The New Generation Project Podcast

This hardcore wrestling promotion decided to compete with the big boys - you won't believe what happened next! In Episode 61 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' it's finally time for us to turn our attention to Philadelphia and take a look at a new contender in the world of Pay-Per-View, Paul Heyman's ECW, as they stage "Barely Legal 1997". Featuring; your suggestions for wrestling clickbait headlines, a brief history of Extreme Championship Wrestling, the podcast debuts of, well, tons of people; most notably Taka Michinoku, the 'back fanny', Adam reads Joel Gertner introductions, a new contender for the name of Baby Scrivens II, we're all blown away by the stars of Michinoku Pro, Tommy Dreamer launches his incredible career in colour commentary and Shane Douglas bores us all. Plus the answers to the questions; Do the Scrivens family have a placenta plan? What's the weirdest stipulation we've heard in a while? How did this show almost get cancell

Cards on the table, this isn't a review of the WWE's latest supershow in our usual match-by-match style. Instead, Adam and Stewart discuss their experiences in Dallas and the week's festivities while we stick "NXT Takeover: Dallas" on in the background as Paul hadn't seen it. It's Episode 60 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' and for the very first time we spend an entire show discussing modern wrestling as we talk "Wrestlemania 32"!Featuring; pretty much everything you wanted us to cover, Paul takes over as host, we talk through ice hockey, Wrestlecon, Evolve, the WWE shop, Axcess, Takeover and the 2016 Hall of Fame, Horse-Riding with Mark Henry, Roman Reigns possibly gets booed, Adam does 'that' with his hand, Hunstanton Pier, many incorrect pronunciations of various names, everyone loves Sami Zayn and Shinsuke Nakamura, snore-gate, plenty of raw booze, Denny's Bacon Maple Sundae, Bob Backlund takes our e-mail addresses, a stupid mus

Of all the important moments we've covered in looking at nearly 4 years of WWF action, there is perhaps none more vital than when Bret 'The Hitman' Hart and 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin waged war in a Submission Match in Chicago, Illinois on March 23rd, 1997. In Episode 59 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we break down "Wrestlemania 13".Featuring; your suggestions for song parodies about wrestlers, full introductions for Ken Shamrock, The New Blackjacks and Chyna, the kitchen sink, Ahmed Johnson joins The Legion Of Doom, a seminal sign makes its debut, The Iron Sheik applies a Camel Clutch, Sunny and Sable suspiciously don't appear, Marc Mero faces everyone, Tony Atlas does nothing, PG-13 get murdered while Marlena mildly avoids it, more great kids theme tunes, matches with no logical build and some matches with nearly a year's build. Plus the answers to the questions; What changes were made to the card? Is Sid over? Do cats have noses? Who was suppos

So nice they did it twice! After the rip-roaring success of the 1996 edition, the WWF decide to hold another edition of the 'Slammy Awards' right before "Wrestlemania" in 1997 and in Episode 58 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we take a look at how the evening unfolds. Featuring; your suggestions for signs we could take to Dallas, the podcast debuts of Drew Barrymore and Tommy Lee (sort of), another song medley from Todd Pettengill, Jesse James reveals his difficult second single, many moments when we hope Chris Candido wasn't watching, Owen Hart presents an award, a brief history of Arnold Skaaland, a bonus Jose Lothario sighting, Bob Backlund wants carrot juice, the Miss Slammy contest, the Vince McMahon Award, Brian Pillman calls Cindy Margolis a prostitute and, for some reason, Doink The Clown reappears. Plus the answers to the questions; Who is the least likely person that ever lived to have an affair? How do you cheer Adam up? What has Shawn taken before dinner?

We are deep into the Monday Night Wars and WCW are building an ever increasing lead. It's time for the WWF to do something different with their flagship show and in Episode 57 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we take a look at what they come up with - it's time for "Raw Is War"!Featuring; your suggestions for worse PPV contests than the Miss nWo debacle, a plethora of debuts on the show including; Ken Shamrock, Miguel Perez, Octagon, Pentagon, Tony Roy, Roy Raymond, Tim McNeedy, Mike Bell and Mini Goldust (note: many of these will never appear again), Adams feelings on Bill Turnbull's retirement from BBC Breakfast News, a ton of vitriol towards Roman Reigns, Bob Backlund shouts his way through an entire match, Paul Heyman shoots on Jerry Lawler, Billy Gunn returns from his broken neck to no fanfare, Shawn Michaels is apparently fine now and Bret Hart has finally had enough. Plus the answers to the questions; How many times has Paul been to the Zoo in the last year? Wh

Smile, though your heart is aching, Smile, even though it's breaking, Smile, what's the use in crying, you'll find that life is worthwhile, if you'll just... smile! Cheer up Shawn! It can't be that bad (it actually isn't). The Heartbreak Kid has vacated his newly won WWF Title and in Episode 56 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we need to determine a new Champion at "In Your House: Final Four".Featuring; our thoughts on the retirement of Daniel Bryan, the most random 6-man tag team of all time, the first appearance of 'a lady', tons of ball shots, Owen Hart and Davey Boy Smith continue to have problems, Savio Vega has apparently turned heel, the latest effort to give Sable some kind of personality, a new Intercontinental Champion, a chat about "Thursday Raw Thursday", Earl Hebner finds a curious way to break up a pin, Doug Furnas & Phillip LaFon finally get their PPV Tag Team Title shot, the most brutal match to date on the podcas

What happens when Eric Bischoff's ego runs totally unchecked? What happens when Eric Bischoff believes he has an unstoppable golden-egg laying goose? What happens when Eric Bischoff invites a bunch of local biker women to a Pay-Per-View to run a beauty contest? "Souled Out" happens and in Episode 55 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we attempt to get through this televised mess.Featuring; your suggestions for names of the upcoming Baby Scrivens, some quick thoughts on the "Royal Rumble", The New Adventures Of Robin Hood, for some reason an IRS vs Jeff Jarrett match makes PPV in 1997, the same fucking theme song about 16 times, the podcast debut of Masahiro Chono, Nick Patrick referees every single fucking match, Hugh Morrus gets run down, Scott Steiner steps in to try and save the day and Syxx and Eddie Guerrero do their best to have a good match on a terrible show. Plus the answers to the questions; Is Randy Anderson related to James Anderson? How do you lose half you

Vince McMahon gets slightly ahead of himself and books the 70,000 seat Alamo Dome to stage the 1997 "Royal Rumble" and in Episode 54 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we take a look and see whether the WWF deliver a show befitting an audience close to that size. Spoilers; they don't. Featuring; the return and subsequent departure of Mr Hughes, a HUGE announcement from Paul, your suggestions for wrestling related board games, we try and make some arrangements for "Wrestlemania", a live commentary for the 'Royal Rumble' match itself, a strong contender for worst match we've watched on the podcast, 'Hacksaw' Ahmed Johnson, we discover the existence of Mini Paul Bearer, the French Announce Table suffers a devastating fate and it's time to say 'Goodbye' to Jose Lothario... leave the memories alone! Plus the answers to the questions; What's wrong with Shawn now? How did Goldust turn babyface? Who is more of a fan of the England cr

Happy New Year! We begin our journey into the weird and wonderful world of 1997 by looking at one of the most bizarre WWF television programmes ever. In Episode 53 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we break down the first 3 episodes of "Shotgun Saturday Night". Featuring; your suggestions for wrestler's New Year's Resolutions, our thoughts on Southside Wrestling, Paul goes for a run, the podcast debuts of The Flying Nuns, Mini Mankind, Mini Vader, D'Lo Brown and Histeria, Bob Backlund screams at traffic in the street, Nikolai Volkoff cameos for a hilarious joke, Todd Pettengill grows a mirror universe beard, a summary of our game of WWE Monopoly, Vince seizes the opportunity to use the word 'cleavage', Terry Funk and Sid both cut 5 star promos and Marlena wins a match via unconventional methods. Plus the answers to the questions; How long into 2016 did Tatanka first re-tweet someone? What happens when Vince tries to leave his comfort zone? Whose Mother is a W

We did it. We watched Santa With Muscles. Merry fucking Christmas.

Enough is enough and it's time for @wrestlemaths! In Episode 51 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we dissect and discuss the new Blu-Ray/DVD release "Owen - Hart Of Gold", courtesy of wwedvd.co.uk.Featuring; BRUCE HART, an unintentional plug from Jim Cornette, a full analysis of the entire Owen documentary along with all the extras, bonus matches and key moments that have been omitted, we answer some more of your questions, the opening of a Wrestlecrate, Adam's sleep hygiene, the birth of the 'New Attitude Era', Paul Scrivens talks X-Factor, the return (sort of) of Bastion Booger, cat vs stuffed monkey, Blue vs Red and Adams Frankendiva. Plus, the answers to the questions; How can WWE sell-out next year's "Wrestlemania"? How is The Brooklyn Brawler like Bono? Why did Adam buy a wrestling mask? What stipulation would make Paul watch Sheamus vs Roman Reigns? How white are Natalya's teeth? What does Jim Neidhart look like without a beard? Has Paul

50 episodes! It may be a slightly similar milestone to our last episode, but we celebrate our half century (not out) with the 2nd half of this year's Q&A in 'The New Generation Game IV'. Featuring more cricket, mullets, Sunny, Jamie Vardy, The Road and the full and only slightly edited story of how Paul wooed Mrs Scrivens!

Two years! Two whole years! Join us in celebrating 2 years of the show as for the third time we answer the questions of you, the audience. Featuring; cricket, pottery, Alan Partridge, football and even some wrestling discussion.

Roddy Piper has come to WCW to represent nobody but himself and take down Hulk Hogan and The nWo and in Episode 48 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we take a look at their titanic tussle at "Starrcade 1996", closing out our analysis of that calendar year.Featuring; your suggestions for 'Fake' gimmicks, our thoughts on 'NXT: Takeover Respect', Alistair Cook's massive innings, the podcast debuts of Ultimo Dragon and Jushin 'Thunder' Liger, we all gush over Meng, Adams idea for having both a 'womens' and 'divas' division, Damien Demento and Max Moon get a mention, we argue over Dean Malenko's crowd reaction, vanilla midgets, Bonnie Tyler in a gas mask, more insane Dusty Rhodes commentary, Mongo cuts a promo baby and Debra's awful, awful voice. Plus the answers to the questions; Are concentration and focus the same thing? Who is 'The Japanese Mercedes'? Who's joined The nWo now? Was there ever a wrestler con

You could be forgiven for assuming that a PPV titled "In Your House: It's Time" might be about Vader. You would, however, be wrong. In Episode 47 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast', we take a look at the WWF's final big show of 1996. Featuring; your suggestions for new gimmicks for The Smoking Gunns, Shawn Michaels being an utter dick on commentary, a ton of chop blocks, the only match we'll ever see from The Executioner, two random Luchadors wandering out, straightjackets, loads of run-ins, all the main eventers have turned heel, Ahmed Johnson returns to the show to cut the best promo ever, Vince does some more dancing, Flash Funk does a 450 Splash and the podcast debut of Johnny B. Busy.Plus the answers to the questions; Why is Earl Hebner so sleepy? Who are Adams favourite BBC Breakfast news presenters? What is Doc Hendrix wearing? Who does The Rock face in his first singles match on the show? What's wrong with the audio on this show? What happened to Ahmed&apos

After months of some of the best build in wrestling history, it's finally time for Bret 'The Hitman' Hart to return to the squared circle in the world's most famous arena to take on the man he calls the best wrestler in the WWF - Stone Cold Steve Austin. In Episode 46 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we take a look at "Survivor Series 1996". Featuring; your suggestions for wrestlers boring backstage hobbies, D'Lo Browns Supermarket Review Blog, the last Hall of Fame ceremony for 8 years, the podcast debuts of Salvatore Sincere, Flash Funk, Doug Furnas, Philip LaFon, The Nation of Domination and some guy called Rocky Maivia, 'Top Gunn' Billy Gunn, we say 'Goodbye' to Marty Jannetty and Yokozuna, some real shoddy refereeing, Emo Batman Undertaker, Chubby McQuiet, a breakdown of Bret Harts negotiations with WCW and the WWF and Shawn Michaels gets rather upset with the New York crowd.Plus the answers to the questions; Who had a falling out ov

For the first time ever, thanks to WWEDVD.co.uk, we take a look at a WWE produced documentary and fittingly enough it covers the group that has had the most impact on our timeline - in Episode 45 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we analyse whether "The Kliq Rules"!Featuring; your suggestions for new backstage factions, an opening discussion about wrestling rather than cricket, Pauls interruptions finally send Adam over the edge, cooking with Kelly from "Saved By The Bell", a variety of unexpected talking heads, a slightly dated Sunny interview, some suspect green screening, Shawn's warped perception of his own history, Bob Holly's book gets mentioned, Razor Ramon has nothing to improve on and Sean Waltman making some very candid admissions. Plus, the answers to your questions; What impact would it have had if Shawn and HHH had went to WCW instead of Hall and Nash? Who is our favourite member of The Kliq? Could a similar group ever rise to power in modern day WWE?

Brian Pillman and Steve Austin have had something of a falling out, and it all comes to a head in one of the most infamous WWF angles of all time. In Episode 44 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we take a look at both "Monday Night Raw" and "WCW Monday Nitro" from the 4th of November 1996 - it's "Raw Vs Nitro 4"!Featuring; your suggestions for wrestler specific gimmick matches, Paul's thoughts on The Ashes, Mark Henry taking his trousers off, the podcast debuts of The Stalker, Alex 'The Pug' Porteau, The Sultan, Arachnaman, The Gobbeldy Gooker, Reina Jubuki and a young rookie named Rocky Maivia, Sid makes his wittiest comeback ever, the WWF "Full Metal" album, Goldust and Barry Windham have a nice cuddle on the top rope, IRS is back and the best Steve Austin video package ever. Plus the answers to the questions; Why was this a bad night to start your show earlier? What offensive gimmick have WCW come up with now? What is Paul's

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The Undertaker and Mankind take their feud to an entire new level in Episode 43 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' as the two try to bury each other under 6 foot of soil at "In Your House: Buried Alive". They also steal the main event slot from Shawn Michaels, wonder how he feels about that.Featuring; 'new' Paul Scrivens and 'new' Adam Wykes, our thoughts on "Ultima Lucha", your suggestions for new show intros, Steve Austin gets his proper theme, Sid does a Sunset Flip, JR cuts his own 'Pipe Bomb', a discussion about the bizarre "WWF Livewire", Mr. Perfect shows up, 2 heel vs heel matches in a row and Owen Hart has a new haircut. Plus the answers to the questions; Who has the better bowling figures - Stuart Broad or Paul Scrivens? Who's that guy in the Executioner hood? What is the most impressive catch Paul has ever taken? Why bother making custard from scratch? Who is the master of the Power Bomb? What is a '3 Stages of He