It's spoooooooky season! So Nate and Eric are celebrating by discussing pro wrestling's greatest monsters! But the guys didn't talk about their criteria beforehand, and "wrestling monsters" could mean literally anything... so this one has the likelihood of going completely off the rails. Rather than tease you with more of a write-up, just tune into this ghastly audio and get spooooooked for yourself!

Purple Haze/Kevin Sullivan

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x14xcd7

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPOudt53l04

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paG1FsOZUGs

Yeti

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScmU67uwZGc

Mantaur

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY8Bd9vNVbU

The Boogeyman

https://youtu.be/KlLpY_xd_Jk?si=XJehuOrZ_w83-rgr&t=32

https://youtu.be/dtN1lKpsnu4?si=IdGgC-1Igv3_4VFJ&t=180

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2vJN3st5T4

From Nate's List:

Zeus’ career highlights: WWE Playlist

NO HOLDS BARRED Clip - "Bar Fight" (1989) Tommy "Tiny" Lister

Vader Entrance Video

The Monstrous Kane makes a shocking WWE Debut - Happy 20th Anniversary!

Kane shows off his immense strength by lifting Big Show over-the-top-rope: Royal Rumble 2002

WWE Monday Night Raw Vickie Guerrero Quits

What makes a powerslam truly great? Is it raw strength, technical execution, or the ability to make audiences believe? Nate and Eric break down the criteria, debating the merits of classic powerslams versus innovative variations, and the boys explore the evolution of this iconic move across different eras of wrestling. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual viewer, you'll gain a new appreciation for the art and impact of the powerslam. Join us as we slam our way through wrestling history to determine which four performers deserve to be immortalized on the Mount Rushmore of Powerslams. Get ready for a body-slamming good time!

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Junkyard Dog with the Thump: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ3BDhj04-w&pp=ygUTanlkIGtpbmcga29uZyBidW5keQ%3D%3D

Ron Simmons becomes world champion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IB8DYpLAIfs

Simmons discusses that title win with Steve Austin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kv6gfXxslE

Mark Henry's fake retirement (and the catalyst for the second half of his stellar hall of fame career): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxm5c2XBcXo&t=183s

Mark Henry slams his way to the world title: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJZpED_yQCU

Mitsuharu Misawa debuts the Emerald Flowsion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4YDd7mg9Zo&pp=ygUebWlzYXdhIGRlYnV0cyBlbWVyYWxkIGZsb3dzaW9u

SUPER EMERALD FLOWSION! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PPDFtTqnc8&pp=ygUdbWlzYXdhIHN1cGVyIGVtZXJhbGQgZmxvd3Npb24%3D

LOD gets the win with Animal's powerslam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLyx1I7egOw&t=104s

Animal even makes Vince McMahon stop pimping the WWF 900 number: https://youtu.be/udNC4kYVZWE?si=zHNU7sgLkjDVFNNr&t=493

British Bulldog and poor Iron Mike Sharpe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV6ZGdhaFXQ

Do you give up... an hour and a half of your time to listen to this episode? Tap out to Nate and Eric as they debate their Mount Rushmore of Submissions. What made their opponents howl in agony? Pass out from the pain? What moves are so undeniably "professional wrestling" that even Jane Doe on her way to work in her high heels and curlers would say, "Oh yeah, that sounds like a rasslin' move"? Give in and find out!

Ric Flair On Dusty Rhodes Being Injured By The Figure Four (youtube.com)

Ric Flair grades Superstars’ figure-four leglocks (youtube.com)

Ric Flair knocks Randy Savage out with a Figure Four: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWsLYc4cko8

https://www.twincities.com/2015/04/27/verne-gagne-king-of-the-sleeper-hold-dies-at-89/

Roddy Piper puts Hulk Hogan to sleep: https://youtu.be/grnn_M8GKe0?si=9ihwk9B7wJKW3JcM&t=880

Bret Hart SHOOTS On Who Stole The Sharpshooter! (youtube.com)

Bret Hart submits Mr. Perfect with the Sharpshooter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y917xEJZO4

Bret Hart vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin - Submission Match: WrestleMania 13

Eric's friend the Iron Sheik winning the WWF Title with the Camel Clutch: https://www.wwe.com/videos/bob-backlund-vs-the-iron-sheik-wwe-championship-match-december-26-1983

Kurt Angle's top tapouts with the Ankle Lock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsgjGRstWZ0

Rick Martel surprises the world with a Boston Crab submission on Jim Neidhart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_-8kWgh6oE

MMA fighter wins a match with the Boston Crab!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMMigjW3q78