Wrestlespective

Ric Flair v. Nikita Koloff at Starrcade 1986 is discussed by Jason Mann and Chris Shore of ProWrestling.Net. They talk about whether wrestling was ahead of the times with a Soviet character as a hero, the classic Koloff v. Magnum T.A. feud, the continual screwy finishes at big NWA shows, if it's weird that Flair never fought specifically for America, and much more. #wwe #wrestling #prowrestling #rasslin Original airdate: 9/28/11

Ric Flair v. Dusty Rhodes at Starrcade 1985 is discussed by Jason Mann and Scott Bowden of Kentucky Fried Rasslin. They talk about the contrasts between Flair and Rhodes, the rise of the Horsemen, Jim Crockett Promotions' successes and failures, the massive changes in the NWA and the wrestling world, and much more. #wrestling #prowrestling #WWE #rasslin Original airdate: 9/15/11

John Cena, Bret Hart, Chris Jericho, Edge, R-Truth, John Morrison, & Daniel Bryan v. Wade Barrett, Justin Gabriel, Heath Slater, Skip Sheffield, David Otunga, Darren Young & Michael Tarver at SummerSlam 2010 is discussed by Jason Mann and Trey Irby. Original airdate: 8/13/11

The Undertaker vs. Edge in a Hell in a Cell is discussed by Jason Mann and Trey Irby of Wrestling Theory. This is the only match in WWE history to ever headline both a WrestleMania and a SummerSlam. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 8/11/11

John Cena v. Randy Orton at SummerSlam 2007, their first of many pay-per-view matches ever, is discussed by Jason Mann and Razor of Kick-Out!! Wrestling. They also talk about the difference between a good headlock and a bad headlock. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 8/10/11

Edge v. John Cena at SummerSlam 2006 is discussed by Jason Mann and first-time guest and Edge super-fan Rhiannamator, who also talks about her upcoming trip to the 2011 show. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 8/9/11

Hulk Hogan v. Shawn Michaels from SummerSlam 2005 is discussed by Jason Mann and first-time guest Dre from the Old School Wrestling Podcast. With these two egomaniacs colliding, who knows what could happen? And the match is pretty exciting, too. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 8/8/11

Chris Benoit v. Randy Orton at SummerSlam 2004 is reviewed by Jason Mann and Sawyer Paul. They discuss Orton’s rapid rise into main events and the inevitable backlash, plus how we now look at Chris Benoit’s time in #WWE. #wrestling Original airdate: 8/7/11

The Elimination Chamber main event of Triple H v. Goldberg v. Shawn Michaels v. Chris Jericho v. Kevin Nash v. Randy Orton from SummerSlam 2003 is discussed by Jason Mann and Don Owens of Future Endeavors. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 8/6/11

The Rock v. Booker T from SummerSlam 2001 is reviewed by Jason Mann and Thomas Holzerman of The Wrestling Blog. They also discussion the highs and lows of the Invasion storyline and the general weirdness of 2001 in wrestling. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 8/5/11

The Rock v. Triple H v. Kurt Angle from SummerSlam 2000 is discussed by Jason Mann and Joe Drilling, as well as the infamous Triple H-Angle-Stephanie McMahon love triangle storyline. This is also the 100th episode of Wrestlespective, but it really doesn't feel like any more than 93. Original airdate: 8/3/11

Stone Cold Steve Austin v. Triple H v. Mankind (with special referee Jesse Ventura) at SummerSlam 1999 is discussed by Jason Mann and Seth Roy. They compare it to Jesse's refereeing stint at SummerSlam 1988, describe the many attempts to make Triple H into a star, and much more. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 8/2/11

Stone Cold Steve Austin v. The Undertaker at SummerSlam 1998 is discussed by Jason Mann and Razor of Kick-Out!! Wrestling. Join them as they take a trip on the Highway to Hell. #wwe #wrestling Original airdate: 8/1/11

The Undertaker v. Bret Hart (with special guest referee Shawn Michaels) from SummerSlam 1997 is discussed by Jason Mann and Sawyer Paul. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 7/31/11

Shawn Michaels v. Vader at SummerSlam 1996 is discussed by Jason Mann and Mitch from PizzaBodySlam. They are still waiting for Vader to have his chance at a rematch. Original airdate: 7/30/11

Diesel vs. King Mabel from SummerSlam 1995 is discussed by Jason Mann and Sawyer Paul. Somehow, they end up talking about Hulk Hogan as well. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 7/29/11

Real Undertaker v. Fake Undertaker at SummerSlam 1994 is discussed by Jason Mann and Sawyer Paul. Was the silent crowd in awe as Vince McMahon suggests or were they just bored? #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 7/28/11

Yokozuna v. Lex Luger is dissected by Jason Mann and Bill Bicknell. They also discuss ways Luger could have been less of a disappointment, and how a countout victory changed the world. #WWE #wrestling

Bret Hart v. the British Bulldog (Davey Boy Smith) from SummerSlam 1992 is reviewed by Jason Mann and Sawyer Paul. Where does it rate among the greatest matches in WWE history? Original airdate: 7/26/11

Hulk Hogan & Ultimate Warrior v. Sgt. Slaughter, Col. Mustafa (Iron Sheik) & Gen. Adnan at SummerSlam 1991 is reviewed by Jason Mann and Sawyer Paul. Original airdate: 7/25/11