Episodes

They got a bigger room! PROGRESS Wrestling continues to explode and gain a following across Europe, and that is evidenced by their debut here at Ch. 12 at the Electric Ballroom! Bigger venue, better production, same great wrestling. We see early iterations of Zach Gibson and Will Osperay begin to mold into what they are today, we see a few chaotic, car crashes of matches, we see the first tag champions get crowned, and Celine Dion makes a run-in. Let's take our hearts and go on and listen to thi...

There were more tables on this show than sober people. Jk. Kind of. But this show represents early ECW in a nutshell....a Texas Deathmatch, Sabu being a maniac, a woman in a wedding dress receiving a piledriver....you know, the usual. This show was a nonstop car crash and it was glorious. But it might make you a fan of Al Snow aka "The Snowman". So much to get into on this one! Joined by Charlie from the GetCho Podcast! Check out Charlie and the rest of the GetCho! guys on their podcast: “GetCh...

Tito Ortiz! If this was TNA in May 2005, that would be the extent of this description. Because that it almost completely what they relied on to build this show. Even though we get an amazing moment with AJ Styles in the main event, and a fantastic (and impromptu) Clockwork Orange match between Raven and X-Pac. Of course, we get more Shocker, Trytan, and the return of Zach Gowen. But the whole show feels like it's still stunned by the tragic death of Chris Candido. There's a lot to get into about...

Got a hankerin' for Mantaur? Dick Murdoch? IRS vs Undertaker? Well all your prayers have been answered with this episode! Royal Rumble kicks off the ACCLAIMED year of 1995 for wrestling, and we begin the road to Wrestlemania 11. Bret and Diesel have a classic on this show....but otherwise, there's lots to beat up about this event. This episode has 4 podcast hosts discussing the Royal Rumble, and a special WATCH-ALONG of the Royal Rumble match itself. Timestamp for the Rumble match (Peacock): 1...

Joined by an Alliance member, Justin Credible! Justin and Hard recap the culmination of the infamous Invasion storyline. Justin's run in WWF was hindered by this storyline, and by several other outside forces that are discussed in this episode. Survivor Series 2001 has unification title matches, an Immunity Battle Royal, a "Winner Take All" 5 on 5 Elimination match, and much much more. Let's get some first-hand insight by a man that actually competed on this show! Even though he doesn't remember...

Wrestlemania! NXT Takeover! Ponchos! Just shooting the shit about a huge week in wrestling for probably too long. But I just love wrestling, okay? Shut your ass. Ft: Some dickhead birds outside my window chirping throughout Follow me! ApronBump.com @Apron_Bump on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Apron_Bump/ @ApronBump on Twitter https://twitter.com/ApronBump “Apron Bump” on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Apron-Bump-1... “Apron Bump” on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/ApronBump

The inaugural ROH Tag Team Champions are crowned! Paul London vs Michael Shane in a MOTY-worthy street fight! A major ROH Title match! Christopher Street Connection and their bananas! This show clearly has it all. We also see the debuts of CM Punk and Colt Cabana! Lots to get into with this show, a major event in the history of ROH. Follow Karina Runcinque! @Quesitofrito on Twitter https://twitter.com/Quesitofrito @karinakupcakes on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karinakupcakes/ Mysan...

Ready to hear about Brutus Beefcake main eventing the biggest show of the year? WELL TOO BAD, THAT'S WHAT YOU'RE GETTING. The culmination of the acclaimed "masked man attacking Hulk Hogan" storyline, the Three Faces of Fear running roughshod, and Mr. T. The equation for a perfect wrestling show. We also get a glimpse into the future with a match between Alex Wright and Jean Paul Levesque, and Harlem Heat! This is a wacky one, you won't want to miss it. Check out the $2 Steak Podcast wherever yo...

PROGRESS continues to prove it's one of the best TRUE alternatives in professional wrestling. Not just in the UK, but around the world. Chapter 11 brings us more of naughty Jimmy Havoc, threats of murder, two different tournaments going on at the same time, and Tommy End! If nothing else, we'll provide you Aleister Black when WWE won't. So much good wrestling on this show. Enjoy! Joined by Dave from the Ruthless Aggression Era Podcast, see their info below! "RA Era Podcast" on Soundcloud, Yout...

How can you go wrong with insane Bob Backlund? Or with ample amounts of little people? Well, listen to this podcast and you'll find out. We got 5 vs 5 matches, Yokozuna vs Undertaker in a Casket Match, and most importantly, Chuck Norris. Join myself, the Monday Night Chores, Queasy, Sleazy, and Cheesey on this colorful ride through peak New Generation Era. Check out the Monday Night Chores Podcast! On YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts! @MonNightChores on Twitter https://twitter.com/M...

This Invasion storyline sure has NO MERCY on it's fanbase. Join myself and JD from Red Leaf Retrocast as we getting into some previously untapped topics regarding the Invasion storyline and our in-depth recap of the final stop before Survivor Series: Winner Takes All. On this show, we get to see the product of people like RVD, Hurricane, and Tajiri organically capturing the hearts of the audience. We also discuss a hidden gem in Rock vs Chris Jericho for the WCW World Title. But if you know anyt...

This episode is more explosive than the main event was. Follow me! ApronBump.com @Apron_Bump on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Apron_Bump/ @ApronBump on Twitter https://twitter.com/ApronBump “Apron Bump” on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Apron-Bump-1... “Apron Bump” on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/ApronBump

Nobody in! Nobody out! Nobody getting over! If you're checking out this episode because you want to relive the insanity and chaos that was TNA in mid-2005.....you've come to the right place. The FIRST EVER Lockdown PPV in the history of TNA, and they certainly had some kinks to iron out. We got a classic between Abyss and AJ Styles, we got the world renowned Shocker competing, and we have a tragic injury right at the beginning of the show. So much to get into, it's a wild ride. Check out Kenny ...

BOOOOOOO! No no, that's not that crowd's reaction to Hogan, that's a ghost sound. Because Halloween. Get it? Well you'll also get a smashing (pumpkins) episode here covering one of WCW's more prominent PPVs! This show has everything: Career vs Career in a Steel Cage, Honky Tonk Man, Arn Anderson vs Dustin Rhodes, and piledrivers through pumpkins. Strap in, folks! Was glad to have Joey from "The Angle Podcast" on this episode! Joey puts out a ton of great content; a really knowledgeable guy and ...

No longer is PROGRESS just dipping their toes into story-based wrestling; they are all in with this chapter. Chapter 10 is a landmark show for the company, for so many reasons. We got the finals of the Natural Progression Series, we have the Tag Title Tournament kicking off, and we have Adam Cole vs Adam Cole (no, that is not a typo). But the ending stretch of this show is some of the most entertaining wrestling I've seen in quite some time, you'll definitely want to stick around till the end of...

Take a drink every time one of the commentators says “Beantown” on this show….yikes. But other than that, we got your favorite old school Ring of Honor shenanigans for you on this episode! Some of the company’s best matches so far happened on this show in Mark Briscoe vs Jay Briscoe and the first ever ROH Title defense by Low Ki against AJ Styles. We also see the tag division take shape, we see a Boston Massacre Street Fight (because they’re in Boston, do you get it?) and we see Fat Angel Garza ...

Let's get EXTREME.....ly absurd with this episode. The first "Extreme Championship Wrestling" event ever is here, and what a time capsule to get into. We got a blind Sandman, Dean Malenko chloroforming his opponent, and the infamous Chris Benoit / Sabu neck break spot. A monumental show for the company and for the wrestling industry. Matt Ridder from the "Smackin' It Raw" Podcast returns to bask in the ridiculousness. Check out his weekly podcats and follow him on social media! @MattRidder on ...

No fans for the Rumble? No problem! Kinda. Top to bottom, a great wrestling show, and one of, if not THE best PPV of the COVID Era. Bianca and Edge get their moments, golf carts become controversial, and it's......it's Christian. We get into all of the matches from the first WWE PPV of 2021, we discuss some of the shortcomings of WWE in general, and much much more. Subscribe! Follow me! ApronBump.com @Apron_Bump on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Apron_Bump/ @ApronBump on Twitter https:...

WAR GAMES! We don't actually get to hear William Regal say those iconic words on this event, but we do get him in a powdered wig so...that's something? In addition to that, we have a hilariously exhausting promo/phone call between Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair, we have Terry Funk being a shirtless madman, and Jim Duggan sparks something that will go on to change wrestling forever -- Stone Cold Steve Austin. Joined by James from “That 90's Wrestling Podcast”, you can find his podcast on Youtube and w...

You read the title, and you probably thought "Hmm, I guess this is the show where Kurt Angle won the title, but what else happened?". Admittedly, I had the same thought before watching this show, but there turned out to be a TON of noteworthy stuff that occurred at Unforgiven 2001. Edge and Christian have their first match against each other in their breakup feud, Stephanie McMahon tries to have intercourse with RVD, and the infamous Kronik vs Undertaker and Kane match unfolds. There's good, the...

Have you been itching to do a deep-dive into Trytan? Or "The Outlaw" Billy Gunn? Or the battle to become the secretary of Dusty Rhodes? No? WELL THAT'S WHAT YOU'RE GETTING WITH THIS EPISODE. Destination X 2005 is a classic representation of what TNA did wrong. They had a great amount of talent but didn't always know how to utilize them. However, on this show we do get to see a great Ultimate X (with overly convoluted extra rules), but this episode is mainly a hilarious journey through the pitfal...

Bonus Episode! The year of 2020 was a crazy one for everybody, and the wrestling industry was no different. This year gave us so much to think about and enjoy in the world of wrestling, and we have a great group of guys to discuss it: The Hardest Part of the Ring Kenny from "A Kenny For Your Thoughts" Podcast Matt Ridder from "Smackin' It Raw" Podcast Joey from "The Angle" Podcast This is a longer episode than usual, but it FLIES by. So much fun, you won't want to miss it! Check out Kenny ...

Episode 50 / One Year(ish) Anniversary! The epic extravaganza spectacular is here! In this episode, The Hardest Part of the Ring speaks about tequilla, Farming Simulator (an upcoming project), The Wednesday Night Wars, and much much more. Join me in reflecting on the past year of The Apron Bump, looking forward to what's upcoming in 2021, and a special Q&A session. Thank you for being a loyal listener! Follow me! ApronBump.com @Apron_Bump on Instagram @ApronBump on Twitter “Apron Bump” on F...

My guests for this episode called this the "true start" of PROGRESS, and taking everything that happened on this show, I believe them. Ross and Matt from the "Wrestling Should Be Fun" Podcast join me today; to provide some added context to my PROGRESS watch-through; and to just be cheeky lads. We see the beginning of arguably the great storyline in PROGRESS history with Jimmy Havoc, we see a great title match between Rampage Brown and Doug Williams, and we get to learn about how Brits are marks ...