loader from loading.io

This Week In Wrestling History (Week Thirty-One) 7/29 – 8/4

DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE SHOW

Release Date: 08/05/2024

Pro Wrestling News Report (June 4, 2025) show art Pro Wrestling News Report (June 4, 2025)

DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE SHOW

Here is your Pro Wrestling News Report for June 4, 2025. Running Time: 45 Minutes.  Topics covered in this report include: Mariah May makes her NXT debut and puts Jacy Jayne and NXT Championship reign on notice WWE/AAA Worlds Collide 6/7/25 Preview and Predictions Dominik Mysterio' schedule for MITB and Worlds Collide revealed Lince Dorado replaces Joaquin Wilde at WWE/AAA Worlds Collide Interesting Betting Odds for WWE Money In The Bank 2025 TNA Against All Odds 6/6/25 Preview and Predictions WWE announce Ricky Saints suffered bruised larynx on 5/27/25 NXT WWE RAW 5/26/25 and SmackDown...

info_outline
The Don Tony Show 6/2/25 (MITB Predictions, WWE Releases, News, Discussion, RAW And Lots More) show art The Don Tony Show 6/2/25 (MITB Predictions, WWE Releases, News, Discussion, RAW And Lots More)

DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE SHOW

Enjoy this episode of The Don Tony Show (MITB Predictions, WWE Releases, News, Discussion, RAW And Lots More) recorded Monday night, 6/2/25. Running Time: 2 Hours 18 Minutes. Some Topics Discussed: WWE Money In The Bank 2025 Preview and Predictions WWE releases R-Truth, Carlito and Valhalla; and more could be on the way R-Truth, Carlito and Valhalla issue individual statements about WWE non-renewing their contracts The Miz unfollows WWE and removes all WWE content from his X account  DT explains why Lyra Valkyria is very popular with live audience yet gets showered with 'What' Chants...

info_outline
The Sit-Down with Don Tony 6/1/25 show art The Sit-Down with Don Tony 6/1/25

DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE SHOW

WWE Releases R-Truth & Carlito; Kamille Ghosted; Mariah May/NXT; WWE/AEW/TNA Talk; Ask DT and More. Enjoy this episode of The Sit-Down w/Don Tony, streamed live June 1, 2025. Running Time: 3 Hours 22 Minutes. 🎤The Sit-Down with Don Tony is a live interactive discussion show about pro wrestling that streams every SUNDAY night at 8:05PM ET. We cover everything going on in the world of pro wrestling (AEW, WWE/NXT, TNA, old school and more). We also discuss non-wrestling topics, sports and news. Nothing is ever out of bounds, and the entire show is 100% interactive.  to download...

info_outline
This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 22: 5/28 – 6/3) Updated For 2025 show art This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 22: 5/28 – 6/3) Updated For 2025

DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE SHOW

Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 22) covering the period of 5/28 thru 6/3. Running Time: 5 Hours. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 5 HoursHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E22 (05/28 - 06/3) Harley Race...

info_outline
Pro Wrestling News Report (May 28, 2025) show art Pro Wrestling News Report (May 28, 2025)

DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE SHOW

Here is your Pro Wrestling News Report for May 28, 2025. Running Time: 58 Minutes.  Topics covered in this report include:  Johnny The Rat: John Laurinaitis dropped as a defendant and agrees to help Janel Grant in sexual abuse case against Vince McMahon and WWE DTKC Audio Flashback: Don Tony and Kevin Castle (RIP) explain why John Laurinaitis will ultimately turn rat against WWE and Vince McMahon and throw other names under the bus Stephanie Vaquer headed to RAW after losing NXT Women's Championship to Jacy Jane Jordynne Grace also being promoted to WWE main roster and is likely...

info_outline
The Don Tony Show 5/26/25 (News, Discussion, Event Results, RAW And More) show art The Don Tony Show 5/26/25 (News, Discussion, Event Results, RAW And More)

DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE SHOW

Enjoy this episode of The Don Tony Show (News, Discussion, Event Results, RAW And More) recorded Monday night, 5/26/25. Running Time: 2 Hours 40 Minutes. Some Topics Discussed: Cody Rhodes returns and wants to end John Cena's run - by demanding a tag team match at MITB LOL Latest on why WrestleMania 42 was moved from New Orleans for Las Vegas and MITB 2026 coming to LA John Cena may not defend the Undisputed WWE Championship again until SummerSlam Goldberg returning to WWE at 7/12 SNME to challenge John Cena? Should WWE add Becky Lynch to Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed and Paul...

info_outline
The Sit-Down with Don Tony 5/25/25 show art The Sit-Down with Don Tony 5/25/25

DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE SHOW

Enjoy this episode of The Sit-Down w/Don Tony, streamed live May 25, 2025. Running Time: 1 Hour 44 Minutes. 🎤The Sit-Down with Don Tony is a live interactive discussion show about pro wrestling that streams every SUNDAY night at 8:05PM ET. We cover everything going on in the world of pro wrestling (AEW, WWE/NXT, TNA, old school and more). We also discuss non-wrestling topics, sports and news. Nothing is ever out of bounds, and the entire show is 100% interactive.  to download the AUDIO episode of THE SIT-DOWN WITH DON TONY (EP155) 5/25/2025  to listen...

info_outline
This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 21: 5/21 – 5/27) Updated For 2025 show art This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 21: 5/21 – 5/27) Updated For 2025

DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE SHOW

Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 21) covering the period of 5/21 thru 5/27. Running Time: 4 Hours 33 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 4 Hours 33 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3...

info_outline
Pro Wrestling News Report (May 21, 2025) show art Pro Wrestling News Report (May 21, 2025)

DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE SHOW

Here is your Pro Wrestling News Report for May 21, 2025. Running Time: 60 Minutes.  Topics covered in this report include:  Roman Reigns to co-star in the movie adaptation of 'Street Fighter' (based on the legendary video game)? AEW Double Or Nothing 2025 PPV: Preview and Predictions NXT Battleground 2025: Preview and Predictions TNA Border Brawl (USA vs Canada): Preview and Predictions Zoey Stark issues a statement after suffering a serious knee injury on RAW Billy Jack Haynes deemed mentally unfit to stand trial; case postponed until late 2025/early 2026 WWE finally using...

info_outline
The Don Tony Show 5/19/25 (SNME Predictions, RAW, News and More) show art The Don Tony Show 5/19/25 (SNME Predictions, RAW, News and More)

DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE SHOW

Enjoy this episode of The Don Tony Show (SNME Predictions, RAW Recap, Wrestling News and More) recorded Monday night, 5/19/25. Running Time: 2 Hours 8 Minutes. Some Topics Discussed: Saturday Night's Main Event 5/24/25: Preview and Predictions Pat McAfee sporting a suit and tie? Michael Cole wearing just a tank top? One of those will happen soon on RAW following Knicks vs Pacers in NBA Eastern Conference Finals John Cena reveals his three all-time favorite feuds. Do you agree with his choices? Curious how much it costs in 2025 to meet John Cena? Get a signed 8x10? Sign a WWE Championship?...

info_outline
 
More Episodes

This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony aired back in 2018-2019 and spanned two seasons. These retro episodes return remastered and are filled with hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history.


SYNOPSIS: Episode 31 (7/29 – 8/4)
RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 46 Minutes

  • Bruno Sammartino 'refuses' the NWA World Heavyweight Title after def champion Buddy Rogers who suffered an 'injury' during the match. A common finish back in the golden era of wrestling. 
  • Memorable bloodbath between Bruno Sammartino and Superstar Billy Graham (Special Referee: Gorilla Monsoon) takes place at Madison Square Garden.
  • Roddy Piper and Tony Atlas make their WWWF TV debuts.
  • Audio: Roddy Piper trolls fans in WWWF TV debut (1979).
  • Audio: Roddy Piper 2nd WWWF TV match vs Jose Estrada (1979).
  • Roddy Piper stabbed in the chest following NWA Mid Atlantic Title match against Jack Brisco.
  • Bonus Audio: Roddy Piper '$10,000' promo and match against Jack Brisco for NWA Mid Atlantic Title (1982).
  • Bob Backlund's original WWF run ends (1984).
  • Miss Elizabeth makes her WWF debut.
  • Audio: Eddie Gilbert vs Shane Douglas (original opponent: Sting) for UWF TV Title (1987).
  • Looking back at WWF Wrestlefest '88 event (1988).
  • United States Wrestling Association (USWA) is created.
  • Looking back at the one and only WCW appearance of 'The Pearl'.
  • Audio: Nikita Koloff vs Rick Rude + Sting 'injury' by Jake 'The Snake Roberts (making WCW debut) leads to Ron Simmons vs Vader for WCW Heavyweight Championship (1992).
  • Audio: Ron Simmons def Vader to become the first ever Black WCW Heavyweight Champion (1992).
  • Hulk Hogan wrestles final WWF match before exiting in 1993.
  • Looking back at SMW 'Night Of Legends' event (1994) and the match that had Chris Jericho break the 'Muta scale'.
  • WCW Collision In Korea airs on PPV.
  • Looking back at ECW 'Wrestlepalooza' 1995.
  • Audio: Memorable ECW match between The Steiners and Eddie Guerrero vs Cactus Jack, 2 Cold Scorpio, and Dean Malenko (1995).
  • Becky Two Belts? Chump Change: Great Sasuke def Ultimo Dragon to win J-Crown Tournament and becomes 'Sasuke Eight Belts'!
  • Looking back at ECW 'The Doctor Is In' event and the final ECW appearance by Chris Jericho (1996).
  • Looking back at WWF 'Summerslam' PPV (1997).
  • Audio: Lex Luger def Hollywood Hulk Hogan to win WCW World Heavyweight Championship (1997).
  • Looking back at ECW 'Heatwave '98' PPV (1998).
  • Audio: Sunday Night Heat makes it's debut on USA Network.
  • Audio: 'Choppy Choppy, Val Venis' Pee Pee!'
  • Looking back at the Brian Hildebrand Benefit Show 'Curtis Comes Home' (1999).
  • Becky Two belts? Chump Change: Lance Storm wins WCW Cruiserweight Title and becomes 'Lance Three Belts'.
  • Looking back at i-Generation Superstars Of Wrestling 'Rodman Down Under' event (2000).
  • Pro Wrestling NOAH holds its inaugural show.
  • Audio: First promo confrontation between The Rock and Booker T post WCW closing its doors (2001).
  • WWE Niagara Falls opens in Canada.
  • Official autopsy report is released on the death of Miss Elizabeth.
  • Playstation 2 Magazine (UK) launches 4 commemorative covers featuring WWE Divas. Or did they?
  • Audio: Shawn Michaels' infamous Hulk Hogan impersonation on 'Larry King Live' (2005).
  • ROH 'Fight Of The Century': Bryan Danielson (Daniel Bryan) and Samoa Joe battle to a 60 minute time limit draw.
  • Audio: CM Punk makes his WWE/ECW debut (2006).
  • Audio: NY WWE fans tell viewers to 'change the channel' during Batista / Big Show match (2006).
  • Did the arrest of vandals spray painting DX throughout New Hampshire town spark the idea of DX 'spraypainted' on WWE Headquarters building?
  • Vince McMahon loves c***.
  • Vince McMahon makes regular return to WWE programming after Chris Benoit tragedy - and is 'served' with a paternity lawsuit.
  • Matt Morgan signs with TNA Wrestling.
  • Audio: John Morrison vs Joey Ryan: 15 Minutes Of Fame match from WWE/ECW TV (2007).
  • Last WWE Saturday Night's Main Event airs on NBC (2008).
  • With Summerfest right around the corner, looking back when Celebrity Guest Host Dr Ken Jeong (w/ Jeremy Piven) was dropped on his head on Raw (2009).
  • TNA suspends Samoa Joe after backstage tirade over TNA (creative) handling of match against Jeff Hardy.
  • WWE releases Melina, Chris Masters, Vladimir Kozlov, Davey Boy Smith Jr, and several developmental wrestlers.
  • Audio: Memorable confrontation between Triple H and newly crowned WWE Champion, CM Punk (2011).
  • Gail Kim announces her departure from WWE.
  • Billy Corgan announces the creation of Resistance Pro Wrestling promotion.
  • Booker T becomes the new General Manager of Smackdown (2012).
  • Audio: Abraham Washington makes a dopey Kobe Bryant rape joke on WWE Raw which ultimately leads to his WWE release (2012).
  • Vince McMahon makes regular return to WWE programming after Chris Benoit tragedy - and is 'served' with a paternity lawsuit.
  • Looking back at NJPW first ever iPPV event (2012).
  • Audio: 'And the crowd goes mild!' Remembering the less than stellar TNA 'August 1st Warning' storyline and revelation (2013).
  • Following Ronda Rousey's heartfelt tribute to Roddy Piper at UFC 190, Dana White calls WWE 'fake sh**'.
  • Audio: The Broken Hardys become 'Woken' (2017).
  • Joey Ryan counters Mr Socko with the D*** Flip.
  • WWE releases Eva Marie.
  • And so much more!

RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S1 E31 (7/29 – 8/4) ==== 

Join The DTKC Family! Become a member of Don Tony and Kevin Castle Show Patreon and access right now:

  • Ad-Free episodes of all of weekly shows
  • Weekly live Patreon podcasts hosted by Don Tony and Kevin Castle
  • Thousands of hours of Patreon exclusive shows never released publicly! (Over 7 Years of Patreon Exclusive Content!)
  • Retro episodes of The Don Tony And Kevin Castle Show going back as early as 2004 (Retro Episodes added each week!)
  • Predictions Contests, Giveaways and more!

CLICK HERE to access now! www.Patreon.com/DonTony

====

CHECK OUT DON TONY AND KEVIN SHOW CONTENT ACROSS THESE PLATFORMS:

====

DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE: UPCOMING WEEKLY SHOW SCHEDULE (ET):

  • DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE SHOW: LIVE Mondays 11:15PM on DTKCDiscord.com
  • DT VIPATREON: Patreon Exclusive Show hosted by Don Tony LIVE Tuesdays 10:05PM on Patreon Channel at DTKCDiscord.com
  • THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY: Posted Thursdays 4PM at DonTony.com
  • CASTLE/KNT CHRONICLES: Patreon Exclusive Show hosted by Kevin Castle and Trez LIVE Thursdays 8:30PM on Patreon Channel at DTKCDiscord.com
  • THE SIT-DOWN w/DON TONY: LIVE Fridays at 10:05PM (after WWE SmackDown) on YouTube
  • WWE/AEW PPV REVIEWS: (Airdates/Airtimes vary)
  • THE DON TONY SHOW: Special Episodes (Airdates/Airtimes vary)
  • PRO WRESTLING DAILY NEWS UPDATES: Pro Wrestling news updates posted daily

====

SOCIAL MEDIA / WEBSITE / CONTACT INFO: