On this week’s edition of the Multi-Time Award Winning, The Rack, join host Lindsey Ward and the producer Sir Rockin as they discussed all the news that was the week in pro wrestling, including the weird week that was Emma’s troubles, release and then subsequent reinstatement, the bad new about Daniel Bryan and his recovery, an injury update on Wade Barrett and what that means for the IC Title, the latest WWE release (this time to the announcing team) and how that means a historic opportunity for Renee Young, Bound for Glory going international, plus much more!
We were also joined on-air by New York Times Bestseller and author of the WWE Encyclopedia and the new book ’30 Years of WrestleMania’ Brian Shields! In a nearly 60 minute interview, he discussed writing the new book, having a foreword written by the WWE Hall of Famer ‘Mr. WrestleMania’ Shawn Michaels. who some of his favorite interviews during the process were with, the general history of WrestleMania, his reaction to the end of the streak, the rise of new superstars like Bray Wyatt and what that means for the company going forward, what it’s like to collaborate with WWE on these projects and a host of other topics.
You can follow Brian through his Twitter (@itsbrianshields) or his website (http://mightypenandsword.com) for all the latest on his news and notes. You can pick up Brian’s new book “30 Years of WrestleMania” with a foreword written by WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels! Go to www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com or visit your local book retailer for ordering information and availability of this and any of his other works, including “The WWE Encyclopedia Updated and Expanded Edition” co-authored by Kevin Sullivan.
They also discussed this week’s editions of NXT from the WWE Network including the BFF’s having some serious issues, Prince Pretty Tyler Breeze injuring his hand ‘Hand modeling’ the introduction of BUll Dempsey (aka Tazz v. 2.0) and a main event of Sami Zayn vs Justin Gabriel that saw the reunion of the International Air Strike…FACT!! as well as a brief immediate recap of Impact Wrestling including the crowning of a NEW Knockouts Champion in Gail Kim, the rematch of Eric Young and TNA Champion Bobby Lashley and so much more.
We also looked back at Money in the Bank’s Pick’ems, along with Rack Staples: Tweet of the Week! So, check it all out on this week’s edition of The Rack, brought to you by ‘Wrestling Figure Wednesdays’, PWMania.com, TNAsylum.com and RackRadioShow.com!
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