Prime Time With Sean Mooney

On this episode of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney", we welcome WWE personality, podcaster, and SiriusXM radio host, Sam Roberts! Sam talks about being an avid pro wrestling fan from a very early age, and how his fandom evolved into becoming a big tape trader as a teenager. Sam also discusses his love for radio, and desire to get into broadcasting. Sam talks about getting his foot in the door with Opie & Anthony, and the impact that Howard Stern had on his career. He also explains how wrestling became part of his broadcasting career, and how his role with WWE has evolved over the years. That and so much more with Sam Roberts!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

On this episode of "Network Classics", we relive the April 25, 1992 episode of WWF Superstars! The Berzerker looks to put an end to The Undertaker in the featured contest. Sid Justice responds to his new rivalry with the recently returned Ultimate Warrior. Plus, Ric Flair, British Bulldog, Shawn Michaels, The Natural Disasters, and more take to the ring for action. And, of course, we check in with Sean Mooney at the Event Center!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

Arriba!! We open Mooney's Vault to relive episode another legendary conversation, with WWE Hall of Famer, Tito Santana! Tito talks about growing up in a family of migrant workers and how that shaped his work ethic. How he got into wrestling, the rise of the WWE during the "Golden Era," his surprising feelings towards the El Matador gimmick, and much more!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

On this episode of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney", we get a history lesson on the NWA and Minnesota wrestling, as we welcome commentator and wrestling historian, Mick Karch! Mick talks about the importance of wrestling in Minnesota, as well as the pioneers in that territory, including Verne Gagne and Larry "The Axe" Hennig. Mick talks about how the territories came together, and eventually split off - as well as the impact television had. Mick shares memories of legends like Nick Bockwinkel, Bobby Heenan, Gene Okerlund, and so much more!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

On this episode of Network Classics, we relive Saturday Night's Main Event from October 5, 1985! Featuring a hillbilly wedding, a Flag Match, Andre the Giant teaming up with Tony Atlas, the Dream Team defending the WWF tag team titles, and so much more!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

We open Mooney's Vault to relive a very rare conversation with long-time WWE music composer, Jim Johnston! Jim talks about how he got started in music, and what led him to the WWE. Jim discusses how he created so many legendary Superstar entrance themes, and even breaks out his guitar to play a few of your favorites!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

"POWERRR"...the name that is taking the pro wrestling world by storm! This week, we take an in-depth look at NWA's new retro studio program, NWA Powerrr, with the man behind it, VP David Lagana! David talks about the creation of the new NWA with Billy Corgan, and how his relationship with Corgan began. David also talks about the business model of the NWA and how the promotion plans to utilize different revenue streams. He also reflects on his time with WWE - the role of a WWE writer, what the WWE writing team as like when he was there, and his relationship with Vince and Stephanie McMahon. That and so much more!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

On this week's episode of Network Classics, we relive a monumental episode of WWF's Tuesday Night Titans (TNT) from January 4, 1985! The January 4th episode welcomed in a new era for TNT, as the show was cut to one-hour and moved to Friday nights on USA Network. In it, we see Hillbilly Jim training with Hulk Hogan. Plus, Nikolai Volkoff, Captain Lou Albano, and Rowdy Roddy Piper are all in studio, where hilarity and intensity would ensue. SD Jones and Tonga Kid sightings, and so much more!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation with "The Genius" Lanny Poffo! Lanny talks about his close relationship with his brother, Randy "Macho Man" Savage, the relationship between Randy and Liz, his candid thoughts on Pat Patterson, and much more! Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

On this episode of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney", we bring you a 2+ hour conversation with one of the original members of The Four Horsemen, WWE Hall of Famer, J.J. Dillon! J.J. talks about where his love for pro wrestling started, cutting his teeth as a referee. transitioning to a wrestler before ultimately transitioning to a manager. He talks about the origins - and meteoric rise - of The Four Horsemen, which lives on to this day. Plus, J.J. discusses his move up north to work for Vince and the WWF, what his role was during his tenure, and why he left. That and so much more!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.comAnd be sure to check out "JJ: The JJ Dillon Podcast", part of the Two Man Power Trip feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all of your favorite podcast apps. New episodes every Saturday at 6:05pm ET.

On this episode of "Network Classics," we relive episode #2 of Monday Night Raw from January 18, 1993! This episode of Raw will most be remembered for the Repo Man stealing Macho Man's hat (with Sean Mooney on the case), as well as the continued feud between Mr. Perfect and Ric Flair, which would lead to a "Loser Leaves Town" match the following week. Plus, Marty Jannetty and Tito Santana are in action, and much more!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation with one half of The Fabulous Rougeaus, The Mountie, Jacques Rougeau! Jacques talks about teaming with his brother Raymond, his heat with Vince and the WWE, the infamous backstage fight with Dynamite Kid, the creation of The Mountie gimmick, why it was banned in Canada, and more!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

On this episode of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney," we welcome a trailblazer in women's wrestling, as WWE Hall of Famer Madusa/Alundra Blayze joins us! Madusa recounts her struggles as a kid, having to constantly try to gain approval from her parents. She also talks about the challenges women have historically faced in the world of pro wrestling, often being viewed as a sideshow. Madusa talks about winning PWI's Rookie of the Year award, and what that did to bolster women's wrestling. She also talks about some of the pioneers of women's wrestling, including Wendi Richter and Sherri. Plus, Madusa discusses the evolution of women's wrestling, and the quality of matches comparable to that of the men. She talks about spearheading the WWE women's division before being let go and signing with WCW - and who could forget the image of her throwing the title in the trash on Nitro? Also, Madusa talks about her transition to driving monster trucks, and so much more!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early

On this week's episode of "Network Classics", we relive WWF Superstars from April 18. 1992, the very first episode of Superstars on the WWE Network. Just weeks removed from WrestleMania VIII, this episode of Superstars features highlights from WrestleMania, including Ric Flair kissing Miss Elizabeth! The Legion of Doom, Bret "Hitman" Hart, and Money Inc. are all in action, we get vignettes from Nailz and Crush, plus we check-in with Mooney at the Event Center!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

We open Mooney's Vault to relive a legendary episode of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney" with Road Warrior Animal! Animal talks about being courted by Ole Anderson to come to Georgia Championship Wrestling, working stiff, powerlifting, runs as the Road Warriors and Legion of Doom, dealing with Hawk's personal demons, and more!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

Things get EXTREME this week on "Prime Time with Sean Mooney", as we welcome hardcore legend, Sabu! The former ECW star talks about his wrestling influences growing up, and being trained by The Original Sheik. He recalls the story of getting shot...and how that incident led to his entry into pro wrestling. Sabu talks about his arrival in ECW and all about his hardcore wrestling style - the artistry, fan reaction, and the toll it has taken on his body over the years. Plus, Sabu talks about the ultimate demise of ECW, his arrival in WWE, how he felt misused with the company, and much more!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

On our DEBUT episode of "Network Classics", we relive the first episode of Saturday Night's Main Event, which aired on May 11, 1985! A memorable event featuring two big title matches, a star-studded six-man tag match, and several big angles, including two major babyface turns. So, fire up the network, sit back, and get ready to relive Episode 1 of SNME!!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary episode of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney" with Nasty Boy Brian Knobs! Brian talks about growing up with his future tag team partner Jerry Sags, getting his start in pro wrestling, how the Nasty Boy gimmick started and evolved, and so much more!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

On this special episode of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney", we bring you a conversation from the main stage of Starrcast II in Las Vegas with Bret "Hit Man" Hart! Bret talks about returning to Caesars Palace for the first time in 26 years, since losing the WWE title to Yokozuna at Wrestlemania IX. Bret explains what he was expecting to happen...and why things didn't work out that way. Bret also talks about his Hall of Fame induction, which was infamously interrupted by a crazed fan. Bret shares memories of Owen Hart including some classic ribs, and shares his thoughts on the Montreal Screwjob. But, THERE'S MORE! Sean and Bret are joined onstage with a rare appearance by Tom Magee, as they relive the famous "Lost Match" that took place between Bret and Tom during an un-televised match in 1986. Hear the true story from the two men who lived it!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

Yesterday, we learned of the sad news that Rick Bognar - best known to WWE fans as "Fake" Razor" - had passed away. This just a few months after our conversation here on PTSM. To pay tribute to Rick's life and career, we wanted to re-air our interview with Rick. Give it a listen - and if you've already heard it, it's definitely worth another listen! R.I.P. Rick.