band, and how the demise of hair metal and emergence of grunge actually worked in their favor. Plus, they discuss GWAR’s future and future projects which may or may not include a feature film! Go to https://www.shudder.com/ or https://www.amc.com/ and use promo code THISISGWAR for a FREE 14-day trial. Thanks to our sponsors! The FanDuel Sportsbook App & use promo code JERICHO to get your “No Sweat First Bet” up to $1000  STAY CONNECTED! Instagram:@chrisjerichofozzy Twitter: @IAmJericho @TalkIsJericho https://www.webisjericho.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisJerichoFozzy/videos To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Elo 20221h 5min

Dave Meltzer from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter returns to discuss the circumstances around the shocking retirement of Vince McMahon from the WWE. He details how he found out about the allegations about Vince, how the story was leaked to the press, and what may have forced Vince to leave after he said he wasn’t going anywhere. Dave talks about Stephanie McMahon and Triple H leading the company, and how Stephanie and Nick Khan may handle their new co-CEO situation. He speculates on the creative and cultural changes at WWE, how much of a hand Vince will have in creative from the sidelines, what kind of impact this will have on AEW and the industry at large, and what the future may hold for WWE including a possible sale. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Elo 20221h 10min

On Friday, July 29th, the world lost Michael Bloodgood, one of the pioneers of Christian metal music, and founding member and bassist of his namesake band. Michael had suffered a stroke in February just one night after the band debuted their upcoming documentary, “Trenches of Rock,” with a special sneak screening and Q+A session hosted by Chris Jericho, followed by what turned out to be Michael Bloodgood’s last live concert performance. So to honor Michael’s life, and celebrate the documentary release on August 30th and the upcoming 3-day Immortal Festival in Versailles, Ohio on Labor Day weekend, we’re releasing that special Q+A session. Michael and the band were in great spirits telling stories about their early days, their ministry, and overcoming adversity. They shared details about their songwriting and creative process, and told tales from the road. Les Carlsen also spoke to Chris a couple of days after Michael’s passing to shed some light on Michael’s last few months on Earth, and reminisce about his best friend and musical partner.  Pre-order “Trenches of Rock”: https://trenchesofrockfilm.com/ Immortal Festival tickets: https://www.bmieventcenter.com/christian-rock-festival/ Chris Jericho will be the special emcee at Immortal Festival & hosting a Q+A with Barren Cross on Saturday, September 3rd. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Elo 20221h 19min

The Jericho Chronicles hit Belfast earlier this month, and featured stories from Chris’ many Wrestlemania appearances. Hear great details about his first-ever Wrestlemania match - a three-way with Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit, including why that particular match has always confused him. He recounts all the circumstances leading up to Wrestlemania 17 and his match with William Regal, what it was like to follow The Rock vs Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania 18, and what inspired his Money In The Bank idea at Wrestlemania 21. He tell stories about working with Mickey Rourke, popping Adam Sandler in the front row at ringside, the Festival of Frienship and Kevin Owens, his best Wrestlemania payday, and why he knew it was time to leave WWE after Wrestlemania 33. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Heinä 20221h 23min

British wrestler Hannah Taylor is a filmmaker, and a World War II history buff (thanks to her father), and made a short film about Auschwitz. Hannah took a small camera crew to Auschwitz, and describes what she observed and learned about the largest of the German operated concentration camps, and the horrific ways the regime abused, tortured, and exterminated those forced to inhabit it. She also talks about the rise and fall of the Third Reich, their imagery and propaganda, and what happened to many of the high-ranking officers after Germany fell to the Allied nations. Plus, Hannah shares some of the remarkable survivor stories and tales of resilience she encountered while making her short film. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Heinä 20221h 1min

Guitarist/singer Lars Frederiksen of Rancid is a huge wrestling fan, and explains how that led to AEW’s Ruby Soho using Rancid’s song as her entrance theme and character name. And while Lars loves wrestling, he’s also all about punk music! Rancid’s been going strong for over 30 years so he knows the scene, the players, and the history! He makes a really good case for why Lemmy & Motorhead should be considered punk, and talks about the role that Sid Vicious and the Sex Pistols played in the scene. Lars shares stories about his own background growing up in working-class San Francisco, who inspired him to pick up a guitar, his love of KISS, and what happened the first time he met Gene Simmons & Paul Stanley. Lars also discusses what made the punk scene so relevant back in the day, the punk attitude, the difference between punk and Oi! music, punk’s contribution to fashion, pop culture, diversity and inclusion, and the importance of the scene’s lyrics and messaging. Plus, he lists his favorite bands, and reveals who he believes will carry the torch for punk music in the future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Heinä 20221h 6min

New Japan Pro Wrestling rising star, Clark Connors, explains how he got the last-minute opportunity to wrestle at the AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door PPV after Ishii’s injury. He shares a detailed look at the inner workings of New Japan’s LA dojo and what it’s like to train under Shibata. He talks about being a “young boy” (aka rookie), his first trip to Japan, the G1 tour, wrestling at the Tokyo Dome, learning to speak Japanese, and eating horse! Clark also reveals how a young kid from Seattle, Washington was able to convince his mom to let him pursue pro wrestling, how he ended up at Lance Storm’s wrestling school, and what it was like being in the inaugural match for Prestige Wrestling. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Heinä 20221h 2min