You Me and Wrestling with Cameron Hawkins

VIP AUDIO 1/3 (NEW SERIES) – Everything with Rich Fann and host Wade Keller: Reacting to PWI Tag Team Top 50 List and Rich’s Top 20 Teams, five years of Styles and Nakamura in WWE, Velveteen’s 2020 and future, Cole or O’Reilly, Brodie Lee (118 min)

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 01:34:29 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: Today we are proud to introduce the latest VIP-exclusive weekly podcast “Everything with Rich Fann hosted by Wade Keller.” Rich Fann, who has contributed to PWTorch podcasts and the PWTorch.com website for over five years, this week joins the team of PWTorch columnists and presents his own new weekly signature show hosted by PWTorch editor Wade Keller. This week’s topics in order are as follows:

Introducing the new Everything podcast including Rich Fann’s background, personally and as a pro wrestling fan
Analyzing WWE’s usage of A.J. Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura five years after news broke that WWE had signed them away from New Japan.
Rich’s top two picks from the New Japan roster that could shine in WWE
Would Adam Cole or Kyle O’Reilly better off being called up to Raw/Smackdown from NXT?
Reflecting on Velveteen Dream’s drop in stock in 2020, WWE’s apparent commitment to him, and the trajectory for his career now compared to a year ago.
Thoughts on AEW’s tribute episode of Dynamite for Brodie Lee, and some recommendations for Brodie Lee matches and some Brodie Lee memories before his WWE and AEW runs.
A 40 minute discussion on Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s first-ever “PWI Top 50 Tag Team Rankings,” including Rich’s Top 20 Tag Team list and his reaction to PWI’s top 20 compared to his.

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VIP AUDIO 8/12 – You, Me, and Wrestling with Cameron Hawkins: Derrell Freeman talks early 2000s WWE, Michaels’ second go-round, Batista as the complete package, the appeal of Jeff Hardy as world title contender, more (48 min)

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 00:31:43 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Cameron and guest Derrell Freeman jump around a few time periods, but talk mostly about early 2000s WWE. Shawn Michaels’ second go-round, Batista as the complete package, and the appeal of Jeff Hardy as a world title contender are the big topics, along with potential and desire in Roman Reigns, how Daniel Bryan hasn’t been maximized, and Vince McMahon as both a success and a failure.

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VIP AUDIO 7/29 – You, Me, and Wrestling with Cameron Hawkins: UK journalist Andrew Pollard (@culturedleftpeg) talks late ’80s/early ’90s WWF including Shawn Michaels and Davey Boy Smith, plus fandom vs. maturity as it relates to a lifelong Warrior fan (53 min)

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 17:06:22 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: UK journalist Andrew Pollard (@culturedleftpeg) joins Cam to talk about late ’80s/early ’90s WWF. He talks about Shawn Michaels ruining some of his favorite moments, what Davey Boy Smith meant to the British working class, and the guilty pleasures of Crush, Tatanka, and Marty Jannety. Andrew also speaks about fandom vs. maturity, specifically as it relates to a lifelong Ultimate Warrior fan.

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VIP AUDIO 7/8 – You, Me, and Wrestling with Cameron Hawkins: Guest Isaias Tristan of South Kongress Podcast talks favorite times and wrestlers, the first two months of YMW, the beauty of early 90’s gimmicks, more (48 min)

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 20:27:24 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Cameron is joined by his South Kongress Podcast cohost Isaias Tristan to talk about their favorite times and wrestlers. They talk about the first two months of YMW – the things Cameron’s learned and what he’s still trying to understand. Cameron refuses to answer his own Mt. Rushmore question, Isaias talks about the beauty of early 90’s gimmicks, and they agree on how too much product information can taint a viewer’s experiences.

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VIP AUDIO 7/1 – You, Me, and Wrestling with Cameron Hawkins: Podcaster Chris Rucker talks mid-’90s WCW including Sting’s look and athleticism, the athletic gap between WCW’s product and WWF’s at the time, more (40 min)

Sun, 01 Jul 2018 20:05:35 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: Podcaster Chris Rucker is this week’s guest, talking about mid-’90s WCW. Sting is a big focus as Chris and Cam talk about his look, athleticism, and why some of his best matches came after what you’d consider his prime. Chris talks about finding WCW, the athletic gap between their product and WWF’s at the time, and Hogan’s introduction into the fold being a sore point for a Sting fan. In talking about today’s acts, there’s lots of praise for Randy Orton’s ability and intangibles, Roman Reigns as a lightning rod of sorts, and the underrated but always appreciated Becky Lynch.

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VIP AUDIO 6/24 – You, Me, and Wrestling with Cameron Hawkins: Guest Ken Wallace talks the 2015 Royal Rumble, Nakamura’s main event legitimacy, the end game for Roman Reigns, more (45 min)

Sun, 24 Jun 2018 18:40:14 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: Ken Wallace, returning fan and political science student, talks about the 2015 Royal Rumble, and the winners, losers, and ramifications of the all star event. Nakamura’s main event legitimacy, the end game for Roman Reigns, and John Cena’s lasting impression are all discussed as Ken shares his live experience from that night, as well as the role of the Money in the Bank cash in in a world of quick fixes.

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VIP AUDIO 6/10 – You, Me, and Wrestling with Cameron Hawkins: Guest Ryan Anderson talks WWE from WM17 to WM20 including the intensity, the sports feel, top acts, more (62 min)

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 00:03:28 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Cameron finds a kindred spirit in guest Ryan Anderson, as they talk about WWE from WM17 to WM20. The intensity and sports feel or the top acts is the focal point of the conversation, with Eddie Guerrero, Kurt Angle, and Brock Lesnar being the main focus. Ryan compares WM17 vs. WM19 to Jordan vs. LeBron, and why it’s not really up for discussion. Processing Chris Benoit matches ten years later, Triple H’s ability to keep acts down, the Coronation of Kenny Omega, and the true value of CM Punk highlight a great conversation between like-minded fans.

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VIP AUDIO 6/3 – You, Me, and Wrestling with Cameron Hawkins: Guest Alexis Gonzales talks finding common ground with her brother through Monday Night Wars, using wrestling as an escape, the progression of women wrestlers, the overabundance of talent during the invasion angle, more (37 min)

Sun, 03 Jun 2018 18:22:19 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: Alexis Gonzales, the show’s first female guest, talks about finding common ground with her brother through the Monday Night Wars, using wrestling as an escape from personal struggles, the progression from the Sables and Sunnys to Lita, Trish Stratus, and the women of today. She talks about the overabundance of talent during the invasion angle, the plight of Zack Ryder, the Undertaker the all-time fit, and the versatility of Baron Corbin. As a bonus, she tells the story of Cameron’s first, and only, marriage proposal.

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VIP AUDIO 5/27 – You, Me, and Wrestling with Cameron Hawkins: Guest Kurt Zamora of TJRWrestling.net talks late 80’s Jim Crockett Promotions, growing up in both the South and on the West Coast, more (98 min)

Mon, 28 May 2018 00:55:42 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: Kurt Zamora of TJRWrestling.net is this week’s guest, joining Cameron to talk late 80’s Jim Crockett Promotions. Kurt talks about growing up in both the South and on the West Coast, and how live event venues set the stage for what company was considered “big league” at the time. The Great American Bash’s embarrassment of riches is discussed, as well as some of the major rivalries at the time, specifically the chemistry between Tully Blanchard and Magnum TA. Kurt gives some profound insight into the fan/talent interactions of yesterday and today, and some reasons for why the relationship between the tow parties may have shifted.

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VIP AUDIO 5/20 – You, Me, and Wrestling with Cameron Hawkins: Guest Colin Richard provides a detailed account of WrestleMania IV, outlining fandom as a kid growing up during late ’80s WWF (81 min)

Sun, 20 May 2018 19:12:28 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: Colin Richard provides a detailed account of WrestleMania IV, outlining fandom as a kid growing up during late ’80s WWF. The big feel and bright lights of shows like this give insight to the energy and dedication he carries over to today’s wrestling. The magic that was Andre the Giant, the charisma of Randy Savage, and the joys of imitating Mr. Perfect all come into play. Both Colin and Cameron agree that the Bushwackers are to be appreciated, and not imitated. Colin makes his case as both a late adopter and firm believer in Adam Cole, and what’s overdone, and underutilized, in today’s WWE.

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VIP AUDIO 5/13 – You, Me, and Wrestling with Cameron Hawkins: Guest Jeff Jones talks early ROH including Low Ki as great example of ROH’s serious nature and hard-hitting style, Xavier, Jinder Mahal, Jay Lethal, Samoa Joe, more (61 min)

Sun, 13 May 2018 22:07:05 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: Jeff Jones, longtime PWTorch VIP member and South Kongress listener, fills Cameron in on early Ring of Honor, from 2002-2006. Low Ki, as both a talent and employee, is a focal point of the conversation, as he was a great example of the serious nature and hard-hitting style that set ROH apart from other promotions. Xavier’s inability to get over with the fans is compared to Roman Reigns, and to a certain extent, Jinder Mahal’s initial title run. Jay Lethal gets a shining endorsement from both host and guest as an all-time underrated talent. Samoa Joe’s year-plus title reign is dissected, Jeff talks about CM Punk’s amazing post-title win speech, and the “role” of the smart fan is analyzed in both proximity to the “know,” and their interactions with those they consider to be “less than.”

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VIP AUDIO 5/6 – You, Me, and Wrestling with Cameron Hawkins: Guest Jason Morales talks about the beginnings of Monday Night Wars, saving up pennies to convince his mom to purchase PPVs, praise for WrestleCircus, more (42 min)

Sun, 06 May 2018 20:37:56 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: This week’s guest Jason Morales talks about the beginnings of the Monday Night Wars, saving up pennies to convince his mom to purchase PPVs, and the popularity of attitude era catchphrases in Texas middle schools. Shawn Michaels is used as the best example of “bridging the gap” between fans and people they want to help understand wrestling, how being a die hard sports fan correlates with certain wrestler’s styles, and trying to process the Montreal Screwjob as a thirteen year old in the early days of internet wrestling news. He also gives praise to WrestleCircus, an Austin-based promotion with big names and tons of fan service.

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VIP AUDIO 4/29 – You, Me, and Wrestling with Cameron Hawkins: Guest Alberto Vergara discusses the athleticism and “sport” of the ’05-’08 TNA Era, the beginnings of Smackdown Six, the authenticity of Samoa Joe, more (68 min)

Sun, 29 Apr 2018 21:15:41 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: This week’s guest, Alberto Vergara, sings the praises of the athleticism and “sport” of the ’05-’08 TNA Era, and well as the beginnings of Smackdown Six. They talk the authenticity of Samoa Joe, Eddie Guerrero being the perfect marriage of skill and output, Christian Cage’s push for appreciation, and Kurt Angle’s steamrolling of the TNA competition after his debut. Using Judgement Day 2005 as the focus, Alberto stresses the sometimes zany WWE storytelling, and JBL as an all-time heel champion.

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VIP AUDIO 4/22 – You, Me, and Wrestling with Cameron Hawkins: First guest Josh Mustacchio talks his love of early ’90s WWF, why Cena tops his “any Era” list, misuse of Flair on WWF PPVs, more (61 min)

Sun, 22 Apr 2018 20:00:31 +0000

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SHOW SUMMARY: East Coast Cast co-host and WKPWP contributor Cameron Hawkins presents “You, Me, and Wrestling,” a show designed to explore the “why” and “how” in wrestling fandom. The first guest, Josh Mustacchio, talking about his love of early ’90s WWF, why John Cena tops his “any Era” list, and misuse of Ric Flair on WWF PPVs. He also gives a firsthand account of ECW Heatwave ’98 from the perspective of a 14 year old, and Seth Rollins as today’s most complete wrestler.

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