Best Rick Rude Podcasts (2025)

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Classics: WCW Clash of the Champions 17 (Sting vs. Rick Rude) 16:06

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This is your free preview of the latest edition of 'Top Rope Nation Classics,' our monthly deep-dive retro show for our supporters on Patreon. Ryan, Justin, and Jesse review WCW Clash of the Champions XVII from November 1991. Sting vs. Rick Rude, Lex Luger vs. Rick Steiner, The Enforcers vs. Dustin Rhodes and Ricky Steamboat, and much more! The ful…

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December 26 - A Rude Awakening 1:59

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On this day in labor history the year was 1996. That was the day that working people of South Korea awoke to some alarming news. That morning the country’s new ruling party had passed a new set of labor laws. The new policies had been implemented at an unscheduled morning meeting.By The Rick Smith Show

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Episode 494: Bruce's WWE Return 1:47:57

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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce pulls back the curtain to tell the full story of how he ended up back in WWE and this is the story everyone has been waiting for. Bruce reveals how the podcast caught the attention of the Chairman, how it landed on the WWE Network, and the moment Vince McMahon asked, "Who is this Conrad guy?"Buckle up,…

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December 25 - And So This is Christmas? 1:59

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On this day in labor history the year was 2001. That was the year that the spirit of Christmas must have seemed very far away from some of the workers who harvested Christmas Trees in the United States. Many of these workers come from Mexico and Central American countries. They come for the harvest as guest workers.…

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Nikki Sixx & YUNGBLUD 1:18:56

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Nikki Sixx joins Eddie Trunk to discuss Motley Crue's Carnival of Sins summer tour featuring Tesla and Extreme. Sixx reveals how they selected supporting acts, emphasizing the importance of bands with strong song catalogs. He shares details about potential production elements, reflecting on the original Carnival of Sins tour from 20 years ago and h…

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December 24 - A Very Tragic Christmas 1:59

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On this day in labor history the year was 1913. That tragic Christmas Eve, came to be known as the Italian Hall Disaster in Calumet, Michigan. A Christmas party was being held for children of striking copper miners.By The Rick Smith Show

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Episode 466: Christmas Carnage with special guest Eddie Kingston 1:33:12

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On this special Christmas Eve edition of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad are joined by AEW superstar and friend of the show Eddie Kingston! Eddie brings his one-of-a-kind personality for a Ring of Honor watch-along like no other, handpicking three unforgettable battles guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat. The lineup includes: • 08.1…

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ROAD WARRIORS & STEINERS! Road Warriors v Steiner Brothers @ Starrcade 1989 36:04

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December 23 - The Right to Boycott 1:59

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On this day in labor history the year was 1908. That was the day that three leaders of the American Federation of Labor, Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell, and Frank Morrison, were sentenced to jail terms for calling for a Boycott against Bucks Stove & Range.By The Rick Smith Show

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December 22 - The Big Apple Comes to a Standstill 1:59

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On this day in labor history the year was 2005. At 2:35 that afternoon the Transport Workers Union in New York City called an end to their three-day strike. The union represented 34,000 workers who kept the cities buses and subways running.By The Rick Smith Show

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December 21 - The Santa Maria School Massacre 1:59

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On this day in labor history the year was 1907. At 3:45 that afternoon the Chilean military opened machine gun fire on a school occupied by striking workers. It is estimated that between one and three thousand people died that day in what came to be known as the Santa Maria School Massacre.By The Rick Smith Show

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December 20 - The Father of American Manufacturing 1:59

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On this day in labor history the year was 1790. That was the day that work for many living in the new country of the United States began to change in a significant way. Samuel Slater operated the first cotton spindle machine to spin yarn in the U.S in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The 48-spindle machine ran on the water power of Pawtucket Falls.…

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December 19 - Greyhound Strike Ends in Bitter Defeat 1:59

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On this day in labor history the year was 1983. That was the day that a bitter national strike of Greyhound Workers came to a close. Nearly 13,000 bus drivers, mechanics and clerks had gone on strike. They were members of the Amalgamated Transit Union.By The Rick Smith Show

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Episode 493: Ask Bruce Anything 1:57:09

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WCW Sat Night on TBS Recap April 16, 1994! Spring Stampede PPV 1994 Go Home Show! 1:34:54

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If you can afford it and love what we do, please consider supporting our show by becoming a BTT Podcast Patreon Member! Also, purchase a BTT Podcast t-shirt or two from our Pro Wrestling Tees Store! This week's Time Stamps for our WCW Saturday Night on TBS recap from April 16, 1994 review are as follows (NOTE: This was recorded 12/5/2025): HOW TO G…

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December 18 - The Struggling Heartbeat of America 1:59

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On this day in labor history the year was 1991. That was the day that thousands of workers at in U.S. General motor factories got some very bad news. The company’s CEO Robert Stampel announced that GM would eliminate 74,000 jobs and close 21 plants. The company was struggling.By The Rick Smith Show

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Triumph 1:07:06

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Eddie Trunk speaks with Gil Moore, Rik Emmett, and Mike Levine about Triumph's unexpected return to touring in 2026. The band reveals how they'll blend their original lineup with supporting musicians Phil X, Todd Kerns, and Brent Fitz to create what Gil calls a 'six-piece power trio.' They discuss the challenges of returning to the road in their 70…

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December 17 - The Fighting Deborah Samson 1:59

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On this day in labor history the year was 1760. That was the day Deborah Samson was born in Plympton, Massachusetts. She was the first known woman to impersonate a man in order to fight in the Revolutionary War. Her family was poor. As a girl, young Deborah, became an indentured servant.By The Rick Smith Show

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Episode 465: Blanchard versus Windham "88 1:43:05

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On this REMIX episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad head to Richmond, Virginia for a hard-hitting, old-school classic from January 23, 1988, as Tully Blanchard goes one-on-one with Western States Champion Barry Windham. This match is a perfect snapshot of late-'80s NWA-style wrestling — intense, physical, and built on grit, psychology, and…

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December 16 - The Willmar 8 1:59

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On this day in labor history the year was 1977. That was the day that eight women in Willmar, Minnesota stood up for their rights in the work place. The women worked at Willmar Citizens National Bank. These women were paid considerably less than the male employees.By The Rick Smith Show

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December 15 - The Death of a Courageous Leader 1:59

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On this day in labor history the year was 2005. That was the day the labor movement lost a man who was willing to go to jail to fight for the rights of working people. Clinton Jenks was born in Colorado Springs in 1918. He learned of labor consciousness from his father, a postal worker.By The Rick Smith Show

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3-WAY CRUISER! Juventud Guerrera v Kidman v Rey Mysterio Jr. @ Starrcade 1998 36:04

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December 14 - Austerity No More! Workers Strike Back! 1:59

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On this day in labor history the year was 1990. That was the day that 20,000 workers in the city of Fez in the North African country of Morocco went out on strike. Austerity measures had hit the country’s working people hard during the 1980's. A drought had made the situation even worse.By The Rick Smith Show

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John Cena's Final Match Reaction, WWE SNME Review 57:39

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Ryan and Jesse review John Cena's last match, talk about where Cena ranks historically in the WWE, and break down the rest of the WWE Saturday Night's Main Event card too! For bonus content from Top Rope Nation, as well as Patreon-exclusive reviews of classic wrestling shows and ad-free versions of all of our shows, consider supporting us on Patreo…

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December 13 - Remembering Samuel Gompers 1:59

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On this day in labor history the year was 1924. That was the day that long-time leader of the American Federation of Labor, Samuel Gompers, died. Gompers was born to a Jewish family in England. He was a cigar-maker by trade.By The Rick Smith Show

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December 12 - The Lights Return 1:59

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On this day in labor history the year was 1964. That was the day that half of the labor force of France ended a strike that had ground the country to a halt. The strike started on December 10. It is estimated that nine million people participated in the work action.By The Rick Smith Show

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Episode 492: "The Dreamer" Dusty Rhodes 2:30:31

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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad are back to celebrate the legacy of "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes! Bruce shares incredible stories from his time working with Dusty — from creating the unforgettable "common man" vignettes, to teaming with Macho King Randy Savage and Queen Sherri against him, to witnessing firsthand how …

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WCW Sat Night on TBS Recap April 9, 1994! Ric Flair turns his attention to Steamboat! 1:48:44

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If you can afford it and love what we do, please consider supporting our show by becoming a BTT Podcast Patreon Member! Also, purchase a BTT Podcast t-shirt or two from our Pro Wrestling Tees Store! This week's Time Stamps for our WCW Saturday Night on TBS recap from April 9, 1994 review are as follows (NOTE: This was recorded 12/2/2025): HOW TO GI…

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December 11 - The Colored Farmers’ Alliance and Cooperative Union 1:59

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On this day in labor history the year was 1886. That was the day that black farmers formed the Colored Farmers’ Alliance and Cooperative Union in Houston County, Texas. The Southern Farmers Alliance would not allow black membersBy The Rick Smith Show

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Alice Cooper 57:12

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Rock legend Alice Cooper joins Eddie Trunk to discuss his recent tour with Judas Priest and their friendly backstage camaraderie. He talks about his annual Christmas Pudding charity event supporting teen centers in Arizona, and his upcoming collaboration with Criss Angel called 'Welcome to Our Nightmare.' Alice reflects on recording with his origin…

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ONCE IN A LIFETIME! John Cena v The Rock @ WrestleMania 28 49:48

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December 10 - The First Sit-Down Strike 1:59

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On this day in Labor History the year was 1906. That was the day the workers at a General Electric plant in Schenectady, New York organized a sit-down strike. It is considered to be perhaps the first time the sit-down tactic was used in the United States.By The Rick Smith Show

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Episode 464: Christopher Daniels Takeover! 1:43:34

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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad welcome AEW coach and Ring of Honor legend Christopher Daniels to the show! The Fallen Angel sits down with the guys to reflect on his iconic career and revisit some of his most unforgettable battles inside the squared circle. From clashes with El Generico, Claudio Castagnoli, Kenny Omega, Brya…