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The North-South Connection: A Network for Pro Wrestling Fans Welcome to The North-South Connection, a dedicated pro wrestling podcast network delivering weekly shows that dig deep into wrestling history, iconic matches, classic pay-per-views, and spirited debate across all eras of WWE, ECW, WCW and more. Whether you’re a fan of retrospectives, ranking debates, season breakdowns, or match-by-match analysis, we’ve got a show for you. Across multiple series — including No Holds Barred, Wrestling War Zone, Extreme Three Way Dance, Shooting Sharp, NoSo Countdown, Jeff Learns Wrestling, and others — hosts like JT, Aaron, Mike, Ryan, and guest contributors explore: Historical match ra...

Episodes(40 episodes)

Shooting Sharp #70 - Chicago Bound

Welcome to Shooting Sharp Episode #70 - Chicago Bound Mike is back running through the prior week in US Wrestling with reviews of AEW Dynamite and Collision as well as WWE Smackdown and Raw. We also preview AAA/WWE Worlds Collide and AEW All Out, both going down in Chicago this weekend in direct competition to one another. Check out the Shooting Sharp Podcast Every Tuesday, only on the North South Connection Podcast Network. Follow us on X at @ShootingSharpPC

Published: Sep 22, 2026Duration: 39m 24s

Wrestling War Zone #165 - WWF Raw vs. WCW Nitro (10/13/97) | D-Generation X Is Born!

The Monday Night Wars roll into another pivotal week as Wrestling War Zone returns! On episode 165, Chad & JTbreak down WWF Raw is War and WCW Monday Nitro from October 13, 1997, as the landscape of both companies continues to change heading deeper into the fall of 1997. On Raw is War, one of the defining factions of the Attitude Era finally has a name. After weeks of Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Chyna and Rick Rude causing havoc, Shawn Michaels officially christens the group D-Generation X, using Bret Hart's own "degenerate" insults as inspiration. The war between DX and the Hart...

Published: Sep 21, 2026Duration: 2h 15m 17s

NoSo Live: 21 Questions | Wrestling Hot Takes, Debates & What-Ifs

It’s time for the debut of NoSo Live: 21 Questions! The concept is simple: three guests, seven questions each, 21 wrestling questions total. Ryan, Richie and Rossi each bring seven questions to the table, with no topic off limits. From wrestling history and all-time greats to hot takes, dream matches, booking decisions, current wrestling and wild “What If?” scenarios, each question opens the door for discussion, debate and plenty of disagreement. 21 questions. Three wrestling fans. No easy answers. Join the conversation and see where you land on all 21! https...

Published: Sep 20, 2026Duration: 1h 46m 18s

No Holds Barred #181: Ranking the Greatest WWE September PPV Matches of All Time

Welcome to No Holds Barred, where Aaron and JT take an unfiltered look at wrestling, pop culture, and beyond—with no restrictions and no shortcuts. In Episode 181, Aaron and JT continue their massive month-by-month journey through WWE history as they rank the greatest WWE pay-per-view matches ever held in September. Unlike some months dominated by one signature event, September has featured a wide variety of WWE PPVs throughout the years, creating a deep and unpredictable collection of matches to sort through. From championship classics and heated rivalry showdowns to forgotten gems and matches that may ha...

Published: Sep 18, 2026Duration: 1h 22m 56s

Shooting Sharp #69 - Viva La Mexico

Welcome to Shooting Sharp Episode #69 - Viva La Mexico Mike is back running through a wild weekend across all WWE platforms as the tour of South and Central America came to a conclusion. We run through Smackdown, Raw, TripleMania, and even a newsworthy Live Event in Chile. We also run through whats coming in the weeks ahead with AEW All Out, AAA Worlds Collide, and Money in the Bank! Check out the Shooting Sharp Podcast Every Tuesday, only on the North South Connection Podcast Network. Follow us on X at @ShootingSharpPC

Published: Sep 15, 2026Duration: 38m 54s

NoSo Draft: The Best Triple H Matches of All Time

It’s time to play The Game! JT Rozzero and Ryan Gray welcome Scott Criscuola and Steve Riddle to the NoSo Draft table to build their ultimate collections of Triple H matches. From his rise during the Attitude Era through the McMahon-Helmsley Era, Evolution, the Ruthless Aggression years, and his later WrestleMania classics, The Game has compiled one of the deepest match résumés in WWE history. Which legendary battles with The Rock, Mick Foley, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels, Batista, The Undertaker, and more will fly off the board? Which classics will slip...

Published: Sep 12, 2026Duration: 42m 59s

Ruthless #26: The Hunt for the #30 Royal Rumble Entrant! | WWE Raw 1/19/04 & SmackDown 1/22/04

The road to the Royal Rumble (2004) reaches its final stop! On Episode 26 of Ruthless, Matt Ferrell is joined by Mark Poirier to break down WWE Monday Night Raw (January 19, 2004) and WWE SmackDown (January 22, 2004) as WWE puts the finishing touches on one of the most anticipated Royal Rumble events of the Ruthless Aggression Era. The guys discuss Raw's entertaining night-long saga to determine the coveted #30 entry in the Royal Rumble, examining how WWE built anticipation for one of the biggest advantages in the match. They also dive into a surprisingly strong edition of SmackDown, highlighting several...

Published: Sep 11, 2026Duration: 1h 57m 29s

Extreme Three Way Dance #162: ECW TV Review (8/19/00–8/26/00) | RVD, Jerry Lynn & The Road to Anarchy Rulz

The summer of 2000 is winding down, but things are only getting hotter in Extreme Championship Wrestling as the Extreme Three Way Dance continues its chronological journey through ECW’s final year! On Episode 162, JT, Jenny, and Matt break down the August 19, August 25, and August 26, 2000 episodes of ECW TV, as the company pushes deeper into the second half of the year and begins laying the groundwork for Anarchy Rulz 2000. The crew digs into the latest developments involving the tag team division as the tournament to crown new champions finally draws near. Meanwhile, Justin Credible remains atop th...

Published: Sep 10, 2026Duration: 1h 4m 35s

WWF Raw is War vs. WCW Nitro (10/6/97) | Wrestling War Zone #164 – Kane Arrives, Austin Wants Owen & Hogan Targets Piper

The Monday Night Wars enter an emotional and pivotal new week as Wrestling War Zone returns. On episode 164, JT & Chad break down WWF Raw is War and WCW Monday Nitro from October 6, 1997, just one night after WWF Badd Blood. Raw opens under tragic circumstances as the WWF pays tribute to Brian Pillman, who had passed away just one day earlier. While the ten-bell salute and Jim Ross-narrated tribute video provide a respectful remembrance of Pillman, the WWF also makes the highly controversial decision to conduct a live satellite interview with his grieving widow, Melanie Pillman. Vince McMahon...

Published: Sep 7, 2026Duration: 2h 2m 53s

WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event 2026 Post Show | Cody vs. Orton, Oba vs. Breakker & More!

WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event is in the books, and the NoSo crew is here to break down everything that went down! Join us for our complete post-show reaction as we discuss Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton finally settling the score after weeks of personal animosity and nearly two decades of history between them. We also dive into the massive collision between Oba Femi and Bron Breakker, as two of WWE’s most explosive powerhouses battled for supremacy and a chance to establish themselves as the future of WWE. Plus, we cover Baro...

Published: Sep 7, 2026Duration: 1h 13m 27s

No Holds Barred #180: Rebooking WWF 1992 – Saturday Night's Main Event (September 1992)

Welcome to No Holds Barred, where Aaron and JT take an unfiltered look at wrestling, pop culture, and beyond—with no restrictions and no shortcuts. In Episode 180, JT and Aaron continue their ambitious WWF 1992 rebooking project as they explore the fallout from their reimagined SummerSlam 1992 with an all-new edition of Saturday Night's Main Event from September 1992. The landscape of the WWF has changed dramatically. Champions have been crowned, rivalries have intensified, and the road to the next major event is underway. Every creative decision continues to shape this alternate version of WWF history as new al...

Published: Sep 4, 2026Duration: 50m 0s

WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event Preview | Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton, Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker

WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event is here, and Ryan Gray is joined by a rotating crew of special guests to break down the entire card! Richie Mars joins Ryan to dive into the deeply personal showdown between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, as two men with nearly 20 years of history finally collide. Steve Riddle stops by to preview a battle of WWE’s future as two absolute powerhouses, Oba Femi and Bron Breakker, go head-to-head. Matt Ferrell breaks down the unique Five-Minute Challenge between Baron Corbin and Lil Yachty, with Trick Williams’ United...

Published: Sep 2, 2026Duration: 50m 51s

Shooting Sharp #68 - An All In Heatwave

Welcome to Shooting Sharp Episode #68 - An All In Headwave Mike is back at ya running through his thoughts and reviews of both AEW All In and NXT Heatwave from this past weekend We also preview this Sunday's WWE Sunday Nights Main Event from Atlanta. Check out the Shooting Sharp Podcast Every Tuesday, only on the North South Connection Podcast Network. Follow us on X at @ShootingSharpPC

Published: Sep 1, 2026Duration: 53m 41s

NoSo WWE Reviewables Vol. 3: Ranking WWE 2004–2013

NoSo WWE Reviewables rolls on with Volume 3 as Ryan Gray and JT Rozzero tackle 2004–2013 and rank all ten WWE years based on one all-important question: How rewatchable are they today? The guys revisit a decade that saw WWE transition from the Ruthless Aggression Era into the PG Era and beyond, featuring the rise of John Cena, Batista and Randy Orton, the continued dominance of Triple H and The Undertaker, the return of ECW, DX reunions, CM Punk’s ascension, The Rock’s return, Daniel Bryan’s emergence and plenty more. Ryan and JT rank 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 from lea...

Published: Aug 29, 2026Duration: 1h 32m 13s

Ruthless #25: WWE Raw 1/12/04 & SmackDown 1/15/04 | Randy Orton & John Cena Break Out!

Ruthless celebrates its 25th episode with another deep dive into the Ruthless Aggression Era! Host Matt Ferrell is joined by James Gruenberg to break down WWE Monday Night Raw (January 12, 2004) and WWE SmackDown (January 15, 2004) as WWE continues its march toward the Royal Rumble (2004). Matt and James discuss one of the more bizarre stipulations of the era with the infamous "Wash Your Mouth Out with Soap" match, while also spotlighting breakout performances from future legends Randy Orton and John Cena as both superstars continue their rise toward WWE superstardom. The guys also examine the...

Published: Aug 28, 2026Duration: 1h 50m 7s

Extreme Three Way Dance #161: ECW TV Review (8/11/00–8/18/00) | RVD, Jerry Lynn & ECW’s Summer Rolls On

The summer of 2000 continues as Extreme Three Way Dance rolls deeper into the final year of Extreme Championship Wrestling! On Episode 161, JT, Jenny, and Matt head back to the land of extreme to break down the August 11, August 12, and August 18, 2000 episodes of ECW TV. With Justin Credible sitting atop ECW as World Heavyweight Champion, the company continues to push forward through a rapidly changing landscape. Rob Van Dam and Jerry Lynn remain key pieces of the puzzle, Rhino continues to establish himself as one of the most dangerous forces in the promotion, and ECW’s ro...

Published: Aug 27, 2026Duration: 1h 21m 6s

Shooting Sharp #67 - The All In Preview

Welcome to Shooting Sharp Episode #67 - the All In Preview Mike and Jay are back together running through a full, in-depth preview, with predictions, of AEW All In this coming weekend from Wembley Stadium We then run through some WWE topics, including some of every listener's favorite, fantasy booking. Check out the Shooting Sharp Podcast Every Tuesday, only on the North South Connection Podcast Network. Follow us on X at @ShootingSharpPC

Published: Aug 25, 2026Duration: 1h 20m 23s

Wrestling War Zone #163 - WWF Badd Blood 1997 Review | The First Hell in a Cell & Kane's Debut

One of the most influential nights in WWE history takes center stage as Wrestling War Zone returns! On episode 163, JT & Chad break down WWF Badd Blood: In Your House from October 5, 1997, a pay-per-view that forever changed the landscape of professional wrestling. In the unforgettable main event, Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker collide inside the first-ever Hell in a Cell Match, delivering one of the most brutal and groundbreaking contests of the Attitude Era. Just when the rivalry reaches its climax, the shocking debut of Kane leaves the wrestling world stunned, setting in motion one of the greatest...

Published: Aug 24, 2026Duration: 1h 57m 15s

NoSo Draft: Drafting the Greatest Wrestling Cities of All Time

It’s time to put the wrestling world on the map on an all-new NoSo Draft! Ryan Gray and JT Rozzero welcome Chad Campbell and Kelly Nelson as the guys draft the greatest wrestling cities of all time. Vote: https://rankwrestling.com/podcasts/noso-draft/noso-draft-34-the-best-wrestling-cities/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/WHT5vxl7Sfc What makes a truly great wrestling city? Legendary venues, unforgettable crowds, historic promotions and territories, iconic matches, massive events and decades of memorable moments are all part of the equation. From New York and Philadelphia to Ch...

Published: Aug 22, 2026Duration: 59m 23s

No Holds Barred #179: Ranking the Greatest WWE August PPV Matches of All Time

Welcome to No Holds Barred, where Aaron and JT take an unfiltered look at wrestling, pop culture, and beyond—with no restrictions and no shortcuts. In Episode 179, Aaron and JT continue their month-by-month journey through WWE history as they rank the greatest WWE pay-per-view matches ever held in August. And when you're talking August, you're talking about one of the biggest events on the WWE calendar: SummerSlam. From legendary championship battles and iconic main events to unforgettable grudge matches and hidden gems, decades of SummerSlam history have given JT and Aaron one of th...

Published: Aug 21, 2026Duration: 1h 44m 28s