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We're back to wrap up our series on CM Punk. This episode starts during his 434-day WWE Championship reigns where we watch matches against Daniel Bryan and CM Punk. We also look at his eventual departure, including his last match in the 2014 Royal Rumble. Finally, we end at All Out and his return to wrestling in 2021. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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A man known by three letters - RVD - has been one of the most popular stars in wrestling for almost 25 years. We look at his ECW origins, his WWE run and his crowning achievement at ECW One Night Stand 2006. Then we dive into his later work in TNA and (spoiler alert) it isn't as good. 1997 or 2010, we still love to watch some Rob Van Dam.

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The Juice is loose! This week we look at the career of Juventud Guerrera, one of the most exciting cruiserweights of the 90s & 2000s. We track his career from ECW to WCW, TNA to WWE, and everything in between. With matches against Rey Mysterio, Chris Jericho, Chris Sabin, and more, we have lots of fun with some excellent matches.

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This week we're getting the other half of the Brain Busters. We covered Arn Anderson before so now it's Tully Time! We looked at Tully Blanchard as a singles champion against guys like Ricky Steamboat and Magnum T.A. Then we move to his time in WWF and his one-off return against Terry Funk in WCW. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate wherever you're listening.

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The boys have some mini-episodes for you all through January. Our first looks at Survivor Series 2001, where Team WWF fought Team Alliance for control of the company. We've got Paul Heyman on commentary, Shane McMahon being insufferable, and a lot more. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, plus be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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The Streak... is over. And so is our three-part look at The Undertaker's career. We look at Undertaker's matches with Shawn Michaels, Triple H, and CM Punk at Wrestlemania. We break down the decision to end The Streak and talk about if Brock Lesnar was the right guy in hindsight to break it. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and make sure to leave a review and a subscribe.

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This week we look at one of the D'Lo Brown, one of the staple of WWF's Attitude Era midcard. From his debut as a member of the Nation of Domination to his run as one of the most successful European Champions ever, we check out his best matches. We even take a look at D'Lo's first run in TNA teaming with A.J. Styles. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and rate & subscribe for future episodes.

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We have a jam packed episode this week! First we look at the weirdness that was WWE Extreme Rules and talk about if cinematic matches have peaked or not. Then we dive into Slammiversary 2020 and all the surprises it had in store. Finally, we review five issues of Invasion from Planet Wrestletopia, an excellent comic book series about an intergalactic wrestling showdown. We loved it, and you should check the creators, Suspicious Behaviour Productions, on Twitter or Facebook. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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This week the boys are heading back to the '90s to look at the career of Konnan. We start with a pair of matches in Mexico, including his unmasking. From there we move to WCW with matches against Eddie Guerrero, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, and Juventud Guerrera. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you are listening.

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This week we look at the career of Wendi Richter, the star of the Rock 'n' Wrestling Era who should've been so much more. We start with her career in the territories before her meteoric rise alongside Cyndi Lauper in WWF. Then we look at the fall at the hands of Vince McMahon and Fabulous Moolah and discuss what could have and should have been. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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This week the boys head to Ring of Honor to talk about The Kingdom's Matt Taven. They're talking his runs with both versions of the stable all the way to his ROH World Championship run. We've got matches against Adam Cole, Cody Rhodes, The Young Bucks and more.

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This week we're diving into the careers of Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley, better known together as the Motor City Machine Guns. We're looking at their run in TNA against teams like Lethal Consequences, The Young Bucks, and The North. Along the way we've got detours to Japan and Ring of Honor where we see some familiar WWE faces. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Japanuary is coming to a close with the career of Io Shirai. We are specifically looking at her run in Stardom. Shirai had standout matches against Mayu Iwatani, Kairi Sane, Shayna Baszler and more, so we covered some of her very best before heading to NXT & WWE. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you are listening.

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Evan and Javier discuss the career of WWE Hall of Famer, Dusty Rhodes.

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Japanuary is here! This month we’re looking at four legends of Japanese wrestling, starting with AJPW pillar Kenta Kobashi. We’ve got five-star matches against Mitsuharu Misawa, Toshiaki Kawada and more. Get ready to dive into one of the best wrestlers of the 1990s & early 2000s.

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AEW Double or Nothing is on Saturday, so Evan & Javier called in their resident AEW expert Kaden Hanafi to predict the card. The guys talk about AEW in general, if they're winning the Wednesday Night War, and how AEW can bolster their women's division. Of course there are the regular tangents and pleas to SlimJim to provide us with sponsorship. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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This week we are looking at one of the most influential independent wrestlers of the past 20 years, Chris Hero. We cover his 90 minute epic against CM Punk from IWA Mid South. Then we move on to matches against Bryan Danielson, William Regal, and The Briscoes. We also take a dive into the complex wrestling mind of Hero.

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This week we're diving into the career of WWE Hall of Famer (and some people really have an issue with that) Koko B. Ware. We're checking out a big match against Ric Flair from his CWA days, plus WWF outings against Big Boss Man, Randy Savage, and more. Plus we have so much talk about birds! Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate five stars wherever you listen.

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Say hello to the Bad Guy! This week's subject is Scott Hall, also known for his run in WWF as Razor Ramon. We cover many of the biggest moments in Hall's career, from his match that made the 1-2-3 Kid to his run as one of the original New World Order members. Hall is an entertaining guy, and Evan & Javier have a hell of a time reviewing the ups and downs of the career of Scott Hall. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes wherever you get podcasts.

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Hoss Month continues with Matt Bloom, a wrestler of many names. You may know him best as Albert & A-Train from WWE, but we’re also seeing him as Giant Bernard, Baldo, and Lord Tensai in this episode. We’ve got matches with John Cena, Finn Balor, Brock Lesnar, and more, so come join us!

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Norito Tateno & Itsuki Yamazaki came together to form the Jumping Bomb Angels in the 1980s. They were one of the greatest babyface tag teams of the era, putting on phenomenal matches in All Japan Women’s Wrestling and the WWF. We look at their career with matches involving Bull Nakano, Lioness Asuka, Sensational Sherri, the Glamour Girls, and more.

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This week we’re looking at the career of Chavo Guerrero. Chavo was often the overlooked Guerrero alongside Eddie, but we give him his due this week. We look at matches against Rey Mysterio, Shane Helms, Ultimo Dragon, and of course his tag run alongside Uncle Eddie. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe for future episodes.

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It is time for us to dive into the career of Sting! We're talking about The Icon before he was The Icon. This week gives us Blade Runners action, as well as early Sting WCW bouts against Lex Luger, Ric Flair, The Great Muta, and Cactus Jack. It is a colorful start to our three-part series on Sting. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you listen.

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Welcome to Dudleyville! This week, Evan & Javier watch a lot of tables being broken as they look at the career of Bubba Ray & D-Von Dudley. From matches and heat-generating promos in ECW to their legendary work in WWE & TNA, there are a lot of great matches to cover. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and also be sure to subscribe and review wherever you get podcasts.

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One of the most jam packed episodes we could have ever hoped for has arrived. We're covering the end of Bret Hart's career, starting with a pair of amazing matches with Stone Cold Steve Austin. After covering their epic Wrestlemania 13 match, we move on to the most infamous wrestling match in modern history: the Montreal Screwjob. We wrap the episode by covering Bret's run in WCW, and the sad end to a legendary career. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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We've arrived at episode 100! To celebrate, we're hanging out and talking about how the podcast came to be, learning why Javier hates Earl Hebner so much, doing a quiz on the history of the podcast, and more. Plus we revisit a classic match from our first episode: Eddie Guerrero vs Rey Mysterio from Halloween Havoc 1997. Thanks for 100 episodes, and here's to the next 100!

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This week we start our look at Kurt Angle, one of the greatest wrestlers of the last 25 years. We're talking about his Olympic gold medal and his jump to pro wrestling in 1999. Angle had one of the greatest rookie years ever, and we take a look at his debut. Plus we watch matches against Brock Lesnar, Stone Cold, The Rock, and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to subscribe wherever you're listening.

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This week's episode has Evan & Javier watching WWECW December to Dismember 2006. They look at why the Extreme Elimination Chamber failed, debate the pronunciation of Sylvester Terkay, and give Little Guido and Stevie Richards some props. Before diving into the content, they also talk about the importance of Black Lives Matter and understanding the movement and the moment at hand. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork.

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On the first episode of the Crossbody of Work, Evan and Javier discuss the life and career of Eddie Guerrero.

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This week Crossbody of Work looks at the career of Diamond Dallas Page. From his celebrity tag team match with Karl Malone to his infamous Halloween Havoc match with Goldberg, from Ready to Rumble to his run as a stalker in WWE, we cover the big matches and moments in the career of DDP. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyofWork

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This week we're diving into the career of Maryse. From her time on the Diva Search to her (at the time) longest-running Divas Championship reign, we're covering her main in-ring career. We're also taking a look at her return alongside her husband Miz and their role as WWE's it couple. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you're listening.

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This week we’re covering one of the most consistent women’s wrestlers in history: Mickie James! From her star-making feud with Trish Stratus to her latest Knockouts Championship win, we cover her whole run in WWE & TNA. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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This week the guys are looking at the career of Fred Ottman, a man you know by many names. We look at his WWF debut as Tugboat and his heel turn that had him change his name to Typhoon. After watching the Natural Disasters in tag action, we check out Ottman's most memorable moment: his debut as The Shockmaster. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you are listening.

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The Yes Movement lives on! This week we look at Daniel Bryan's win at Wrestlemania 30, his retirement, and his run since his return. He's had some outstanding matches against Roman Reigns, Kofi Kingston, Sami Zayn, and Kevin Owens and we cover them all. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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This week we move to the end of our three-part series on Ric Flair. We're looking at his 2000's run in WWE, including major matches against Triple H, Vince McMahon, Edge, and more. Then we look at what should have been the greatest retirement match in history against Shawn Michaels at Wrestlemania 24. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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Randy Orton is at his best in this week's episode. We're looking at his legendary 2009 heel run and his leading of Legacy. This week we also dive into feuds against Christian (the underrated feud of 2011) John Cena (of course) and winning Money in the Bank. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & YouTube at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you are listening.

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Hoss Month rolls on as we dive into the career of Bam Bam Bigelow. “The Beast From The East'' had a storied career, and we’re covering most of his stops. We’ve got New Japan, WWF, WCW, and ECW on tap this week, and he’s headbutting people in all of them. Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and rate & subscribe wherever you're listening.

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It is time for the Pipe Bomb. We dive into part two of our CM Punk series, and it is his rise within the WWE. We cover his first Money in the Bank win, his feuds with Jeff Hardy, Randy Orton, and Rey Mysterio, and his time with the Straight Edge Society and the New Nexus. Finally, we check out the legendary Pipe Bomb promo and his WWE Championship match against John Cena. All this plus our usual nonsense! Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you are listening.

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The era of the Showstopper! This week we look at Shawn Michaels run leading into his first retirement in 1998, including matches against Vader, Undertaker and Stone Cold Steve Austin. Then we watch his return in 2002, from the first Elimination Chamber match to a grudge match with Triple H. What makes Shawn Michaels the legend he is? We dive into it this week. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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This week we continue to look at The King of Harts, Owen Hart. We've got some legendary opponents lined up this week including Stone Cold Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels, and Owen's older brother Bret Hart. Of course, we also talk about Owen's legendary ribs and the circumstances surrounding his tragic passing. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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It's time to play the game! We've got our next three-parter and it's all about Triple H. Part one focuses on his brief run in WCW, his time as the Connecticut Blue Blood, forming and taking over DX, and his eventual emergence as a main event world champion. We've got matches with Mick Foley, Ultimate Warrior and Owen Hart! Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you are listening.

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This week we're looking at the exceptional high-flyer Paul London. We start in ROH with two bangers against future WWE World Champions and then move to the greatest WWE Velocity match ever. From there it's onto his tag team with Brian Kendrick and his appearance with the Rabbit Tribe in Lucha Underground. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you listen.

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This week we look at the wrestling career of football star and all-time heel Ernie Ladd. From his runs in WWWF to stints in Mid South and Championship Wrestling in Florida, we see Ladd go up against wrestling legends. Andre the Giant, Gorilla Monsoon, Bruno Sammartino, Dusty Rhodes, and more are on the docket. Follow us on YouTube, Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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This week we dive into the career of Chris Kanyon. We're looking at all iterations of the WCW star, including Mortis, the Jersey Triad, and Positively Kanyon. Matches this week include DDP, Mike Awesome, Kane, Undertaker, and the legendary Glacier. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Edge as a singles star became one of the biggest names in WWE's history. A multi-time World Champion, we take a look at his run through the 2000s, including La Familia, Mr. Money in the Bank, and his retirement in 2011. We watch matches with guys like The Undertaker, John Cena, Kurt Angle, and more.

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There are just so many excellent matches to choose from for all of our subjects that some are bound to slip through the cracks. This week for our bonus episode, we're looking at three matches we missed from wrestlers we have already covered. We watch:

Scott Hall battle Stone Cold at Wrestlemania X8 (link: https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Stone-Cold-s-Best-WrestleMania-Matches-134374?startPoint=5553.2)

The Dudley Boyz take on RVD & Sabu in FMW (link: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5lj3f )

and finally a clash between Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kota Ibushi (link: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x68g3c6).

Three very different, but all entertaining, clashes. We also talk about the new WWE United States Championship and Javier's love for the spinner belt era. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe for future episodes.

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Matt Morgan is a 7-foot monster who had runs in both WWE and TNA. This week we break down his career, including his Survivor Series debut, his main event push in TNA, and even winning a world title in India. We've got matches against Kurt Angle, Scott Steiner, Samoa Joe, and more, so come join us.

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Finally, the boys are live and in person! Javier is in Canada, to to celebrate we are covering one of our favorite wrestlers: Mabel. From Men on a Mission to his run as King Mabel, we're covering all of his first run. Then we move on to his Viscera years with matches against Kane and CM Punk. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you listen.

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Christian! At last, you're on your own! This week we look at the singles career of Christian, one of the best tag team wrestlers of the last twenty years. From a Wrestlemania clash with Chris Jericho to his run in TNA as Christian Cage, all the way to the World Heavyweight Championship in WWE, we cover it all. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and rate & subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Mayu Iwatani has become the icon of STARDOM. This week we took a look at the development of her career from being part of STARDOM's first class of trainees to their top star. With matches against Giulia, Kairi Sane, and more on the docket, we see some outstanding wrestling this week.

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This week we continue Hoss Month by looking at the career of Big John Studd. We start with his time in Mid Atlantic Wrestling before looking at his two biggest matches: Wrestlemania 1 against Andre The Giant, and winning the 1989 Royal Rumble. We cover the whole '89 Rumble because we are suckers for punishment. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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This week we return to Japan to look at the career of the legendary Bull Nakano. With her trademark hair and tremendous athleticism, this week has some amazing matches. We follow her career from All-Japan Women's Wrestling across the pond to WWF and WCW. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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We're taking it back to 2002 this week, covering the first ever TNA pay-per-view. While we figure out how to do our normal episodes after the WWE Network migration to Peacock, we've brought you some A+ material this week. We see a young A.J. Styles, an old Jeff Jarrett, and a pair of wrestling dicks. Lots of weirdness and lots of laughs are here this week. Follow us on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Do you smell what The Rock is cookin? This week starts another three part series for us as we look at Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. We start with his debut at the 1996 Survivor Series, and track his rise to winning the WWF Championship two years later. Matches this week include matches against Stone Cold Steve Austin, Mankind, and Triple H. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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Spinebusters for everyone! This week we look at one of the original Four Horsemen, Arn Anderson. From tag clashes against the Rock 'N' Roll Express & Demolition to singles matches against Ric Flair, Anderson has been a master of many different wrestling styles. Come for the discussion of consummate heel Anderson, stay for the debates about DDTs and ECW. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyofWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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Nikita Koloff is one of the greatest Cold War-era wrestling gimmicks we've seen. From being a tough heel representing the USSR to winning over American fans as a babyface, he showed a knack for the business early on. We're looking at him in a War Games match and matches with Ric Flair, Vader, and more.

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This week we wrap up our three part series on Shawn Michaels. We take a look at some matches for Shawn during his second run with the WWE. There’s a bloody brawl as part of DX, a great over-sell in a match with Hulk Hogan, and three classic matches. Is Shawn truly the Showstopper? Yes, but it's still fun to look at all the matches. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and rate & subscribe for future episodes.

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The glory of Hoss Month is over, but we're going out in a big way. We covered the career of Haku/Meng, including his run as King Haku, the WCW Hardcore division, teaming with The Barbarian, and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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This week we are starting a two-part miniseries on the career of Sid. Whether you know him as Sid Justice, Sid Vicious, Sycho Sid, or maybe just Sid, he was a staple of the wrestling scene through the 1990s. We're looking this week at his debut as a Skyscraper, his switching between WCW & WWF, his Wrestlemania 8 main event, his infamous promo botch, and a lot more. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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René Duprée was the youngest ever champion in WWE at only 19 years old (until a 4th grader took that accolade). This week we're breaking down his career, from La Résistance to Fifi, the Canadian indies to Pro Wrestling NOAH in Japan. We've got appearances from Samoa Joe, Kane, Keiji Mutoh, and more this week, so come join us.

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"Oh Flash, you are so funky!" This week we dive into the career of 2 Cold Scorpio, a.k.a. Flash Funk. One of the most well-travelled wrestlers of the 1990s, Scorpio was in WCW, ECW, & WWF throughout the '90s, and was a memorable character on all of his runs. We watch matches against Barry Windham, Owen Hart, & Sabu, and one of the most stacked six-man tags you'll ever watch. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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This week we're doing something a little different and reviewing a Royal Rumble match in it's entirety. Come hear us talk about the 2000 Rumble, from Rikishi's dance moves to Mosh's fashion choices and a Mabel appearance, this one has lots to cover. We also talk about our thoughts on Wrestlemania 37. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you're listening.

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This week it's all about Kelly Kelly! We're looking at the career of Kelly from WWECW all the way to her release in 2012. We've got matches against Beth Phoenix, Ariel, Eve Torres, and more. Follow us on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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This week we're diving into the career of Perry Saturn, starting with his run in the Eliminators in ECW. Afterward, he went to WCW, joining Raven's Flock and the Revolution. Then he joined WWF and got Radical. We have matches against Eddie Guerrero, Mick Foley, Rey Mysterio, and more. Follow the podcast on YouTube, Twitter, & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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This week Sting gets dark. Before we get to The Crow, we check out a pair of matches between Sting and Vader. Then we explore darker Sting with matches against Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, and Goldberg. Follow us on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you are listening.

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This week we look at Ricky Steamboat's career and his best matches. Covering his work in WCW and WWF, Evan & Javier explore some of Steamboat's best contests. Opponents like Ric Flair, Jake Roberts and Steve Austin fill up Steamboat's dance card. Listen as Evan & Javier discuss Ricky Steamboat's career and watch the matches on Full Press Coverage Wrestling. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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The era of 3:16 is upon us. This week we have our second episode on Steve Austin, and this is the episode where he becomes Stone Cold. We cover matches against Bret Hart, Dude Love, and his greatest rival: Vince McMahon. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and rate & subscribe for future episodes.

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This week we dig into the career of one of WCW’s greatest tag teams. Real life brothers turned teammates Stevie Ray & Booker T won 10 Tag Team Championships as Harlem Heat in the 1990s. We look at some memorable matches against The Nasty Boys, Filthy Animals, Public Enemy, and even a War Games match. Follow us on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to leave a five star review wherever you're listening.

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This week we're looking at AJ Styles run in the WWE. Many never thought he'd come to WWE, but since arriving he's had legendary battles with Undertaker, John Cena, Daniel Bryan, and more. We're talking about those matches, his debut at the Royal Rumble, and more. Follow us on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate five stars wherever you're listening.

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This week we're diving into the career of The Big Show, one of the biggest stars in wrestling (literally). We're starting our three-part series in WCW where Paul Wight debuted as The Giant. This week has matches against Hulk Hogan, Sting, Randy Savage, and more as we see a younger athletic phenom before he became The Big Show.

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This week we dive into La Parka, known now as L.A. ParK. One of the top luchadors in the world, we start by diving into his start in AAA. We then move to WCW where we’re exposed to his tremendous charisma. Our episode ends with a return to Mexico and his battle with the other La Parka. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to check out our new merch at fullpressshop.com.

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Crossbody of Work is giving you some bonus content, and we're starting off hot. The 1992 Royal Rumble match is full of legends and is considered one of the best ever. We break it down beat by beat and talk about Randy Savage's dumb moves, who the heck Skinner is, and the great performance by Ric Flair. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork.

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Oh, you didn’t know? This week we look at our second ever tag team on Crossbody of Work: The New Age Outlaws. We start by looking at the formation of the duo of Billy Gunn & Road Dogg Jessie James, and their legendary run during the Attitude Era. We even check out their time in TNA and their nostalgia run in 2015 (which wasn't half bad). Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and check out Crossbody Countdown every Friday night after SmackDown on SportsCastr.

Show notes: Fair Fight 2020

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This week we're looking at one of the best cruiserweights of the 2000s: Tajiri. We start with a hidden gem from a stint in New Japan before diving into some amazing ECW matches. Then we check out his time in WWE as William Regal's assistant, Eddie Guerrero's tag partner, and Cruiserweight Champion. Follow us on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you listen.

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This week begins our three-part series on the Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels. We start by looking at his run as one half of the Rockers and check out two of their matches. Once Michaels tosses Marty Jannetty through the Barbershop window, we look at his rise to singles stardom. We even made Javier watch an hour-long match refereed by Earl Hebner. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

Show notes: Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women & Girls: https://thelovelandfoundation.org/ways-to-give/

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You think you know him? This week we start our series on Adam Copeland, a.k.a Edge. We talk about his path to the wrestling business, his run alongside Christian in one of the best tag teams of all time, and his singles push that led to being King of the Ring and a singles star. There are matches against the Dudley Boyz, Hardy Boyz, Kurt Angle, and more.

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Our three-part look at the career of Mick Foley continues as we look at Mankind. One of the weirdest gimmicks in WWE history, Foley had plenty of memorable matches. We've got contests with Undertaker (yes, that one), The Rock, Triple H, and Stone Cold Steve Austin. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Takeshi Morishima was one of the biggest names in NOAH & ROH through the 2000s. A blend of power and agility, Morishima put on some classic matches throughout his career. This week we’re looking at matches with Bryan Danielson, KENTA, Mitsuharu Misawa, and more.

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Kevin Nash had quite a journey to the NWO. In part one of our two-part series we cover his beginnings as Oz and Vinnie Vegas and why those gimmicks weren’t right. Then we dive into the WWF and cover Nash’s underrated run as Diesel and his time as world champion. Finally, we talk Bash at the Beach 1996 and the creation of the New World Order.

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"I spit in the face of people who don't want to be cool!" Carlito was a mainstay of WWE's midcard in the 2000s, and we do the full dive into his career this week. From his memorable SmackDown debut against John Cena to his flirtation with the WWE Championship picture to his team with real-life brother Primo, we cover it all. Be sure to rate and subscribe to the podcast, and follow us on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork.

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The beginning of Daniel Bryan's WWE career had everything. We've got game show NXT, a fantastic team up with Kane, the beginning of his feud with The Miz, and a legendary match with one John Cena. Not only that, we watched Bryan's final ever independent match against pod favorite Shelton Benjamin. Don't miss it! Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Our first episode of the new era takes us back to where it all started! We're watching three Eddie Guerrero classics (from AAA, WCW, & WWE) and talking about one of our favorite wrestlers and what made him so special. Then we have a nearly hour-long Q&A, talking about everything from the best Wrestlemania matches to John Cena's Instagram to our favorite music videos and who has the best suplexes. Join us for a celebration as we enter into the next set of episodes after our 200th!

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Matches:

w/ Art Barr vs El Hijo Del Santo & Octagon - Worlds Collide 1994

vs Rey Mysterio, Halloween Havoc 1997

vs Brock Lesnar, No Way Out 2004

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It's Vader Time! #HossMonth continues as Evan & Javier dive into the career of Big Van Vader, one of the best big men of the 90s. Vader plied his craft all over the world, and we cover him in New Japan, WCW, WWF and All Japan. Matches against Ric Flair, Cactus Jack and Bret Hart are included in Vader's catalog. Join the guys as they learn all about the star of Boy Meets World when he steps inside the squared circle. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

Show notes: Support for Lebanon - Lebanon Red Cross & United Nations World Food Program.

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This week we go back to the 70’s and 80’s to look at one of the best babyfaces in wrestling, the Junkyard Dog. Sylvester Ritter was one of the biggest stars of Mid-South Wrestling. We take a look at his work starting all the way back in Stampede Wrestling and ending in the WWF. Matches against Jim Neidhart, Randy Savage and Ted DiBiase are all on our card. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyofWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

Show notes: National Fair Housing Alliance

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Our second-ever minisode is looking at a sleeper of a match. On Raw on May 27, 2002, Eddie Guerrero defended the Intercontinental Championship against Rob Van Dam. This match has everything: interfering Canadians, Stone Cold lurking, and some incredible moves. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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This week Evan & Javier start looking at the legendary career of Bret Hart in part one of a three part series. This episode we focus on Bret's time as one half of the Hart Foundation alongside Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. We watch great matches against teams like The Rockers, The Brainbusters & Demolition. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

Show notes: Jacob Blake GoFundMe

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There has never been a performer quite like Dustin Rhodes. The elder son of Dusty Rhodes has been a mainstay of the wrestling business since his debut in 1988. Known best for his WWF/WWE run as the enigmatic Goldust. From his WCW days all the way through to his current AEW run, Javier & Evan take a look at the incomparable Dustin Rhodes.

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Dr. Death Steve Williams was a tremendous wrestler through the 1980s and 1990s. He was a standout in All Japan Pro Wrestling, and we watch one of his best matches against Kenta Kobashi. He also had stints in the territories, WWF, WCW, and more, so we get matches with Terry Gordy, Bam Bam Bigelow, and other big names of the era. Follow the podcast on Twitter, Instagram & YouTube at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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The Honky Tonk Man was once the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion of all time. He’s also a world-class heel and one of the most memorable gimmicks of the 80s. We looked at his career, including matches against Bret Hart, Randy Savage, Ricky Steamboat, and more.

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Sometimes you need a special referee to bring an extra level to a match. This week we're looking at five different matches from WWE with special referees. We've got Shawn Michaels, AJ Lee, Vince McMahon and more donning the zebra stripes. Follow us on YouTube, Instagram & Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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Our deep dive into the career of The Big Show continues this week. We’re now in WWF, and we have matches against The Rock, Triple H, Eddie Guerrero, Kane, and a lot more. What a varied career Paul Wight has had, and we’ve still got one episode to go!

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Dave Batista has one of the most accomplished careers in WWE history. From his meteoric rise in Evolution to his role as constant headliner to his Hollywood fame, Batista has done it all. This week Evan & Javier look at the career of Batista, starting at Wrestlemania 20 and ending a decade later in the main event of Wrestlemania 30.

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We've reached the end of our three-part series on Samoa Joe, and we're talking about his time in WWE. We start in NXT with classic title matches against Finn Balor and Shinsuke Nakamura. Then we move to the main roster and watch two world title matches. We talk about how Joe was misused on the main roster and his eventual return to NXT. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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We dive into the career of The Midnight Express this week, the legendary tag team managed by Jim Cornette and Paul E. Dangerously. We take a look at Dennis Condrey, Beautiful Bobby Eaton, Stan Lane, and more as they take on legendary tag teams like The Rockers, The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express, and The Road Warriors.

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This week we listened to the voices in our heads while we looked at the later stages of Randy Orton's career. Orton has still been a staple of the main event recently, with runs in The Authority, The Wyatt Family, and RK-Bro. We've got matches against John Cena, Bray Wyatt, Drew McIntyre, and more. Follow the podcast on YouTube, Twitter, & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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This episode we do something different and explore five matches of the same gimmick: tables matches! Starting with the most famous table competitors of all, the Dudley Boyz, and ending with a clash between Becky Lynch and Alexa Bliss, the guys cover a whole variety of table matches this week. Be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen, and follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork.

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We kick off Japanuary with a look at FMW’s founder and star Atsushi Onita. One of the kings of the deathmatch, we take a look at Onita’s beginnings, his biggest matches, and his craziest moments. We’ve got matches against Terry Funk, Hayabusa, Tarzan Goto, and more.

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We're heading to Ring of Honor for part one of our Daniel Bryan series. When he was known as "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson he put on some of the best matches of the mid 2000s. We're covering clashes with Nigel McGuinness, KENTA, Christopher Daniels and more this week. What made The Goat one of The GOATS? We dive into it this week. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Here comes the money, diving off of something tall. This week we look at Shane McMahon, son of the owner of WWE, and his career inside the ring. We take a look at his most memorable matches against the likes of Kurt Angle, Kane, and The Undertaker. Plus we look at all the death-defying risks Shane took in his in-ring career. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you're listening.

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This week we take a look at Sting's move to TNA and WWE. We've got matches against AJ Styles, Kurt Angle, Jeff Jarrett, and Bully Ray. Then we cover his move to WWE, and his one and only Wrestlemania match against Triple H. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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