Best Off The Cuff Stuff Network Podcasts (2025)

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Dropkick Basement- WWE Hall of Fame Tier Rankings 2:39:30

11d ago2:39:30

2:39:30

It is WrestleMania week and this means a new class of the WWE Hall of Fame. Your favorite pro wrestling history podcast is creating a tier list of all of the Hall of Fame classes. Lots of worthy inductees and also duds galore. Make it a point to listen in.

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Dropkick Basement- Trivia Takedown 1:28:51

21d ago1:28:51

1:28:51

It's time to get Trivial in the basement. We welcome back the Quiz Master Steve Mezzano (Count Me Down, Basement Bar Show) to try and stump Mike and Tom with a fresh new set of mind bending questions. Who will be crowned, The Genius of The Dropkick Basement.

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Dropkick Basement-OVW/The Wrestlers 1:09:38

1M ago1:09:38

1:09:38

This week the Basement has a visitor. We welcome back our guest Steve Mezzano (Count Me Down) to talk about the Netflix series, "The Wrestlers" and some of the history of Ohio Valley Wrestling. Plus we also preview the upcoming season of "Dark Side of the Ring".

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Dropkick Basement-2 Sport Wrestlers 1:29:48

2M ago1:29:48

1:29:48

Pro wrestlers are often recruited from traditional sports well before they reach their professional peak but in some cases, it happens after they have tasted success in the pros. This week we talk about the few stand out cross sports athletes in pro wrestling history.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement-1994 WWF Rebooked 1:14:37

2M ago1:14:37

1:14:37

In 1994, the WWF was looking to reset their roster with some fresh faces at the top of the card. This week we are resetting that reset in a more spectacular way. Get in the Basement and see how we do.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement- Rebooking ECW's Last PPV 1:04:20

3M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

This week Tom will break down the end of ECW by taking apart the very last Pay Per View, Guilty as Charged from January 7th 2001. How will he improve it and maybe breathe new life into the land of Extreme.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement- Royal Rumble Tier List 1:21:46

3M ago1:21:46

1:21:46

It's Rumble season again and time to reflect on history of the Royal Rumble. This week we look back on the Royal Rumble winners and put them in the Tier list. This is a first for us so please let us know if you agree or disagree.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement- 2025 Predictions 1:17:13

3M ago1:17:13

1:17:13

We have opened 2025 and now it's time for the gang to call out what we'd like to see for 2025. All the major Wrestling companies are covered so let's roll into 2025 the right way.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement- A Move By Any Other Name 1:07:19

4M ago1:07:19

1:07:19

This week we talk about wrestling finishing moves that have a slight identity crisis. These finishers have been used through the years by different wrestlers and named something completely different. What are your favorite names for these finishers?By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement- Rebooking NXT Takeover 1:09:52

5M ago1:09:52

1:09:52

This week Matt takes the reins on a rebooking episode. Since he's out resident NXT expert, he picked an NXT Takeover from 2015 to work with. Listen in and see how he did his reworking.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement- We are Thankful 58:17

5M ago58:17

58:17

November is the beginning of the holiday season and we are sharing what we are thankful for this week on the Dropkick Basement. There is a lot to be thankful for so grab a turkey sandwich and enjoy our Thanksgiving episode.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement- Mt Rushmore of Stars to Jump from WWE to AEW 47:44

6M ago47:44

47:44

AEW just celebrated 5 years in business and signed a very lucrative rights deal with WBD. This week we break down their best signings so far of talent associated with WWE. These are guys and girls who were well known in WWE or trained by them who made the jump. Who ranks as our best in class? Listen to find out.…

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Dropkick Basement-Rebooking a Halloween Havoc 1:28:22

6M ago1:28:22

1:28:22

It's spooky season and we dressed for Halloween as bookers again. This time we look at past Halloween Havoc cards from WCW and shake them up hopefully for the better. Chomp on some candy corn and enjoy the show.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement-Rebooking the NWA and UWF Merger 53:30

7M ago53:30

53:30

In October 1987, The National Wrestling Alliance bought out Bill Watts's Universal Wrestling Federation and absorbed their roster into a bigger NWA. This episode we will talk about the original merger and rebook the scene after the 2 companies combine. From October 1987 to May 1988, we will walk you through it.…

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Dropkick Basement-AMA Mike 53:04

7M ago53:04

53:04

The final installment of our series of AMA lands on Mike. He has lots of thoughts and opinions but are they valid or just babble. Time to crack open his wrestling brain and understand the madness.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement- AMA Tommy 48:53

8M ago48:53

48:53

This week we put Tom on the spot. What are his wrestling memories and favorites. Plus bonus, "This Guy Sucks!!" This will be a fun oneBy Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement- AMA With Matt 41:11

8M ago41:11

41:11

In the first of a series, Matt is in the hot seat to answer questions about what type of Pro Wrestling fan he is. We find out some favorites that we never knew about Matt from his long tenure as a fan.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement- New Wave Wrestling 33:32

9M ago33:32

33:32

Matt gets to take a crack at booking a debut card for his promotion, New Wave Wrestling. This is based on the 2006 free agent draft from a few episodes back. We hope you enjoy his show.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement- Pro Wrestling Heritage 48:33

9M ago48:33

48:33

On this week's episode, Tom takes his first steps as a booker and presents his debut show for his promotion built from the 2006 Free Agent Draft. With a deep roster and several international legends, where will his vision go and how will the talent handle their opponents.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement- Global Pro Wrestling Debut 52:55

9M ago52:55

52:55

This week we follow up the last episode's draft with the debut show for Mike's Promotion. He will take the talent he selected in the 2006 free agent draft and develop a card with this group. Who will be the top of the card and what will the landscape of Pro wrestling look like? Tune in and find out.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement- 2006 Free Agent Draft 1:55:04

10M ago1:55:04

1:55:04

Who doesn't love a draft? The concept this week is to take any non WWE talent in 2006 and draft our own rosters. Sounds simple enough but we have so much to sort out through this one. Who wins the draft? Listen to find out.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement-Nicknames in Pro Wrestling 45:26

10M ago45:26

45:26

The wrestling landscape has always been a land of unique characters with great nicknames and monikers. Where would we be without "The Macho Man" or "The Nature Boy". This week we discuss some of the most memorable nicknames in wrestling history. What did we miss?By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement- We Respect You Bookerman 57:44

11M ago57:44

57:44

A mind is a terrible thing to lose. Great minds in pro wrestling have been the lifeblood of a strong promotion. Even going back to the early days, if a booker has great ideas they can establish their territory as the place to be but if they fail the town is killed. This week we discuss some of the best and worst bookers in the last 40 years of pro …

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Dropkick Basement-I Don't Want to Hear About This Anymore 1:01:00

12M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

There are some topics or events in the history of wrestling that have been beaten to death by experts and fans alike. Incidents like The Montreal Screwjob or Vince Russo in general. This week we discuss some of the ones we never want to talk about ever again. Let's wish these wrestling topics the best in there future endeavors.…

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Dropkick Basement- Let's Fix Bad Angles 1:43:07

12M ago1:43:07

1:43:07

Long term booking is a tough game. Sometimes it's worth it and the fans get a satisfying payoff but other times you have a real mess on your hands. Good thing here in the Dropkick Basement we specialize in fixing the worst of the worst. This week we try and fix 3 notorious angles.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement-Trivia Mania 51:35

1y ago51:35

51:35

This week the hosts have a 3 Way Dance as our guest Steve Mezzano from the Count Me Down Podcast, runs the boys through the gauntlet of trivia. Will Steve's questions be snug enough to throw the guys off or will this be a popcorn match by the time it's done. Keep listening to find out. Check out the Count Me Down podcast at the link provided: https…

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Dropkick Basement-Ten Favorite Mania Matches 1:37:09

1y ago1:37:09

1:37:09

The road to WrestleMania takes a detour this week to the basement to rank our top 10 favorite Matches from the showcase of the immortals. Huge stars, signature moments, epic title matches, they're all here. Oh and list expert Steve Mezzano from the Count Me Down Podcast joins to keep us on track. We are hoping for 5 stars.…

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Dropkick Basement-WrestleMania Celebrity Snake Draft 36:22

1y ago36:22

36:22

Point to the sign ya marks. It is that time of year as we are on the road to WrestleMania. This week the team gets into Mania celebrities and tries to draft the ultimate crew of famous faces who made an impact at the showcase of the immortals. Who got it right and who's got to fire their agent for agreeing to this. Let's find out.…

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Dropkick Basement- Mount Rushmore of Underrated Wrestlers 1:26:30

1y ago1:26:30

1:26:30

The cream of the crop when it comes to underrated talent in the history of Pro Wrestling. We are here to debate who belongs in the conversation for best of the underrated wrestlers.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement-Wrestling and Romance 47:56

1y ago47:56

47:56

February is the month of love. Since Valentine's Day was a week ago, we figured that it's time to reflect on the best couples in the history of wrestling as well as some not so special connections. Go ahead, light a candle, snuggle up with your significant other, and meet us at the corner of Wrestling and Romance.…

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Dropkick Basement- Rookie Cards part 4 1:26:27

1y ago1:26:27

1:26:27

This week we wrap up our booking of cards based on wrestling stars during their rookie year. Special shout out to AinsworthSports.com for the stats and breakdown of all time pro wrestlers. Enjoy the pod.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement-Rookie Cards Part 3 57:16

1+ y ago57:16

57:16

Our 3rd installment of the Rookie Cards series brings two cards that Matt put together. What will he do to entertain the masses.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement-Rookie Cards Vol 2 1:15:00

1+ y ago1:15:00

1:15:00

Part two of a journey through the decades back to the rookie years of some legendary and some not so legendary ones too. We're making cards and resetting history all at the same time.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement- Rookie Cards part 1 1:14:30

1+ y ago1:14:30

1:14:30

This week we look back through the years and find the best wrestlers to debut in those years and build a card with that talent. Are these cards any good, listen and find out.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement-Booking the Sting Retirement 57:38

1+ y ago57:38

57:38

Wrestling Legend, Sting, will be retiring in March 2024 after almost 40 years in the ring. How will AEW handle his final months with their company? Tom takes a stab at booking his final run with a whole bunch of wild ideas. Enjoy the ride.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement-Rebooking Survivor Series 1:22:23

1+ y ago1:22:23

1:22:23

The Thanksgiving Tradition where teams of 5 strive to Survive. Well at least that was the original Idea. This week we take some Survivor Series shows from the past and rebook them, hopefully for the better.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement-Tournament of Gimmicks Finals 59:37

1+ y ago59:37

59:37

We finally made it to the final four of the Tournament of Gimmicks. This was a fun trip through the years to dig up some pretty awful and entertaining wrestling gimmicks but there can only be one winner. Tune in to find out.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement-Tournament of Gimmicks-2000’s Bracket 1:35:35

1+ y ago1:35:35

1:35:35

We are in our last bracket for the Tournament of Gimmicks, the 2000's. Let's see what Matt brings to the table for his side of the bracket.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement-Tournament of Gimmicks-Modern Era/Wild Cards 1:31:42

1+ y ago1:31:42

1:31:42

The Tournament of gimmicks rolls on with the Modern era and wild cards. We scrounge up 16 more gimmicks with a combination of modern gimmicks and wild cards from our other sets. It will be interesting to see where the winners come from.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement- Tournament of Gimmicks-90’s Bracket 1:30:52

1+ y ago1:30:52

1:30:52

90's kids rejoice. We hit your decade in our Tournament of Gimmicks. Some of the worst and most memorable characters to grace the rings of wrestling are here for your choosing. So grab a flannel and your favorite extreme flavored sports drink and enjoy the parade of stupid gimmicks.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement-Tournament of Gimmicks-80’s Bracket 1:07:36

1+ y ago1:07:36

1:07:36

September is Gimmick Month for Dropkick Basement and we are putting together the Tournament of Gimmicks. Part One covers Memorable gimmicks from the 80's. We will talk about the wild, weird, and silly wrestlers who took over TV in the cable 80's. Let's see if your favorite made the tournament.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement- Brain Games 2 31:22

1+ y ago31:22

31:22

Presenting the 2nd volume of the Brain Games. Matt and Tommy go one on one in a Trivia showdown to see who can answer the most questions about wrestling trivia. It will be fun.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement-Broadcast Team Snake Draft 1:00:35

1+ y ago1:00:35

1:00:35

WE are putting together our own versions of the ultimate Pro wrestling broadcast teams. That means Play by Play, Color Commentary, ring announcer, backstage interviewer and a wild card entry. Which crew passes the test.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement-Rebooking Summerslam 1:04:50

1+ y ago1:04:50

1:04:50

This week we have another Major WWE Premium Live Event, the biggest party of the summer, Summerslam. So for this week's episode we bring back our rebooking concept and try to fix a couple of bad past Summerslam events. Tune in to see how we did.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement-NWO Restarts 50:32

2y ago50:32

50:32

Who is the Third Man? A question asked for many weeks in July of 1996. This week Tom gives this question the "What If" treatment. Let's see who that 3rd man might be.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement-Worst Valets 59:44

2y ago59:44

59:44

The valets in pro wrestling are supposed to be a lot more than a warm body at ringside but hat happens when that's all they are. This week we take a look at some of wrestling's worst valets and second's.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement- Forbidden Door 96 WWF vs New Japan 1:01:38

2y ago1:01:38

1:01:38

We are heading towards the Forbidden Door but not one that you have in mind. This week we imagine a 1996 version of the supershow but with the WWF and NJPW rosters. Let's see where it goes.By Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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Dropkick Basement- Mount Rushmore of Gimmick Matches 1:24:13

2y ago1:24:13

1:24:13

Ladder matches, Lumberjack Matches, Cole Miner's Glove matches, Battle Royals, Cage Matches, Texas Death Matches, Flag Matches, Iron Man Matches, Indian Strap Matches, Singapore Cane Matches, Hair vs Hair Matches, Punjabi Prision Matches, etc. These are just a sample of the many weird and wild gimmick matches in the history of pro wrestling. But wh…

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Dropkick Basement-SnakeDraft ECW Heel Stable 58:38

2y ago58:38

58:38

Two of the best things ECW was known for: Great Heels and solid factions/Stables. This week the Dropkick Basement crew tries to pick the best combination of those heels. We use the whole ECW historical roster for this one. So sit back grab your favorite Singapore cane and see who drafted the best stable.…

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Dropkick Basement-Brain Games 32:44

2y ago32:44

32:44

Get those brains ready for some wild wrestling related brain teasersBy Off The Cuff Stuff Network

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