Crossbody of Work

Ep 22: Dean Malenko

The Iceman. The Man of 1000 Holds. The Shooter. Dean Malenko had a lot of nicknames and a lot of talent between the ropes. This week, Evan & Javier look at some of Malenko's most important matches. Our journey starts in ECW against Malenko's good friend Eddie Guerrero. Then we look into three of his best Cruiserweight Championship matches in WCW, and we finish up with an underrated bout in WWF. What made Dean Malenko so good, and so underappreciated? We get into all of it here. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram @CrossbodyOfWork, and rate & subscribe for future episodes.Show notes: Register to vote! - https://vote.gov/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode 11: Matches We Missed Vol. 2

There are just so many excellent matches to choose from for all of our subjects that some are bound to slip through the cracks. This week for our bonus episode, we're looking at three matches we missed from wrestlers we have already covered. We watch:Scott Hall battle Stone Cold at Wrestlemania X8 (link: https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Stone-Cold-s-Best-WrestleMania-Matches-134374?startPoint=5553.2)The Dudley Boyz take on RVD & Sabu in FMW (link: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5lj3f )and finally a clash between Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kota Ibushi (link: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x68g3c6).Three very different, but all entertaining, clashes. We also talk about the new WWE United States Championship and Javier's love for the spinner belt era. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe for future episodes.Show notes: Petition to make the KKK illegal: https://www.change.org/p/us-congress-make-the-kkk-illegal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 21: Shawn Michaels Part 3 - Twilight of the Showstopper

This week we wrap up our three part series on Shawn Michaels. We take a look at some matches for Shawn during his second run with the WWE. There’s a bloody brawl as part of DX, a great over-sell in a match with Hulk Hogan, and three classic matches. Is Shawn truly the Showstopper? Yes, but it's still fun to look at all the matches. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and rate & subscribe for future episodes.Show notes: 97 Things White People Can Do For Racial Justice: https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 20: Shawn Michaels Part Two - First Retirement & Comeback

The era of the Showstopper! This week we look at Shawn Michaels run leading into his first retirement in 1998, including matches against Vader, Undertaker and Stone Cold Steve Austin. Then we watch his return in 2002, from the first Elimination Chamber match to a grudge match with Triple H. What makes Shawn Michaels the legend he is? We dive into it this week. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.Show notes: Petition - Justice for Elijah McClain: https://www.change.org/p/adams-county-district-attorney-justice-for-elijah-mcclain-2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode 10: 2005 Royal Rumble

It's time for another Royal Rumble review! This week Evan & Javier look at the 2005 Royal Rumble, known for it's wild false double-elimination ending and Vince McMahon tearing both of his quads. The Rumble also has tons of talented mid-00's stars, and lots of #OurGuys like Mabel, Rene Dupree, and Shelton Benjamin. We also look at the apparent in-ring retirement of The Undertaker. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.Show notes: Happy Pride Month everybody! The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 19: Shawn Michaels Part One - The Early Years

This week begins our three-part series on the Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels. We start by looking at his run as one half of the Rockers and check out two of their matches. Once Michaels tosses Marty Jannetty through the Barbershop window, we look at his rise to singles stardom. We even made Javier watch an hour-long match refereed by Earl Hebner. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.Show notes: Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women & Girls: https://thelovelandfoundation.org/ways-to-give/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 18: Arn Anderson

Spinebusters for everyone! This week we look at one of the original Four Horsemen, Arn Anderson. From tag clashes against the Rock 'N' Roll Express & Demolition to singles matches against Ric Flair, Anderson has been a master of many different wrestling styles. Come for the discussion of consummate heel Anderson, stay for the debates about DDTs and ECW. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyofWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.Show note: Southern Poverty Law Center: https://donate.splcenter.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode 9: NXT In Your House Review

This week's bonus episode has Evan & Javier talking about lots of current events in the wrestling world. They talk about New Japan Pro Wrestling coming back (a.k.a. Christmas for Javier) and who might win the New Japan Cup. Then the guys do a review of NXT TakeOver: In Your House. Who were the standout stars? What is the ceiling for Karrion Kross, and what does NXT do with Johnny Gargano now? Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.Show note: Colin Kaepernick's Know Your Rights Camp: https://www.knowyourrightscamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 17: Gail Kim

This week's episode is all about Gail Kim. One of the true founders and centerpieces of the TNA Knockouts Division, Kim had an amazing in-ring career. We look at matches starting with her very successful WWE debut in 2003, and continuing through her excellent runs with TNA. Join us as we talk about her great career, and check out the matches yourself as well. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.Show note: Toronto Protester Bail Fund: https://ca.gofundme.com/f/toronto-protestor-bail-fund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode 8: WWECW December to Dismember Review

This week's episode has Evan & Javier watching WWECW December to Dismember 2006. They look at why the Extreme Elimination Chamber failed, debate the pronunciation of Sylvester Terkay, and give Little Guido and Stevie Richards some props. Before diving into the content, they also talk about the importance of Black Lives Matter and understanding the movement and the moment at hand. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork.Petition: Justice for George Floyd - https://www.change.org/p/mayor-jacob-frey-justice-for-george-floyd?signed=true Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices