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In this week's throwback episode of Scheduled for Two Falls Ciaran "Gherkins" Dunphy and El Hijo Del Morro dive deep into Mick Foley's seminal 1997/1998 run in WWE.

Gherkins, Shaz and Morto are taking a trip back to one of the most beloved eras of wrestling toys as Gherkins brings his collection of WWF Hasbro figures into the Gorilla Room.For a generation of wrestling fans, these weren't just toys. They were how we recreated matches, built our own rosters and brought the WWF we watched on TV into our bedrooms.Gherkins has collected almost the entire line, with only a handful still missing, so the lads get their hands on some absolute classics including Andre The Giant, Hulk Hogan, The Ultimate Warrior and plenty more.What made the Hasbro figures so distinctive? Why did the simple designs, action features and exaggerated characters make them so memorable? And perhaps most importantly, why do these figures still look and feel so good decades later?The lads share their favourites, talk about the figures they grew up with and look at what made the WWF Hasbro era so important to wrestling fans.A proper nostalgia trip for anyone who remembers opening one of these on Christmas morning.Join the Wrestling Fan Wrestling Show Discord for 24/7 wrestling chat and future podcast suggestions:Gherkins, Shaz and Morto are taking a trip back to one of the most beloved eras of wrestling toys as Gherkins brings his collection of WWF Hasbro figures into the Gorilla Room.For a generation of wrestling fans, these weren't just toys. They were how we recreated matches, built our own rosters and brought the WWF we watched on TV into our bedrooms.Gherkins has collected almost the entire line, with only a handful still missing, so the lads get their hands on some absolute classics including Andre The Giant, Hulk Hogan, The Ultimate Warrior and plenty more.What made the Hasbro figures so distinctive? Why did the simple designs, action features and exaggerated characters make them so memorable? And perhaps most importantly, why do these figures still look and feel so good decades later?The lads share their favourites, talk about the figures they grew up with and look at what made the WWF Hasbro era so important to wrestling fans.A proper nostalgia trip for anyone who remembers opening one of these on Christmas morning.Join the Wrestling Fan Wrestling Show Discord for 24/7 wrestling chat and future podcast suggestions:https://discord.com/invite/rdBk3d4aH

In this throwback episode Ciaran "Gherkins" Dunphy and El Hijo Del Morrodona interview pro wrestling and MMA legend Ken Shamrock!

Shane and Morro are back in the Gorilla Room to review WWE SummerSlam 2026, and they came away from the weekend with very different opinions.Night One was headlined by Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar in Hell in a Cell, with Oba picking up one of the biggest wins of his career. They also discuss CM Punk vs Cody Rhodes, Gunther vs Nick Aldis, Liv Morgan vs Iyo Sky and the return of Randy Orton.Night two had Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens' return, Chad Gable vs Penta, Chelsea Green's ladder match victory and the Fatal Four-Way featuring Kevin Owens, Gunther, Finn Bálor and Sami Zayn.Two nights of WWE means two nights of opinions — and Shane and Morro definitely don't agree on everything.Join the Wrestling Fan Wrestling Show Discord for 24/7 wrestling chat and to suggest future podcast topics:https://discord.com/invite/rdBk3d4aH

In this week's throwback Ciaran "Gherkins" Dunphy and El Hijo Del Morro do a deep dive into the storied rivalry of Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart. Featuring everything from their first singles match to the infamous Screwjob in Montreal.

Shane and Morro are back in the Gorilla Room to take stock of the wrestling world as we pass the halfway point of 2026.Recent reports suggest that if WWE's television ratings continue to slide over the next couple of years, TKO President Mark Shapiro and company could begin putting real pressure on Triple H and Nick Khan heading into 2028. With Premium Live Event business remaining strong but Raw's year-on-year ratings declining, the lads ask whether WWE has a genuine problem on its hands, or if the concern is being overstated.From there, the conversation widens to the rest of the wrestling landscape.How has AEW fared in 2026? Has the company found its footing again, and where does it stand compared to WWE? The lads also discuss New Japan following its recent sale to TV Asahi, the current health of TNA, AAA, CMLL and MLW, before turning their attention closer to home.Is the European independent scene beginning to build momentum once again, and could we be on the verge of another wrestling boom similar to the one that transformed the industry during the 2010s?A wide-ranging discussion on the present and future of professional wrestling, from the biggest companies in the world to the promotions helping shape its next generation.Join the Wrestling Fan Wrestling Show Discord for 24/7 wrestling chat and to suggest future podcast topics: https://discord.gg/Tkb6mHFqN