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It's the final episode on 1991 and it's as mixed of a bag as the entire year because it's the inaugural Battlebowl- Lethal Lottery! Oh you don't know the rules? We break it down! There were some amazing debuts, some shocking returns, and sadly people we wanted to leave that stuck around (you Zemen, you!) Jim is on social media with the best handle ever at: https://www.threads.com/@thejimdb https://bsky.app/profile/thejimdb.bsky.social The Troubles feeds are here: https://x.com/TroublesWres https://www.threads.com/@troubleswres https://bsky.app/profile/troubleswres.bsky.social This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit troublesweekly.substack.com

We are deep in the Lex Luger World Championship reign and well, it's feeling a little out of place. Not one but TWO huge title changes, and perhaps the best WCW tag match ever performed. It might be the hellscape that is 1991 but we're heading towards perhaps WCW's most underrated year ever. Then again, we have BattleBowl to get through...Jim is on social media over at:https://bsky.app/profile/thejimdb.bsky.socialhttps://www.threads.com/@thejimdbThe Troubles feeds are:https://www.threads.com/@troubleswres https://bsky.app/profile/troubleswres.bsky.socialhttps://www.instagram.com/troubleswres/https://x.com/TroublesWres This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit troublesweekly.substack.com

The next era of Arkansas pro wrestling has begun and it's thanks to the brand new promotion Razor Pro Wrestling and their first show Rebirth is loaded! We dive into all things Razor Pro as well as: The awesome Wrestle Kingdom show by NJPW and where they are moving forwardNOAH and more importantly the dude Kai Fujimura making big money moves! CMLL isn't letting up as Promotion of the Year for 2026 right out of the gate with Mistico and Soberano Jr having heated confrontations. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit troublesweekly.substack.com

It's the holiday season and it's also the beginning of a whole new look for the show! Shout out to Neon Ghost ( https://bsky.app/profile/neonghosts.bsky.social ) for the new logo and we can't thank them enough for being so awesome and creating some amazing stuff for us! The shows we're discussing though? A whole lot of hot garbage but in the end, we have a few truly great matches and moments to keep you all laughing and entertained! Have a great Holiday season and we'll see you all in 2026!Jim is on social media over at:https://bsky.app/profile/thejimdb.bsky.socialhttps://www.threads.com/@thejimdbTroubles is over at:https://www.threads.com/@troubleswres https://bsky.app/profile/troubleswres.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/TroublesWreshttps://www.instagram.com/troubleswres/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit troublesweekly.substack.com

It’s been a great year and in the fall out of my Season of Giving Playlist dropping today, I decided to jump back on the mic and break down why in the hell I did what I did with it, the responses I’m getting, and the usual glazing of Charles and what he does. I give a shout out as well to the awesome Tony Richards and his Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel project that I really love and believe in! His restacking of my stuff really led to a jolt to my subscribers and I can’t thank him enough. Razor Pro is coming to Northwest Arkansas and it’s going to be huge! They’ve been running as Mutiny Wrestling Federation for a minute but it’s time for a Rebirth. The reveal party will be January 10th, and the Rebirth even is February 28th! Super stoked to be working with them in 2026! I also put over the amazing Neon Ghost and his work on my new logos for From Crockett to Chaos which will be revealed with the release of our next show all about Halloween Havoc 1991! Find him here on socials: BlueSkyThreads This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit troublesweekly.substack.com

When I tell you this was one of the roughest watches so far, it isn't hyperbole. Jim and I navigate the dark waters of 1991 and perhaps it'll aid you in your quest to find out what time period was the worst for WCW because I can't imagine anything beating this one. Lex finally gets a belt! Sting wins the US title off TV! Stunning Steve has to carry the trash! PN News vs One Man Gang?!?!?! Find Jim on social media at:https://bsky.app/profile/thejimdb.bsky.socialhttps://www.threads.com/@thejimdbThe Troubles accounts are at:https://www.threads.com/troubleswreshttps://bsky.app/profile/troubleswres.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/TroublesWres This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit troublesweekly.substack.com

Go check out Charles and Wrestling Playlists hereBasically this is a big, rambling pod about how grateful I am for you listeners and readers, and my thoughts on the big stories going on in the wrestling biz right now. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit troublesweekly.substack.com

It’s a mix of Dragongate, All Japan, Prestige, and any other bullshit I think of in my brain and I apologize in advance for the worst Japanese pronunciations since Jim Ross in 1991 WCW. Thanks for the love, it means a lot. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit troublesweekly.substack.com

This is the biggest show we've done for a reason. We have all the build towards perhaps the biggest attendance disaster in WCW's short yet insane history. We have title changes that are wiped from the show, Shane Douglas' debut in WCW, Junkyard Dog getting a special entrance for a god awful match, and perhaps the best Flair vs Steamboat match ever. Jim is @thejimdb on BlueSky and Threads and the show is:Threads and Instagram: troubleswrestlingpodBlueSky: TroublesWeekly This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit troublesweekly.substack.com

WWE wanted a PR war? They got one and it isn't looking good for them after a white hot Double or Nothing event as well as Dynamite on Wednesday. I'm joined by my co host on From Crockett To Chaos, Jim who was live in the building for DON and he breaks down his thoughts and live reactions on the happenings along with the building Fallout Week on AEW TV. Jim is @thejimdb on BlueSky and Threads and the show is:Instagram and Threads: troubleswrestlingpodBlueSky: TroublesWeekly This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit troublesweekly.substack.com

We're getting to the good stuff of 1989 and the kickoff of the legendary Steamboat and Flair epic feud. Luger and Windham have a great one, Varsity Club and The Road Warriors beat each other into pulp, and Mike Rotunda is the new World Heavyweight World TV Champion!BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/troublesweekly.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@troubleswrestlingpod This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit troublesweekly.substack.com

It's Double or Nothing week and AEW has loaded the deck with incredible wrestling and promo goodness. I break down the epic face offs between the Owen Hart Cup finalists, the wild All Star Trios match and the preview of Anarchy in the Arena that left people in shambles, and a preview of both tonight's Collision and Sunday's epic Pay Per View event! BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/troublesweekly.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@troubleswrestlingpod This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit troublesweekly.substack.com

Get ready because we have officially found the beginning of the WCW vortex of stupidity. Clash 5 was a total train wreck with somehow one of the best builds imaginable, but that's more for next week and the Chi-Town Rumble.Check out Jim @thejimdb on Blue Sky and Threads as well as the show over at:Threads: troubleswrestlingpodBlueSky: TroublesWeekly This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit troublesweekly.substack.com

AEW looks to be going back to their basics and it's working out great for them, so I decided to do the same and bring ya'll a little positivity. You can't fix stupid, but you can fix your intake of the pod. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit troublesweekly.substack.com

All roads have led us here to the Granddaddy of them All, Starrcade 1988 in Norfolk, Virginia. I won't lie, this was a very good card but with some STRANGE finishes. Jim and I dissect it for you and get you prepared for the first calendar year in WCW history; 1989.Jim's @thejimdb on Blue Sky and Threads and the show is: Threads: troubleswrestlingpod BlueSky: TroublesWeekly This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit troublesweekly.substack.com