The Apron Bump Podcast

The Hardest Part of the Ring

Pro Wrestling commentary and tomfoolery for fans who want to be fans. A blend of the old and new, the mainstream and non-mainstream. This podcast focuses on evergreen topics and revisiting shows that no other podcast is really diving deep on. Sure we like to review current PPVs and other major happenings; but we also love to go back and re-live the golden era of TNA and ROH, the wrestling wars of the 90s, and modern alternatives like PROGRESS and NWA Powerrr. The goal of this podcast is to reflect on the things we love about wrestling, as well as poke fun at the hilarity that often ensues. Let's not take things too seriously. Let's have fun. read less
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ROH January 2004: "Battle Lines Are Drawn" and "The Last Stand"
Jan 24 2024
ROH January 2004: "Battle Lines Are Drawn" and "The Last Stand"
First ever "Pure Wrestling Match". Abyss joins Special K. Samoa Joe wants tag gold. Schoolgirls stink. Cornette & Briscoes. Second City Saints vs The Prophecy. What the crowd is horny for. Pure Division: Yay or Nay? ApronBump.com to watch and listen to all full episodes! Want to be featured on a future episode? Leave a voicemail using the "Send a Voicemail" button on ApronBump.com! Follow me at: @ApronBump on Twitter https://twitter.com/ApronBump @Apron_Bump on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Apron_Bump/ @ApronBump on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@apronbump?lang=en “Apron Bump” on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Apron-Bump-1… “Apron Bump” on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/ApronBump Enjoy this era of ROH? Catch up on the entire timeline at: https://www.apronbump.com/category/roh/ Join the Discord!  https://discord.gg/v9pYFJUt   CARDS "Battle Lines Are Drawn" Pure Wrestling Match Alex Shelley vs. Matt Stryker HWA Heavyweight Title Match Nigel McGuinness (c) vs. Cody Hawk Chris Sabin vs. Jimmy Jacobs Four Corner Survival Match Todd Sexton vs. Jimmy Rave vs. Caprice Coleman vs. Rainman AJ Styles vs. Homicide Scramble Eight Man Tag Team Match The Carnage Crew (DeVito & Loc) & The Ring Crew Express (Dunn & Marcos) vs. Special K (Dixie, Hydro, Joey Matthews & Slim J) (w/Becky Bayless & Mellow) ROH Tag Team Title Match The Briscoes (Jay Briscoe & Mark Briscoe) (c) vs. Bryan Danielson & Samoa Joe Six Man Tag Team Match The Prophecy (BJ Whitmer, Christopher Daniels & Dan Maff) (w/Allison Danger) vs. The Second City Saints (Ace Steel, CM Punk & Colt Cabana) (w/Tracy Brooks) "The Last Stand" Pure Wrestling Match John Walters vs. Chad Collyer Six Man Mayhem Match Hydro vs. Chris Sabin vs. Sonjay Dutt vs. Caprice Coleman vs. Jack Evans vs. Slyk Wagner Brown No Disqualification Three Way Tag Team Match The Backseat Boyz (Johnny Kashmere & Trent Acid) vs. The Carnage Crew (Justin Credible & Loc) vs. Special K (Dixie & Izzy) ROH #1 Contender's Trophy Four Corner Survival Match Matt Stryker vs. Xavier vs. Dan Maff vs. BJ Whitmer Alex Shelley vs. Jimmy Jacobs CM Punk (w/Tracy Brooks) vs. Homicide (w/Julius Smokes) ROH Tag Team Title Match The Briscoes (Jay Briscoe & Mark Briscoe) (w/Jim Cornette) (c) vs. Jerry Lynn & Samoa Joe
PROGRESS Wrestling: Chapters 31-32
Dec 6 2023
PROGRESS Wrestling: Chapters 31-32
Johnny Gargano and Chris Hero in title matches. Organic rise of Mark Haskins. Great women's feuds. Zack Gibson got HEAT. Watching WALTER become The Ring General. A new champion has RISEN.  ApronBump.com to watch and listen to all full episodes! Want to be featured on a future episode? Leave a voicemail using the "Send a Voicemail" button on ApronBump.com! Follow me at: @ApronBump on Twitter https://twitter.com/ApronBump @Apron_Bump on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Apron_Bump/ @ApronBump on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@apronbump?lang=en “Apron Bump” on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Apron-Bump-1… “Apron Bump” on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/ApronBump Enjoy this era of PROGRESS? Catch up on the entire timeline at: https://www.apronbump.com/category/progress/ Join the Discord!  https://discord.gg/v9pYFJUt   CARDS:   Chapter 31 PROGRESS Atlas Title Round Robin Tournament Block B Tag Team Match Mikey Whiplash & Rampage Brown vs. Damian O'Connor & Joe Coffey Zack Gibson (w/Nathan Cruz) vs. Damon Moser Pollyanna vs. Dahlia Black PROGRESS Tag Team Title Match The London Riots (James Davis & Rob Lynch) (c) vs. The Dazzler Team (Darrell Allen & Earl Black Jr.) Dunne Bros (Damian Dunne & Pete Dunne) vs. FSU (Eddie Dennis & Mark Andrews) Mikey Whiplash vs. Pastor William Eaver PROGRESS World Title Match Marty Scurll (c) vs. Chris Hero   Chapter 32   PROGRESS Atlas Title Round Robin Tournament Block B Match Damian O'Connor vs. Rampage Brown No Disqualification Match Nathan Cruz (w/Zack Gibson) vs. Damon Moser TK Cooper (w/Dahlia Black) vs. Jack Sexsmith Laura Di Matteo vs. Jinny Smash Wrestling Title Match Johnny Gargano (c) vs. Mark Haskins PROGRESS Atlas Title Round Robin Tournament Block A Tag Team Match T-Bone & Zack Gibson vs. Big Daddy Walter & Iestyn Rees Rampage Brown vs. Trent Seven PROGRESS World Title Match Marty Scurll (c) vs. Tommy End
ECW Heat Wave 1996
Nov 8 2023
ECW Heat Wave 1996
This event was an absolute cluster**** and it was beautiful. Francine turns on The Pitbulls, The Dudley Civil War comes to a head, and the TV Title match steals the show! Lots going on at this show, let's talk about it.  ApronBump.com to watch and listen to all full episodes! Want to be featured on a future episode? Leave a voicemail using the "Send a Voicemail" button on ApronBump.com! Follow me at: @ApronBump on Twitter https://twitter.com/ApronBump @Apron_Bump on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Apron_Bump/ @ApronBump on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@apronbump?lang=en “Apron Bump” on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Apron-Bump-1… “Apron Bump” on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/ApronBump Enjoy this era of ECW? Catch up on the entire timeline at: https://www.apronbump.com/category/wrestling-wars-of-the-90s/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out Will and the "Botched Spots and Chair Shots"; live on YouTube and Twitch, and wherever you listen to podcasts! For everything "Botched Spots and Chair Shots", check out: https://linktr.ee/the_will_gray @botspotChrShots on Twitter: https://twitter.com/botspotChrShots @the_Will_gray on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_Will_gray/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RivetCityRadio/streams Watch on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/RivetCityRadio   Card:   Tag Team Match The Gangstas (Mustafa & New Jack) vs. The Samoan Gangsta Party (Mack Daddy Kane & Sammy Silk) Singles Match Mikey Whipwreck vs. Paul Lauria ECW World Tag Team Title Match The Eliminators (John Kronus & Perry Saturn) (c) vs. Mikey Whipwreck & Sabu Tag Team Match The Dudleys (Big Dick Dudley & Buh Buh Ray Dudley) (w/Chubby Dudley, DW Dudley & Sign Guy Dudley) vs. The FBI (JT Smith & Little Guido) (w/Big Guido & Salvatore Bellomo) Singles Match Axl Rotten vs. Tarzan Goto ECW World Television Title Four Way Elimination Match Chris Jericho (c) vs. Shane Douglas vs. Too Cold Scorpio vs. Pitbull #2 (w/Francine) Singles Match Louie Spicolli vs. El Puerto Ricano Singles Match Sabu vs. Louie Spicolli Rage In A Cage Six Man Tag Team Match Brian Lee, Raven & Stevie Richards vs. Terry Gordy, The Sandman & Tommy Dreamer
WWE Judgment Day 2003
Nov 1 2023
WWE Judgment Day 2003
Debuts of Mr America, Zach Gowan, The FBI, Spanky, and La Resistance….......yeah…....that's where we're at. But there's some cool stuff too. First stretcher match in 17 years, an AMAZING tag team ladder match, and a ROUSING Bikini Contest. ApronBump.com to watch and listen to all full episodes! Want to be featured on a future episode? Leave a voicemail using the "Send a Voicemail" button on ApronBump.com! Follow me at: @ApronBump on Twitter https://twitter.com/ApronBump @Apron_Bump on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Apron_Bump/ @ApronBump on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@apronbump?lang=en “Apron Bump” on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Apron-Bump-1… “Apron Bump” on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/ApronBump Enjoy this era of WWE? Catch up on the entire timeline at: https://www.apronbump.com/category/3-ruthless-aggression-era/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out Kenny and the "A Kenny For Your Thoughts" on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts! For everything "A Kenny For Your Thoughts", check out: @_kennythoughts on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_kennythoughts @_kennythoughts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_kennythoughts/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/akennyforyourthoughts Support Kenny: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-kenny-secure-parental-rights?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer   Card: Six Man Tag Team Match Chris Benoit, Rhyno & Spanky vs. John Cena & The FBI (Chuck Palumbo & Johnny Stamboli) (w/Nunzio) Tag Team Match Scott Steiner & Test (w/Stacy Keibler) vs. La Resistance (Rene Dupree & Sylvain Grenier) WWE Tag Team Title Ladder Match Team Angle (Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin) (c) vs. Eddie Guerrero & Tajiri Intercontinental Title Battle Royal (vakant) Lance Storm vs. Kane vs. Val Venis vs. Booker T vs. Chris Jericho vs. Christian vs. Rob Van Dam vs. Goldust vs. Test Singles Match Roddy Piper (w/Sean O'Haire) vs. Mr. America (w/Zach Gowen) World Heavyweight Title Match Triple H (w/Ric Flair) (c) vs. Kevin Nash (w/Shawn Michaels) World Women's Title Fatal Four Way Match Jazz (w/Theodore Long) (c) vs. Jacqueline vs. Trish Stratus vs. Victoria (w/Steven Richards) WWE Heavyweight Title Stretcher Match Brock Lesnar (c) vs. The Big Show