Prime Time With Sean Mooney

This week on "Prime Time with Sean Mooney," we welcome indy sensation, Joey Ryan! Joey takes us back to the beginning, growing up as a kid in Los Angeles, and his first experiences with pro wrestling, including his ECW fandom as a teen. Joey explains the differences between the west coast independent scene today vs. back when he was a kid, and reflects on the formation and evolution of Pro Wrestling Guerilla, which he helped start. Joey talks about the grind of being on the indy circuit for the past 20 years, how he made himself stand out in the early days, and how he implemented comedy into his wrestling. Joey also discusses integrating intergender wrestling, the influence Andy Kaufman had on him, and how he gets women over and empowers them. And, yes, we discuss the origins of the infamous dick flip, as well as the penis druids at last year's All In show. Plus, Joey talks about the influence that Cody Rhodes and the Young Bucks have had on him, his opinion on AEW, and much more! Need more Mooney? Join Team

We open Mooney's Vault to relive Episode 12 of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan"! Sean and Hacksaw talk all about Legends House! The guys discuss Hacksaw's friendship with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, how close he came to fighting Tony Atlas, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories involving Gene Okerlund, Jimmy Hart, Pat Patterson, and the rest of the cast. Plus, Sean talks about his visit to Texas to cover Hurricane Harvey, and the guys answer your questions! So grab your 2 x 4, sit back, and listen! Hoooo!Need more Mooney? Join Team Mooney over on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, clips, Q&As, live watchalongs and so much more! www.patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

This week on "Prime Time with Sean Mooney", we bring you legendary enhancement talent, Barry Horowitz! Barry talks about getting into wrestling as a kid, and training with Boris Malenko, where he would certainly pay his dues. Barry discusses his first matches for the WWWF with Angelo Mosca and Don Muraco, as well as those who had an influence on him early in his career, including Bob Backlund and Jimmy Snuka. Barry also talks about his time in the NWA and being given the "Brett Hart" moniker - would that cause heat with the real Bret Hart later in his career? And we dive into Barry's arrival in the WWE, becoming an enhancement talent, and the grind of working TV tapings. Hear about his memorable feud with Skip, how the pat on the back originated, and much more!Need more Mooney? Join Team Mooney over on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, clips, Q&As, live watchalongs and so much more! www.patreon.com/primetimemooneyNeed even MORE Mooney? Check out Sean's brand new podcast, "Upside of 40 with Sean Mooney

We open Mooney's Vault to relive Episode 11 of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan"! Sean and Hacksaw talk about the legendary Jake "The Snake" Roberts! How Hacksaw first met Jake, their relationship over the years, Jake's time in the WWE, and some wild stories involving Jake and, yes, his snake! Plus, the guys answer your questions! So grab your 2 x 4, sit back, and listen! Hoooo!Need more Mooney? Join Team Mooney over on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, clips, Q&As, live watchalongs and so much more! www.patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

This week on "Prime Time with Sean Mooney", we welcome The Big Guy, Ryback! Ryback talks about growing up in Las Vegas, and how he was able to avoid getting sucked into the lifestyle of gambling and excess. Ryback reflects on his first exposure to WWE as a kid, and talks about his journey to becoming a WWE Superstar, including his time on the $1,000,000 season of Tough Enough. He also discusses what it was like working with Bill DeMott and Al Snow on the show. Plus, Ryback talks about his time in WWE developmental, and the lessons he learned in both Florida Championship Wrestling and Ohio Valley Wrestling, as well as the influence Dusty Rhodes had on him. He talks about his time in NXT, including the famous Nexus Monday Night Raw invasion. Details on Ryback's ultimate departure from WWE, transitioning to the indies, and so much more!Need more Mooney? Join Team Mooney over on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, clips, Q&As, live watchalongs and so much more! www.patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time

We open Mooney's Vault to relive Episode 10 of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan"! Sean and Hacksaw talk Survivor Series 1987, which included the legendary "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Andre The Giant, "Ravishing" Rick Rude and Hacksaw himself! Plus, the guys weigh-in on Joey Ryan's gimmick, the Mick Foley-Jim Cornette argument over it, along with answering your questions. So grab your 2 x 4, sit back, and listen! Hoooo!Need more Mooney? Join Team Mooney over on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, clips, Q&As, live watchalongs and so much more! www.patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

We celebrate 2 years of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney"...with what else? Another legendary conversation, as we welcome a man who has literally been in the middle of it all over his 40+ year career, referee Earl Hebner! Earl takes us back to the beginning, working on the ring crew and training with Tommy Young. Earl talks about what it takes to be a good referee and the role referees had in matches back in the day. He reflects on his time working for the NWA, and his memories of working with Ric Flair, as well as the famous Magnum TA vs Tully Blanchard "I Quit" match. Earl discusses the Montreal Screwjob - what he did and didn't know about it, how it affected his relationships with Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels, and the impact it had on his career. Plus, he shares memories of Stone Cold Steve Austin, Andre the Giant, Joey Marella, and much more! Need more Mooney? Join Team Mooney over on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, clips, Q&As, live watchalongs and so much more! www.patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop

We open Mooney's Vault to relive Episode 5 of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan"! Sean and Hacksaw talk Royal Rumble 1992! The guys dissect the entire event, including Ric Flair's historic win of the Royal Rumble match. Plus, Hacksaw explains how the Rumble match is put together and shares some memories of winning the first ever Royal Rumble. Plus, the guys answer your questions. So grab your 2 x 4, sit back, and listen! Hoooo!Need more Mooney? Join Team Mooney over on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, clips, Q&As, live watchalongs and so much more! www.patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

It's a BIG week on "Prime Time with Sean Mooney", as we bring you another legendary conversation AND bring you some BIG podcast news! Excited to welcome "The Russian Nightmare", Nikita Koloff to the show this week to talk about his start in pro wrestling thanks, in part, to a suggestion from Road Warrior Animal. Nikita discusses adopting the Russian gimmick, how he was able to perfect the accent, and the lengths he went to make the gimmick work. He also talks about his relationship with Ivan, and why he believes Ivan welcomed him from the start. Nikita also talks about Dusty's impact on his career, working with Magnum TA, why he never made the jump to WWE, and much more!Stick around after the conversation with Nikita ends, as Sean tells you about some BIG, breaking podcast news! Need more Mooney? Join Team Mooney over on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, clips, Q&As, live watchalongs and so much more! www.patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

We open Mooney's Vault to relive Episode 8 of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan"! Sean and Hacksaw talk SummerSlam 1992, running down the card match by match, leading to the main event between Bret Hart and Davey Boy Smith. Plus, they'll answer your questions including Hacksaw's advice for aspiring wrestling. Grab your 2 x 4, sit back, and listen! Hoooo!Need more Mooney? Join Team Mooney over on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, clips, Q&As, live watchalongs and so much more! www.patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

This week on "Prime Time with Sean Mooney," we welcome WWE Hall of Famer, Gerald Brisco! Jerry talks about how he got into professional wrestling in the 60s and 70s, what the territories were like back then, and working for Leroy McGuirk. Jerry talks about the impact working in Australia had on his wrestling style, as well as his experiences working with Killer Kowalski, Rip Hawke, and Swede Hansen. Jerry also talks about discovering Hulk Hogan, teaming with his brother Jack, and the balancing act between wrestling with outside business ventures, including the famous Brisco Brothers Body Shop. Plus, Jerry discusses the famous feud between the Brisco brothers vs. Ricky Steamboat and Jay Youngblood, about being the first to sell merchandise at wrestling shows and magazines, and so much more!Need more Mooney? Join Team Mooney over on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, clips, Q&As, live watchalongs and so much more! www.patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

We open Mooney's Vault to relive Episode 7 of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan"! Sean and Hacksaw talk WrestleMania V - breaking down all the matches, and behind-the-scenes stories from the opener to the main event between Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage, as well as Hacksaw's brawl with Bad News Brown and his now infamous gigantic booger! Plus, they share a hilarious story about Frenchy Martin and answer your questions, including one about Hacksaw's in-ring shoot with Matt Bloom. It's a packed show so grab your 2 x 4 and get ready! Hoooo!Need more Mooney? Join Team Mooney over on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, clips, Q&As, live watchalongs and so much more! www.patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

Hey Yo! This week on "Prime Time with Sean Mooney," we welcome Rick Bognar...best known to WWE fans as "Fake" Razor Ramon! Rick talks about growing up in Canada and getting into wrestling as a teenager. Rick reflects on his time working in Japan, where he'd perform for Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling as Big Titan. Rick also talks about extreme wrestling, and splitting his time between Canada and Japan. Rick talks about he got his chance with the WWE, and all about how the "Fake" Razor Ramon gimmick came to be. Plus, his altercations with JBL backstage, and so much more!Need more Mooney? Join Team Mooney over on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, clips, Q&As, live watchalongs and so much more! www.patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.comThis episode of Prime Time is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. My listeners can try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at ziprecruiter.com/primetime. ZipRecruiter. The smartest way to hire.

We open Mooney's Vault to relive Episode 6 of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan"! Sean and Hacksaw talk about all the mishaps and hilarity that happened behind-the-scenes during their time in the WWE - including time cues from Vince McMahon, the Slammys, and even the time Mean Gene dropped an F-bomb on PPV. Plus, they talk about the Conor McGregor - Flloyd Mayweather tour, the infamous Brawl for All and answer lots of your questions. It's a packed show so grab your 2 x 4 and get ready! Need more Mooney? Join Team Mooney over on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, clips, Q&As, live watchalongs and so much more! www.patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

With the first 100 episodes of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney" in the rear-view mirror, we're kicking off the next 100 with a BANG, as we welcome former WWE ring announcer, Mike McGuirk, for a 2+ hour conversation! Mike talks about how she got into ring announcing and color commentating, and how she became known for not only her voice, but her unique ring attire and hair, as well. Mike also talks about how her father, Leroy McGuirk, got into wrestling as a kid, his relationships with Stu Hart and Ted DiBiase, and losing his eyesight. She discusses how the name "Mike" came to be, and how Leroy reacted to when she first started dating. Mike sets the record straight on her relationship with B. Brian Blair, and what really happened the night Leroy almost shot Brian! Mike reflects on first joining the WWE, what it was like working with Howard Finkel, and his resistance to her as a newcomer. Mike also talks about the relationships she formed with Sherri, Liz, and other women, and what it was like balancing family and

We open Mooney's Vault to relive Episode 5 of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan." This week's topic? It's all about Sensational Sherri! Sean and Hacksaw talk about working with Sherri in the WWF, along with some great behind-the-scenes stories. Plus, they open up the mailbag to answer fan questions and discuss some of today's WWE Superstars. It's a packed show, so grab your 2 x 4 and get ready! Hoooo!Need more Mooney? Join Team Mooney over on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, clips, Q&As, live watchalongs and so much more! www.patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

This week, we celebrate the 100th episode of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney"...and what a way to celebrate, as we bring you Sean's successor in the WWE, Todd Pettengill! Todd talks about growing up in New York and getting into radio at the young age of 11. Todd discusses his move to Albany after graduating high school, becoming the highest rated on-air personality in the market, and getting a chance to work with Michael Cole. Todd talks about how he was first discovered by Vince McMahon, and how he prepared for his job in the WWE having come in from outside of pro wrestling. He also discusses officially signing with WWE, and negotiating his contract with Linda McMahon. Plus, Todd reflects on his first big WWE event, WrestleMania IX, while wearing a toga. Todd also shares memories of legends like Gene Okerlund, Gorilla Monsoon, Booby Heenan, Randy Savage and others, reflects on his Slammy 1996 performance, discusses his departure from WWE, and so much more!Need more Mooney? Join Team Mooney over on Patreon for e

We open Mooney's Vault to relive Episode 4 of Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan! Hacksaw and Mooney discuss the classic episodes of Saturday's Night Main Event, including one of the biggest angles in that show's history, where Hacksaw knocked out Andre the Giant with his 2X4. Plus, more Andre stories and they open up the listener mailbag to answer your questions as they celebrate America's birthday. Hooooo!!!Need more Mooney? Join Team Mooney over on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, clips, Q&As, live watchalongs and so much more! www.patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

This week on "Prime Time with Sean Mooney," we welcome one of the most well-known big men in all of pro wrestling, Scott "Flash" Norton! Scott talks about the wrestling hotbed that was Robbinsdale, Minnesota, which produced such legendary talents as Rick Rude, The Road Warriors, Curt Hennig, and so many more. Scott also reflects on his time in the world of arm wrestling, and his involvement in the Sylvester Stallone movie "Over the Top," as well as the friendship that was formed with Sly because of it. Scott discusses his entry into pro wrestling - working for New Japan, the AWA, and WCW. He also tells a fascinating story about the WCW Collision in Korea event, and how he and other wrestlers feared they would not make it out of North Korea alive! Scott explains why he passed on an opportunity to work for the WWE, discusses his new book, "Strong Style," and so much more! Need more Mooney? Join Team Mooney over on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, clips, Q&As, live watchalongs and so much more! www.patr

We open Mooney's Vault to relive episode 3 of Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan! Hacksaw and Mooney discuss the legendary broadcast team of Bobby Heenan and Gorilla - why they worked so well together and some great behind-the-scenes tales. Plus, they open up the mailbag and talk about Hacksaw working with Yokozuna, how the 2X4 came into his life, and the infamous story of him using a rubber piece of lumber in WCW.Need more Mooney? Join Team Mooney over on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, clips, Q&As, live watchalongs and so much more! www.patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com