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What Happened When

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Summerslam 1989
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Royal Rumble 2000
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X-Citement Wrestling Federation
Cactus Jack
Lex Luger
Jim Crockett Promotions
Ultimate Warrior
Rey Mysterio
Tony Schiavone
Randy Savage
Madison Square Garden

From Starrcade '83 to March 26, 2001, Tony Schiavone was the voice of professional wrestling below the Mason-Dixon Line. Though the Monday Night Wars may be over you can still relive the memories of Jim Crockett Promotions and World Championship Wrestling. Hear for yourself why What Happened When with Tony Schiavone is a hilarious trip down professional wrestling's memory lane. Join Tony and Conra... more

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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back to the 1980s for some truly bizarre in-ring action from Chicagoland's very own Bob Luce!

Bob Luce's Monsters of the Mat embraced the wild, the wacky, and the downright creepy sides... more

On this flashback edition of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad head back to the 1980s—when Tony first joined Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling! Tony reflects on meeting the legendary Bob Caudle, falling in love with professional wrestling as a fa... more

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 g... more

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 o... more

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Hosts

Tony Schiavone
Co-host and voice of your childhood wrestling memories, longtime professional wrestling commentator.
Conrad Thompson
Co-host and mortgage expert, frequently engaging in light-hearted banter and storytelling.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 5.1k ratings
  • The way the two hosts can go from laughing to complete serious and back again within minutes

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous
    United States22 days ago
  • WHW

    WHW is the wrestling equivalent of listening to your uncles tell stories, during the holidays, after they’ve had a few. Very informative, but just nonstop laughs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheRealMatsuda
    United States2 months ago
  • Deleted Episodes

    I used to go back and listen to the older episodes (when the show was good,) but now they're gone.

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    CoryH81
    United States2 months ago
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    Its hard to get in and out of

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    ffsgjitcbyfbji
    United States6 months ago
  • Horrible

    99% of this show is unlistenable

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    TopherJames5
    United States7 months ago

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There are mixed reviews regarding the content's direction; some fans feel the show has shifted focus too much onto current promotions like AEW.
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Several listeners reminisce about the joy of the show in earlier episodes but express concern about recent changes affecting the overall quality.

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Episode 462: Tony Joins Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling
Q: What was it like to watch your debut episode from Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling 40 years later?
It made me think of my career, how long I've been doing it, and how quickly things go by.
Episode 452: The Evolution Of RAVEN
Q: What can audiences expect from the documentary?
Raven emphasizes that it's a complex look at his life that includes discussions about his mental health struggles.
Episode 452: The Evolution Of RAVEN
Q: When did you start working on this documentary?
Raven mentioned he started working on it after a director heard him on Steve Austin's podcast and wanted to make a documentary about him.
Episode 442: Great American Bash 1985
Q: Does Tony prefer arena shows or stadium shows?
Overall, the best atmosphere is in an arena, but he had a unique experience at Wembley.
Episode 442: Great American Bash 1985
Q: Was he ever hit by something that missed landing in the ring?
No, but Mike Tenay was hit in the face with a battery.

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Content centers around nostalgia, reflections on significant events, and personal experiences from the world of professional wrestling, particularly focusing on the eras of Jim Crockett Promotions and World Championship Wrestling. Episodes often feature in-depth discussions about notable wrestling figures, memorable matches, and the dynamics of wrestling promotions, with a humorous lens provided by the hosts. The camaraderie between the hosts enhances the storytelling, making it an engaging listen for both longtime wrestling fans and newcomers who appreciate the rich history of the sport.

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