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WCW: The Legacy Series - Fall Brawl '98

This week, Maverick and 'Plan discuss the recent happenings on Raw and 205 Live with Enzo Amore's heel turn on the cruiserweight division and Neville's seeming graduation back to the main roster singles ranks. The boys are a fan of the angle and let you know exactly why, before branching off to talk about the benefits of one hour shows as a means to patient, logical booking and storytelling. Hear their thoughts on NXT, the early days of Monday Night Raw in the 90s, and what WWE needs to do to avoid growing fan dissension with ham fisted creative. All with a touch of mirth and a lot of tangents!

The LordsofPain Column Forums' very own Matt Maher (a.k.a. TheImplications) jokes & moan over the last week of WWE! RAW, SmackDown Live, NXT and the upcoming Hell In A Cell PPV! - Hell In A Cell is this Sunday, are YOU ready to enter hell? - Will WWE give up on the hindering Jinder-ing experiment? - Will Shane McMahon fall off of something? LOP Radio's official t-shirts for ALL your favourite shows! Click here! Follow Imp on Twitter: @TheDamnImplicat

This week, The Doc has a lot on his mind, starting with many fans that he has known for years being on the brink of saying their goodbyes to the WWE product; he will explore fan breaking points.  Hell in a Cell is this Sunday and the card looks pretty good on paper, but will it be a microcosm of the blue brand's core problems to be discussed in the Quarterly State of Smackdown Address?  Doc both previews the upcoming pay-per-view and offers his thoughts on how the B-show has been performing since the early part of the summer.

Follow Steven Bell on Twitter @StevenFnBell and join the conversation. Coming your way LIVE after both Raw and Smackdown, The Late Shift with Steven Bell provides an immediate, opinionated recap and grade of the show. Your host, Steven Bell, is a Lords of Pain Columns Hall of Famer with over 15 years of experience as an LOP contributor as well as 30+ years of fandom and isn't at all shy about saying exactly what he thinks. Divided into three segments, The Late Shift provides more than a simple recap and grade. We kick off with The HeatSeeker, where we take a look at one of the hottest topics in pro wrestling today, followed by a full, LIVE recap of and immediate reaction towards the just finished show and ultimately an overall grade, all within a tight 90 minute package. This is a show for those who aren't only "smart" but also intelligent pro wrestling fans. Provided BY a fan, FOR fans, this isn't a show where you'll be told what to think. It is, however, a show where you'll be encouraged to think for your

Are you ready for a revolution? Mizfan and Jeff are BACK, and we are embarking on an ever widening journey through the wrestling world. Join us this week as we cover: Lucha Underground Season 3, Ultima Lucha Tres – Part I (available on amazon.com)   CMLL Rey Bucanero vs. Stuka Jr, 2 out of 3 Falls 2/7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eky4YDfYofc (1:48:00) El Barbaro Cavernario, Negro Casas, & Shocker vs. Stuka Jr, Valiente & Volador Jr, 2 out of 3 Falls 6/6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWyRRh74KhQ (1:52:00) Hechicero vs. Stuka Jr 7/28 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-hvQClBpro (1:21:00) Ultimo Guerrero & Rey Bucanero vs. Místico & Titan 8/19 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A2iJtYJuSg El Barbaro Cavernario, Negro Casas, & Shocker vs. Dragon Lee, Stuka Jr, & Valiente, 2 out of 3 Falls 9/12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPRafKkEUWQ (1:49:00)   EVOLVE Keith Lee vs. Kyle O’Reilly 4/22 Fred Yehi vs. Kyle O’Reilly 4/23 Matt Riddle vs. Drew Galloway, I Quit, WWN Champio

Follow Steven Bell on Twitter @StevenFnBell and join the conversation. Coming your way LIVE after both Raw and Smackdown, The Late Shift with Steven Bell provides an immediate, opinionated recap and grade of the show. Your host, Steven Bell, is a Lords of Pain Columns Hall of Famer with over 15 years of experience as an LOP contributor as well as 30+ years of fandom and isn't at all shy about saying exactly what he thinks. Divided into three segments, The Late Shift provides more than a simple recap and grade. We kick off with The HeatSeeker, where we take a look at one of the hottest topics in pro wrestling today, followed by a full, LIVE recap of and immediate reaction towards the just finished show and ultimately an overall grade, all within a tight 90 minute package. This is a show for those who aren't only "smart" but also intelligent pro wrestling fans. Provided BY a fan, FOR fans, this isn't a show where you'll be told what to think. It is, however, a show where you'll be encouraged to think for your

WCW: The Legacy Series - Road Wild '98

This week, Mav and 'Plan are jaded...No Mercy lived DOWN to their expectations and they are in the mood to rant. Strap yourselves in, because the hot takes are coming thick and fast. They also discuss the way the product is moving as we inch towards Mania season, a prospect they aren't too optimistic about right now.

The LordsofPain Column Forums' very own TheImplications (a.k.a. Matt Maher/Monday Night Awards!) jokes & moan over the last week of WWE! No Mercy was hit with the 'WCW syndrome' of a great undercard and boring, sucky main event. So what went right/wrong? Is WWE's plan to keep Mahal as WWE World Champion a worthy replacement for punching yourself in the balls every week? What other times in their past has WWE shot themselves in the foot, and what should they have learnt from those times?   LOP Radio's official t-shirts for ALL your favourite shows! Click here! Follow Imp on Twitter: @TheDamnImplicat

This week, The Doc is joined by Rich Latta from socialsuplex.com and One Nation Radio to discuss the various major talking points coming out of WWE No Mercy.  Doc proclaimed the main-event a "must-win" for Braun Strowman, who got treated at the PPV instead like a run-of-the-mill challenger-of-the-month.  How is the dynamic duo feeling about yet another ho-hum Lesnar match?  John Cena and Roman Reigns put on a performance that has drummed up a lot of conflicting opinions from the diehard and critical fanbases, so perspective will be added on that situation.  Also, the undercard delivered quite well and there's a controversial new Cruiserweight Champion.  A lot to talk about this week!

Follow Steven Bell on Twitter @StevenFnBell and join the conversation. Coming your way LIVE after both Raw and Smackdown, The Late Shift with Steven Bell provides an immediate, opinionated recap and grade of the show. Your host, Steven Bell, is a Lords of Pain Columns Hall of Famer with over 15 years of experience as an LOP contributor as well as 30+ years of fandom and isn't at all shy about saying exactly what he thinks. Divided into three segments, The Late Shift provides more than a simple recap and grade. We kick off with The HeatSeeker, where we take a look at one of the hottest topics in pro wrestling today, followed by a full, LIVE recap of and immediate reaction towards the just finished show and ultimately an overall grade, all within a tight 90 minute package. This is a show for those who aren't only "smart" but also intelligent pro wrestling fans. Provided BY a fan, FOR fans, this isn't a show where you'll be told what to think. It is, however, a show where you'll be encouraged to think for your

Are you ready for a revolution? Mizfan and Joe Schmoe are BACK, and we are embarking on an ever widening journey through the wrestling world. Join us this week as we cover: Lucha Underground, Season 3, Episode 36: Rise of the Ring Announcer (available on Amazon Prime) CHIKARA King of Trios weekend (available on chikarapro.com) Join us once again at 7am EST for all the latest on what's gone down as well as previews of what's coming, it's everything you ever needed to know and more if you're looking for modern wrestling that may have slipped under your radar. Don't miss it!

Follow Steven Bell on Twitter @StevenFnBell and join the conversation. Coming your way LIVE after both Raw and Smackdown, The Late Shift with Steven Bell provides an immediate, opinionated recap and grade of the show. Your host, Steven Bell, is a Lords of Pain Columns Hall of Famer with over 15 years of experience as an LOP contributor as well as 30+ years of fandom and isn't at all shy about saying exactly what he thinks. Divided into three segments, The Late Shift provides more than a simple recap and grade. We kick off with The HeatSeeker, where we take a look at one of the hottest topics in pro wrestling today, followed by a full, LIVE recap of and immediate reaction towards the just finished show and ultimately an overall grade, all within a tight 90 minute package. This is a show for those who aren't only "smart" but also intelligent pro wrestling fans. Provided BY a fan, FOR fans, this isn't a show where you'll be told what to think. It is, however, a show where you'll be encouraged to think for your

It's Beast vs Monster for the Universal Championship as Brock Lesnar defends against the seemingly unstoppable Braun Strowman. Will BRAAAAAAUUUUUUUNNNNN ride his wave of momentum to a massive win over the Conqueror, or will he wind up just another broken resident of Suplex City? There's plenty more to cover on this loaded card, including the WrestleMania worthy confrontation between John Cena and Roman Reigns. Join us here LIVE shortly after the event ends as The Late Shift's Steven Bell brings you LIVE immediate reaction here on LOP Radio's Aftershock for WWE No Mercy 2017!

WCW: The Legacy Series - Bash at the Beach '98 PLUS Goldberg Triumphant

This week, 'Plan and Maverick celebrate the career of the legendary Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan, who sadly passed away this past Sunday. They discuss their personal favourite memories of his managerial and announcing career, and look at how his influence can still be felt today. The boys then move onto the build to No Mercy, and neither Ponder is impressed with what WWE have put together. Hear why they are unhappy with the "shoot" direction of Reigns/Cena, bored with Brock Lesnar, indifferent to Finn Balor, and hostile to Enzo on 205 Live, plus your usual tangents and hectic banter. All opinions our own...that's why it's a good show, yeah?

The LordsofPain Column Forums' very own TheImplications (a.k.a. Matt Maher/Monday Night Awards!) jokes & moan over the last week of WWE! Each week Imp is joined by a different guest, this week we welcome back Ash from WrestlingShorts! No Mercy is this Sunday! Are we about to see a new Universal Champion crowned? Will John Cena vs Roman Reigns deliver on the big match feel? Has Handsome Rusev evolved into Elated Rusev?   LOP Radio's official t-shirts for ALL your favourite shows! Click here! Follow Imp on Twitter: @TheDamnImplicat

This week, The Doc takes an in-depth look at WWE No Mercy, which he feels essentially is the card, at least from the standpoint of the headlining matches, that we should have gotten at Summerslam 5 weeks ago; it feels like a bigger deal, does No Mercy, than did the so-termed "second biggest PPV of the year."  So, there's a lot of enthusiasm for Sunday's super card.  Doc also discusses the thought he initially shared last week on social media regarding John Cena's potential retirement being a possible explanation for burning his way through so many big matches since early August.  Jinder Mahal was in the wrestling news over the weekend, so that will be touched on too.

Follow Steven Bell on Twitter @StevenFnBell and join the conversation. Coming your way LIVE after both Raw and Smackdown, The Late Shift with Steven Bell provides an immediate, opinionated recap and grade of the show. Your host, Steven Bell, is a Lords of Pain Columns Hall of Famer with over 15 years of experience as an LOP contributor as well as 30+ years of fandom and isn't at all shy about saying exactly what he thinks. Divided into three segments, The Late Shift provides more than a simple recap and grade. We kick off with The HeatSeeker, where we take a look at one of the hottest topics in pro wrestling today, followed by a full, LIVE recap of and immediate reaction towards the just finished show and ultimately an overall grade, all within a tight 90 minute package. This is a show for those who aren't only "smart" but also intelligent pro wrestling fans. Provided BY a fan, FOR fans, this isn't a show where you'll be told what to think. It is, however, a show where you'll be encouraged to think for your