The C-Show Podcast

We learn more about the American Wrestling Association and its main figure, Verne Gagne, review his performances in the 50s & AWA content, and discuss Dale Gagner's attempts to revive the promotion in the 90s. Plus we went to TNA in Philly!Make sure to go back and listen to the first episode in this duology: Apple | Spotify | YouTubeSOURCES - The Lost Files of the AWA https://charlesfstewart.com/c-show-lost-files-of-the-awa-sources $5/month gets you access to The C-Show Discord, the Archive, and more! https://ko-fi.com/cshowpod 10% off JLab's award‑winning audio gear https://tr.ee/ntMIo7oHtd

Redemption throws an interesting curve for Will Ospreay, as the Death Riders take the shot on Kenny Omega, plus The Divine Dominion retain their titles - but how long will it last? We recap and review the PPV, plus AEW action - listen now!$5/month gets you access to The C-Show Discord, the Archive, and more! https://ko-fi.com/cshowpod 10% off JLab's award‑winning audio gear https://tr.ee/ntMIo7oHtd 50 Million Frenchman 0:00 - THIS IS A SIXERS PODCAST NOW LEBRON JAMES IS A SIXER6:00 - AEW Redemption Recap & Review40:44 - Divine Dominion retain, Show Business, Upcoming AEW Action

Darby Allin gets pranked by Sting, with the help of NBA superstar Anthony Davis, plus Penta gets accidentally unmasked on some kid’s “irl” stream - we also talk more war of words with the Bang Bang Gang and the Dogs, plus our Redemption preview!$5/month gets you access to The C-Show Discord, the Archive, and more! https://ko-fi.com/cshowpod 10% off JLab's award‑winning audio gear https://tr.ee/ntMIo7oHtd 0:00 - Intro1:06 - Darby Allin & Sting on Foul Play with Anthony Davis14:49 - Wrestling News: Penta Unmasked on Stream, Bang Bang Gang and Dogs Keep Escalating, Darby and Kevin face off for the TNT Championship29:19 - Redemption Preview & Upcoming AEW action!

We observe the 42nd anniversary of Black Saturday - the night that Vince McMahon took over wrestling on the early days of cable. Charlie dives into what led up to it, then we discuss the show itself, before discussing the aftermath. We also talk about Mick Foley on Dynamite, Sheamus’ potential moves and wrestling rosters, and Hangman returns to AEW!SOURCES - Black Saturday: The Day Vince Took Over: https://charlesfstewart.com/c-show-black-saturday-vince-takeover-wrestling-sources $1/month gets you access to The C-Show Discord, the Archive, and more! https://ko-fi.com/cshowpod 10% off JLab's award‑winning audio gear https://tr.ee/ntMIo7oHtd 0:00 - Intro1:00 - Black Saturday: The Day Vince Took Over30:17 - Hangman Adam Page returns, Mick Foley debuts on Dynamite, and Wrestling Roster Discussion52:05 - Upcoming AEW Action!

We discuss the response by the WWE to the Parents’ Television Council’s campaign against wrestling - the group Right to Censor. Featuring future WWE Hall of Famer the Godfather and Ivory, the group’s success tied to a corporate beef that fizzled out when the company won. Connor talks about the new TBS Champion, and Jared orchestrates a masterful guessing game.0:00 - Intro0:56 - Right to Censor vs. Parents’ Television Council23:43 - Troubles in the United Empire, New TBS Champion, Guess the Wrestler37:50 - Upcoming AEW Action!SOURCES: https://charlesfstewart.com/c-show-podcast-right-to-censor-sources $1/month gets you access to The C-Show Discord, the Archive, and more! https://ko-fi.com/cshowpod 10% off JLab's award‑winning audio gear https://tr.ee/ntMIo7oHtd

As AEW celebrates its partnerships abroad, Jared takes us back to the early 2000s to discuss John Cena’s battle rap era; the hits and (a lot of) misses. When we open the Forbidden Door, we get the finales to the Owen Cup, a new steel cage, and a dangerous night for masked wrestlers!Metal Gear Monday 5 available tomorrow on YouTube! Watch Charlie struggle more than usual! https://www.youtube.com/@CShowPod 0:00 - Intro0:43 - John Cena’s Battle Raps, Hits & Misses17:54 - AEW Forbidden Door Recap & Review46:50 - Upcoming AEW Action!$1/month gets you access to The C-Show Discord, the Archive, and more! https://ko-fi.com/cshowpod 10% off JLab's award‑winning audio gear https://tr.ee/ntMIo7oHtd

Charlie discusses the history of wrestling on home video - from its humble origins on VHS in the late 70s to the fraught nature of streaming today. In AEW action, Connor explains how and why Thekla got fired from Stardom, Jared brainstorms ideas for Andrade and Speedball, and we also talk about AEW’s World Cup merch.$1/month gets you access to The C-Show Discord, the Archive, and more! https://ko-fi.com/cshowpod 10% off JLab's award‑winning audio gear https://tr.ee/ntMIo7oHtd0:00 - Intro 0:51 - Wrestling on Home Video38:20 - AEW Headlines: How Thekla got fired, AEW World Cup merch, Andrade’s future?53:30 - Upcoming AEW Action, Preview for Next Week!SOURCES:https://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/videos - WWE, WCW, AWA libraries https://www.wrestlingdvdnetwork.com/ - lists, easter egg contentGoldstein, Seth (December 27, 1997). "Picture This!" (PDF). Billboard. p. 157. Retrieved August 4, 2023. > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WWE_Home_Video#:~:text=Goldstein%2C%20Seth%20(December,%5E https://www.thesportster.com/wwe-coliseum-home-video-facts-trivia/

We discuss Rob Van Dam; his impact in WWE on Connor - and two matches featuring Eddie Guerrero and a heater from ECW. We switch up our AEW coverage to talk about MJF’s dedication to shithousery, Kevin Knight breaking our hearts, and the return of the CEO, Mercedes Mone. This is a good one folks. We’ve got a cool one coming up. $1/month gets you access to The C-Show Discord, the Archive (where you can watch the matches we discuss!), and more! https://ko-fi.com/cshowpod 10% off JLab's award‑winning audio gear https://tr.ee/ntMIo7oHtd0:00 - Intro & Agenda1:40 - Rob Van Dam: The Whole F’n Show33:34 - AEW Headlines: MJF, Kevin Knight, Mercedes Mone, Lio Rush46:13 - Upcoming AEW Action, Preview for Next Week!