This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 23: 6/4 – 6/10) Updated For 2025
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Release Date: 06/07/2025
DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE SHOW
Here is your.Pro Wrestling News Report for July 16, 2025. Running Time: 60 Minutes. Topics covered in this report include: Audio: Seth Rollins discusses the severity of his knee injury and the possibility he could be out until WrestleMania 42 Elite Media makes ridiculous claim 'sources' told them IN ADVANCE that Seth Rollins injury was a planned storyline Initial betting odds are out for SummerSlam 2025 matches and they are quite interesting Bill Goldberg slams WWE for handling of his retirement build and speech Bill 'Greedy' Goldberg stops his son Gage from signing WWE NIL deal TNA...
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Enjoy this episode of The Don Tony Show / WWE RAW Post Show recorded Monday night, 7/14/25. Running Time: 1 Hour 36 Minutes. Some Topics Discussed: Roman Reigns returns to RAW and sets up tag team match for SummerSlam WWE RAW 7/14/25 Recap and Review (Birmingham, AL) CM Punk vs Gunther, Naomi vs Rhea Ripley vs Iyo Sky and several other matches added to SummerSlam Seth Rollins undergoes MRI, may undergo knee surgery as early as this week and could be out of action until 2026 Triple H pisses off IWC with his comments about future Evolution events. A stand that Triple H has taken for years that...
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Historic Goldberg Note; Seth Rollins Injury; WWE Evolution Live Reaction; WWE/NXT/AEW Talk; Ask DT and More. Enjoy this episode of The Sit-Down w/Don Tony, streamed live July 13, 2025. Running Time: 3 Hours 6 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...
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This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 28) covering the period of 7/9 thru 7/15. Running Time: 4 Hours 46 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. SYNOPSIS: S3 E28 (07/09 - 07/15) Black Saturday: TBS replaces Georgia Championship Wrestling...
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Here is your.Pro Wrestling News Report for July 9, 2025. Running Time: 41 Minutes. NOTE This episode was reuploaded with some added discussion (previous episode was 37 minutes long). Topics covered in this report include: AEW All In 2025 Preview and Predictions NXT Great American Bash 2025 Preview and Predictions ROH Supercard Of Honor Preview and Predictions Tony Khan addresses Britt Baker's current status in AEW. And the sports analogy used in his explanation exploits one of his biggest flaws handling AEW Blake Monroe not selected as an NXT participant in Evolution Battle Royal. Will Britt...
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Enjoy this episode of The Don Tony Show / WWE RAW Post Show recorded Monday night, 7/7/25. Running Time: 1 Hour 49 Minutes. Some Topics Discussed: WWE Evolution 2025 Preview and Predictions WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XL (7/12/25) Preview and Predictions WWE RAW 7/7/25 Recap and Review (Providence, RI) Is WWE positioning Karrion Kross to join up with or even feud with Rollins/Breakker/Reed faction? Nikki Bella added to Evolution Battle Royal: DT predicts some interesting odds coming out for Nikki Bella and Bianca Belair for Evolution Where the hell is Austin Theory? Ludwig Kaiser...
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Enjoy this episode of The Sit-Down w/Don Tony, streamed live July 6, 2025. Running Time: 3 Hours 10 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 (EP161) 7/6/2025 to listen...
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This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 27) covering the period of 7/2 thru 7/8. Running Time: 5 Hours 18 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. SYNOPSIS: S3 E27 (07/02 - 07/08) NWA Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair battles WWF Champion Bob...
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Here is your Pro Wrestling News Report for July 2, 2025. Running Time: 41 Minutes. Topics covered in this report include: Latest on Liv Morgan's stalker indicted on federal charges including odd items found with him along with his motive DT explains the possible comparisons between Liv Morgan's stalker and the fan that attacked Seth Rollins in 2021 WWE and AEW charge thousands of dollars for ringside tickets to events. Curious how much AAA charges in Mexico? You'll be amazed at the answer Chad Gable undergoes successful shoulder surgery Karrion Kross responds to Wade Keller's...
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Enjoy this episode of The Don Tony Show recorded Monday night, 6/30/25. Running Time: 2 Hours 14 Minutes. Some Topics Discussed: WWE Night Of Champions 2025 results and final thoughts Examining the two possible roads ahead for Karrion Kross' future in WWE and a ridiculously stupid news report involving Kross WWE RAW 6/30/25 Recap and Review (Pittsburgh, PA) All Judgement Day members (including Roxanne Perez) now hold WWE Gold at the same time Liv Morgan undergoes successful shoulder surgery; Chad Gable is next El Grande Amerikaiser: Did anyone notice something different about Ludwig Kaiser's...
info_outlineUpdated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 23) covering the period of 6/4 thru 6/10. Running Time: 5 Hours 24 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: 5 Hours 24 Minutes
Hosted by Don Tony
SYNOPSIS: S3 E23 (06/04 - 06/10)
- Looking back at the 2nd 'Star Wars '81' event featuring Bruiser Brody, Kerry Von Erich, Gary Hart and others
- Vince McMahon purchases Capitol Wrestling Corporation from his father Vince Sr
- Looking back at the Fritz Von Erich Retirement Show (1982)
- Harley Race ends Ric Flair's 631-day reign as NWA World Heavyweight Champion
- Memorable Philadelphia Spectrum match, featuring Big John Studd front face lock to Andre The Giant for 8+ minutes. And yes, there is footage of this online
- Infamous Pipers Pit with Roddy Piper cracking a coconut over Jimmy Snuka's head finally airs nationwide.
- Audio: Fascinating YouShoot clip of Roddy Piper speaking on the Pipers Pit with Jimmy Snuka
- Despite Nick Bockwinkel, Mean Gene Okerlund, Verne Gagne, and Arnold Skaaland called as character witnesses, Ken Patera and Masa Saito are found guilty of battery, criminal damage, and obstruction of justice (from the 1984 McDonalds incident)
- Kerry Von Erich involved in a serious Motorcycle accident with a Police Car resulting in a shattered ankle, dislocated hip, and deep lacerations
- Looking back at NWA Clash Of The Champions II: Miami Mayhem 1988
- Looking back at UWF Beach Brawl 1991
- Kevin Nash makes WWF debut as the Bodyguard of Shawn Michaels
- Undertaker makes a rare appearance at USWA event 1993
- WWF holds their first ever Hall Of Fame Ceremony (1994) inducting Freddie Blassie, Buddy Rogers, Bobo Brazil, Arnold Skaaland, Gorilla Monsoon, Chief Jay Strongbow, and James Dudley
- Roddy Piper impersonator kills it on the mic during Jerry Lawler's 'Kings Court' segment
- NBC cancels WrestleMania XI special, thanks to Shaq and 'Earth 2'
- After meeting with Eric Bischoff, Ted Turner agrees to add WCW show on Monday Nights to directly compete with WWF. And that wasn't the only competition Turner created this week
- Chris Benoit wrestles tryout dark matches for WWF (against Owen Hart, Adam Bomb, and Bob Holly.
- Kevin Nash makes his WCW Monday Nitro debut and joins Scott Hall to form The Outsiders
- Audio: Funny Kevin Nash YouShoot appearances: Nash plays 'The Ho Bag', 'What A Dic*, and talks Rats and NWhOes
- Brian Pillman signs with World Wrestling Federation
- Looking back at ECW Wrestlepalooza '97
- Looking back at WWF King Of The Ring 1997 and the KOR Winner: Hunter Hearst Helmsley
- Three Faces of Foley Raw segments conclude with Mankind giving the mandible claw to Jim Ross
- TV Program 'American Edge' airs segment on WCW Power Plant including interviews with Eric Bischoff, DDP, and others
- Audio: Roddy Piper and Kevin Nash speak on a backstage incident following an episode of Monday Nitro
- Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart have a backstage incident over various issues including 'Sunny Days'
- Dennis Rodman fined by Chicago Bulls and NBA after skipping NBA Finals practice and media to attend WCW Monday Nitro event
- Audio: Vince McMahon revealed as the 'Higher Power' and Steve Austin becomes the CEO (for a day) of WWF. Coincidentally, this was Episode 316 of Raw
- Audio: Terry Funk defends the WCW Hardcore Title against Eric Bischoff
- Goldberg returns to action after 6+ month absence due to serious arm injury
- Intoxicated Sandman exposes himself several times during ECW match
- KOR qualifying match on Raw featuring Brock Lesnar vs Steve Austin cancelled as Austin walks out of WWE due to creative differences and more
- NWATNA makes it debut on Pay Per View with first ever $9.99 episode of Impact
- Looking back at WWE Insurrextion 2003
- Kurt Angle returns to WWE action from neck surgery nine months earlier than expected
- Randy Orton debuts RKO finisher on Raw
- JBL fired from CNBC due to 'Goosestep' incident in Munich, Germany
- WWE issues then withdraw their apology for JBL 'Goosestep' incident
- Audio: JBL's epic Promo on CNBC, fans, and lots more (from Smackdown)
- Kenzo Suzuki makes his shi**y WWE debut
- John Cena (Raw) and Chris Benoit (Smackdown) are #1 picks for 2005 WWE Draft Lottery
- Audio: Looking back at the John Cena / Christian confrontation and Christian's WWE exit three months later
- Audio: Paul Heyman and ECW stars appear on Raw to hype up first ever ECW One Night Stand PPV
- Joey Styles signs deal with WWE to commentate ECW ONS PPV
- Terry Funk declines WWE offer to appear at ECW ONS PPV
- Looking back at Hardcore Homecoming event from ECW Arena 2005
- Looking back at WWE vs ECW: Head To Head event 2006
- WWE signs D-Lo Brown 2008 and Chris Masters 2009
- Looking back at TNA Slammiversary PPV 2008, 2012
- Looking back at WWE Extreme Rules PPV 2009, 2017
- Audio: Jeff Hardy def Edge to win WWE World Heavyweight Championship
- Audio: CM Punk cashes in MITB Briefcase to def Jeff Hardy for WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
- Audio: Edge wants a divorce from Vickie Guerrero
- WWE writes Batista off TV as WWE Champion due to injury.
- Nexus destroys John Cena, Justin Roberts, WWE Staff, and the ring to close out memorable 'Viewers Choice' of Raw 2010
- Mick Foley requests and is granted his release from TNA
- Audio: Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan announce the 'firing' of Mick Foley on Impact.
- Andy Leavine wins WWE Tough Enough
- Hulk Hogan quietly announces his retirement from the ring, and the internet and fan reaction is just as quiet
- Barbie Blank (aka Kelly Kelly) leaves WWE
- Audio: John Cena and AJ Styles hype up their upcoming battle at MITB PPV 2016
- Looking back at the heavily criticized WWE Super Showdown event from 2019
- Audio: Undertaker and Bill Goldberg comment on their very underwhelming match at WWE Super Showdown
- Drake Maverick gets a second chance and is resigned to NXT
- Looking back at NXT TakeOver: In Your House 2020, 2022
- WWE releases Aleister Black, Braun Strowman, Lana, Buddy Murphy, Ruby Riott and Santana Garrett
- Audio: Vickie Guerrero introduces her latest 'signing' Andrade El Idolo (making his AEW debut) on Dynamite
- Impact Wrestling announces the return of live fans in attendance since the beginning of the pandemic for Slammiversary 2021
- Audio: Memorable promo exchange between Scott D'Amore, Don Callis and Tony Khan during an episode of Impact Wrestling
- Audio: Kamille def Serena Deeb for NWA Women's World Championship and begins her 813-day reign as Champion
- Audio: Billy Corgan and Mickie James announce their first ever all Women's PPV event: NWA EmPowerrr for August 2021
- Audio: Dave Meltzer is left speechless after questioning Triple H about NXT creative during NXT TakeOver: In Your House 2021 Conference Call
- AEW announces an interim World Champion will be crowned while CM Punk was inactive due to injury
- Audio: MVP drops a diss track on Bobby Lashley (Fall Mighty)
- Looking back at WWE Hell In a Cell 2022
- Audio: Cody Rhodes battles thru an excruciating injury (Torn Pec) against Seth Rollins inside Hell In A Cell
- Audio: The Judgement Day adds a new member and destroy Edge .
- Audio: AEW announces the creation of the All-Atlantic Championship
- Audio: Olive branch? Tony Khan has a totally different take on Eric Bischoff (and his comments about CM Punk) just one week after his meltdown at Double Or Nothing Media Scrum
- Audio: Tony Khan is caught off guard during a live interview when asked about the status of Miro in AEW
- Sgt Slaughter is irate at Lacey Evans' new character and the use of his finisher 'without his permission'
- AEW reveals the main event for the first ever episode of AEW Collision
- Gunther reaches one year as WWE Intercontinental Champion
- NBC does a 180 and decides not to renew Young Rock and cancels Season Four
- Looking back at NXT Battleground 2024 (hosted by Sexyy Red)
- Audio: Sexyy Red arrested for assault at NJ Airport just one day before NXT Battleground
- Kamille celebrates the anniversary of her NWA World Championship win on Twitter while expressing frustration about her current status in AEW
- Audio: Did Sabu predicted his death at 60 years old after having a final barbed wire match in GCW? Check out this eerie interview from 2024 and you decide
- And so much more
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