S8E3: Trish Stratus vs Mickie James w/Leigh Luna

CREDIT: WWE NETWORK

WrestleMania 22 hits the Big Time with this seminal (and somewhat problematic) WWE Women's Championship matchup between the Ace of 2006 WWE's women's division and her obsessed superfan. It's Trish Stratus taking on challenger Mickie James, co-starring a rowdy Chicago crowd and some cringeworthy commentary.

We suggest you check out options available on daily motion for the original, unabridged version of the match. On the WWE Network they've done some not-so-light editing, with the finish being significantly altered (though JR and King's commentary is present in nearly every version, so be forewarned).

Joining the gang this week in the virtual studio is returning guest and Muscle Temple member Leigh Luna! 

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S8E2: Lio Rush vs Shane Strickland w/Cornell Reid

CREDIT: DEFY WRESTLING YOUTUBE

On our first look in on DEFY Wrestling, we are performing a deep dive on an instant classic from 2017 featuring two of the hottest stars on the independent scene - it's Lio Rush battling Shane Strickland in a match to kick off the first ever 8XGP Tournament.

Besides being a fast-paced, high impact contest, what will likely stand out to first-time DEFY viewers is their unique presentation. Don't worry - you'll get used to it... maybe...

Joining in on all of the soft-science fun this week is our guest Cornell Reid!

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S8E1: The Final Deletion w/Lee Noble

CREDIT: IMPACT WRESTLING YOUTUBE

Season 8, I knew you'd come!

In this current golden age of cinematic wrestling matches, TIA returns to the one that (arguably) created the genre. Filmed at the Hardy compound in Cameron, North Carolina, this brother versus brother conflict begins at a birthday party and ends near the property line!

Is this unique wrestling match filled with Broken Brilliance or is it simply a TNA Wrestling curio that has more in common with The Room than it does The Stadium Stampede?

Helping our hosts with their soft science project this episode is Lee Noble!

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TIA Off-Season - The Outrageous(ly bad) Wrestler Name Game 3

CREDIT: PRO WRESTLING FANDOM WIKI

Producer Tom returns to the virtual studio to help your boys finish this shortened off-season with a good-old-fashioned knockout game. For the third time in TIA history, Chuck dove deep into the PWI Top 500 archives and compiled two lists.

One is made up entirely of real wrestlers who appeared in the top 500 lists. The other is names Chuck made up. Will the contestants be able to tell which is which?

Be sure to check out Rough Draft Games and listen to the Roll and Move Podcast!

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TIA Off-Season - Comfort Food Pay Per Views

CREDIT: WWE.COM

We're all spending a lot more time at home these days, so of course that means we also have a lot more time to watch classic wrestling. With that in mind, Joaquin, Frank and Chuck have put together a collection of "comfort food" pay per view suggestions for anyone looking for a full show to watch with some good, easily digestible wrestling.

Send your suggestions to us @TIAPOD on twitter or at thisisawesomepod@gmail.com

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TIA Off-Season - What's The Gimmick!?

CREDIT: WWE.COM

On this week's all-remote off-season episode, your boys are hanging out in their studios and/or closets and putting a new spin on a classic repackaging game. Hosted by Joaquin, it's time to play What's...The...Gimmick!

Inspired by The Revolt nee Revival releasing the WWE's proposed gear change to Twitter, Frank and Chuck will go head to head. Each is given a group of wrestlers and various accessories and articles of clothing and tasked with coming up with a brand new gimmick for them. FTR!

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TIA Off-Season - Watching the Elite BTE 200 Special

Welcome to Watching the Elite Classic (episode 24)!

To celebrate Being the Elite episode 200, Joaquin, Frank & Chuck spin up the old format and watch the backyard brawl between those Jackson boys that marks the milestone of for years as the internet's favorite youtube pro wrestling show.

Highlights include: House show dives, Matt's old custom sneakers, and a trip to the barbershop

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Watching The Elite LIVE! 4/15/20

**This Audio Is Pulled From the Twitch Stream Originally Broadcast on 4/16/20**

The Unofficial AEW Dynamite Post Show.

Originally a podcast binging, recapping, and annotating YouTube’s favorite pro wrestling show Being the Elite, the scope of WTE has now grown to cover every aspect of All Elite Wrestling.

Streaming live (most weeks) the Thursday after AEW Dynamite on Twitch, your boys break down all of the action and discuss all things Elite in your wrestling world.

Also keep an eye out for special preview and recap shows for all of AEWs major cards.

Join us at twitch.tv/beckyandfrank LIVE after every AEW and let us know what you think!

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TIA Off-Season - The Light Side of the Ring

CREDIT: TWITTER

We kick off this truncated off-season by trying to look on the bright side. So often in wrestling, people focus on the negative. The Dark Side of the Ring immediately comes to mind.

But what if I told you there was a different side of the ring? In this episode, your boys are pitching a season of a different kind of wrestling docuseries. 

We present to you: The Light Side of the Ring.

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Watching The Elite LIVE! 4/8/20

**This Audio Is Pulled From the Twitch Stream Originally Broadcast on 4/9/20**

The Unofficial AEW Dynamite Post Show.

Originally a podcast binging, recapping, and annotating YouTube’s favorite pro wrestling show Being the Elite, the scope of WTE has now grown to cover every aspect of All Elite Wrestling.

Streaming live (most weeks) the Thursday after AEW Dynamite on Twitch, your boys break down all of the action and discuss all things Elite in your wrestling world.

Also keep an eye out for special preview and recap shows for all of AEWs major cards.

Join us at twitch.tv/beckyandfrank LIVE after every AEW and let us know what you think!

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