NWA Crock & Roll #23: Unwatched, Part 3

On episode 23 of NWA Crock 'n' Roll the boys are once again joined by Scott Shiflett for part 3 of the 4-part “Unwatched” series of matches they missed from April-November 85. Topics include 3 Road Warriors matches with varying opinions, including a shocking result against a team most did not understand, Portland bringing the goods again, while Puerto Rico does not, Shawns anger at Japan match bias, a fantastic TA/Flair match, weird “We are the World” ring entrance, a bloody Abdullah/Colon match with strong...ear work (???) and more!

NWA Crock & Roll #22: Unwatched, Part 2

On episode 22 of NWA Crock and Roll the boys are once again joined by guest Scott Shiflett for part 2 of the 4-part “Unwatched” series of matches they missed from April-November 85. On tap in this educational episode; discussion about the loss of Bobby Eaton, 3 story driven Flair title matches from Houston over a 6-week period, a shocking match rating from Calum, perplexing discoveries on Chris Markoff (who?), Road Warriors vs Dollar Tree Koloffs, a fantastic Dusty/Arn TV Title match and the potential resolution to the mystery of why Jimmy Valiant is over as he faces Tully Blanchard.

NWA Crock & Roll #21: Unwatched, Part 1

On Episode 21 of NWA Crock and Roll, the boys are joined by guest Scott Shiflett for part 1 of the 4-part “Unwatched” series of matches they missed from April-November 85. Up first a match between the Road Warriors vs. the Hennigs, then 5(!) Ric Flair title matches ranging from Japan to Houston to Dallas and ending in Portland against 5 different opponents. A Wahoo free episode for Calum to enjoy and hope you do too!
 
If you have an urge to watch along with the podcast, the matches can be found on this handy playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQAh6Nbrf4jj17jWpXmAFJwWDRYu0MOCg

NWA Crock & Roll #20: Houston Layover Part 2, The Sequel

On the show's one-year anniversary, in episode #20 of NWA Crock and Roll the boys are once again joined by guest, Ben Locke to close out part 2 of the Houston Layover series. After discussing year one they jump right into it. Topics & matches include Adrian Street in a surprising match with Terry Taylor, continued bad Boesch commentary, a disappointing Brody/Rhodes match, a run-down of bad Billy Graham matches watched including the one in this show, the entertainment value of Abdullah the Butcher, a big swerve in a Wahoo match that leaves majority siding with Calum, the diversity of matches in Houston, worthless 2/3 fall matches, a divide on a Manny/Mascaras match, an entertaining Texas Death Coffin Match that has to be seen to be believed, and close with a sneak peak of the next few episodes through September where the timeline relaunches with December 85 in episode 25!
 

NWA Crock & Roll #19: Houston Layover, Part 1

This episode is dedicated to the memory of our good friend Calvin Crowell. Rest in Peace Calvin, you'll be sorely missed.
 
On episode 19 of NWA Crock & Roll, the boys are joined by Ben Locke for a part 1 of 2  series called “Houston Layover” looking at matches with Crockett stars in the Houston Territory.  
Topics and matches include bad Paul Boesch commentary, why is there a 2/3 falls Atlas/Koloff match, a never to be seen again hot tag sequence from the Rock and Roll Express, a shocking “I Quit” match with Krusher Darsow vs The Missing Link, Dick Slater challenging for the AWA title causing divide, a solid TA/Reed battle, a Tully Blanchard carry job and close out with a highly anticipated Wahoo/Race 2/3 falls match for the NWA title that may or may not breaks Calum, as Shawn continues his mission to find Wahoo matches that he will enjoy.
 
All matches can be found in the NWA Crock 'n' Roll: Houston Layover playlist on our YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3aF-l0mMKzgthmGNSTiZnA

NWA Crock & Roll #18: Before They Were Crockett, Part 4

On episode 18 of NWA Crock & Roll, the boys are joined by Matt Souza for the final part of the “Before They Were Crockett Series”. Matches include a 4 star Abdullah match from Japan for some (What?), a disappointing Midnight Express match from Dallas, Barbarian in Memphis, Calum’s new favorite Wahoo match in Mid Atlantic, Buddy Landell in Houston, Ron Bass & Black Bart in Florida and a final match that is a fascinating museum relic of a find involving JJ Dillon in Michigan from the 60s! (Link to some history of the match attached).
https://uproxx.com/prowrestling/dupree-brothers-gay-biker-wrestling-tag-team/
They close out the show talking about what’s in store for July shows as they continue the journey to September to get back to December 85! 29 Matches watched! What was the best match, what was the worst?
All matches can be found on You Tube uploaded at following link
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQAh6Nbrf4jjHcpxzWq47LNAxs_VuR6_4
Twitter:@nwacrockandroll@DRGPTB@PTBNYouTube@msouza1991

NWA Crock & Roll #17: Before They Were Crockett, Part 3

On episode 17 of NWA Crock And Roll the boys are joined by Matt Souza for part 3 of their “Before They Were Crockett Series”. Wrestlers looked at include Buzz Tyler, Buzz Sawyer, Dusty Rhodes, Dick Slater, Billy Jack Haynes, Ric Flair, two of Matt’s Favorites, Jimmy Valiant and Paul Jones in matches that involve The Briscoes, Roddy Piper, Jay Strongbow, “Beefy” Ted Dibiase, Johnny Weaver, Mike Rotundo, Tito Santana, Nick Bockwinkel & more. From Portland to Houston to New York to Canada this show has it all, including some 2-3 star gems, shocking outcomes and the worst 15:50 minute abomination of a match in the history of this pod and maybe wrestling.
 
All matches can be found on You Tube and will be uploaded at following link
 
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQAh6Nbrf4jjHcpxzWq47LNAxs_VuR6_4

NWA Crock & Roll #16: Before They Were Crockett, Part 2

On episode 16 of NWA Crock and Roll, the boys and guest Scott Shifflett are in part 2 of 4 of their “Before They Were Crockett” watch with 7 more matches that involve The Road Warriors, Terry Taylor, Krusher Khruschev, Arn Anderson, Paul Ellering, Ron Garvin, a very controversial Ivan Koloff match that causes some surprise divide, Baby Doll vs. one of The Golden Girls, a match Scott forgets to watch and a sneak peek at the guest and match watches for part 3. All matches can be found on YouTube. Enjoy and thank you for being a friend!