The New Generation Project Podcast

Shawn Michaels faces perhaps his most unique challenge yet as WWF Champion when he faces the deranged Mankind in Episode 42 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' as we take a look at "In Your House: Mind Games".Featuring; more Savio Vega than you could ever need, another terrible bout between The Undertaker and Goldust, Sid vs an elephant, a new tagline now that the old one is no longer suitable, a ton of Coliseum Home Video exclusives, The World's Tamest Man, Paul's thoughts on England's Ashes performances, angry Jim Ross, Justin 'Hawk' Bradshaw finally makes PPV and Brian Pillman, Steve Austin and Owen Hart kill it on the microphone. Plus the answers to the questions; How was The Scrivens Family holiday? Who gets dealt with easily in the main event? Why is Paul wet? Which amazing 90s kids TV show comes up this episode? Can you teach binary to a dog? Who are the 3 guys in the front row? And who are those 2 blokes who sort of look a bit like Razor Ramon and Diese

War! Huh! What is it good for? Hopefully it'll be good for settling the issue between Team WCW and The nWo. In Episode 41 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we take a look at "Fall Brawl 1996" including a main event War Games match!Featuring; your suggestions for wrestling related giveaways, our thoughts on "Beast In The East", a cracking undercard, A Song of Fire & Ice, the podcast debuts of Juventud Guerrera, Chavo Guerrero Jr., Super Calo and Chris Jericho, some thoughts on Dusty Rhodes, plenty of clubbering and rammimications, T-Lo participates in the break-up of a tag team, Konnad gets a gimmick change and Paul gets hit in the leg with a baseball. Plus the answers to the questions; What the bloody hell has been going on in the last 6 weeks of WCW? What do Adam's Dad and Super Calo have in common? Where's Gene Okerlund? Who has the best chokeslam in the history of ever? How can you believe in the integrity of a coin toss held backstage? Why does Lex Lu

It's time, it's time, it's.... Shawn Michaels time to change the match finish, apparently. In Episode 40 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we take a look at "Summerslam 1996", featuring Shawn Michaels vs Vader and The Undertaker vs Mankind in a Boiler Room Brawl! Featuring; your suggestions for alternate nWo's, Pauls Geordie accent, the Bikini Beach Blast-Off, our thoughts on Wrestlecon, Jacques Rougeau hijacks a Bret Hart & Shawn Michaels show, the 1993 WWF Champion faces the 1999 WWF Champion on the pre-show, Bob Holly paints a wall, we say 'Goodbye' to The Body Donnas, Mankind licks some pipe and someone eats a turd in a pool.Plus the answers to the questions; What has Todd Pettengill done to Sunny's bikini top? What is a Jeroboam? Are black and white colours? Who exactly is Herb Abrams and how did he die? What are The New Rockers wearing? What's in Jerry Lawler's bag? What is Mark Henry most concerned with? How are Ahmeds kidneys

Ron... Ron... don't worry about it, we've got this great idea for you - how do you look in baby blue? Or a tinfoil helmet? In Episode 39 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we take a look at some weekly television from both the WWF and WCW in late July 1996.Featuring; your suggestions for wrestlers birthday presents, the television debut of Farooq Asad - along with a ton of other characters, as we meet The Goon, Freddie Joe Floyd, Glacier, Mike Enos, High Voltage and Super Scrivens for the first time, Jerry Lawler rips on Jake Roberts some more, a ton of guest commentators, Scotty Riggs gets murdered, Bob Backlund is still campaigning in the crowd, Sunny covered in cake and A STEINER SCREWDRIVER! Plus the answers to the questions; what are the 7 words you can't say on television? Why does Adam hate Hacksaw Jim Duggan so much? Which is better - Dookie or Smash? What else can Ric Flair do to drive Randy Savage bonkers? What dessert would Adam want to cover Sunny in? What is Billy Gu

PSYCHO SID! Yes, Sid is back and for some reason he's all of a sudden AWESOME. In Episode 38 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we take a look at "In Your House: International Incident" where The People's Posse take on Camp Cornette in a huge 6-man tag team match. Featuring; your suggestions for what items to place on the top of a pole, a full discussion on the departure of The Ultimate Warrior, a ton of movie quotes, a non-title tag team match, Vader makes some very... odd noises, an awesome music video for The Undertaker, Mankind is bemused by Henry Godwinn, The National Front Disco Inferno and yes, we discuss the rumours of Sunny signing with Vivid Video. Plus the answers to the questions; What's wrong with Paul Scrivens? Which football managers would make great wrestling managers? Where has Sid been during his absence? Who does Goldust resemble this episode? What's on Option 6 of the WWF Superstar Line? Where's Jake Roberts? What's Brian Pillman sayin

It's the end of the world as we nWo it! In Episode 37 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we discuss and dissect the night Hulk Hogan turned heel and the wrestling world changed forever - it's "Bash At The Beach 1996". Featuring; your suggestions for which fictional characters would fit in best in wrestling, The Giant gives a pep-talk to Kevin Sullivan, Rey Mysterio Jr. & Psychosis tear the house down, Jim Duggan being a bellend, Ric Flair and his harem cut the promo of a lifetime, Big Bubba & John Tenta wrap up their epic feud, Konnad explains a match finish and a rubber shark. Plus the answers to the questions; which word can't Paul say this time? What happens when you play The Disco Inferno's theme backwards? What was the best thing to come out of 1995? Why shouldn't you be sad Steven Regal vs Eddie Guerrero didn't make this show? How easy is it to take Lex Luger out of a match? What matches has Paul watched on the WWE Network? And why is Wom

It's the one we've all been waiting for, it's the night Stone Cold Steve Austin cuts the promo that will change the wrestling business forever, yes it's "King Of The Ring 1996" in Episode 36 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast'.Featuring; your suggestions for 3:16 promos, the epic feud between Goldust and Ahmed Johnson, Jerry Lawler verbally abuses the entire city of Milwaukee, Brian Pillmans contract negotiations, the worst DQ in the history of DQ's and Owen Hart on commentary!Plus the answers to the questions; Which England cricketer refused Paul an autograph? What were the alternate names offered for the Mankind character? What does Scrivens 3:16 say? How does Adam feel about the women on this show? And how is a pre-show tag team match ten times better than a main show one?

Our trips over to WCW in the past have perhaps been less than stellar, but in Episode 35 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast', it's exactly the opposite - "The Great American Bash 1996" is one of the best all-round PPV's of all time and we discuss it in full! Featuring; a live birthday present opening, our thoughts on 'Wrestlemania', your suggestions for wrestler product placements, our first look at Rey Mysterio Jr., The Steiner Brothers make their long awaited return to the podcast, Kevin Sullivan paints his face, tons of batshit crazy Dusty Rhodes commentary, Adam and Paul play a game and Horsemen take on Footballers! Plus the answers to the questions; Who exactly is El Gato? What is Scott Hall wearing? Does Dusty hate Tony? Who fluffs their promos? Who's the best Lord? What is the pop of the night? Who has main event stubble? Which one of us would turn on the others first? And what word best sums up this show?

"Beware Of Dog" is possibly the biggest Pay-Per-View disaster in WWF history not called "King Of The Ring 1995" and in Episode 34 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we take a look at this and face disasters of our own, though ours would more accurately be called "Beware Of Guinness". Featuring; some fun facts about Sweden, your suggestions for the titles of wrestlers autobiographies, Sunny wears a tea towel, Savio Vega and Steve Austin whip the piss out of each other, suggestions for hangover cures, Jerry Lawler still hates Sable, JR actually gets to call some matches and Yokozuna and Vader manage to stall for about 5 minutes straight. Plus the answers to the questions; What fish do Swedes bury underground and then eat a year later? What was the final PPV record of The Million Dollar Corporation? Who visited Billy Gunn in the hospital when he was injured? Who wears the pants in the Smith family? What is the easiest way to get a WWF title shot? Where does Mr Perfect

As Boyz II Men once sang, we've reached "the end of the road" for the original incarnation of The Kliq. But before 2 of their main players depart, Shawn Michaels and Diesel give us an absolute killer main event in Episode 33 "In Your House: Good Friends Better Enemies". Featuring; your suggestions for photocopied tag team gimmicks, the most amount of Bruce Springsteen references yet, Goldust taking on The Ultimate Warrior, distressed pigs, Mrs. Scrivens Top 10 films, Hunter Hearst Helmsleys rape walk and a WWF airplane bombing Omaha. Plus, the answers to the questions; which WWF performer is dead inside? What did Adam never expect to see in an Ultimate Warrior match? Who is the most guilty of animal cruelty on this show? What gets tossed in the slop? How do you look cool and happening? And who says goodbye to their roody poo friends in Madison Square Garden?

I. Am. Iron. Man. Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels finally face off for the WWF Title in an hour long Iron-Man match in Episode 32 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast': "Wrestlemania XII".Featuring; your suggestions for other wrestlers 'boyhood dreams', another scary Ahmed Johnson dive, Paul gives his thoughts on both the 2015 Cricket World Cup and 50 Shades of Grey, the return of the bleep, the finals of the WWF Tag Team Title tournament, the first appearance of Mark Marrow, Mr. Fuji is a traitor, the only ever 'Hollywood Backlot Brawl' and the return of The Ultimate Warrior! Plus the answers to the questions; Who wishes they were a little bit taller? Can Paul pronounce the word 'Springsteen' correctly this time? Who did Mrs Scrivens award her MVP of the episode to? Who will survive the Geriatric Match? Where has Razor Ramon gone? Who brings a buffet to a gang fight? And once again, Paul asks 'what was wrestling thinking?'

Todd Pettengill has the greatest night of his life in Episode 31 at the 'Slammy Awards 1996'. Our final stop on the road to "Wrestlemania XII". A night with 'so many blunders' and 'so many foul-ups' according to Jerry Lawler. Featuring; superstars wearing suits that never normally wear suits, a rundown of all the happenings with Billionaire Ted, another photocopied tag team, The Undertaker reveals his opinions on bottoms and fashion, Vince reveals his true views on sexuality, Jim Davidson (not that one) and Paul and Adam try and guess who you all awarded Slammys to! Plus the answers to the questions; If Bret Hart has had something like 5 million matches, how many is that per day? What TV show was described as 'Baywatch on bikes'? Which superstars wear sunglasses in darkened environments? Who has the 'Best Buns' in the WWF? And who delivers the best acceptance speech? Hint: They did it all on their own! Woo!

Our 'King of the Ring 1995' episode was once described as a "recorded mental breakdown". Reviewing 'Uncensored 1996' for Episode 30 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' somehow surpasses that. Featuring Paul Scrivens sexy voice, Brian Pillman (sort of), Max Moon (sort of), The Family Ness and Kevin Sullivan driving barefoot to Dundee whilst gorging on Toblerone.

The Road To Wrestlemania rolls on with the WWF's first ever February PPV! In Episode 29 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we look at 'In Your House 6' including Bret Hart vs Diesel in a Cage Match and Shawn Michaels vs Owen Hart. Featuring the entire event, your suggestions for Hunter Hearst Helmsleys working class opponents, we say farewell to Tatanka, Shawn Michaels dancing on a roof, Paul grades Razor Ramons nappy application technique, Yokozuna cuts his first proper promo and Jerry Lawler has a form night on commentary. Plus the answers to the questions; what has Vader been up to since the Royal Rumble? What did Jake Roberts buy from Primark? How much is a year's supply of beer? Who ran over the 'In Your House' logo? Who has given Paul another Jimmy Del Ray moment? Who will make it to the Wrestlemania main event? What is The Undertaker doing to Diesel under the ring? And who other than Paul wins a round of wrestlemaths?

Tonights show contains footage of a graphic nature. Viewer indiscretion... I mean, discretion is advised. In Episode 28 of 'The New Generation Project Podcast' we start the PPV calendar of 1996 with the 'Royal Rumble'!Featuring; our live commentary on the Rumble match itself, your suggestions for melting the urn, Sunny in the bath, the dilemma of naming a new Bodydonna, Razor Ramon borrows a friends waistcoat, Juke The Jumpster, a really, really long match between Bret Hart & The Undertaker and potentially our last ever Bob Backlund match!Plus the answers to the questions; What the fuck is Ahmed Johnson attempting to do? What should Jeff Jarrett's new gimmick be? What is the correct pronunciation of the word 'chivalrous'? Who is well kept? Who can't dress themselves properly? What has Paul Bearer melted the remnants of the urn into? Exactly what sort of Doctor is Jeffrey Unger? And who will win the first ever 'Moustache of the Night'?

Merry Christmas! As our Christmas present to you, we watched the very confusing 'Raw Bowl' for Episode 27 - 'Raw vs Nitro 2'. We discuss in full what was going on in the Monday Night Wars on January 1st, 1996. Featuring; your suggestions for wrestling/sports crossovers, Pauls ideas for football related TV shows, Shawn Michaels 'Tell Me A Lie' music video, a motivated Sid, Mabels receipt for 'Summerslam 1995', a full match that we're already seen, The Giant cuts an incomprehensible promo, Hulk Hogan bitches and moans about not being the World Champion and the debut of 'Billionaire Ted's Wrasslin' War Room'! Plus - some questions that are answerable and some that aren't; Why isn't Sunny the 'Raw Bowl' Queen? Who exactly are The Super Assassin's? What is the collective term for a group of jobbers? Who does Sgt Craig 'Pitbull' Pittman ask to be his manager? Where do the biggest boys play? What odds can you get on T

Some people stand in the darkness, afraid to step into the light. Some people think it’s a good idea to watch ‘Baywatch’ AND ‘Thunder In Paradise’ in one sitting. Yes, in Episode 26 of ‘The New Generation Project Podcast’ we stomach over 2 hours of Hulk Hogans acting for your audio pleasure.Featuring; Pauls Christmas shopping problems, 2 storylines that don’t fit together, David Hasselhoff, your suggestions for wrestlers in Baywatch, Hulk Hogan pilots a Tardis, more Alan Partridge than ever, ACTING and some uncomfortable family relationships.

Who invented the skip? Who invented the skip? Who invented the skip? Who invented the skip?In Episode 25 of ‘The New Generation Project Podcast’ we finish answering all of your questions in ‘The New Generation Game 2’. Featuring the results of the ‘Should Scrivens Sing?’ poll and his own personal choice of musical number, less questions about Sunny/Skype than the last Episode, our picks for ‘Jimmy Del Ray’ moments, the true story of how we all met in Saturday detention and does anyone want Pauls microwave? Plus the (not quite complete) works of The Dungeon of Doom!

Happy Birthday to us! This month we celebrate our first year of the podcast. In ‘The New Generation Game’ we answer many of the questions you the audience asked us via Facebook and Twitter. Featuring; how Wrestlemaths would improve the federal income tax code, our evening out meeting Bret Hart, the story of how the show was started, the sexy elimination chamber, tons of questions about Sunny on Skype and an important announcement on the future of ‘Scrivens Sings’.Plus; a ton of Bob Backlund promos, so it’s not just 2 hours of us talking.

So long! Farewell! Auf Wiedersehn! Goodbye! In Episode 23 of ‘The New Generation Project Podcast’ we say “au revoir” to 1995 in reviewing the final WWF Pay-Per-View of the year; it’s ‘In Your House 5’!Featuring; your suggestions for animal-dwelling based matches, Bob Backlund wants to be God again, the one and only Arkansas Hog Pen match, the best main event we’ve seen on the podcast yet, Paul Scrivens Bob Holly impression, it’s the end of term for Dean Douglas’s WWF career, a brief history of Santa Claus, Mo nearly wins a casket match and we discuss our final thoughts about 1995.Plus the answers to the questions; Why shouldn’t you roll around in animal faeces with a huge cut on your back? Who would win an Animal Kingdom Rumble? Who has written a letter to Razor Ramon? Who is back with their tail between their legs? Why did they start booking Diesel better as soon as he loses the belt? What’s that smell? And what about us?