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Episode 453: Tony Goes Big Time!

What Happened When

Release Date: 09/24/2025

Episode 461: A Hero's Journey show art Episode 461: A Hero's Journey

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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony pays tribute to one of the greats, Bob Caudle. The guys are then joined by AEW coach and wrestling legend Chris Hero to revisit some of the most memorable matches of his storied career. Chris guides the guys through his unforgettable battles with Kenny Omega, Bryan Danielson, Austin Aries, Kota Ibushi, and The Briscoes — offering insight, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments only he can provide.  Plus, Efren's back with another incredible Game Event that'll have you on the edge of your seat. This is a WHW you absolutely can’t miss! ...

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Episode 460: ROH Death Before Dishonor IV show art Episode 460: ROH Death Before Dishonor IV

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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad dive into Ring of Honor’s Death Before Dishonor IV! The guys relive the excitement of this standout ROH event, breaking down three epic matches, moments, and rising stars that helped define one of wrestling’s most influential promotions and are now major parts of All Elite Wrestling. From hard-hitting action to insight you won't hear anywhere else, Tony and Conrad bring their signature humor and storytelling to another fun watch-along of a true ROH classic. RAYCON - Raycon’s going big for Black Friday and Cyber Monday —...

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Episode 459: Tony Watches PWG with Excalibur! show art Episode 459: Tony Watches PWG with Excalibur!

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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad are joined by Tony’s AEW commentary partner — the man behind the mask himself, Excalibur! The guys sit back and watch Pro Wrestling Guerrilla’s 2011 Steen Wolf, featuring some of the wildest action from one of wrestling’s most beloved independent promotions. It’s Tony’s first-ever PWG watch-along, and who better to guide him through it than Excalibur? Get ready for laughs, insight, and plenty of jaw-dropping moments on this unique edition of What Happened When! BLUECHEW - Visit  and try your first month of BlueChew...

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Episode 458: The Stars Of CHIKARA show art Episode 458: The Stars Of CHIKARA

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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 Conrad relive the fun, creativity, and charm that made CHIKARA such a beloved part of wrestling history. All that and plenty of laughs on this unique edition of What Happened When! RAYCON - Raycon’s going big for Black Friday and Cyber Monday —...

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Episode 457: Ring Of Honor Spectacles show art Episode 457: Ring Of Honor Spectacles

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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 guys watch a wild cage match scramble that’ll leave you wondering how anyone walked away without broken bones! And finally, Tony sees firsthand why The Briscoe Brothers are considered one of the greatest tag teams of all time. Plus, Efren...

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Episode 456: Samoa Joe's Forgotten Matches show art Episode 456: Samoa Joe's Forgotten Matches

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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 Underrated Moments in WCW history on this jam-packed edition of What Happened When! BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code WHW -- just pay $5 shipping. LEGAL BUDDY - Download...

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Episode 455: Tag Team Turmoil show art Episode 455: Tag Team Turmoil

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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 Rock ’n’ Roll Express in a wild No DQ match! Plus, Tony shares his thoughts on the power of the microphone and what he hopes today’s talent takes away from it. BLUECHEW - Visit  and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use...

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Episode 454: The Best Of International Championship Wrestling show art Episode 454: The Best Of International Championship Wrestling

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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 on this jam-packed edition of What Happened When! BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code WHW -- just pay $5 shipping. LEGAL BUDDY - Download the Legal Buddy App at LegalBuddyApp.com....

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Episode 453: Tony Goes Big Time! show art Episode 453: Tony Goes Big Time!

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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 laughs, on this special edition of What Happened When with Tony Schiavone! BLUECHEW - Visit  and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code WHW -- just pay $5 shipping. LEGAL BUDDY - Download the Legal Buddy App at ....

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Episode 452: The Evolution Of RAVEN show art Episode 452: The Evolution Of RAVEN

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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 revisiting Raven’s early matches in Portland, with Raven telling hilarious stories from his days in the territory. And if that’s not enough, Tony and Conrad sit down to watch a full episode of Portland Wrestling courtesy of our friends at Ultimate...

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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 laughs, on this special edition of What Happened When with Tony Schiavone!

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