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The North-South Connection: A Network for Pro Wrestling FansWelcome to The North-South Connection, a dedicated pro wrestling podcast network delivering weekly shows that dig deep into wrestling history, iconic matches, classic pay-per-views, and spirited debate across all eras of WWE, ECW, WCW and more. Whether you’re a fan of retrospectives, ranking debates, season breakdowns, or match-by-match analysis, we’ve got a show for you.Across multiple series — including No Holds Barred, Wrestling War Zone, Extreme Three Way Dance, Shooting Sharp, NoSo Countdown, Jeff Learns Wrestling, and others — hosts like JT, Aaron, Mike, Ryan, and guest contributors explore:Historical match rankings and debatesTop WWE/Royal Rumble/PPV match breakdownsDeep dives into wrestling eras and legendary performersComprehensive wrestling analysis and fan-friendly discussionWhether you remember wrestling’s golden age or are discovering it for the first time, The North-South Connection brings expert insight,
Episodes
- Shooting Sharp #57 - Memorial Day Weekend Preview
Welcome to Episode #57 of Shooting Sharp - Memorial Day Weekend Preview Mike opens the show with a WWE recap from the last week between NXT, Smackdown, and Raw, before previewing this weekend's Saturday Nights Main Event Mike then recaps A…
- ChroNoSo #67 –May 1991, SuperStar, 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 Post WrestleMania 7, Early May 1991. They cover the match…
- NoSo Draft: Drafting the Greatest NXT Male Wrestlers Ever
JT and Ryan draft the greatest male wrestlers in NXT history on The North-South Connection podcast. They debate and build a supercard roster featuring stars from the black-and-gold brand.
- No Holds Barred #172: Top WWE PPV Matches of May | Monthly Rankings Project
In episode 172 of No Holds Barred, hosts Aaron and JT rank the top 25 WWE pay-per-view matches for May. They debate the merits of various matches, considering classics, potential snubs, and fan feedback for their ongoing historical ranking…
- Shooting Sharp #56 - Backlash to Italy
In Shooting Sharp #56, Mike reviews WWE's Backlash event, providing star ratings and recapping the week in WWE and NXT. The episode also previews upcoming AEW and ROH Supercard of Honor events.
- WWE WAR: Great American Bash 2007 — Data-Driven PPV Review & WWE Rankings
JT, Marcus, and Producer Tim review the 2007 Great American Bash event using the WWE WAR formula to statistically break down each match. They analyze in-ring quality, star power, card structure, and storyline progression to update their al…
- NoSo Post Show: Backlash 2026 Instant Reaction & Full Breakdown
The NoSo Post Show team, including Ryan Gray, JT Rozzero, and Richie Mars, shares their immediate reactions and a comprehensive breakdown of the WWE Backlash 2026 event held in Tampa Bay, Florida. The discussion is available on YouTube.
- NoSo WWE Rewatchables #1: Ranking WWE Years 1984–1993 by Rewatchability & TRIVIA
Welcome to the debut episode of NoSo WWE Rewatchables! JT Rozzero and Ryan Gray launch a brand-new miniseries ranking every WWE year from 1984–2023 based on one key question: 👉 How rewatchable is it today? In Part One, JT and Ryan dive in…
- Ruthless #17: WWE Raw 11/24/03 & SmackDown 11/27/03 Revisited
The Ruthless Aggression Era rolls on as Ruthless revisits another pivotal week in WWE history. Host Matt Ferrell and guest Primetime Kevin E break down WWE Monday Night Raw (November 24, 2003) and WWE SmackDown (November 27, 2003), analyzi…
- Extreme Three Way Dance #157: ECW TV Deep Dive (7/8/00–7/15/00) | Final Road to Heat Wave 2000
The fallout from ECW Heat Wave 2000 continues as Extreme Three Way Dance dives deeper into ECW’s turbulent summer. On Episode 157, JT, Jenny, and Matt break down the July 8, July 14, and July 15, 2000 episodes of ECW TV, as the promotion l…
- WWE Backlash 2026 Preview
It’s WWE Backlash season, and a rotation of fellow wrestling fans joins Ryan Gray to preview every match on the card! Ryan and UconnJack preview Sami Zayn vs Trick Williams for the United States Championship at Backlash. Ryan and Andy Athe…
- Shooting Sharp #55 - It's a New Day
Welcome to Episode #55 of Shooting Sharp - It's a New Day Mike opens with a WWE Career chronicle of the New Day of Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods. We discuss the successful and storied careers of both as they have now departed the company.…
- Wrestling War Zone #158 – WCW Fall Brawl 1997 Review | WarGames, nWo vs Four Horsemen Showdown
The Monday Night Wars hit a major turning point as Wrestling War Zone returns with JT & Chad breaking down WCW Fall Brawl 1997 — featuring one of the most unique and chaotic WarGames matches of the era. At the center of the show is the hig…
- ChroNoSo #66 – Saturday Night's Main Event- April1991, SuperStar, 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 Post WrestleMania 7, late April 1991. They cover the matc…
- No Holds Barred #171: Top WWE PPV Matches of April | Monthly Rankings Project
Welcome to No Holds Barred, where Aaron and JT take an unfiltered look at wrestling, pop culture, and beyond—with no restrictions and no shortcuts. In episode 171, the guys continue their latest passion project: ranking the Top 25 WWE pay-…
- NoSo Countdown: Ranking Every NXT Women’s Draft Class (2013–2023) | JT & Ryan Break Down WWE’s Best Talent Pipelines
YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/kLsxm9aOoDY On this episode of NoSo Countdown , JT and Ryan take a deep dive into one of WWE’s most impactful talent pipelines—ranking every NXT Women’s Draft Class from 2013 through 2023. From the early g…
- X-Position: An X-Men Podcast #20- Reunion Parts 1 & 2
"You are a fool, Sinister! The most powerful mutants on Earth shall hunt you down to see Charles Xavier avenged!" And with this 2-part season finale, another 13 episodes of X-Men: The Animated Series are in the books! On paper, it's a pret…
- Shooting Sharp #54 - Cut Day
Welcome to Episode #54 of Shooting Sharp - Cut Day Mike runs through all of the releases done by WWE last Friday April 24th We run through a little bit of the history of each performer given their release and thoughts on where they may go…
- WWE WAR #99: Vengeance 2007 — Data-Driven PPV Review & WWE Rankings
Welcome to WWE WAR: Wrestling Above Replacement, where WWE history meets hard numbers. JT, Marcus, and Producer Tim continue breaking down the 2007 WWE PPV season with a full statistical analysis of WWE Vengeance 2007: Night of Champions—a…
- NoSo Draft: Drafting the Best Hulk Hogan WWF Matches
Whatcha gonna do when the NoSo Draft runs wild on YOU?! JT Rozzero & Ryan Gray are joined by Steve Bennett & Scott Criscuolo to step into the ring and draft the greatest Hulk Hogan matches from his legendary WWF run. From the heights of Hu…
- ChroNoSo 1984 #3: Slaughter, Andre & the Debut of Piper's Pit (February 1984)
It’s ChroNoSo 1984! The North-South Connection Podcast Network takes you down memory lane each month by exploring moments from WWE history. The crew takes a look at the champions heading into 1984 and digs into the early days of February 1…
- Ruthless #16: WWE Raw 11/17/03 & SmackDown 11/20/03 Revisited
The Ruthless Aggression Era is in full swing, and Ruthless is here to break it all down. On episode 16, host Matt Ferrell is joined by special guest Scott Shifflett to review a pivotal week in WWE programming, covering Monday Night Raw (No…
- Extreme Three Way Dance #156: ECW TV Deep Dive (6/30/00–7/7/00) | Heat Wave Fallout, Justin Credible’s Reign & ECW's Tag Division Woes
The summer of 2000 hits a boiling point as the Extreme Three Way Dance crew dives into a pivotal stretch of ECW television. On Episode 156, JT, Jenny, and Matt break down the June 30, July 1, and July 7, 2000 episodes of ECW TV, covering t…
- Shooting Sharp #53 - The Wrestlemania Week Review
Welcome to the Wrestlemania Week Review Episode of Shooting Sharp Mike runs through all the happenings in Las Vegas this past week from a wrestling perspective. First, the Indies. Mike runs through the top 10 shows of the week and top 10 m…
- NoSo Post Show: WrestleMania Night 2 Instant Reaction Roman vs Punk The Epic
WWE WrestleMania Night 2 from Las Vegas, Nevada, 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, Mike Rossi & Richie Mars give you their thoughts on the PLE. YouTube V…
- NoSo Post Show: WrestleMania Night 1 Instant Reaction & Full Breakdown
WWE WrestleMania Night 1 from Las Vegas, Nevada, 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, Chad Campbell, Mike Rossi & Richie Mars give you their thoughts on the…
- No Holds Barred #170: WrestleMania 1–41: The Greatest Individual In-Ring Performances Ranked
What is the greatest individual in-ring performance in WrestleMania history? On this episode of No Holds Barred , JT & Aaron select the best bell-to-bell performance from each of the 41 WWE WrestleManias and place them into a full tier ran…
- NoSo Countdown: Who Is Mr. WrestleMania? | The Ultimate WWE Debate Live w/ JT & Ryan
Who truly deserves the title of “Mr. WrestleMania”? On this episode of NoSo Countdown, JT & Ryan dive headfirst into one of the most heated debates in WWE history—ranking and breaking down the greatest WrestleMania performers of all time t…
- WWE WrestleMania 42 Preview Part 3
It’s WWE WrestleMania season, and a rotation of fellow wrestling fans joins Ryan Gray to preview every match on the card! Ryan and Ibou preview Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42. Ryan and Richie Mars pr…
- Shooting Sharp #52 - the 2026 Wrestlemania Week Mega Preview
Welcome to the Wrestlemania Week Preview Episode of Shooting Sharp Mike runs through all the happenings in Las Vegas this weekend from a wrestling perspective. First, the Indies. Mike runs through almost every show in chronological order a…
- WWE WAR #98: One Night Stand 2007 — Data-Driven PPV Review & WWE Rankings
Welcome to WWE WAR: Wrestling Above Replacement, where WWE history meets hard numbers. JT, Marcus, and Producer Tim continue their journey through the 2007 WWE PPV season with a deep statistical breakdown of WWE One Night Stand 2007—a nigh…
- NoSo Draft: Build-A-WrestleMania | Crafting the Ultimate Dream Card
What does the perfect WrestleMania card look like? On this episode of NoSo Draft, the crew steps into the war room to build their own ultimate WrestleMania, drafting from every era of WWE history to create the greatest lineup of matches po…
- WWE WrestleMania 42 Preview Part 2
It’s WWE WrestleMania season, and a rotation of fellow wrestling fans joins Ryan Gray to preview every match on the card! Ryan and Richard Leightly Jr. preview Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42. Ryan and Bob Colling Jr. preview A…
- Ruthless #15: WWE Survivor Series 2003 Revisited
On this episode 15 of Ruthless, host Matt Ferrell is joined by Steve Bennett for a deep dive into WWE Survivor Series 2003, one of the defining pay-per-views of the Ruthless Aggression Era. The guys break down the full card, key storylines…
- Extreme Three Way Dance #155: ECW TV Deep Dive (6/17/00–6/24/00) | Heat Wave Build, Justin Credible Under Fire & ECW in Flux
The summer of 2000 rolls on and things continue to heat up in ECW, as JT, Jenny, and Matt break down another chaotic stretch of ECW television. On Episode 155, the crew dives into the June 17, June 23, and June 24, 2000 episodes of ECW TV,…
- The Jenny Position Episode 182: Talk'n Docs- The Twister: Caught in the Storm
Welcome back to Talk'n Docs! As natural disasters season continues, Jenny, Logan and Cowboy focus on a review of "The Twister: Caught in the Storm ". This is a 90-minute documentary released on Netflix in March '25 that deep dives the F5 T…
- WWE WrestleMania 42 Preview Part 1
It’s WWE WrestleMania season, and a rotation of fellow wrestling fans joins Ryan Gray to preview every match on the card! Ryan and Kelly Nelson preview Bad News Brown's induction into the WWE Hall of Fame at WrestleMania 42. Ryan and Ronzi…
- Shooting Sharp #51 - TKO Mania
Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode 51 - TKO Mania Mike returns and recaps the last week of wrestling, including NXT Stand and Deliver, a very polarizing angle on Smackdown, and thoughts on the major change to the Wrestleman…
- WWF Raw is War vs WCW Nitro (9/8/97) Review | Wrestling War Zone #157 – nWo Chaos, Austin Strikes Back
The Monday Night Wars roll on as Wrestling War Zone returns with JT & Chad breaking down another pivotal week in the battle between WWF and WCW. On episode 157, the guys dive into WCW Monday Nitro and WWF Raw is War from September 8, 1997…
- NoSo Countdown: Top 21 WWF Golden Era Title Matches (WrestleMania 1–8)
On this episode of NoSo Countdown, we rank the 21 greatest WWF Championship matches from the Golden Era, covering WrestleMania I through WrestleMania VIII. From the rise of Hulkamania to the evolution of WrestleMania as WWE’s biggest stage…
- NoSo Draft: Ranking the Best WrestleMania Stage Designs, Logos & Visual Looks in WWE History
On this episode of NoSo Draft, the panel dives into the visual spectacle of WrestleMania, drafting the greatest stage designs, logos, and overall aesthetics in WWE history. From the themed sets of the ‘90s to the massive LED showcases of t…
- No Holds Barred #169: The Biggest Star of Every WrestleMania (1–41) Ranked
Who walked out of WrestleMania as the biggest star of the night? On this episode of No Holds Barred , JT & Aaron choose the single wrestler from each of the 41 WWE WrestleManias who left the show with the most STAR power — then rank those…
- NoSo Takeover #18: NXT TakeOver WarGames 2017 Review | Undisputed Era Dominates, War Games Returns, McIntyre vs. Almas
NoSo Takeover returns as JT, Aaron and Jenny break down the long-awaited return of one of wrestling’s most brutal concepts at NXT TakeOver: WarGames 2017 (November 18, 2017). For the first time under the WWE banner, WarGames is reborn in N…
- The Jenny Position Episode 181: Talk’n Pop Returns! ER Rewatch Special: Best Episodes, Characters & Shocking Moments
This is NOT an April Fool's Joke... After a two-year hiatus, Talk’n Pop is back for a special one-off episode! Jennifer Smith and Tim Capel reunite to revisit the iconic medical drama ER , breaking down the chaos, heartbreak, and unforgett…
- Shooting Sharp #50 - Turn Up the Heat
Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode 50 - Turn Up The Heat Mike returns and recaps the last week of wrestling. WWE really began to ramp up the Wrestlemania Card as we are just over two weeks out and a lot of voids have now be…
- WWE WAR #97: Judgment Day 2007 — Data-Driven PPV Review & WWE Rankings
Welcome to WWE WAR: Wrestling Above Replacement, the podcast where WWE history meets hard numbers. JT, Marcus, and Producer Jenny analyze every WWE pay-per-view using a consistent statistical grading system to determine which events truly…
- ChroNoSo #65 – WWF MSG April 1991, SuperStar, 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 Post WrestleMania 7, April 1991. They cover the matches,…
- Ruthless #14: Survivor Series 2003 Fallout Begins | Raw & SmackDown (11/10–11/13) Review
The Ruthless Era rolls on in Episode 14 as Matt and Richie Mars break down WWE Raw (11/10/03) and SmackDown (11/13/03), covering the final build to Survivor Series 2003 during one of WWE’s wildest periods. From John Cena’s early pitchman s…
- Extreme Three Way Dance #154: ECW TV Deep Dive (6/9/00 – 6/16/00) | Justin Credible’s Reign, Rhino Rising & ECW’s Chaotic Summer
From the ECW Arena to the wild summer of 2000, the Extreme Three Way Dance crew is back breaking down another stretch of classic ECW television. On this episode, JT, Jenny, and Matt dive into the June 9, June 10 and June 16, 2000 episodes…
- X-Position #19: X-Men Mojovision Review | Mojo, Marvel Comics, Story Breakdown & Analysis
"What do they want to see? Umm, peace? Umm, freedom? Maybe good government? HA! They want blood! And guts! And love! And hate! They want entertainment!" The persistent globe trotting of season 2 sees the X-Men transported to their most exo…