• S2 EP42: WCW Nitro, December 16, 1996

    ALL ABOARD! Passengers, we are back and Starrcade is coming up quick. This week, we discuss the passing of WWE Legend Virgil and we share a drink on death. The crowd continues to beg for the Jericho heel turn and we go down the EBAY rabbit hole. John blesses us and you with his secret talent.

    All that and more on the WatchAlong Express, Nitro edition.

    This weeks card:

    Steven Regal vs Psychosis, Big Bubba Rogers vs Chavo, Chris Jericho vs Masahrio Chono, Dean Malenko vs David Sammartino, Ice Train vs Jerry Flynn, Rey Mysterio vs Bobby Eaton, Kevin Sullivan vs Arn Anderson, Rick Steiner vs Sting, The Faces of Fear vs The Outsiders!

    Crack your Patriotic Beers and join us!

    2h 2m - Apr 15, 2024
  • S2 EP 41: WCW Nitro, December 9, 1996

    Passengers, hello! How are we? We are back for another stop on the WatchAlong Express and we are full steam ahead to Starrcade. This week we discuss Andrew's newest and greatest purchase, a Macho Man Slim Jim holder. John makes a tremendous suggestion for Jimmy Hart's attire, and of course, we check in with Mike.

    A bit of sad news to report as Ole Anderson's passing was announced during the show. Yes, we record these episodes a few weeks in advance but we still felt it was important to acknowledge.

    Tonight's card:

    Michael Wallstreet vs Mike Enos, Hugh Morris vs The Renegade, Dean Malenko vs Jimmy Graffiti, The Faces of Fear vs The Nasty Boys, Chris Jericho vs Bobby Eaton, Arn Anderson vs Sgt Pittman, DDP vs Jeff Jarrett, Rick Steiner vs Scott Norton.

    The WatchAlong Express leaves the station in 3...2...1...play!

    2h 0m - Apr 8, 2024
  • S2 EP40: WCW Nitro, December 2, 1996

    Welcome back, Passengers! We are here, we are ready, and we are full energy! Continuing on our trek to Starrcade 96, we check in with yet another Nitro coming from Dayton, Ohio. The boys discuss their love of "Mean" Gene, the discovery of the classic piece of cinema "Big Money Wrestlers" and John quizzes Andrew and Justin on who stars in the FILM. We patiently wait for Eddie's heel turn. And finally, a special reading from the Macho Man.

    Get yourself a fresh brew and join us!

    Tonight's card:

    Glacier vs Hardboy Harrison, The Amazing F'in French Canadians vs Joe Gomez and The Renegade, The Faces of Fear vs Robert Gibson and Scotty Riggs, Kevin Sullivan vs KC Sunshine, Dean Malenko vs Billy Kidman, Jeff Jarrett vs Big Bubba Rogers, Eddie Guerrero vs Squire David Taylor, Arn Anderson vs Jim Powers, Chris Benoit vs Lord Steven Regal, Lex Luger vs Rocco Rock, Rick Steiner vs Sting!

    The train is leaving the station in 3...2...1...play!


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    1h 53m - Mar 31, 2024
  • S2 Ep39: WCW Nitro, November 25th, 1996

    Good Afternoon, Passengers! We are still recovering from World War Wings and the battle of Justin and Andrew. But we move forward. This week, we're back on Nitro and heading for Starrcade! We discuss the possibility of the WAE award show, the every expanding NWO, Andrew and John guess the winners of the 2020 Slammies (bring those back btw), and Justin shares stories from the latest Jericho Cruise. Crack those beers for Wings and join us!

    Tonight's Card:

    Arn Anderson vs Lex Luger, DDP vs Disco Inferno, Lord Steven Regal vs Tony Pena, Eddie Guerrero vs Konnan, Big Bubba Rogers vs Rick Steiner, Rey Mysterio vs Psychosis, Jeff Jarrett vs Alex Wright, and Harlem Heat vs The Faces of Fear. And of course, Nick Patrick is still hurt.

    The Express is leaving the station in 3...2...1...play!

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    1h 57m - Mar 16, 2024
  • S2 EP 38: World War Wings

    Passengers, we have arrived! World War 3! Get your end of the world drinks ready because this is going to be a doozy! Our Main event this evening is a 60 man Battle Royal to determine the next #1 contender for the WCW Heavyweight title. This week the boys discuss John's college WW2K experience, Justin's prep for the Jericho cruise, and Andrew longs for Glacier. Plus, Andrew and Justin have the battle to end all podcast battles, Paul McCartney and Wings. All that and more on very special episode of the WatchAlong Express!

    We leave the station in 3...2...1...play!

    And Nick Patrick is still hurt.

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    3h 12m - Mar 2, 2024
  • S2 EP 37: WCW Nitro, November 18th, 1996

    Passengers, we are on the last stop before World War III. Please keep all keep your hands firmly on your umbrella drinks and join us. This week, the boys discuss Stings sensual return to Lex, Chris Jericho's hockey Dad, Larry and Tony's secret mob family past, and Andrew geeks out about Drew Bledsoe. Most importantly, we get a major plot twist in the NWO story line and Nick Patrick is still hurt.

    Tonight's card:

    La Parka vs Juventud Guerrera, Ultimate Dragon vs Dean Malenko, The Amazing French Canadians vs The American Males, Lex Luger vs Hugh Morris, Chris Jericho vs Johnny Grunge, Jeff Jarrett vs Bobby Eaton, Bubba Rogers vs Jim Powers, and Chris Benoit vs Eddie Guerrero.

    The WatchAlong Express leaves the station in 3...2...1...play!


    1h 57m - Feb 26, 2024
  • S2 EP36: WCW Nitro, November 11, 1996

    Passengers, we are back! That's right, we are on the track to World War 3. This week the boys discuss Scott Hall's dark past, the Mean Gene dating game, Ultimo Dragon's fancy pants belt collection, and Roddy Pipers secret musical talent. Crack those winter lagers and toast to Nick Patrick still being hurt!

    Tonight's card: Jeff Jarrett vs Chris Benoit, Zero vs Malia Hosaka, Rey Mysterio vs Ciclope, Lex Luger vs Scott Norton, Harlem Heat vs The Amazing French Canadians, Konnan vs Chris Jericho, Miguel Perez Jr vs Juventud Guerrera, and The Faces of Fear vs The American Males!

    The express leaves the station in 3...2...1...play!

    1h 50m - Feb 12, 2024
  • S2 EP35: The New Years Day Super Spinner Showdown

    Attention Passengers, we are taking a quick detour off the Nitro track to spin our wheel of doom. That's right! We have our spinner filled with the worst WWE PPV matches of 1996. Shout out to Cultaholic and Wrestling 20 Years for providing the lists that filled up our wheel.

    This week the boys discuss strange recastings, wrestling as kids (the Do Not Try warnings did not work), explaining wrestling to non wrestling fans, and Andrew gave Bret Hart a compliment.

    Obviously, we recorded this a few weeks back. Thank you to all our passengers for a great year and here's to making this an even better year!

    The express is leaving the station in 3...2...1...oh! and Nick Patrick is still hurt.

    Play!

    1h 57m - Jan 27, 2024
  • S2 EP34: WCW Nitro, November 4, 1996

    Passengers! We are heading to WWIII and we have an action packed episode of Monday Nitro. This week we discuss Mike Tenay's alleged murderous past, the best wrestler that never won the title, a possible Dave Foley cameo, and Nick Patrick is still hurt. Crack your Front 9 / Back 9 drinks ready and join us.

    Our card tonight: Buff Bagwell vs Brad Armstrong, DDP vs Ice Train, Dean Malenko vs Scotty Riggs, Chris Benoit vs Hector Guerrero, Madusa vs Reina Jubuki, Jericho vs M. Wallstreet, Lex Luger vs Booker T.

    The express is leaving the station in 3...2...1...play!

    2h 1m - Jan 21, 2024
  • S2 Ep33: WCW Nitro, October 28, 1996

    Alrighty passengers, we are back on the Nitro train. We hope you have your Miller products ready! Join us as we discuss the history of Miller, Jeff Jarrett and his Ric-isms, Justin gets an education on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia from Andrew and John, our favorite Seinfeld moments, and Nick Patrick is still hurt.

    Tonight's card:

    Lord Steven Regal vs Juventud Guerrera, DDP vs Mike Enos, Dean Malenko vs Jim Powers, Jeff Jarrett vs Ricky Morton, High Voltage vs The Amazing French Canadians, Rey Mysterio vs Jimmy Graffiti, Chris Benoit vs Eddie Guerrero, Booker T vs Lex Luger.

    The Express is leaving the station in 3...2...1...play!

    1h 59m - Jan 6, 2024
  • S2 Ep32: Macho Man Randy Savage

    Episode 100! That's right! Thank you all for joining on our journey and we cannot wait for 100 more. This week, we are taking a detour from our WCW track and taking a deep dive into the Macho Man Randy Savage led by Andrew. We discuss the Macho Man's deep move arsenal, Vanna White's cameo, the Mega Power story line, and Nick Patrick is probably still hurt.

    Tonight's card:

    Wrestlemania 8 - Macho Man vs Ric Flair (time stamp 1:12:15)

    Wrestlemania 4 - Macho Man vs Ted DiBiase (time stamp 3:11:00)

    Wrestlemania 5 - Macho Man vs Hulk Hogan (time stamp 3:08:04)

    Wrestlemania 3 - Macho Man vs Ricky Steamboat (time stamp 1:41:29)


    We leave the Macho station in 3...2...1...play!

    2h 13m - Dec 27, 2023
  • S2 EP31: Halloween Havoc 1996

    Alrighty passengers, we have arrived at our next stop! Halloween Havoc! Join us with your mixed drinks as we discuss the difference in pacing for WCW and WWF PPVs, the top movies of 1996, Hulk Hogan's spiky hair, and Nick Patrick is still hurt.

    Tonight's card: Dean Malenko vs Rey Mysterio Jr, DDP vs Eddie Guerrero, The Giant vs Jeff Jarrett, Syxx vs Jericho, Lex Luger vs Arn Anderson, The Four Horsemen vs The Faces of Fear, The Outsiders vs Harlem Heat, and Hollywood Hulk Hogan vs Macho Man!

    Halloween Havoc starts in 3...2...1...play!

    3h 21m - Dec 16, 2023
  • S2 EP30: WCW Nitro, Oct 21, 1996

    Alrighty passengers, yes, this is it! The go-home-show to Halloween Havoc 1996. We further our discussion on the pace WCW show vs WWF, Jeff Jarrett continues his Ric Flair impression, Justin shares his most recent discovery for his vinyl collection, the nWo delivers their strangest promo to date, Nick Patrick is still hurt, and we get a major debut. Get those sadness drinks ready and crack'em!

    Tonight's card includes: Chris Jericho vs Bobby Eaton, Dean Malenko vs Jimmy Graffiti, DDP vs Sgt Craig Pittman, Jeff Jarrett vs Ron Studd, Lex Luger vs Road Block, Harlem Heat vs The American Males, The Faces of Fear vs The Fantastics, Mr. JL vs nWo Sting.

    The train is leaving the station in 3...2...1...play!

    2h 7m - Dec 4, 2023
  • S2 EP29: WCW Nitro, October 14, 1996

    Alrighty passengers, we are two stops away from Halloween Havoc. We are chugging along as fast as we can. We explore the many emotions of the Macho Man Randy Savage, more NWO shenanigans, and Nick Patrick is still hurt. Crack those lagers and join us!

    Tonight's card is as follows: Dean Malenko vs Brad Armstrong, Jim Duggan vs M. Wallstreet, Hugh Morrus vs Jim Powers, Lex Luger vs Greg Valentine, Eddie Guerrero vs The Cheetah Kid, Jeff Jarrett vs Big Bubba Rogers, and Harlem Heat vs The Faces of Fear.

    We are leaving the station in 3...2...1...play!

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    1h 52m - Nov 27, 2023
  • S2 EP28: WCW Nitro, October 7, 1996

    Alrighty passengers, another stop on the Halloween Havoc train. This week, we make a stop in Savannah, Georgia. Justin and John go in to this weeks beer theme completely blind and try to guess what they have. Justin tells the story of his valet's trip to Orlando, Andrew tells the story of his trip to New York many moons ago, and Neil Patrick is still hurt.

    This weeks card includes Harlem Heat vs Public Enemy, DDP vs Jim Powers, The Faces of Fear vs High Voltage, Glacier vs Mike Winter, Jeff Jarrett vs Hugh Morris, Arn Anderson vs The Renegade, Lex Luger vs Squire David Taylor, and Rick Steiner vs Chris Benoit.

    The WatchAlong Express leaves the station in 3...2...1...play!

    1h 58m - Nov 18, 2023
  • S2 EP27: WCW Nitro, September 30, 1996

    Alrighty passengers, we are back with another stop along the Halloween Havoc journey. Time to crack those drinks of Madness and hop on the train. We discuss the woes of the Cleveland Browns, the NWO gives us the strangest backstage segment to date, and John has technical issues to the max.

    Tonight's card includes: The Public Enemy vs El Technico and Juventud, Alex Wright vs Dean Malenko, Eddie Guerrero vs Jim Powers, Hugh Morris vs Brad "Mega Mullet" Armstrong, Arn Anderson vs Chris Jericho, Lex Luger vs M. Wallstreet, The Faces of Fear vs The Rock 'n' Roll Express, Chris Benoit vs Rick Steiner.

    The Express leaves the station in 3...2...1...play!

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    2h 1m - Nov 4, 2023
  • S2 EP26: WCW Nitro, September 23, 1996

    Alright passengers, we are back with another stop along the Halloween Havoc express way. That's right, we are full steam ahead. In addition to the a night full of Nitro action, we continue to discuss the Glacier backstory with help from the internet, very real Sting continues to impress with his stature and draws comparisons to Max Mini, and we learn about Brian Knobbs' hidden talent.

    Tonight's card includes: The Dungeon of Doom vs Juventud and Brad Armstrong, Chris Jericho vs Mike Enos, Glacier vs Pat Tanaka, The Public Enemy vs Harlem Heat, Greg Valentine vs Randy Savage, The Giant vs Jim Powers, Syxx vs Jim Duggan, Very Real Sting vs Bo LeDeau, Hall and Nash vs High Voltage.

    The express is leaving the station in 3...2...1...play!

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    1h 47m - Oct 30, 2023
  • S2 EP25: WCW Nitro, September 16, 1996

    Alright passengers, we are back! After an exciting War Games, WCW is coming at us from Asheville, North Carolina for another episode of Nitro. We get the best debut ever and Justin gives us his most important "To The Internet..." to date. John and Justin make good on their promise from 3 episodes ago. And we dive into who actually invented one of the most devastating finishing maneuvers in wrestling history. Crack your Oktober fest brew and join us!

    Our card tonight is as follows: Rey Mysterio vs Juventud Guerrera, DDP vs Ice Train, Konnan vs Super Calo, Brad Armstrong vs Hugh Morris, Scott Norton vs Randy Savage, IT HAPPENED, The Four Horsemen vs Chris Jericho and Marcus Bagwell, Lex Luger vs The Four Horsemen.

    The express is leaving the station in 3...2...1...play!

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    1h 52m - Oct 22, 2023
  • S2 EP24: Fall Brawl 1996

    Passengers, we have arrived at our next destination. Fall Brawl 1996: WAR GAMES! We discuss who is the GOAT wrestler, the history of Ed Hardy clothing, John tells us about Boz Scaggs Wine, Andrew regales watching wrestling in 1996 as an 11 year old, Justin remembers Tim Wakefield (drink on death) and tells his most embarrassing experience while playing a live show. Crack your bingo hall beers and join us!

    On deck we have the following: DDP vs Chavo, Ice Train vs Scott Norton, Konnan vs Juventud Guerrera, Chris Beniot vs Chris Jericho, Rey Mysterio vs Super Calo, Harlem Heat vs The Nasty Boys, The Giant vs Macho Man, and in our main event: nWo vs Team WCW!

    Fall Brawl 1996 starts in 3...2...1...PLAY!

    3h 0m - Oct 14, 2023
  • S2 EP23: WCW Nitro, September 9, 1996

    Welcome back passengers, we are happy to welcome you to our last stop before Fall Brawl: War Games. That's right, its the go home show! Its going to be an action packed episode. John rants about high gravity vs zero gravity, Justin rants about The Amazing French Canadians, we dive into the iconic Leprechaun film series, and the NWO continues their shenanigans outside the arena. Crack your battle beer ready and join us!

    *Note* Justin is under the weather for this episode, apologies for the nonsense.

    On deck we have Super Calo vs Pat Tanaka, Nasty Boys vs The Amazing French Canadians, Scott Norton vs Sgt Craig Pittman, Juventud vs Joe Gomez, Rick Steiner vs Lex Luger, Rey Mysterio vs Billy Kidman, The Faces of Fear vs The Public Enemy, John Tenta vs Randy Savage.

    WCW Nitro Episode 23 starts in 3...2...1...play!

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    1h 52m - Oct 8, 2023
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