Wrestling Renegades
Through being fans for almost three decades, Zach and Paul have had their ups and downs with loving wrestling. Deciding to start a podcast and document their fandom, as well as look outside the confines of traditional WWE, seemed like a natural next step. Whether it's arguing over "business vs. storyline", having their friends throw in their two cents, or just generally having fun, Wrestling Renegades can be enjoyed by any fan of professional wrestling. Starting in 2019, frequent guest Pat Kasch joined as a rotating co-host, thus forming the basis for “Renegade Rules” in terms of who you may get as your hosts for any particular episode.
JANUARY-MARCH 2019 EPISODES
Episode 65: He Is Broken In Half
SYNOPSIS:
DISCUSSED: King Of The Ring 1998
Zach and Paul are slightly late, but they're here to discuss an interesting card. It's King of the Ring 1998! Featuring Steve Austin v Kane in a First Blood match, a tag title match with a bit of interesting history, a King of The Ring crowning, and the infamous Hell in a Cell with Undertaker v Mankind!
Episode 64: Total Nonstop Agony (We Just Don't Understand)
SYNOPSIS:
DISCUSSED: NWA-TNA Chapter 1
It's time to step outside the Renegades 'comfort zone'. Little did they know that stepping into what would be later known as the 'Impact Zone', would make them even more uncomfortable than initially thought. It's the first ever weekly pay-per-view of National Wrestling Alliance: Total Nonstop Action.
Zach and Paul walk away from the episode clutching their heads, not understanding anything. Whether it's burying the company you're in business with, celebrating the south by making fun of them, unsubtle hints at racism in 2002, and much more, NWA:TNA raises more questions than it ever answered.
There's also some news and rumors from elsewhere in the world of professional wrestling. Normally we refer to it as "the whacky world of pro wrestling", but trust us, nothing is whackier than NWA:TNA.
Episode 63: The Genesis of Stone Cold Steve Austin
SYNOPSIS:
GUEST: Kevin Zane
DISCUSSED: Steve Austin in ECW
The Renegades are back and they have a guest with them. Zach and Paul are joined by good friend, wrestling historian, and podcasting powerhouse, Kevin Zane.
Kevin got to pick the topic this week and he brought one of the more interesting choices in the history of Wrestling Renegades. It's various segments from ECW Hardcore TV in 1995 (time codes included below). These segments provide the blueprint for what would become the biggest star in the Attitude Era (if not wrestling overall), 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin. But here, he's simply Steve Austin. See the man go through the transformation from angry over being fired via telephone to one of the best promo guys in the business. This is "The Genesis of Stone Cold Steve Austin".
ECW Hardcore TV episodes and time codes:
Episode 127 (9/26/95)
44:45-46:16
Episode 128 (10/3/95)
33:34-40-59
Episode 129 (10/10/95)
0:00-9:00
Episode 131 (10/24/95)
16:55-36:46
Episode 132 (10/31/95)
0:00-2:26
5:53-6:22
30:10-42:30
Episode 135 (11/21/95)
29:26-40:52
Episode 136 (11/28/95)
16:17-17:16
Episode 138 (12/12/95)
17:47-40:52
Episode 139 (12/19/95)
7:34-15:00
Episode 62: World War III... The Third One.... Somehow
SYNOPSIS:
SHOW: WCW World War III 1997
Zach and Paul travel back to (arguably) the height of WCW, 1997. It's World War III and the hosts have a thought of thoughts! Did Goldberg's streak actually end this night? Was this the beginning of the end for WCW already? Does Hulk Hogan really look like beef jerky? Listen in and find out the answer to these questions and more, plus the latest news and rumors from the whacky world of professional wrestling!
Episode 61: Survivor Series 2002
SYNOPSIS:
SHOW: Survivor Series 2002
Zach and Paul are back to discuss the amazing event that was Survivor Series 2002. Featuring the first loss of Brock Lesnar, a women's hardcore match, the return of HBK Shawn Michaels being cemented, and the first ever Elimination Chamber match, this card is great from top to bottom.
Also included is the latest in wrestling news and rumors.
Episode 60: Renegades News Recap (Moments & Attractions Part 2)
SYNOPSIS:
GUEST: Pat Kasch
In this super sized episode, the Renegades are joined once again by beloved guest Pat Kasch to talk about all the wrestling news and rumors from the last two weeks! It's jam packed with everything from All Elite Wrestling to New Japan Pro Wrestling to WWE and everywhere else in the world of professional wrestling! Join Zach, Paul, and Pat at their most passionate in this second of their double-header on Wrestling Renegades.
If you're interested in recaps and opinions on two different wrestling events, make sure to check out Part 2 of this discussion where the 2019 Elimination Chamber and the first NXT UK TakeOver show from Blackpool were discussed!
Episode 59: Elimination Chamber '19 & NXT UK Blackpool (Attractions & Moments Part 1)
SYNOPSIS:
GUEST: Pat Kasch
In this super sized episode, the Renegades are joined once again by beloved guest Pat Kasch to talk about both Elimination Chamber 2019 and Pat's pick of NXT UK TakeOver Blackpool. It's Zach, Paul, and Pat at their finest in this first of two double-header on Wrestling Renegades.
If you're interested in the latest news and rumors in the world of professional wrestling and sports entertainment since our previous episode, make sure to check out Part 2 of this discussion!
Episode 58: Strange Stories All Around
SYNOPSIS:
DISCUSSED: Taz vs. Mike Awesome for ECW Title
As All Elite Wrestling continues to grow and change the business, strange news keeps cropping up making this one of the most exciting times to be a pro wrestling fan once again. Whether it's a WWE legend offering bookings or a hardcore expert signing with AEW or even the fate of a WWE program's network change, all the rumors, news, and latest happenings are touched upon.
At the end of the episode, the unfathomable, one time ever event of a WWF Superstar facing off against a WCW-signed talent in and ECW ring is discussed.
Episode 57: Stay Fresh Cheese Bags
SYNOPSIS:
SHOW: Royal Rumble 2019 & Collision in Korea main event (Ric Flair v Antoino Inoki)
In this extended episode, Zach and Paul discuss the fall out of the 2019 Royal Rumble, the contract situation in WWE (specifically Dean Ambrose and KENTA), and the main event of the WCW/NJPW show "Collision in Korea" from 1995 which featured the legendary Ric Flair taking on the legendary Antonio Inoki.
Episode 56: If You Like Rest Holds....
SYNOPSIS:
SHOW: WWE Hidden Gems - Champs Collide - Race vs. Backlund
In this week's episode, hosts Zach and Paul discuss the latest wrestling rumors and news, their Royal Rumble predictions, and an epic classic between NWA Champion Harley Race and WWF Champion Bob Backlund recorded at Madison Square Garden in 1980.
Episode 55: That Kid Was Dynamite
SYNOPSIS:
SHOW: Several Dynamite Kid matches
GUEST: "The Standard" Corey Orion
Good friend and real life professional wrestler, "The Standard" Corey Orion joins hosts Zach and Paul in the studio once again. With Orion as the guest, he got to pick the topic and he wanted to discuss the legacy of British wrestling legend, "Dynamite Kid" Tom Billington.
In addition to the triumphs and tribulations of Billington, listen as Zach, Paul, and Corey talk about some of the hottest news stories in the wrestling world, including Corey's unique take as a wrestler-on-the-rise.
Episode 54: Wrestling Renegades Is Jericho
SYNOPSIS:
SHOW: WWF Vengeance 2001
This week Zach and Paul take a look back at the historic unification of two of the top wrestling championships in history. It's Vengeance 2001 where Chris Jericho beat both The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin in the same night to be crowned the first ever Undisputed Champion.
In addition to that amazing Chris Jericho feat, the Renegades also discuss the more recent Jericho news of him signing with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). More signees and news of AEW is included as well.
Episode 53: Zach Is All In On Being Team Izzy
SYNOPSIS:
SHOW: NXT TakeOver Respect
Zach and Paul return to kick off year two of Wrestling Renegades. In addition to discussing "NXT TakeOver Respect" they cover the announcement of All Elite Wrestling as well as mourn the passing of legend 'Mean' Gene Okerlund.