The North-South Connection

WWE Survivor Series 2025 Preview

It’s WWE Survivor Series season, and a rotation of fellow wrestling fans joins Ryan Gray to preview every match on the card!
Ryan and Ibou from @SelfMadeProWrestling discuss The Men's WarGames Match at Survivor Series.
Ryan and Richie Mars discuss The Women's WarGames Match at Survivor Series.
Ryan and Ryder discuss John Cena vs Dominik Mysterio for the IC Title at Survivor Series.
Ryan and Mike Rossi discuss Stephanie Vaquer vs Nikki Bella for the Women's World Title at Survivor Series.

Shooting Sharp #35 - the Ultimate Survivor Series: War Games Preview

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode #35 - The Ultimate Survivor Series: War Games Preview
Mike previews this Weekends Survivor Series in full depth, with deep thoughts and conversation around the War Games matches. The participants and the friendships and conflicts that brought them to this point. How will the match mold the future of WWE TV, and will we have clear Wrestlemania match ideas coming out of the War Games matches? 
Catch Shooting Sharp every Tuesday on the North South Connection Podcast Network!

WWE WAR #88: WWE SummerSlam 1995

Welcome to WWE WAR: Wrestling Above Replacement! JT, Marcus & Producer Tim are breaking down each WWE "season" and giving a comprehensive by the numbers breakdown of each PPV event using a specific set of metrics.
In this episode, the boys continue the 1995-1996 WWE PPV season with a deep statistical dive on WWE SummerSlam 1995. They also continue to build their list of complete WWE PPV rankings based on the scoring system.
Do your personal ranking synch up with the WWE WAR formula? Tune in and find out!

NoSo Draft #18 – Survivor Series Teams

In this episode of NoSo Draft, hosts JT Rozzero & Ryan Gray welcome Marcus & Scott to compete in a draft to collect the best Survivor Series Teams! Tune in, play along, and then VOTE for the best roster in the comments below!
 
YOUTUBE Version:
https://youtu.be/QxUj_RvzLGI

This Week in the NFL - 2025 Week Twelve

In this episode of This Week in the NFL, Cowboy, Senior & D'Amato recap all the hard hitting action from this past weekend of the 2025 season and dig into week twelve!

Ruthless #6: WWE Monday Night Raw 9/22/03 & WWE SmackDown 9/25/03

On this episode of Ruthless, Matt is joined by Marcus Fuller to discuss Teddy Long stealing the show, a disjointed Raw main event, a hilariously corny hospital attack, Eddie Guerrero stealing SmackDown, Kurt Angle's prison sentence and more!
The companion written piece about that weekend's Heat and Velocity can be found here!

Jeff Learns Wrestling #23: The Rise of Stone Cold Steve Austin

Jeff Machado and JT Rozzero are best friends but Jeff has never been a wrestling fan... until now. With decades of wrestling history to catch up on, JT is leading Jeff on an educational journey through the wonderful story of professional wrestling.
In this episode, the boys talk about what has gone down during their long hiatus, Jeff becoming a modern day wrestling fan, Steve Austin vs. Bret Hart, the birth of Mr. McMahon, Montreal, Plur1bus, Judge vs. Raleigh and much, much more!
So, join us on Jeff's journey to learn all about pro wrestling, get sidetracked with us on many tangents and have a bunch of laughs along the way!

Shooting Sharp #34 - War Gear

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode #34 - War Gear
Mike recaps the past week in wrestling, from NXT to WWE to AEW. Mike runs through the events coming out of John Cena's last two Raw shows as we build heavy now for War Games. Then Mike runs through AEW as they have Full Gear this coming weekend and are fresh off the results of a fiery Blood and Guts.
Catch Shooting Sharp every Tuesday on the North South Connection Podcast Network!

Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars #148 - WWE SummerSlam 1997

In this episode of Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars, JT Rozzero & Chad Campbell dive into WWE SummerSlam 1997!
The boys talk about the culmination of Mankind's feud with Helmsley, WWE returning to New Jersey... kind of, the payoff to the Million Dollar Giveaway, a tough night for the Hart Foundation, Steve Austin's neck injury, Bret Hart's masterclass and much more.
So sit back, settle in and join JT and Chad as they work their way through the one and only Monday Night Wrestling War era!

ChroNoSo #58 – WWF Royal Rumble 1991

It’s… ChroNoSo! The North-South Connection Podcast Network takes you down memory lane each month by exploring one match from WWE history. This month on ChroNoSo, the crew dives into the 1991 Royal Rumble PPV!

This Week in the NFL - 2025 Week Eleven

In this episode of This Week in the NFL, Cowboy, Senior & D'Amato recap all the hard hitting action from this past weekend of the 2025 season and dig into week eleven!

NoSo Takeover #15: NXT Takeover: Orlando

Welcome to NoSo Takeover, a journey through the history of WWE NXT's biggest events!
In this episode, JT, Aaron & Jenny run through NXT Takeover: Orlando from April 2017! They discuss the debut of Aleister Black, Asuka taking down another contender, the changing of the guard in the tag team division, Bobby Roode picking up another big win, Drew McIntyre's arrival and so much more!
Join us as we take over the podcast world with NXT!

WWE WAR #87: WWE In Your House #2

Welcome to WWE WAR: Wrestling Above Replacement! JT, Marcus & Producer Tim are breaking down each WWE "season" and giving a comprehensive by the numbers breakdown of each PPV event using a specific set of metrics.
In this episode, the boys continue the 1995-1996 WWE PPV season with a deep statistical dive on In Your House #2. They also continue to build their list of complete WWE PPV rankings based on the scoring system.
Do your personal ranking synch up with the WWE WAR formula? Tune in and find out!

NoSo Draft #17 - WWF Hasbro Wrestling Figures

In this episode of NoSo Draft, hosts JT Rozzero & Ryan Gray welcome Ronzilla & Drostbeef to compete in a draft to collect their favorite WWF Hasbro Wrestling Figures! Tune in, play along, and then VOTE for the best roster in the comments below!
Youtube:
https://youtu.be/QxUj_RvzLGI

No Holds Barred: The Podcast #162 - WWF Survivor Series 1995 Rebooked - NoSo95 Special

First they were making the cut. Then they made the cut! And now... Aaron and JT are covering the gamut of wrestling, pop culture and beyond because... it is time to get NO HOLDS BARRED!
In this special NoSo95 episode, JT and Aaron again head back to 1995 and do a full rebooking of WWF Survivor Series 1995! Who will step up to take the IC Title off Shawn Michaels? Will Diesel and Bret Hart still clash at Survivor Series? How does WWE handle the influx of new talent? Does Camp Cornette still rule the heel side of the card? All this and lots more lie ahead!
Come for the concept and the absurdity, stay for Bermuda, Kokomo, the Property AND Neville Brothers. JT! Aaron! NO HOLDS BARRED!

Ruthless #5: WWE Unforgiven 2003

In this episode of Ruthless, Matt Ferrell is joined by The Podfather Scott Criscuolo to perform an autopsy on WWE Unforgiven 2003. They chat about a backwards Last Man Standing Match, the return match for Lita, an awful main event, and Mike Tyson's Punchout!
The companion written piece about that weekend's Heat and Velocity, can be seen here!

Extreme Three Way Dance #149: 4/28/00 - 5/5/00

From the eagle’s nest, high above the ECW arena, this is the Extreme Three Way Dance! In this episode, JT, Jenny and Matt review the next three episodes of ECW television to wrap up April 2000!
The troublesome trio talk about a massive shakeup for the company, Justin Credible stepping up, Raven and Dreamer burying the hatchet, Sinister Ministers special beads, the return of Jerry Lynn, hype for Hardcore Heaven 2000, and so much more!
So jump on board, grab a chair and get ready to join this threesome for an extreme journey through time!

The Jenny Position Episode 178 - Talk'n Docs - The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox

Talk'n Docs is back with the next episode in our season devoted to sports documentaries. The crew gets in the time machine and takes you back to late Summer 2004 and the unforgettable run of the “idiot” Red Sox with “The Comeback”, a Netflix documentary. “The Comeback” tells the incredible story of the 2004 Red Sox and their unlikely march to the World Series. With interviews with the key players interwoven with footage, there is plenty to enjoy here. In addition to a review of the documentary, the Talk'n Docs trio shares personal stories about their relationship with baseball, the Red Sox and parallels between this team and other teams across the sports world. Sit back, grab a Fenway Frank and a cold one and enjoy this edition of Talk'n Docs. Go Sox!

Shooting Sharp #33 - Ready For War

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode #33 - Ready for War
Mike recaps the past week in wrestling, from NXT to WWE to AEW. Mike run through the events leading into and coming out of Saturday Nights Main Event as the build begins for Survivor Series and War Games. Then Mike runs through AEW as they continue their build towards Full Gear on November 22nd, as well as Blood and Guts on November 19th. 
Catch Shooting Sharp every Tuesday on the North South Connection Podcast Network!

Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars #147 - 7/28/97

In this episode of Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars, JT Rozzero & Chad Campbell dive into the Monday Night Wars from 7/28/97!
The boys talk about WCW's assumptions about Curt Hennig, JJ Dillon's pending offer for Sting, Lex Luger's huge announcement, the final build to SummerSlam, a big night for the Patriot, Undertaker's title reign and much more.
So sit back, settle in and join JT and Chad as they work their way through the one and only Monday Night Wrestling War era!

NoSo Post Show - Saturday Night's Main Event

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event from Salt Lake City, Utah, is over. It’s time for the NoSo Post Show to give their thoughts on the event. From Live to Tape on YouTube, Ryan Gray & Richie Mars give you their thoughts on the PLE.

NoSo Draft #16 - The Scariest Wrestlers

In this episode of NoSo Draft, hosts JT Rozzero & Ryan Gray welcome Tim Slomka & Kevin Elias to compete in a draft to build the best lineup of the Scariest Wrestler! Tune in, play along, and then VOTE for the best roster in the comments below!
 
Check out the YouTube version:
https://youtu.be/Il6FNGJSaEY

This Week in the NFL - 2025 Week Nine

In this episode of This Week in the NFL, Cowboy, Senior & D'Amato recap all the hard hitting action from this past weekend of the 2025 season and dig into week nine! 

The Jenny Position Episode 177- Freak Out Drive-In: Jaws

Pull into the Freak Out Drive-In, a live watch horror podcast with host Jennifer Smith. In the thirty-seventh episode in the reboot era, Jenny welcomes Jeff Machado to watch Jaws!
The finale of the 2025 season is here! Jenny and Jeff discuss their horror movie history on the show, Jeff and Jenny's Mom's favorite movie, sharks in swimming pools, bad acting from extras, good wine pours and so much more! So, stay out of the water at the Freak Out Drive-In!

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Preview

It’s WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event season and a rotation of fellow wrestling fans joins Ryan Gray to preview every match on the card!
Ryan and JT Rozzero discuss CM Punk vs. Jey Uso for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship at Saturday Night's Main Event.
Ryan and Mr. Bluud discuss Cody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship at Saturday Night's Main Event.
Ryan and Richie Mars discuss Tiffany Stratton vs Jade Cargill for the WWE Women's Championship at Saturday Night's Main Event.
Ryan and Jeremy Nichols discuss Penta vs. Rusev vs. Dominik Mysterio for the IC Championship at Saturday Night's Main Event.

Shooting Sharp #32 - Halloween Treats

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode #32 - Halloween Tricks
Mike recaps the past week in wrestling, spotlighting NXT, as they had a very newsworthy Halloween Havoc with titles changing owners. We also run through main roster WWE and provide a preview of what we know about Saturday Nights Main Event this Saturday. Then Mike runs through AEW as they begin their build towards Full Gear on November 22nd. 
Catch Shooting Sharp every Tuesday on the North South Connection Podcast Network!

WWE WAR #86: WWE King of the Ring 1995

Welcome to WWE WAR: Wrestling Above Replacement! JT, Marcus & Producer Tim are breaking down each WWE "season" and giving a comprehensive by the numbers breakdown of each PPV event using a specific set of metrics.
In this episode, the boys continue the 1995-1996 WWE PPV season with a deep statistical dive on King of the Ring 1995 They also continue to build their list of complete WWE PPV rankings based on the scoring system.
Do your personal ranking synch up with the WWE WAR formula? Tune in and find out!

ChroNoSo #57 – WWF MSG 12/28/90 & Superstars, PrimeTime & More

It’s… ChroNoSo! The North-South Connection Podcast Network takes you down memory lane each month by exploring one match from WWE history. This month on ChroNoSo, the crew dives into late December and Early January 1991. They cover the matches, segments from MSG, Superstars & PrimeTime Wrestling.

Ruthless #4: WWE Monday Night Raw 9/15/03 & WWE SmackDown 9/18/03

On this episode of Ruthless, Matt Ferrell is jointed by Ryan Everett to discuss the 9/15/03 Monday Night Raw and 9/18/03 SmackDown! They discuss a go home Raw that just needed to go away, YJ Stinger, an 80 year old's birthday match, the return of Akita, a 60 minute iron match, two title changes and a whole lot more.
Check out the companion written piece about that weekend's Heat and Velocity as well!

This Week in the NFL - 2025 Week Eight

In this episode of This Week in the NFL, Cowboy, Senior & D'Amato recap all the hard hitting action from this past weekend of the 2025 season and dig into week eight! 

The Jenny Position Episode 176- Freak Out Drive-In: The Strangers

Pull into the Freak Out Drive-In, a live watch horror podcast with host Jennifer Smith. In the thirty-sixth episode in the reboot era, Jenny welcomes Jacob Williams to watch The Strangers!
Home invasion horror comes to the Drive-in!  Jenny and Jake discuss their horror movie history on the show, black-eyed children, melting ice cream, Marlboro Lights, proposing at a wedding, and so much more! So, don't answer the door at the Freak Out Drive-In!

Shooting Sharp #31 - Vacant and Dreaming

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode #31 - Vacant and Dreaming
Mike recaps the past week in wrestling, spotlighting WWE as they return back to the United States and have to vacate one of their world titles. We also run through NXT and Preview Halloween Havoc this coming weekend from Arizona. Then Mike runs through AEW and review Wrestledream this past weekend in St. Louis. Tune in as we review all the major televised wrestling events from the week and preview the exciting matches ahead.
Catch Shooting Sharp every Tuesday on the North South Connection Podcast Network!

ChroNoSo #56 – WWF MSG 11/24/90 & SuperStars, PrimeTime & More!

It’s… ChroNoSo! The North-South Connection Podcast Network takes you down memory lane each month by exploring one match from WWE history. This month on ChroNoSo, the crew dives into late November and Early December 1990. They cover the matches, segments from MSG, Superstars & PrimeTIme Wrestling.

NoSo Takeover #14: NXT Takeover: San Antonio

Welcome to NoSo Takeover, a journey through the history of WWE NXT's biggest events!
In this episode, JT, Aaron & Jenny run through NXT Takeover: San Antonio from January 2017! They discuss the debut of Roddy Strong, the aimless Andrade, AOP taking home the gold, the unstoppable Asuka, a GLORIOUS NXT Title win and so much more!
Join us as we take over the podcast world with NXT!

This Week in the NFL - 2025 Week Seven

In this episode of This Week in the NFL, Cowboy, Senior & D'Amato recap all the hard hitting action from this past weekend of the 2025 season and dig into week seven! 

The Jenny Position Episode 175- Freak Out Drive-In: Longlegs

Pull into the Freak Out Drive-In, a live watch horror podcast with host Jennifer Smith. In the thirty-fifth episode in the reboot era, Jenny welcomes Keith Langston to watch Longlegs!
FBI agents, occult rituals and a freaky looking Nic Cage are all you need to know. Jenny and Keithie discuss their horror movie history on the show, horror movies that scare Keith, lost podcast episodes, a confusing plot, creepy dolls, a twist ending and so much more! So, make sure to call your mother at the Freak Out Drive-In!

Shooting Sharp #30 - Crowning Glory

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode #30 - Crowning Glory
Mike recaps the past week in wrestling, spotlighting WWE on their trip to Australia and a successful Crown Jewel Show. We also run through NXT/TNA Showdown on the lead into Bound for Glory, as well as a review of the TNA Supershow in Lowell Mass. Then Mike runs through AEW and previews Wrestledream this weekend from St. Louis. Tune in as we review all the major televised wrestling events from the week and preview the exciting matches ahead.
 Catch Shooting Sharp every Tuesday on the North South Connection Podcast Network!

WWE WAR #85: WWE In Your House #1

Welcome to WWE WAR: Wrestling Above Replacement! JT, Marcus & Producer Tim are breaking down each WWE "season" and giving a comprehensive by the numbers breakdown of each PPV event using a specific set of metrics.
In this episode, the boys kick off the 1995-1996 WWE PPV season with a deep statistical dive on In Your House #1. They also continue to build their list of complete WWE PPV rankings based on the scoring system.
Do your personal ranking synch up with the WWE WAR formula? Tune in and find out!

NoSo Post Show - WWE Crown Jewel 2025

WWE Crown Jewel from Perth, Western Australia, Australia, is over. It’s time for the NoSo Post Show to give their thoughts on the event. From Live to Tape on YouTube, Ryan Gray, Brandon Janeau & Richie Mars give you their thoughts on the PLE.
 
Check out the YouTube version:
]https://www.youtube.com/live/FNtuYOLDkNY

Ruthless #3: WWE Monday Night Raw 9/8/03 & WWE SmackDown 9/11/03

On this episode of Ruthless, join host Matt Ferrell and his guest Richie Mars as they crack open a YJ Stinger to discuss a big steel cage match, a Latino Heat parking lot brawl, Goldberg and Triple H's death march to Unforgiven, creepy Brock Lesnar, windshield wiper fluid, and so much more.
Check out the companion written piece about that week's Heat and Velocity as well:
https://mattferrellblogs.blogspot.com/2024/07/ruthlesscee-aggresive-heat-and-velocity_29.html?m=1⁩

Extreme Three Way Dance #148: 4/15/00 - 4/22/00

From the eagle’s nest, high above the ECW arena, this is the Extreme Three Way Dance! In this episode, JT, Jenny and Matt review the next three episodes of ECW television from mid April 2000!
The troublesome trio talk about the hype for CyberSlam 2000, the reset of the tag division, Tommy Dreamer's big title shot, Mikey Whipwreck on FIRE, Rob Van Dam's return to action and so much more!
So jump on board, grab a chair and get ready to join this threesome for an extreme journey through time!

The Jenny Position Episode 174 - Freak Out Drive-In: Return to Oz

Pull into the Freak Out Drive-In, a live watch horror podcast with host Jennifer Smith.
In the thirty-fourth episode in the reboot era, Jenny welcomes JT Rozzero to watch Return to Oz!
Join Dorothy on her demented journey back to Oz and learn all about Wheelers, a dime store quality Scarecrow, the legendary Tik Tok, how the sequel both plays into and drifts from the original classic and so much more! So, hold your breath at the Freak Out Drive-In!

WWE Crown Jewel 2025 Preview

It’s WWE Crown Jewel season, and a rotation of fellow wrestling fans joins Ryan Gray to preview every match on the card!
Ryan and Matt Ferrell discuss AJ Styles vs John Cena at Crown Jewel.
Ryan and Miinx Mayhem discuss Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky vs The Kabuki Warriors at Crown Jewel.
Ryan and Richie Mars discuss Tiffany Stratton vs Stephanie Vaquer for the Women's Crown Jewel Championship at Crown Jewel.
Ryan and Steve Riddle discuss Cody Rhodes vs Seth Rollins for the Men's Crown Jewel Championship at Crown Jewel.
Ryan and Mike Rossi discuss Roman Reigns vs Bronson Reed in a Street Fight at Crown Jewel.

This Week in the NFL - 2025 Week Six

In this episode of This Week in the NFL, Cowboy, Senior & D'Amato recap all the hard hitting action from the fifth weekend of the 2025 season and dig into week six! 

Shooting Sharp #29 - Bound for the Homecoming Showdown

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode #29: Bound for the Homecoming Showdown. 
 
Mike recaps the past week in wrestling, spotlighting WWE as they gear up for this weekend's Crown Jewel, and the NXT vs. TNA Showdown leading into TNA Bound for Glory. We also cover AEW celebrating the 6th Anniversary of Dynamite last week and their Homecoming in Jacksonville this week, as they prepare for Wrestledream on October 18th. Tune in as we review all the major televised wrestling events from the week and preview the exciting matches ahead, including WWE Crown Jewel and TNA Bound for Glory. 
 
Catch Shooting Sharp every Tuesday on the North South Connection Podcast Network!

Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars #146 - 7/21/97

In this episode of Wrestling War Zone: The Monday Night Wars, JT Rozzero & Chad Campbell dive into the Monday Night Wars from 7/21/97!
The boys talk about Shawn Michaels' big announcement, Bret Hart throwing down on Vince McMahon, a loaded flag match main event on Raw, Ultimo Dragon winning the TV Title, Ric Flair teasing a new member of the Horsemen, Hogan and Luger setting the stage for Road Wild, a hidden gem main event on Nitro and much more.
So sit back, settle in and join JT and Chad as they work their way through the one and only Monday Night Wrestling War era!

NoSo Draft #15 - The Bloodiest Wrestling Matches

In this episode of NoSo Draft, hosts JT Rozzero & Ryan Gray welcome Rocco Martone & Chad Campbell to compete in a draft to build the best lineup of the Bloodiest Matches! Tune in, play along, and then VOTE for the best roster in the comments below!
Check out the YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/QlYpeED2D70

This Week in the NFL - 2025 Week Five

In this episode of This Week in the NFL, Cowboy, Senior & D'Amato recap all the hard hitting action from the fourth weekend of the 2025 season and dig into week five! 

The Jenny Position Episode 173- Freak Out Drive-In: Crawl

Pull into the Freak Out Drive-In, a live watch horror podcast with host Jennifer Smith. In the thirty-third episode in the reboot era, Jenny welcomes Tim Capel to watch Crawl!
Continuing Tim's loose theme of reptilians, his pick for this year is a tense and yet ridiculous look at killer alligators. Jenny and Tim discuss their horror movie history on the show, hurricane CGI, vermin, low-key old Barry Pepper, Madonna, and so much more! So, hold your breath at the Freak Out Drive-In!

WWE WAR #84: WWE WrestleMania XXX & Season End Awards

Welcome to WWE WAR: Wrestling Above Replacement! JT, Marcus & Producer Tim are breaking down each WWE "season" and giving a comprehensive by the numbers breakdown of each PPV event using a specific set of metrics.
In this episode, the boys wrap up the 2013-2-14 WWE PPV season with a deep statistical dive on WrestleMania XXX, followed by the season end awards. They also continue to build their list of complete WWE PPV rankings based on the scoring system.
Do your personal ranking synch up with the WWE WAR formula? Tune in and find out!