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The All Out Assault of Blood & Guts May 12, 2021

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More wrestling history was made last Wednesday night on #AEWDynamite as the Inner Circle and The Pinnacle battled it out in the first-ever Blood & Guts! Chris breaks down the historic match from inception to execution, and everything in between. Discover what originally inspired the idea pre-pandemic, the talent who were supposed to take part in the originally scheduled Blood & Guts, the timing of the match in 2021, who came up with the Inner Circle costumes, the bumps, Sammy’s surrender, and the finishing move that saw MJF send Chris Jericho hurtling over 10-feet from the top of the cage to the stage below.

The Bedlam & Barbed Wire Behind Dark Side Of The Ring May 07, 2021

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The critically-acclaimed series, “Dark Side of the Ring,” just returned for season 3 on VICE TV, and creators Evan Husney and Jason Eisener are back to talk about some of the topics and talent covered in the 14-episode run. They tackle everything from the story of Steve Austin’s late tag team partner Brian Pillman to the infamous WWE “Plane Ride From Hell” to FMW to Death Match wrestling star Nick Gage to Jericho’s former Smokey Mountain Wrestling roommate Bruiser Bedlam to the WWE steroid trials. They reveal how they got Vince McMahon’s top lawyer, Jerry McDevitt, to sit down for the steroid episode, how they convinced Steve Austin to talk about Brian Pillman, why they were so surprised by Jon Moxley’s interview, and which episode was the hardest to get cleared for broadcast. They speak to finding balance in some of the more heartbreaking stories (like Dynamite Kid and Chris Kanyon), their favorite moments that ended up on the cutting room floor, and their remaining wish list of guests and topics.

The Manson Family Goes Helter Skelter May 05, 2021

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Everybody knows the story of cult leader Charles Manson and the Manson Family murders, but “Crime Weekly’s” Stephanie Harlowe joins to share a more-detailed look at Charles Manson as a person, and what led him to become a violent murderer and cult leader. She sheds light on his early childhood and upbringing, and his personality and how he was able to manipulate young girls in the 60s to joining the family. She has insight into Manson’s unlikely friendship with Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys, Manson’s dream of becoming a rock star and why that never happened despite Dennis Wilson’s help, and the story behind Manson and famous record producer Terry Melcher. And of course she details the gruesome Tate and LaBianca murders committed by the Manson family in Los Angeles, what motivated the killings, and how the Family was eventually captured. Plus, Stephanie has crazy stories from the subsequent trials and sentencing that followed.

The Burning Love of Elvis Impersonators Apr 30, 2021

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Hear the story of how Elvis came to join the Inner Circle! Ok, so it’s really Elvis impersonator Travis Allen who filmed that great scene-stealing cameo in the Inner Circle’s version of The Hangover last Summer in Vegas! Travis explains how he landed the coveted part, what it was like hanging out with the boys, and what was his favorite part of the whole experience. He also recounts his journey to become Elvis, which songs are the hardest to sing, why he loves Elvis groupies, and what it’s like to being married to Lady Gaga! Plus, he shares sideburn mishaps, the cost of custom Elvis jumpsuits, the real story behind “thank you, thank you very much,” his fav Elvis movies, and the most popular Elvis song when it comes to Vegas weddings! And yes, he can officiate your ceremony!

Five Rounds with Chuck Liddell Apr 28, 2021

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UFC Hall of Famer and former Light Heavyweight Champ, Chuck Liddell, shares stories about some of his biggest fights and opponents including Tito Ortiz, and his two legendary bouts with Randy Couture. Chuck explains what it means to cut weight, how he used to do it quickly (wearing plastic suits on airplanes no less), and how a single knock-out put him on the map. He has thoughts on Dana White, filming Ultimate Fighter, competing on Dancing With The Stars, and being called a “Sherman Tank.” He recounts his early days in MMA, and what it took to make the sport a household name. And he’s talking all about his brand-new podcast, “Icebreakers,” which he cohosts with comedian Adam Ray! Check it out every Monday!

Rich Swann's Rebellion Apr 23, 2021

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Impact World Champion Rich Swann defends his title this Sunday, April 25th, at the Rebellion PPV against AEW World Heavyweight Champion Kenny Omega. It’s a match 15-years in the making, and Rich explains what it means for him personally as well as for the wrestling business in general. He talks mental and physical toughness, adapting his high-flying style for the rigors of a heavyweight match, and how he almost gave up on his wrestling dream a few years ago. Rich shares the adversity he overcame as a youth in Baltimore after his father was murdered and his mother passed away after battling mental illness. He speaks to pursuing your dreams, his early days training in Maryland, his WWE run at both NXT and 205 Live, and what he loves about Don Callis, Scott D’Amore, and Impact Wrestling.

The Mystery of Sasquatch & Murder Mountain Apr 21, 2021

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“Sasquatch” is the brand-new, three-part documentary series directed by Joshua Rofe that premiered on Hulu yesterday (April 20, 2021). It’s a murder-mystery, true crime thriller that takes place on a marijuana farm in the infamous Emerald Triangle area of Northern California, and involves Big Foot! Josh Rofe explains how he and journalist David Holthouse investigated and documented the 1993 triple homicide allegedly perpetrated by Sasquatch! He shares what they uncovered in journey, how it literally became a life and death situation for them at some points, what the notorious Patterson Gimlin film has to do with their investigation, and why Josh wasn’t convinced until the project was nearly complete that they actually had something worthy of release. Josh also talks about the Duplass Brothers involvement, the use of animation, his own exploration of the Sasquatch community, and how they managed to get participants to appear on film.

Riki Rachtman Is Ballin At The Cathouse Apr 16, 2021

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Riki Rachtman co-founded the infamous Cathouse in Hollywood with his friend Taime Downe from the band Faster Pussycat. Guns N Roses was the house band, Alice Cooper asked to play there on Halloween, Motley Crue were club fixtures, and a drunk David Bowie nearly got beat up one night by Axl Rose. The Cathouse was THE place to be in Hollywood in the late 80s and early 90s, and people lined up around the block hoping to get in! Riki shares some of those legendary stories about the club, how and why he started it, and how that success turned into a hosting gig for MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball. Riki also tells tales about visiting a water park with Alice In Chains, Nirvana’s uncomfortably weird appearance on the Ball, and why Riki had to publicly apologize to Stone Temple Pilots! Plus, Riki just brought The Ball back, and you can see its 4-episode limited run starting this Saturday night (April 17th) at 9pm Eastern on the FREE Gimme Metal app!

Steve Austin Studies His Stone Cold Classic Matches Apr 14, 2021

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Steve Austin and Chris Jericho kicked the Forbidden Door open on the Broken Skull Sessions, and continue the conversation here with a detailed look at Stone Cold’s career! They breakdown a bunch of his memorable matches including some with Ricky Steamboat, Ravishing Rick Rude, Barry Windham, and Chris Benoit. Steve speaks extensively about his former tag team partner Brian Pillman and their run as the Hollywood Blonds, and his feud with Mr. McMahon and what Vince was really like in the ring. He also recalls Wrestlemania 13 and the double turn with Bret Hart, and his three Wrestlemania main event matches with The Rock.

The80s Metal Scene Was Nuthin But A Good Time Apr 09, 2021

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Authors Tom Beaujour & Rich Bienstock captured the rise and fall of one of the most storied eras in rock & roll history in their new book, “Nothin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of the ‘80s Hard Rock Explosion.” They document the exploding hard metal scene on the Sunset Strip in the 80s, stuff of legend, epitomized by the image, reputation, and music of the notorious bad boys of metal, Motley Crue. They explore flyer’ing culture, pay-to-play, competition and camaraderie, the birth of grunge, and the abrupt end to a style of music that was all but cancelled by the early 90s. Tom & Rich share stories from their interviews with Ozzy Osbourne, Poison, Warrant, Dokken, Trixter, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, Twisted Sister, Skid Row, Winger, Faster Pussycat, producer Howard Benson, famous music manager Cliff Burnstein, and scores of roadies, label execs, sound engineers, and security guards. You’ll hear about the practical joke that Dokken played on producer Tom Werman, Slash’s failed audition for Poison, Sebastian Bach’s first night with Skid Row, and the wild plane ride to Russia for the Make A Difference Foundation benefit concert.

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