Two Man Power Trip Of Wrestling

This week on Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard, Dr Tom will travel back in time and talk about his entire career. Dr Tom and host John Poz will discuss the state of the wrestling, WWF, SMW, WCW, CWA, and so much more. This episode is an episode from the TMPT archives from back in 2015. Checkout our sponsor: Guys, looking to last longer, and go a few extra rounds? Get to www.bluechew.com. Blue Chew is the first ever chewable that brings your performance in the bedroom to another level. Here’s a great deal for you. Visit bluechew.com and get your first shipment FREE when use promo code DRTOM. Just pay $5 shipping. Give it a try and make sure you use the promo code DRTOM

Live events! Could be the demand for house shows be more than WWE expects and is the company prepared? What does AEW’s schedule look like outside of North Florida? The WWE’s digital strategy.Len Asper talking Impact on TwitterDoes New Japan understand the complexity of the U.S. market?How ROH may deliver a cross-platform weekly live showA look at premium cable ratingsDorian ROldan of AAA covered in Forbes MexicoDAZN has a new leaderLucha Patron- local tv exposure

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Devon Nicholson AKA Hannibal. Host John Poz and Hannibal will talk all about the current happenings in the pro wrestling as well as the latest from Hannibal TV. They will also both be taking questions from listeners Q and A style throughout this interview.

Gearing up for Part 2 of our Hosts, Announcers & Commentators series on New Generation Declassified as we look at some of the more obscure voices of the WWF with special guest, Mike Durband, the host of "The Mike Durband Show" and the "Get My Go" Podcasts. Mike and Chad look at personalities that may not pop off the page to most fans of the current WWE landscape but for those who watched in the mid 90s, if you blinked than you may have missed our subjects. Featuring a few familiar faces, this episode will have you running to your computer or WWE Network to check out the proof that some of these personalities did actually exist.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, the World's Strongest Man, Ted Arcidi. The former WWF Superstar joins the show for a rare interview to talk about his entire wrestling career. Host John Poz and Ted will discuss breaking world records, breaking into the business, being recruited to the WWF, Vince McMahon, Hulk Hogan, Andre The Giant, Ken Patera, LJN figures, WCCW, Stampede Wrestling, and so much more!

A deep dive into the future of OVW with Matt Jones. George Barrios and Michelle are back on the media & sports scene! Could the rise of AVOD and free streaming platforms lead to higher rights deals for big pro wrestling? What are some networks that would consider a wrestling show? Welcome Christine Lubrano, WWE's new Senior VP of Creative Writing Services to WWE! Is NJPW new to India on EuroSport or is it a new name for DSport?Reader question on digital network/ low power A station advertising: Answered.

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Chad Fortune. The former WWF and WCW Superstar joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Chad talk about him being the first person ever to pin Bill Goldberg, Eric Bischoff, working for WCW, Vince McMahon, working for the WWF, Techno Team 2000, Erik Watts, and so much more!

This week's New Generation Declassified looks at the WWF's Hosts, Announcers & Commentators. In this first of a multi part series, Chad takes a look at the key voices of the New Generation Era as well as digs up more of the obscure personalities to grace the Titan airwaves between 1993 and early 1997. In part 1, the focus is on the familiar names. We dive into the top dogs of the WWF announcing scene for those years and point out a few of the moments that need to be watched in tandem with listening to this episode as well as set the table for what you have to look forward to in this multi part look at the voices and talents that brought the WWF to life during the beloved New Gen era.

Welcome to the TMPT Empire's 6 Year Anniversary special. Today's RARE flagship interview podcast episode features a dream guest since day one all the way back in January 2015, the legendary Abdullah The Butcher. On this show the Wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Famer discusses his entire wrestling career. Host John Poz and Abby talk Bruiser Brody, Puerto Rico, AJPW, NJPW, becoming a legend in Japan, Stampede, WCW, WCCW, The WWE Hall of Fame and so much more!

Speculating on strategic M & A in the world of wrestling and media! How does ROH fit into the Sinclair Universe? ROH tv ratings finally revealed (from 2016)! Learn the history of the 18-49 demo. Are exclusive contracts becoming a necessity? Finally… how much money did AroLucha crowdsource by 2018?

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, The Assassin Jody Hamilton. The WCW Hall of Famer and multiple time World Tag Team Champion in many territories is on the show to talk about his entire legendary wrestling career. Host John Poz and Jody will discuss the formation of the Assassins, their dominant run through the territories, working for WCW, running the WCW Power Plant, running Deep South Wrestling, and so much more!

New Generation Declassified this week looks back at one of the most suprising and somewhat controversial promos of the era as "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel explains why he attacked NEW WWF Champion Bret Hart after their match at Survivor Series. This promo, which blurred the line of work and shoot in 1995 exposed a lot of how much the corporate machine changed the Diesel character and how it ate Kevin Nash up inside. By the end hopefully you will ask yourself the following questions. How did this promo set in motion the Attitude Era a few years later? Did the nWo benefit from this "tweener" version of Diesel?

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Jordan Oliver. The MLW star apart of Injustice is on the show to talk all about his time in MLW. Host John Poz and Jordan break down his match vs Simon Gotch, wanting to wrestle Jacob Fatu, getting away from high flying, bulking up, and so much more!MLW today announced it present a special event entitled KINGS OF COLOSSEUM on January 6 at 7pm ET available on YouTube, Fubo Sports, Pluto TV. MLW is making the marquee event free for fans as a special thank you.

While ratings may disappoint at times, Nielsen bring lots of good news for pro wrestling in ‘social engagement’. Who really owns Impact? Investor money to date in streaming platforms. Digital networks, ATSC 3.0 and why it matters for wrestling. Save the music and save wrestling venues? Finally, pontificating on the outlook for a variety of promotions post-pandemic.

*Note: This episode was recorded back in February of this year.This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Michael Elgin. The former New Japan Pro Wrestling Star and former Ring of Honor World Champion joined the show to talk about his entire wrestling career. Host John Poz and Michael discuss NJPW, ROH, CMLL, The Indy scene, Kenny Omega, WWE, and so much more.

To cap off the first six months of New Generation Declassified, Chad lets the listeners in on what is to come in 2021 and a NEW YEAR of Declassified podcasts. In the final episode of 2020, we go back and take a look at the original debate on the show as to when the New Gen was kicked off? Is it the Bret Hart title victory? Is it Monday Night Raw's debut? This topic will not go away and seemingly changes with every guest but let us take a listen back to a few options as to when the WWF transitioned over to the New Generation.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Thunderfoot Gene Ligon. The former NWA Central States Tag Team Champion joins the show today to talk about his entire career. Host John Poz and Gene will talk about his run as Thunderfoot II, wrestling in the NWA for JCP/MACW, The Crockett Cup, wrestling in the WWF, WCW, AJPW, Central States, Pro Wrestling USA, and so much more!

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard is celebrating its One Year Anniversary show and is bringing on a very Special Guest, the Mayor and WWE Superstar Glenn KANE Jacobs. Along with co-host John Poz, Dr. Tom and Glenn talk about Smoky Mountain Wrestling, the WWF, The Undertaker, the Kane character, getting handed a bad gimmick, Pat Patterson, Steve Austin, the passing of Brodie Lee, and so much more. Dr. Tom and Glenn also dive into current wrestling and talk about what its like to be training in Knoxville Tennessee at their JPWA Wrestling School.

What will pro wrestling touring look like for the WWE post coronavirus? Would outsourcing to a company like Feld be strategic? WWE India, an exclusive gaming market? New int’l tv deals. What is NAWA’s strategy in booking big venues?

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Kevin Kelly. The current NJPW Lead Play by Play English Commentator joins the show to talk all about NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom 15, NJPW having the best talent on the planet and the best shows on the planet. Host John Poz and Kevin will also talk about his time in the WWE, Pat Patterson, legendary Ribs, The Undertaker, Vince McMahon, his time in ROH and a ton more.