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From Starrcade '83 to March 26, 2001, Tony Schiavone was the voice of professional wrestling below the Mason-Dixon Line. Though the Monday Night Wars may be over you can still relive the memories of Jim Crockett Promotions and World Championship Wrestling. Hear for yourself why What Happened When with Tony Schiavone is a hilarious trip down professional wrestling's memory lane. Join Tony and Conrad every Wednesday morning at 6am ET
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Live from Hollywood, CA by way of the Broken Skull Ranch, Pro Wrestling Hall of Famer, Action Movie/TV star, Steve Austin talks about anything and everything that pops into his brain. Steve shares tales from his new life, unbelievable past adventures, talks to pro wrestling pals...you name it, Steve's on it. For more episodes, go to podcastone.com/premium Got questions? [email protected]
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad dive into the wild, colorful world of CHIKARA! The guys sit back and enjoy a collection of matches featuring future AEW stars like Eddie Kingston, Brodie Lee, Daddy Magic, and Orange Cassidy — back when he was known as Red Fire Ant! From hilarious moments to pure wrestling magic, Tony and Conra…
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Mark Henry joins Steve this week on the podcast as the Texas Rattlesnake makes the trip to Austin, Texas to talk with the World's Strongest Man in person! Mark and Steve talk about Mark's weightlifting origins, Ron Simmons, Vince McMahon, the Rock and a TON more. Stay tuned for PART TWO this Thursday! HUEL - Use code STEVE at www.huel.com/STEVE for…
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A.J. Kirsch competed on WWE’s TOUGH ENOUGH Season 5 with Stone Cold as the host. Join Steve and A.J. as they talk about the Tough Enough experience, A.J.'s current role with the Hoodslam promotion, his recent knee surgery, DATING NAKED, and why Nickelback is awesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h…
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad travel back 15 years to relive three unforgettable showcases from Ring of Honor's Honor Club! Tony experiences for the very first time a wrestling classic between two future Hall of Famers — AJ Styles vs. Bryan Danielson — a match that still ranks among Conrad's all-time favorites. Then, the gu…
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In Part 2 of his chat with Bob "Hardcore" Holly, Steve and the Big Shot talk some pro wrestling, including working stuff together in the ring, Steve Blackman stories, Brawl For All, and much more! Also, Bob and Steve put over OZARK~! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se…
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Bob "Hardcore" Holly makes his debut on the podcast as he finally hooks up with Steve for a conversation. Join Steve and Bob for a chat about pro wrestling injuries, putting down roots in Iowa, customizing vehicles and Bob's affinity for the outdoors and surviving off the wilderness. Join us for part 2 with Bob Holly this coming Tuesday. See Privac…
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad rewind about 20 years to revisit the tail end of Samoa Joe's legendary reign as ROH World Champion and his early days in TNA. The guys relive some incredible matches Joe had in the Ohio and western Pennsylvania region against Christopher Daniels and Chris Hero. Plus, Tony reveals his Top 5 Most…
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Mitch Bailey, Nevada guide supreme and Steve's brother-in-law, joins Steve today to talk about all the action from their recent antelope hunt in the wilderness of the Silver State. Learn about hunting etiquette, why antelope is so awesome and Steve discovers pickled eggs! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice…
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Dr. Tom Prichard is back with Steve for the second part of a conversation discussing his new wrestling school and the time he trained Vince McMahon for his match against Steve Austin at WWF St. Valentine’s Day Massacre 1999. Later in the show, Steve - along with his illustrious wife Kristen - gives the Heisman stiff arm to the rumors and innuendo a…
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad travel back nearly 40 years to a classic episode of World Championship Wrestling from September 1987! The card is stacked — Lex Luger battles Barry Windham for the United States Title, Jimmy Garvin, Jimmy Valiant, and Nikita Koloff are all in action, and Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard face the …
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We finish up our interview with three time WCW Champion Diamond Dallas Page, and finally get to his epic feud with Macho Man Randy Savage. Plus, Paul Mercurio calls in to tell us about his latest interview with Paul McCartney. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i…
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us on a ride through the world of International Championship Wrestling! The guys kick back and relive classic ICW action, featuring Ric Flair vs. Austin Idol, Dory Funk vs. Carlos Colon, Don Muraco vs. Kevin Sullivan, and so much more. Plus, Tony reveals his Top 5 Biggest Wrestling Moments…
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Diamond Dallas Page, three time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, calls into the studio to talk about his epic feud with Macho Man Randy Savage, DDP Yoga, and rehabbing Jake the Snake Roberts. Watch out for the Diamond Cutter...BANG! (PART 1) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do…
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Steve's got MONSTER TRUCK MADNESS (maybe he caught it from Kevin Nash) as he meets up with Gravedigger driver & Monster Jam combatant Brandon Vinson out in the sweltering heat of the Palm Desert. Hear all about the life of a monster truck driver and all the perils and skill involved. The guys also give major props to monster truck legend and WWE Ha…
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On this REMIX edition of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad rewind all the way back to 1983 — the year Tony first broke into the wrestling business. Tony tells the story of how he got hired, his very first assignment working with "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, and the moment he learned the truth about professional wrestling. All that, plus plenty of …
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Steve's sharing his thoughts on Night Of Champions, John Cena, Cesaro, and Roman Reigns. He's also got a message for Ned The Lochness Monster living in Lake Hartwell, GA. Plus, a harrowing life or death story involving his illustrious wife! And then there's the rotisserie chicken... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri…
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On this week's SAS Classic - Jerry The King Lawler returns for part 2 of his interview with Steve. Picking up right where they last left off, hear Jerry discuss his experiences both with Andy Kaufman and Jim Carrey on the set of his film about Andy, 'Man On The Moon'. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at …
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad are joined by ECW/WCW/TNA legend Raven to talk about his brand-new documentary, Nevermore: The Raven Effect. Raven shares how the project came together, where fans can watch it, and how it served as a powerful reminder of his journey and everything he's overcome. The guys also have some fun rev…
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On today's SAS CLASSIC, Jerry "The King" Lawler joins Steve on the podcast to talk about his legendary career in professional wrestling. From his matches in and out of the ring, to his feud with Andy Kaufman, The King shares all in this epic two-parter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c…
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In honor of the late Pat Patterson, we revisit his chat with Steve. A legend who's done it all, seen it all, invented most of it, and still has plenty of tricks up his sleeve! Pat Patterson sits down with Steve to talk Roy Shire, Eddie Graham, Vince McMahon Sr and Jr, the Royal Rumble, Killer Kowalski, Mad Dog Vachon, and of course his new book, "A…
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad head back to Saturday Night's Main Event for the night Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard captured the WWF Tag Team Titles! Tony reflects on his time working in the WWF during that era, the magic of Sensational Sherri, and the fever pitch of Hulkamania. Plus, plenty more stories along the way. Wa…
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Becky Lynch is the Smackdown Women's Champion and she's telling Steve how that happened. You'll hear about her journey to NXT and her awesome matches with Sasha Banks. She's also talking about her 7 year break from pro-wrestling, her short-lived stint as a flight attendant, her two lost wild-child years, and her love of grunge music, journaling, MM…
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Sam Roberts has a fav wrestler, a couple favorite matches, and a lot of opinions about NXT, Charlotte, Finn Balor, Roman Reigns, and Japanese style wrestling. Plus, he's talking about his feud with Kevin Pollack, working with Opie & Anthony, and why he thinks Sean "X-Pac" Waltman is one of the smartest guys in the biz! See Privacy Policy at https:/…
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On this week's What Happened When, Tony and Conrad head back to Wembley Stadium for SummerSlam 1992! Tony watches the legendary Bret Hart vs. British Bulldog match for the very first time. Plus, AEW's ECW Arena residency, Taz's special moment, Tony's friendship with Paul Walter Hauser, and more! Watch the episode on YouTube BLUECHEW - Visit https:/…
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Podcast host, Sirius/XM radio personality, and die-hard wrestling fan, Sam Roberts brings "What's the happs?" to 316 Gimmick Street! He and Steve talk favorite wrestlers & matches, Sting's future, the A-level talent at NXT, Kurt Angle, Monday Night RAW. Bret Hart, The Undertaker, Bray Wyatt (the heel?), & Kevin Owens. You'll also hear a little Star…
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony Schiavone and host Conrad Thompson take us back to WCW Road Wild 1999! And the big question on everyone's mind is: Tony, what the hell are you wearing? Tony breaks down his infamous wardrobe from that night and reveals what really happened to his iconic hat and jacket. But that's not all—Tony also shares …
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It's Round 2 with "The Franchise" Shane Douglas, and this time he's talking about ECW and its reputation for violence - what he thought of it then & how he feels about it now. He's also talking about his run at WWF, including his issues with "The Kliq." You'll hear how he mastered the fine art of being a heel & cutting a kick-ass promo. Plus, the m…
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back to 1985 for some good ol' Memphis action! The guys discuss the reputation of Bruiser Brody, watch Randy Savage in action before his WWF run, and do commentary on some incredible commercials of the era. Get ready for some fun southern style on this episode of What Happened When! PRI…
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"The Franchise" Shane Douglas candidly discusses his oxycodone addiction with Steve - what it was like at its worst, what prompted him to kick it, and how he finally he did. He also talks about his high school & college wrestling days, training with Dominic DeNucci, working for Bill Watts, the legend of Bruno Sammartino, getting color at ECW, and w…
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Jake "The Snake" Roberts is putting on a wrestling clinic! He's talking the art of cheating, selling, the powder, good referees, and the effective use of the DDT! He's also got stories about Andre The Giant, Stu Hart & Calgary, blades and getting color, and how he got his name! And he's even got some thoughts on redemption, second chances, and life…
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On this special episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back to 1992 and WCW Saturday Night! On this edition of Saturday Night, we're looking back at the historic moment Ron Simmons beat Vader to become the new WCW World Champion. STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned and save 15% off @StopBoxUSA with code WHW at https://stopboxu…
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Two of the biggest names in the history of pro wrestling — hands down — get together as Steve meets up with WWE Hall of Famer, the iconic Hulk Hogan. Join Steve and Hulk as they talk about Hulk's early days in the business, the WWE expansion, Eddie Graham, "Dr. D." David Schultz, ROCKY III as well as Hulk's in-ring battles with such legends as Andr…
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Leon White aka Big Van Vader had a heck of a conversation with Steve Austin... and this here's only the beginning! He talks a little Colorado college football, some stories from his days in the NFL with the Rams, and it's all wrestling from there - from how he got his name to his early training days to his first match against Bruiser Brody to landi…
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On this REMIX edition of What Happened When, it's' the Finger Poke of Doom! It's the "Butts in Seats" comment. It's all here! The reason WCW lost the Monday Night Wars. Not so fast! Even though those two incidents have resonated among wrestling fans for decades, the main reason WCW lost the war is actually all wrapped up in this episode. This Monda…
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Big Show is telling some tall tales on the Stone Cold podcast... about the Monday Night Wars, the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, Floyd Mayweather, meeting Hulk Hogan, leaving WCW, and his current run at WWE. He's also doing his best impersonations of Hulk Hogan and Dusty Rhodes, speaking candidly about his relationship with Vince McMahon, explaining…
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad celebrate the legacy of "The Immortal" Hulk Hogan with a look back at one of his most icon matches. Tony shares his thoughts and stories about watching the match while working for Jim Crockett Promotions and what this match caused the company to do. Watch WrestleMania 3, Hogan versus Andre with…
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Former NWA World Champion, fellow WWE Hall of Famer and THE HARDCORE LEGEND Terry Funk joins Steve on this classic episode of the podcast. Be here as Terry reflects on Mick Foley, Dusty Rhodes, Eddie Graham, Ric Flair as well as the personal toll that being NWA World Champion took on him. Also, Steve gets the low-down about the wild night of his ow…
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad are taking us back to 1988 for some exciting WWF action from the Maple Leaf Gardens. Terry Taylor does double duty wokring to prove himself in the company. The Million Dollar Man faces off against The WWF champion Macho Man Randy Savage. And The Ultimate Warrior teams up with Demolition to batt…
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Paul Lazenby has a new book, "When We Were Bouncers 2," and he's sharing some of the crazier stories on the Steve Austin Show. He's also talking about the New Japan Pro Wrestling G1 tournament, Kenny Omega, Juice Robinson, and Zack Sabre Jr. Plus, Paul just finished filming the new "Predator" movie and will share what he can from that set along wit…
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The Tommy Dreamer is back! This time - why he left WWE, how he became "The Innovator of Violence," tag teaming with Terry Funk, drinking human blood, his feud with Dixie Carter, Sandman's OD, the House of Hardcore, and his one big regret. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n…
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back to 1983 for some very rare Georgia Championship Wrestling from Atlanta's Omni. This show features "Rowdy" Roddy Piper vs. "Mad Dog" Buzz Sawyer in a Dog Collar Match. Plus, The Road Warriors battle Mr. Wrestling I & II, Tommy Rich vs. "Wild" Bill Irwin in a Bullwhip on a Pole Match…
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Tommy Dreamer, the Innovator of Violence, talks about his favorite wrestler, Dusty Rhodes; his original name idea "Tommy Acid"; building his wrestling promotion House of Hardcore; his snoring buddy Bubba Ray Dudley of the Dudley Boyz; his original childhood dream; the tag team he turned down; and ECW & Violence! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.…
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back to 1985 and Jim Crockett Promotion's very first Great American Bash! Posted on the WCW YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/9nqDfXv9GIY?si=X2MjNYIGlFkji3fO We start at 53:13 just before the Road Warriors vs the Russians is about to start STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned and s…
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The Nature Boy Ric Flair! The man, the myth, the legend. The 16-time World Wrestling Champion joins Steve in person on the Steve Austin Show. Plus, we debut History of Cinema with Steve Austin: Pulp Fiction. SAS CLASSIC Episode #40! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel…
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