Crossbody of Work

Ep 29: Bret Hart Part One - Tag Team Specialist

This week Evan & Javier start looking at the legendary career of Bret Hart in part one of a three part series. This episode we focus on Bret's time as one half of the Hart Foundation alongside Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. We watch great matches against teams like The Rockers, The Brainbusters & Demolition. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.Show notes: Jacob Blake GoFundMe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 28: Umaga

We are concluding our first ever Hoss Month by looking at one of the most underrated hosses WWE has ever seen: Umaga. A member of the legendary Anoa'i family tree, Eddie Fatu had two distinct runs in WWE. We cover his first as one half of Three Minute Warning, and focus most of the episode on his second run as Umaga. This includes matches against Triple H, John Cena, and a battle of the billionaires. Come join Evan and Javier as they lose their minds slowly and surely during this episode. Follow the episode on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate five stars and subscribe for future episodes.Show notes: NAACP Legal Defense Fund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 27: Mark Henry

Somebody's gonna get their wig split. This week we continue Hoss Month by looking at one of the best big men wrestlers in WWE history - Mark Henry. Sexual Chocolate, World's Strongest Man, or the operator of the Hall of Pain - whatever you call Henry he has had one of the most storied runs in history. We watch matches against The Rock, Undertaker, John Cena and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyofWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.Show notes: GoFundMe for Kamala. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 26: Vader

It's Vader Time! #HossMonth continues as Evan & Javier dive into the career of Big Van Vader, one of the best big men of the 90s. Vader plied his craft all over the world, and we cover him in New Japan, WCW, WWF and All Japan. Matches against Ric Flair, Cactus Jack and Bret Hart are included in Vader's catalog. Join the guys as they learn all about the star of Boy Meets World when he steps inside the squared circle. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.Show notes: Support for Lebanon - Lebanon Red Cross & United Nations World Food Program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode 14: Wrestlers On TV

Crossbody of Work takes it to the small screen! Wrestlers have always had crossover appeal onto television shows, so this week we looked at three notable appearances of wrestlers on television. We looked at The Rock, Hardys & Ken Shamrock on That 70's Show (Season 1, Episode 15), Vader on Boy Meets World (Season 2, episode 21) and the pilot of The Big Show Show. Two of these were really enjoyable, and one was The Big Show Show. The guys also talk about sports injuries, Raw Underground, short jokes, and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.Show Notes: #SayHerName Carrd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 25: Abyss

Abyss had a wild career as one of the standouts of TNA. He has been a main eventer in matches against A.J. Styles & Kurt Angle. He's been a hardcore monster against Sabu and others. He's even had some comedic runs, especially as his brother Joseph Park. We do a deep dive into the career of one of TNA's triple crown champions. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes of the podcast.Show notes: Black Mental Health Carrd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 24: Chyna

Some wrestlers are truly bigger than professional wrestling. Chyna is undoubtedly one of those wrestlers. This week, we look at the career of Chyna including two Intercontinental Championship wins, her run with Eddie Guerrero and her final match in TNA. It isn't all great, but it is all legendary. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.Show notes: Clean Water For Flint GoFundMe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode 13: Extreme Rules, Slammiversary, & Comic Books!

We have a jam packed episode this week! First we look at the weirdness that was WWE Extreme Rules and talk about if cinematic matches have peaked or not. Then we dive into Slammiversary 2020 and all the surprises it had in store. Finally, we review five issues of Invasion from Planet Wrestletopia, an excellent comic book series about an intergalactic wrestling showdown. We loved it, and you should check the creators, Suspicious Behaviour Productions, on Twitter or Facebook. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.Show notes: Donate to the Portland Bail Fund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 23: Katsuyori Shibata

Katsuyori Shibata does one thing better than most anyone else - hit people. This week Evan & Javier look at the career of the second of three New Japan musketeers. From an early Pro Wrestling NOAH match to legendary New Japan clashes with Hiroshi Tanahashi, Shinsuke Nakamura and Kazuchika Okada, this episode is packed with action. Plus, which wrestlers do we think we could beat in a fight (hint - not many). Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork and like & subscribe for future episodes.Show notes: Canadian Black Youth Hotline - https://blackyouth.ca/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode 12: Top Fives

Three ain't enough man, we need five! This week Evan & Javier compare some top five lists and get into some spirited debate. Who would be the five talents you pick to start a company with? Who are the five best talkers in wrestling currently, as well as all-time? In it's 36 year history, what are the best Wrestlemania moments? We compare all of these top fives and will leave it up to listeners to decide whose lists are better. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and rate & subscribe for future episodes.Show notes: Justice for Breonna Taylor: https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices