Five Starr Wrestling Report

Over the weekend, WWE hosted its Backlash France special from Lyon. It was a rowdy crowd, despite a fairly lackluster card. We take a look at some of the matches in detail, including Cody Rhodes' first title defense. Meanwhile, Retro Raw saw a legendarily horrible Sid Vicious promo. And Retro NXT hosted a battle royal to determine Neville's new challenger for the title at Takeover. Welcome to another edition of the Five Starr Wrestling Report! This channel is dedicated to bringing you the most of wrestling news, PPV/live event reviews and recaps, and other topical discussions. Videos will be uploaded every Friday and Monday! Discussions will include topics on WWE, NXT, AEW, NWA, and other promotions. Link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZJVqNA2IXy8

Today will be a shorter show than normal. World Class held its second annual David Memorial Texas Stadium show this week in 1985. Therefore, there was no TV episode to review. However, we take a look at the post-Crockett Cup 88 show with NWA and discuss more on the Barry Windham heel turn. Also, Mid South shows footage of the most recent Superdome event. Welcome to another edition of the Five Starr Wrestling Report! This channel is dedicated to bringing you the most of wrestling news, PPV/live event reviews and recaps, and other topical discussions. Videos will be uploaded every Friday and Monday! Discussions will include topics on WWE, NXT, AEW, NWA, and other promotions. Link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EOTK668Yl1w

As you can see by the SmackDown title, it is officially draft season for WWE. And for the first week, it was relatively uneventful. Also, they prepare for WWE Backlash in France with a Cody Rhodes/AJ Styles contract signing. Meanwhile, Retro Raw was the usual horrible program. The show was filled with nothing but meaningless squashes and a "bait and switch" Sid Vicious match. And Retro NXT continues to showcase why these old black and gold shows were not what they were cracked up to be. Welcome to another edition of the Five Starr Wrestling Report! This channel is dedicated to bringing you the most of wrestling news, PPV/live event reviews and recaps, and other topical discussions. Videos will be uploaded every Friday and Monday! Discussions will include topics on WWE, NXT, AEW, NWA, and other promotions. Link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZwUm-jM0pz0

Today, we take a look at a landmark episode of Crockett TV from 4/23/1988. Barry Windham turns heel and aligns with the Four Horsemen in the betrayal of the year. Also, Mid-South sees Mr. Wrestling II in action against the Black Ninja. And World Class sees the Midnight Express wrestle two mid-carders for fifteen minutes, only to then lose in the TV main event to Kerry von Erich. Welcome to another edition of the Five Starr Wrestling Report! This channel is dedicated to bringing you the most of wrestling news, PPV/live event reviews and recaps, and other topical discussions. Videos will be uploaded every Friday and Monday! Discussions will include topics on WWE, NXT, AEW, NWA, and other promotions. Link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zAvFYFqw1-E

As we dive into some notes about WWE SmackDown over the weekend, we take a look at the next chapter in the Bloodline novel. Also, new tag team belts were created for A-Town Down. Meanwhile, Retro Raw was hosted from redneck country this week in history. And the featured match was a Diesel championship defense. That tells you all you need to know. And on NXT, JBL strips Paige of the NXT Women's Title. She does not seem to upset about it. Welcome to another edition of the Five Starr Wrestling Report! This channel is dedicated to bringing you the most of wrestling news, PPV/live event reviews and recaps, and other topical discussions. Videos will be uploaded every Friday and Monday! Discussions will include topics on WWE, NXT, AEW, NWA, and other promotions. Link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/w-TRKu_k9Kk

For this week's Friday edition of the FSWR podcast, the classic reviews continue. JJ Dillon is signed to a match with the Midnight Rider for the Crockett Cup. Ted DiBiase and Mr. Olympia get a crack at the Mid South Tag Titles. And we see the arrival of Little John to the Dallas area. Welcome to another edition of the Five Starr Wrestling Report! This channel is dedicated to bringing you the most of wrestling news, PPV/live event reviews and recaps, and other topical discussions. Videos will be uploaded every Friday and Monday! Discussions will include topics on WWE, NXT, AEW, NWA, and other promotions. Link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zLcLwbKxgBE

Some interesting things happened during this week's SmackDown. The Bloodline introduced a new member, and Cody Rhodes began his reign as champion by delivering an important message before Backlash. Also, Retro Raw saw Sid Vicious join the Million Dollar Corporation. Why? I have no clue. And Retro NXT saw Brodus Clay challenge Adrian Neville for the NXT Championship. Welcome to another edition of the Five Starr Wrestling Report! This channel is dedicated to bringing you the most of wrestling news, PPV/live event reviews and recaps, and other topical discussions. Videos will be uploaded every Friday and Monday! Discussions will include topics on WWE, NXT, AEW, NWA, and other promotions. Link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uljCaXu1MLM

Getting back to the basics, this week's Friday edition of the podcast takes a look at the NWA gearing up for the Crockett Cup Tournament. The Midnight Rider is also coming! Mid-South Wrestling provides more follow up on Mr. Olympia's heel turn and the North American Title Tournament. And World Class features another Midnights/Fantastics tag match. Welcome to another edition of the Five Starr Wrestling Report! This channel is dedicated to bringing you the most of wrestling news, PPV/live event reviews and recaps, and other topical discussions. Videos will be uploaded every Friday and Monday! Discussions will include topics on WWE, NXT, AEW, NWA, and other promotions. Link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HRbTtfaqQPM

It's been a busy weekend here on the channel. We've got a lot to unpack, including both nights of WrestleMania XL! Did Cody Rhodes finish his story? We discuss all the happenings of both nights, including our retro recaps of Raw and NXT. Shawn Michaels is now a babyface, and the turn could not be any more contrived. Also, Brodus Clay is my new favorite talent in NXT as of 2014. How is that possible? Welcome to another edition of the Five Starr Wrestling Report! This channel is dedicated to bringing you the most of wrestling news, PPV/live event reviews and recaps, and other topical discussions. Videos will be uploaded every Friday and Monday! Discussions will include topics on WWE, NXT, AEW, NWA, and other promotions. Link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/w9auInpn40I

One week removed from the Clash of Champions, Crockett is gearing up for the Cup! And we have a mystery to solve on this week's program involving an incident with Dusty Rhodes, Tully Blanchard, and Jim Crockett. Also, Mid-South recaps the entire Superdome tournament to crown a new North American Champion. And World Class features a very odd main event with mixing and matching of tag teams. Welcome to another edition of the Five Starr Wrestling Report! This channel is dedicated to bringing you the most of wrestling news, PPV/live event reviews and recaps, and other topical discussions. Videos will be uploaded every Friday and Monday! Discussions will include topics on WWE, NXT, AEW, NWA, and other promotions. Link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U_PkvQ9ZuTE

Today's Monday podcast sees the official review of WrestleMania XI. Some say it's the worst WrestleMania of all time. Is it true? Also, we analyze a few notes on SmackDown, including the debut of Jade Cargill. And Retro NXT sees the return of Brodus Clay and a main event featuring Corey Graves and Sami Zayn. Welcome to another edition of the Five Starr Wrestling Report! This channel is dedicated to bringing you the most of wrestling news, PPV/live event reviews and recaps, and other topical discussions. Videos will be uploaded every Friday and Monday! Discussions will include topics on WWE, NXT, AEW, NWA, and other promotions. Link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QBoT4Pbc0qQ

On this very special Friday show, we look at the first ever Clash of Champions event from March 27, 1988 in Greensboro. It is the night a star was born, history was made, and Crockett Promotions showed signs of life. The question is, "Was it too little, too late?" Also, Mid-South saw the official face turn of Hacksaw Duggan. And World Class had the return of the Ice Man and a very chaotic tag team main event. Welcome to another edition of the Five Starr Wrestling Report! This channel is dedicated to bringing you the most of wrestling news, PPV/live event reviews and recaps, and other topical discussions. Videos will be uploaded every Friday and Monday! Discussions will include topics on WWE, NXT, AEW, NWA, and other promotions. Link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U-HlLMLYa-A

On today's Monday show, we take a brief look at two important segments on SmackDown from Friday and gloss over a bunch of meaningless stuff in the middle. Cody and Roman come face to face and Rey Mysterio takes on Santos Escobar in their long awaited grudge match. Also, Retro Raw presents its go home show before WrestleMania 11. We also see the final match in the Owen/Bret series. And Retro NXT sees Bo Dallas and Adrian Neville face off for the NXT Championship. Welcome to another edition of the Five Starr Wrestling Report! This channel is dedicated to bringing you the most of wrestling news, PPV/live event reviews and recaps, and other topical discussions. Videos will be uploaded every Friday and Monday! Discussions will include topics on WWE, NXT, AEW, NWA, and other promotions. Link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NS7Z5gtCuAA

It's time for a train wreck edition of the FSWR report, featuring power outages, audio malfunctions, and jump cuts. All in good fun. Crockett Promotions gears up for the first inaugural Clash of Champions, Mr. Wrestling II and Tiger Conway Jr. are the new Mid South Tag Team Champions, and Chris Adams defends the American Heavyweight Title against Brian Adias. Also, Johnny Mantel is my least favorite wrestler of all time. Welcome to another edition of the Five Starr Wrestling Report! This channel is dedicated to bringing you the most of wrestling news, PPV/live event reviews and recaps, and other topical discussions. Videos will be uploaded every Friday and Monday! Discussions will include topics on WWE, NXT, AEW, NWA, and other promotions. Link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E2-R8csFG40

In our classic wrestling discussion for the week, we see Jimmy Garvin do battle with Mike Rotunda for the World TV Title. Also, Jim Cornette makes inappropriate jokes on commentary. Mid-South finally gets some clarity on the Mr. Wrestling II "stalker" storyline. And World Class sees the Midnights and the Fantastics go at it for the third time. Welcome to another edition of the Five Starr Wrestling Report! This channel is dedicated to bringing you the most of wrestling news, PPV/live event reviews and recaps, and other topical discussions. Videos will be uploaded every Friday and Monday! Discussions will include topics on WWE, NXT, AEW, NWA, and other promotions. Link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f6EkhSI9948

This week, we analyze SmackDown's efforts on Friday Night. Cody and Seth accept the Bloodline's WrestleMania challenge, and Cody gives Rock a nice little receipt. Meanwhile, Retro Raw actually delivers a passable show for once. And Retro NXT prepares for the Bo Dallas/Adrian Neville title rematch in two weeks. Welcome to another edition of the Five Starr Wrestling Report! This channel is dedicated to bringing you the most of wrestling news, PPV/live event reviews and recaps, and other topical discussions. Videos will be uploaded every Friday and Monday! Discussions will include topics on WWE, NXT, AEW, NWA, and other promotions. Link to watch on YouTube:

On the Friday installment this week, we have more ongoing development in the Crockett Cup and Clash of Champions build with the NWA. Mid South sees the TV return of Mr. Olympia. And World Class sees an incredibly boring match featuring the Midnight Express having to sell for Johnny Mantell and Brian Adias for an hour. Welcome to another edition of the Five Starr Wrestling Report! This channel is dedicated to bringing you the most of wrestling news, PPV/live event reviews and recaps, and other topical discussions. Videos will be uploaded every Friday and Monday! Discussions will include topics on WWE, NXT, AEW, NWA, and other promotions. Link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VoLhNeLJ6bc

Time for another installment of the classic retro reviews. This week, we get to hear where the third annual Crockett Cup event will be held. In addition, the heat between Sting and Ric Flair continues to escalate. Meanwhile on Mid South, tensions flare with the Rat Pack going up against the top babyfaces, including the young Tiger Conway Jr. And World Class sees more development in the Von Erich vs. Chris Adams saga. Welcome to another edition of the Five Starr Wrestling Report! This channel is dedicated to bringing you the most of wrestling news, PPV/live event reviews and recaps, and other topical discussions. Videos will be uploaded every Friday and Monday! Discussions will include topics on WWE, NXT, AEW, NWA, and other promotions. Link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7Aw76ufVEFI

We're in for a big Monday podcast. WWE's Elimination Chamber show took place in Perth, Australia over the weekend. The WrestleMania build is in full swing, Cody wants a match with the Rock, Drew McIntyre and Becky Lynch have guaranteed title matches, and Nia Jax managed not to hurt anyone in a wrestling match. Also, WWF Raw was terrible, as expected. Lex Luger has totally given up trying and the build to WrestleMania 11 is "mid" at best. Finally, NXT Arrival! It's a new era, a new beginning, and we have a new top champion. Welcome to another edition of the Five Starr Wrestling Report! This channel is dedicated to bringing you the most of wrestling news, PPV/live event reviews and recaps, and other topical discussions. Videos will be uploaded every Friday and Monday! Discussions will include topics on WWE, NXT, AEW, NWA, and other promotions. Link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nOcy0ulylnQ

WWE SmackDown saw The Rock's coronation into the Bloodline, as well as the final touches for the Elimination Chamber show next week. WWF Retro Raw came back with a vengeance this week with a very bad show, possibly saved by the return of Sid Vicious. And Retro NXT saw its go home show to the first Takeover event next week. Welcome to another edition of the Five Starr Wrestling Report! This channel is dedicated to bringing you the most of wrestling news, PPV/live event reviews and recaps, and other topical discussions. Videos will be uploaded every Friday and Monday! Discussions will include topics on WWE, NXT, AEW, NWA, and other promotions. Link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/o_rTO9sC5vI

Our retro review series continues this week with a great series of angles involving Sting and the Horsemen, as well as a not-so-great angle involving The Midnights and Misty Blue. Mid-south also sees more continuation with Bill Watts stiffing Ted DiBiase on his North American Title shot with Stagger Lee. Finally, World Class continues its development with Gary Hart, Chris Adams, and the One Man Gang. Welcome to another edition of the Five Starr Wrestling Report! This channel is dedicated to bringing you the most of wrestling news, PPV/live event reviews and recaps, and other topical discussions. Videos will be uploaded every Friday and Monday! Discussions will include topics on WWE, NXT, AEW, NWA, and other promotions. Link to watch on YouTube:

Today, we take a look at WWE's Royal Rumble "premium live special" from over the weekend. There was a lot that happened, most of which was fairly predictable and easy to see coming. The show, however, came with other overlying issues that we'll address. Also, Retro Raw sees the fallout to the 1995 Royal Rumble with Shawn Michaels immediately taking a backseat to everything else. And Retro NXT sees the official contract signing for Bo Dallas and Adrian Neville's NXT Title Match for the inaugural Takeover special. Welcome to another edition of the Five Starr Wrestling Report! This channel is dedicated to bringing you the most of wrestling news, PPV/live event reviews and recaps, and other topical discussions. Videos will be uploaded every Friday and Monday! Discussions will include topics on WWE, NXT, AEW, NWA, and other promotions. Link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-KfT_eH5w1I

On this Friday edition of the FSWR podcast, we look at NWA Superstars on the Superstation from the Richmond Coliseum, featuring a phenomenal TV main event between Barry Windham and Tully Blanchard. Also, Mid-south sees the return of JYD, more Wrestling II drama, and the mysterious disappearance of Stagger Lee. And World Class sees a Reunion Arena tag rematch between the Midnights and the Fantastics and some plot development with Chris Adams and Gary Hart's "solution." Welcome to another edition of the Five Starr Wrestling Report! This channel is dedicated to bringing you the most of wrestling news, PPV/live event reviews and recaps, and other topical discussions. Videos will be uploaded every Friday and Monday! Discussions will include topics on WWE, NXT, AEW, NWA, and other promotions. Link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ib_3O5Y6_xg

For today's Monday podcast, we take a look at WWF's Royal Rumble 1995 PPV. It's a show that's primarily remembered for one thing, and the rest may have been a complete blur. Likewise, SmackDown continues it's Royal Rumble build with a very convoluted 4-way title scene. And Triple H. sets the groundwork for the future of NXT on this week's retro episode. Welcome to another edition of the Five Starr Wrestling Report! This channel is dedicated to bringing you the most of wrestling news, PPV/live event reviews and recaps, and other topical discussions. Videos will be uploaded every Friday and Monday! Discussions will include topics on WWE, NXT, AEW, NWA, and other promotions. Link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SMyekVyyHJc

As we journey through our classic review series on the channel, today we look at the continued story of Luger's feud with the Four Horsemen, as well as Dick Murdoch's continual efforts to destroy Dusty Rhodes. Meanwhile, Mid-south sees the arrival of Gary Hart and The Great Kabuki, as they look to align with Devastation Incorporated. And World Class sees a phenomenal main event between Ric Flair and Terry Gordy for the NWA World Title. Welcome to another edition of the Five Starr Wrestling Report! This channel is dedicated to bringing you the most of wrestling news, PPV/live event reviews and recaps, and other topical discussions. Videos will be uploaded every Friday and Monday! Discussions will include topics on WWE, NXT, AEW, NWA, and other promotions. Link to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rdLKs-bHAz8