Stevie you don’t have to put yourself down. We’re here because we’re fans of your work. You had a job to make others look a strong as possible. We respect that from you.
I agree Stevie you're awesome and you always have been you just happen to be friends with and work with my two favorite internet wrestling people James Romero and Dutch mantell God bless the three of you you are all very entertaining and do very very good shows😂
Heyyy, don’t paint us all with the same brush. I just like his insights and opinions. Nothing to do with his wrestling career, other than what he tells us.
26:00 This Stevie anger made me smile so much. This show is genuinely my favourite wrestling podcast there is. No one in this industry feels realer than Stevie and James, they're just having great wrestling conversations and we get to peak in. Thanks for this show guys!
I was in attendance at the SkyDome for Rock vs Hogan at WM 18, and will never forget the crowd and atmosphere when Hogan came out. Even Stevie talking about it gives me goosebumps.
Stevie, I appreciate so much the positive attitude you bring to a world that seems to bring out the worst in people instead of the best. Its a refreshing change and I also want to thank James and Dutch for the same thing. You guys make the WSI family a pleasure to wattch. Thank you
Unkey Dave. Rocking in his chair and rambling off any old number for AEW Matches. He's given what Jim and Brian agreed that one of Daves 5 stars was the second worst match on the card. lol. It's funny how the defence of Dave earlier came to be puked back up later on. lol
@@JPS47It was Cornette and his friend "Weasel" Dooley who aped the concept from film magazines in the early 80s as a bit of a jape. Melzer took that and popularised in his newsletters.
Stevie, you and James have created one of the best wrestling analyses out there. This is a must watch for me every Friday. Keep up the good work. BWO 4 Life!!!
@@Station_AInot really, they care about their payoff, What Dave Meltzer thinks of a wrestlers match after the fact has zero impact on the payoff they receive
This show has turned into my favorite companion for my Saturday morning workout. Keep posting every week and I promise I'll keep getting stronger. More plates more Stevie Richards!
The Stevie Richards show is hands down my favorite Wrestling Podcast I’m always excited for a new episode Thank You so much Stevie and James ya’ll the Best!
Stevie, don’t sell yourself short sir… I’m 36, you were a part of my childhood. ECW in its prime, a character on WWE No Mercy, and had some great matches. Love you man!
Slaughter vs. Pat Patterson in the Garden in May of '81 is definitely worthy of 5 stars. That was a blood bath. It's a truly excellent match. You can find it on youtube.
Stevie is possibly my favourite retired wrestler for his view on the business and insights, along with Maven, so humble it’s ridiculous, RTC had me hating him so he clearly did his job but what a great, humble human being
This is what I love to see , stevie is brilliant when he’s deep explaining wrestling . I’ve moaned about a couple of things but I always give credit when it’s due and I’ve always said I respect James and stevie massively
Love starting the weekend off with you guys! Stevie, you don't give yourself nearly enough credit for your career. I think James does an admirable job of making that point clear and offering his fresh perspective. Keep up the great work!
I was there at WM25 for Undertaker vs HBK. It was unreal and nobody knew. When HBK kicked out of the tombstone (with the hair whip arms crossed pin even) the crowd, myself included, exploded
I'm sorry you guys had to sit through a pretty terrible WrestleMania, but you got to see one of the most incredible, straightforward Wrestling matches ever. I'd sit through some silliness to see something that good!
Any match between the Midnight Express and the Rock and Roll Express is a 5 star match! As far as crowds getting hot and ring psychology, it just didn't get any better than that!
Really interesting criteria for a 5-star match, and I like thinking about it from different angles. I think, partly due to how Meltzer and WON, and Cagefight reviewers do it, there's a perception that a 5-star match is all about what happens in the ring, maybe in the building, but there is a lot to be said for a match that draws big money and has a lasting impact on the business in ways that aren't limited to what happens in-ring.
This was a fantastic video. My Father passed away last week. I grew up watching wrestling with him. So, this video was such a nice trip down memory lane. I can remember watching some of these classic matches with my Father.
I watch a lot of wrestlers shows. Stevie is quickly jumping up as being one of my absolute favorites. Helps work pass by much faster. Thanks, and keep it up, guys!!
Stevie, plz allow me to say, I may not agree with everything that u say, but that aside, u made into a profession that very few do, and that should never be put down
This show is so far and away better than anything else on RUclips it’s so clear. Preferring this to Cornette, which is saying a lot. Keep rocking guys!!
When I think of 5 star matches, they are my favorite matches. I think of Piper vs Valentine Dog Collar Match at Starcade. Savage vs Steamboat WM III. Snuka vs Muraco Steel Cage at MSG. Hart vs Austin I Quit WM XIII.
Stevie your the man I've always loved your personality and love your views on things ur a genuine person who made it in wrestling not a rich boy who had everything handed to him
I love how Stevies list after the first match is automatically better than Meltzers considering Meltzer never gave Hulk freaking Hogan a 5 star match even though he was huge in 3 decades.
Hey man I can agree a person is a top star and not have a 5 star match. Idk how much you put into story, but I wouldn’t give a single match Roman reigns had in his legendary title reign other than his match with jey uso in that hell in a cell. I like everything he did, but we gotta be real here bias is a huge part of what you are arguing here for and me as well. This is subjective not objective.
@@conchadeconchoswhile true you just admitted Roman had 1 5 star with Uso. Lol. It's very subjective but there's also a strong bias about what Meltzer likes. And I got no beef with Meltzer.
@@RGT85 yup that is what I said don't gotta repeat it for me. but i agree with that last part. meltzer has clear bias and from this show ive concluded khan and meltzer have some form of communication.
I wish I could like this a second time for the Fire Pro Wrestling 2.9 reference haha. Just got done playing through the champion road on Super Fire Pro Wrestling Special 2 hours ago...Mind blown. Great Episode Stevie and James
@@kyleday5026do you REALLY not understand or are you just acting stupid for the sake of baiting? We're watching two grown men having a talk about violent sports, and they have to censor every time someone says "fuck" If you don't see the connection, you are either incredibly dense, or you were born in the last 13 years and have no idea what actual freedom looks like.
Been a wrestling fan for 44 of my 48 yrs alive..never heard of meltzer or dirt sheets till 6-8 yrs aho from podcasts putting and burying them dirt sheets
Stevie, I felt that Hogan vs. Andre vibe too. Christ's sake...Also, I'm thinking could another factor in ranking be: the impact a match/workers had on making people want to join the business? Like, say, we had Benjamin vs. Michaels and how that has been praised by a few younger purveyors of the super kick.
Stevie is one of the best wrestlers of all time at introducing young talent to a roster! That said, his competitive work rate often gets underrated. He has incredibly crisp matches with all types of in ring talent.
The best matches are simply those that make you feel and get the emotions going. Wrestling IS a soap opera and each match tells a story. Thus, 5 stars surely equates to best acting, loudest crowds, biggest reactions, most memorable moments, best story told with some great moves.
I suppose for every 5 star match you give, you do a breakdown of every match of a certain moment that you knew it would be 5 stars. I love the content and that everyone has their own 5 star matches and not just Dave himself. It shouldn't be perfect, imperfections adds to the match. I will forever say this Undertaker/Shawn WrestleMania 25 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hey Stevie, you should do a breakdown of an actual great pay per view event wrestling event. A break down from the 1st match to the Main event and the purpose of each match that made this pay per view great.
Kurt Angle's 5 star matches Angle vs Benoit (RR 2003) Angle vs Taker (NWO 2003) Angle vs Michaels (WM 21) Angle/Benoit vs Edge/Mysterio (No Mercy 2002) Angle vs Austin (SummerSlam 2001) Angle vs Eddie (WM 20, SmackDown Apr 12th 2005) Angle vs Mysterio (SummerSlam 2002) Angle vs Brock (WM 19) Angle vs Styles (Hard Justice 2008)
Street Fight vs. Shane McMahon King of the Ring 2001 Iron Man Match vs. Brock Lesnar Smackdown 2003 (the day after his sister died of a heroin overdose) Triple Threat vs. The Rock vs. Undertaker Vengeance 2002 Eddie Guerrero Tribute Show vs. Shelton Benjamin, Raw 2005
I will throw one out there, Triple H vs Rock, Summerslam 98. In terms of being match of the night at a very successful show, great build up, elevated both guys and told a great story in the ring.
Thoroughly enjoyed this episode guys. It wasn't the typical Meltzer bashing, you guys actually took the time to explain the process of what -in your views- actually equates to a 5 star match & I greatly appreciate it. But yeah, f#@k Dave Meltzer for rating Hulk / Andrè that damned low.
Benoit winning title and celebrating with Guerrero. For a moment, forget everything else. I absolutely loved that moment. big fan of the radicals. Also, Daniel Bryan winning twice in a night to get the title at mania. It was the main attraction and the crowd popped like mental!
i'm just glad we got people like Al Snow, Stevie Richards, even to some extent Russo for pointing out the match should be a draw. Hogan, Rock, SCSA didn't need flashy movesets they had charisma which is ultimately what matters more.
The 123 Kid & Razor Ramon vs. Shawn Michaels & Diesel from Action Zone in October 1994 should get a 5 stars rating for sure! That match was incredible!
Rating wrestling is like rating a movie. Different strokes... Rating promos might be interesting though. All that said, I do enjoy your insight. I will second someone else's comment about the lack of cursing. Crude jokes somewhat coincide with wrestling but even those are handled wisely. Thank you for that as well.
Hellllooooo Doctor Stevie and James! The match that to this day I get that rush when I think about it Wrestlemania X-7 TLC... Edge spearing Jeff Hardy was just insane. I loved that entire series between Edge & Christian v Hardyz then later on those Damn Dudleys. But X-7... just magnificent.
Bret v Benoit in Owen's tribute was/is criminally underrated. (Shouldn't get any star rating as a trubute but it was one of the best matches I've seen.)
29:00 Warrior v. Hogan 31:59 HBK v..Flair 33:43 HBK v. Taker 1 and 2 (overlooking the modified figure 4 spot) 35:23 Cena v Rocky 1 and 2 38:30 Punk v. TAKER 40:00 Hogan v Andre
I'd like a breakdown of Stevie's time in roh-how he arrived, what he thought of the promotion at the time, what he hoped or knew was planned and why it didn't work out as expected. Roh was my thing back then some great times
I've never put much thought into star ratings. The enjoyment of a match is so subjective. The kind of wrestling you like, the context of the match/feud, the time it took place. There are a lot of variables. For me it generally comes down to whether I liked the match or not, and while I can certainly rank a match bad, good, great.. if I enjoyed it, then all good. There are many '5 star' matches that I found boring, whereas some of my favourites could easily be seen as 3 star, or even a 2. Hulk/Andre and Hulk/Warrior remain two of my favourites, and that comes with a lot of retrospect. I didn't start watching wrestling until 98, and I've seen hundreds of matches that are better as far as flashy moves and all that.. but they just don't compare to those spectacles
I am confused about when Stevie asked if Bulldog got that $3.65 gate tattooed on him Then he says “Maybe this year” He does know Davey Boy Smith. Is dead right?? Is that what happened or did I miss something
Shout out to James for mentioning my personal favorite No Way Out 8 man main event on the road to Austin winning the WWF title to cement his position as the face of the WWF while Shawn goes heal up from his back problems.
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Stevie you don’t have to put yourself down. We’re here because we’re fans of your work. You had a job to make others look a strong as possible. We respect that from you.
Stevie Richards is highly underrated and underappreciated. A TRUE talent!!
I agree Stevie you're awesome and you always have been you just happen to be friends with and work with my two favorite internet wrestling people James Romero and Dutch mantell God bless the three of you you are all very entertaining and do very very good shows😂
Heyyy, don’t paint us all with the same brush. I just like his insights and opinions. Nothing to do with his wrestling career, other than what he tells us.
Exactly
26:00 This Stevie anger made me smile so much. This show is genuinely my favourite wrestling podcast there is. No one in this industry feels realer than Stevie and James, they're just having great wrestling conversations and we get to peak in. Thanks for this show guys!
Best wrestling show on RUclips thanks to Stevie's vast knowledge, willingness to share, and humility. Never sell yourself short, Mr. Richards.
I was in attendance at the SkyDome for Rock vs Hogan at WM 18, and will never forget the crowd and atmosphere when Hogan came out. Even Stevie talking about it gives me goosebumps.
Stevie, I appreciate so much the positive attitude you bring to a world that seems to bring out the worst in people instead of the best. Its a refreshing change and I also want to thank James and Dutch for the same thing. You guys make the WSI family a pleasure to wattch. Thank you
I second this. 🙏🙌
Cornette & Bischoff say Metlzer's star ratings are garbage, Stevie proves it.
The exasperation in his voice says it all
According to Corny, the original concept of the star system was used as a rib on Hollywood and it didn't have 5 stars.
because they are trash
Unkey Dave. Rocking in his chair and rambling off any old number for AEW Matches.
He's given what Jim and Brian agreed that one of Daves 5 stars was the second worst match on the card. lol.
It's funny how the defence of Dave earlier came to be puked back up later on. lol
@@JPS47It was Cornette and his friend "Weasel" Dooley who aped the concept from film magazines in the early 80s as a bit of a jape. Melzer took that and popularised in his newsletters.
Stevie, you and James have created one of the best wrestling analyses out there. This is a must watch for me every Friday. Keep up the good work. BWO 4 Life!!!
BWO BWO BWO
Whenever a wrestler says that they don't pay attention to how many stars a match of theirs had, they automatically go up in my estimation.
Those wrestlers are usually lying
@@Station_AI Some could be, but I doubt they all are.
@@Station_AInot really, they care about their payoff, What Dave Meltzer thinks of a wrestlers match after the fact has zero impact on the payoff they receive
Bret Hart said it best. It's an opinion of one but he is flattered by the praise
@@Station_AI Source? How many wrestlers have you personally spoken to about this? Or at all? Ever?
This show has turned into my favorite companion for my Saturday morning workout. Keep posting every week and I promise I'll keep getting stronger.
More plates more Stevie Richards!
The Stevie Richards show is hands down my favorite Wrestling Podcast I’m always excited for a new episode Thank You so much Stevie and James ya’ll the Best!
The camera moving up to follow Hogan's leg drop only to come down with Warrior not being there was amazing.
Were you cucked by Hulk Hogan?
When Stevie clocked JBL with the chair was definitely ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stevie, don’t sell yourself short sir… I’m 36, you were a part of my childhood. ECW in its prime, a character on WWE No Mercy, and had some great matches. Love you man!
Slaughter vs. Pat Patterson in the Garden in May of '81 is definitely worthy of 5 stars. That was a blood bath. It's a truly excellent match. You can find it on youtube.
Who knew a grown ass man saying “fuck” could make me laugh and smile . Freakin love Stevie man!!
I was at WM13...RIP and thank you Dad.
So Stevie said the gate was 8197, google says 18,197. You were there, which was it? I can’t believe they’d have a mania and draw less than 10k people
@@davidsararozeboom2894are you serious? He said 18 he just had a slight slip of the tongue
25:20 Stevie regretting every nice thing he said about Meltzer 😂😂 Stevie got SOO MAD!
Thanks!
Speaking with total honesty steveie you're one of my favorite wrestlers like dusty your the common man living his dream total respect
Stevie is possibly my favourite retired wrestler for his view on the business and insights, along with Maven, so humble it’s ridiculous, RTC had me hating him so he clearly did his job but what a great, humble human being
I wanted to thank you Steve!
Your shows are must watch/listens for me every week.
So glad Stevie gave Punk vs. Taker the praise it deserves. They told an incredible story from atart to finish.
Stevie continues to put out the best wrestling show out there. The passion and knowledge he brings is welcomed.
Kiss butt!
This is what I love to see , stevie is brilliant when he’s deep explaining wrestling . I’ve moaned about a couple of things but I always give credit when it’s due and I’ve always said I respect James and stevie massively
Love starting the weekend off with you guys! Stevie, you don't give yourself nearly enough credit for your career. I think James does an admirable job of making that point clear and offering his fresh perspective. Keep up the great work!
This is the best SHOW on youtube. Love the longer shows. Makes work so much better then then 30-45 min podcast others do..yeah im looking at u Russo😊
I was there at WM25 for Undertaker vs HBK. It was unreal and nobody knew. When HBK kicked out of the tombstone (with the hair whip arms crossed pin even) the crowd, myself included, exploded
I was there to it saved the card unbelievable match worth going just for that and I came from the uk
I'm sorry you guys had to sit through a pretty terrible WrestleMania, but you got to see one of the most incredible, straightforward Wrestling matches ever. I'd sit through some silliness to see something that good!
Any match between the Midnight Express and the Rock and Roll Express is a 5 star match! As far as crowds getting hot and ring psychology, it just didn't get any better than that!
Much respect to you stevie. Thank you for some awesome years of tv. Godbless to you kind sir.
Norman 'weasel' Dooley was the innovator of the star ratings.
Been looking forward to this all week!
Really interesting criteria for a 5-star match, and I like thinking about it from different angles. I think, partly due to how Meltzer and WON, and Cagefight reviewers do it, there's a perception that a 5-star match is all about what happens in the ring, maybe in the building, but there is a lot to be said for a match that draws big money and has a lasting impact on the business in ways that aren't limited to what happens in-ring.
This was a fantastic video. My Father passed away last week. I grew up watching wrestling with him. So, this video was such a nice trip down memory lane. I can remember watching some of these classic matches with my Father.
Another great episode. Would love to see a part 2 or even part 3 on this subject. Also can't wait to watch the series covering Kurt Angle.
I watch a lot of wrestlers shows. Stevie is quickly jumping up as being one of my absolute favorites. Helps work pass by much faster. Thanks, and keep it up, guys!!
Stevie, plz allow me to say, I may not agree with everything that u say, but that aside, u made into a profession that very few do, and that should never be put down
This show is so far and away better than anything else on RUclips it’s so clear. Preferring this to Cornette, which is saying a lot. Keep rocking guys!!
When I think of 5 star matches, they are my favorite matches. I think of Piper vs Valentine Dog Collar Match at Starcade. Savage vs Steamboat WM III. Snuka vs Muraco Steel Cage at MSG. Hart vs Austin I Quit WM XIII.
Stevie your the man I've always loved your personality and love your views on things ur a genuine person who made it in wrestling not a rich boy who had everything handed to him
Christ is with you Stevie. Love the show.
On this show a new "I can't fucking believe this shit" meme was born
I think Rock vs Hogan might be the best WWF match ever.
I love how Stevies list after the first match is automatically better than Meltzers considering Meltzer never gave Hulk freaking Hogan a 5 star match even though he was huge in 3 decades.
Hey man I can agree a person is a top star and not have a 5 star match.
Idk how much you put into story, but I wouldn’t give a single match Roman reigns had in his legendary title reign other than his match with jey uso in that hell in a cell.
I like everything he did, but we gotta be real here bias is a huge part of what you are arguing here for and me as well.
This is subjective not objective.
Outside of the Rock match at Mania 18 Hulk’s matches sucked
@@elijahloveell8809warrior. Andre. Spectacles that drew huge money. Technical? Vs Muta or Tenryu in Japan. Brawling? Vs Inoki and Hansen in Japan.
@@conchadeconchoswhile true you just admitted Roman had 1 5 star with Uso. Lol. It's very subjective but there's also a strong bias about what Meltzer likes. And I got no beef with Meltzer.
@@RGT85 yup that is what I said don't gotta repeat it for me. but i agree with that last part. meltzer has clear bias and from this show ive concluded khan and meltzer have some form of communication.
I LOVE IT! THE STEVIEW "MELTDOWN" WAS ❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥... 🥳🎉🥳🎉
I have to say this has quickly become my favorite wrestling podcast
Love hearing Stevie's thoughts on wrestling. Thanks for the content.
I'm catching up on all the eps. I've always liked Stevie. Since I saw him on ECW in the 90s
This channel is great. Really enjoying it! Credit to you both.
Down with that Meltzer Menace!!
Would love to see you talk about your ECW run more. The Rise and Fall of ECW is my favorite documentary ever and you're all over it.
Love these podcasts
The best wrestling content on RUclips. :-)
I watch/listen to these every week. Keep it up and thank you.
I wish I could like this a second time for the Fire Pro Wrestling 2.9 reference haha. Just got done playing through the champion road on Super Fire Pro Wrestling Special 2 hours ago...Mind blown. Great Episode Stevie and James
If only Stevie knew his right to censor had a long lasting impact in the real world 😂
In what way
@@kyleday5026do you REALLY not understand or are you just acting stupid for the sake of baiting?
We're watching two grown men having a talk about violent sports, and they have to censor every time someone says "fuck"
If you don't see the connection, you are either incredibly dense, or you were born in the last 13 years and have no idea what actual freedom looks like.
Lol Hacksaw Him Thuggin... Great name sir. Gotta get that HOOOOO
Been a wrestling fan for 44 of my 48 yrs alive..never heard of meltzer or dirt sheets till 6-8 yrs aho from podcasts putting and burying them dirt sheets
Stevie, I felt that Hogan vs. Andre vibe too. Christ's sake...Also, I'm thinking could another factor in ranking be: the impact a match/workers had on making people want to join the business? Like, say, we had Benjamin vs. Michaels and how that has been praised by a few younger purveyors of the super kick.
This was a great listen! It’s crazy to think of all the major moments hogans been in. Hart has been in a ton too
2 part Kurt Angle super episode: one covering his WWE run and one for his TNA run. that would be amazing! 🤩
So excited for another episdoe
Stevie is one of the best wrestlers of all time at introducing young talent to a roster! That said, his competitive work rate often gets underrated. He has incredibly crisp matches with all types of in ring talent.
Stevie is THE MAN.
The best matches are simply those that make you feel and get the emotions going. Wrestling IS a soap opera and each match tells a story. Thus, 5 stars surely equates to best acting, loudest crowds, biggest reactions, most memorable moments, best story told with some great moves.
This is some deep nerd wrestleology right here, I love it!
I suppose for every 5 star match you give, you do a breakdown of every match of a certain moment that you knew it would be 5 stars.
I love the content and that everyone has their own 5 star matches and not just Dave himself. It shouldn't be perfect, imperfections adds to the match.
I will forever say this Undertaker/Shawn WrestleMania 25 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hey Stevie, you should do a breakdown of an actual great pay per view event wrestling event. A break down from the 1st match to the Main event and the purpose of each match that made this pay per view great.
Kurt Angle's 5 star matches
Angle vs Benoit (RR 2003)
Angle vs Taker (NWO 2003)
Angle vs Michaels (WM 21)
Angle/Benoit vs Edge/Mysterio (No Mercy 2002)
Angle vs Austin (SummerSlam 2001)
Angle vs Eddie (WM 20, SmackDown Apr 12th 2005)
Angle vs Mysterio (SummerSlam 2002)
Angle vs Brock (WM 19)
Angle vs Styles (Hard Justice 2008)
Not including the ironman match vs Brock in '03 or No way out '06 vs Taker?
Street Fight vs. Shane McMahon King of the Ring 2001
Iron Man Match vs. Brock Lesnar Smackdown 2003 (the day after his sister died of a heroin overdose)
Triple Threat vs. The Rock vs. Undertaker Vengeance 2002
Eddie Guerrero Tribute Show vs. Shelton Benjamin, Raw 2005
Love this podcast, keep it up!
I will throw one out there, Triple H vs Rock, Summerslam 98. In terms of being match of the night at a very successful show, great build up, elevated both guys and told a great story in the ring.
Thoroughly enjoyed this episode guys. It wasn't the typical Meltzer bashing, you guys actually took the time to explain the process of what -in your views- actually equates to a 5 star match & I greatly appreciate it. But yeah, f#@k Dave Meltzer for rating Hulk / Andrè that damned low.
Benoit winning title and celebrating with Guerrero. For a moment, forget everything else. I absolutely loved that moment. big fan of the radicals. Also, Daniel Bryan winning twice in a night to get the title at mania. It was the main attraction and the crowd popped like mental!
i'm just glad we got people like Al Snow, Stevie Richards, even to some extent Russo for pointing out the match should be a draw. Hogan, Rock, SCSA didn't need flashy movesets they had charisma which is ultimately what matters more.
Love this show. Awesome job
You want your channel to grow fast make sure you make chapter clips for the video!
Stevie must be the the all time nicest guy.. deserves respect for his knowledge
The 123 Kid & Razor Ramon vs. Shawn Michaels & Diesel from Action Zone in October 1994 should get a 5 stars rating for sure! That match was incredible!
Rating wrestling is like rating a movie. Different strokes...
Rating promos might be interesting though.
All that said, I do enjoy your insight.
I will second someone else's comment about the lack of cursing. Crude jokes somewhat coincide with wrestling but even those are handled wisely.
Thank you for that as well.
Ack I thought we would get a double episode from Stevie since we didn't get Dutch! 🤣 lol Stevie, no your show is GREAT, keep 'em coming!
Hellllooooo Doctor Stevie and James!
The match that to this day I get that rush when I think about it Wrestlemania X-7 TLC... Edge spearing Jeff Hardy was just insane. I loved that entire series between Edge & Christian v Hardyz then later on those Damn Dudleys. But X-7... just magnificent.
fire pro wrestling reference yay son 50:12
Legend. Love your interview with spike.
Keep up the great work
I felt that wave of emotion from Stevie when he found out what Meltzer gave Hogan/Andre
-4 for the Andre match..hilarious!!
Bret v Benoit in Owen's tribute was/is criminally underrated.
(Shouldn't get any star rating as a trubute but it was one of the best matches I've seen.)
29:00 Warrior v. Hogan
31:59 HBK v..Flair
33:43 HBK v. Taker 1 and 2 (overlooking the modified figure 4 spot)
35:23 Cena v Rocky 1 and 2
38:30 Punk v. TAKER
40:00 Hogan v Andre
Dude, these are the real 5 stars.. finally
Stevie with real I'm not upset just disappointed vibes with the Meltz ratings.
Reaction to minus 4 is hilarious
5 star matches Vs 5 star business, that seems the difference to me and I don't think either are wrong
I’m there with you. That’s a great way of looking at it.
I'd like a breakdown of Stevie's time in roh-how he arrived, what he thought of the promotion at the time, what he hoped or knew was planned and why it didn't work out as expected. Roh was my thing back then some great times
I was/am a big fan of yours. You had good matches.
48:30 the hogan leg drop is mirror so hes doing with right leg drop and the wwf logos are backwards
Stevie Show Fridays >>
It sounds like Stevie needs to watch some Steve & Larson's Guess The Meltzer Star Ratings 😅 Great show as always guys!
More vids like this for sure!
I've never put much thought into star ratings. The enjoyment of a match is so subjective. The kind of wrestling you like, the context of the match/feud, the time it took place. There are a lot of variables.
For me it generally comes down to whether I liked the match or not, and while I can certainly rank a match bad, good, great.. if I enjoyed it, then all good.
There are many '5 star' matches that I found boring, whereas some of my favourites could easily be seen as 3 star, or even a 2.
Hulk/Andre and Hulk/Warrior remain two of my favourites, and that comes with a lot of retrospect. I didn't start watching wrestling until 98, and I've seen hundreds of matches that are better as far as flashy moves and all that.. but they just don't compare to those spectacles
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
I am confused about when Stevie asked if Bulldog got that $3.65 gate tattooed on him
Then he says
“Maybe this year”
He does know Davey Boy Smith. Is dead right??
Is that what happened or did I miss something
Wrestlemania 40 supposedly had 145k people in attendance (over the course of two nights). But how many of those people were counted twice?
Shout out to James for mentioning my personal favorite No Way Out 8 man main event on the road to Austin winning the WWF title to cement his position as the face of the WWF while Shawn goes heal up from his back problems.