The Backbone Wrestling Network

The Backbone Wrestling Network

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Episodes

The CrosUp #81
Dec 15, 2025

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 12/8-12/13, as well as Saturday Night's Main Event. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!

Duration: 00:50:00
NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #28: January 1986 Part 2
Dec 13, 2025

*** Originally aired on Place to Be Nation in November 2021***

On episode 28 of NWA Crock and Roll, January 86 Part 2, the episode opens with a special announcement on a new partnership, then jumps right in! Topics include a disaster in the making substitute joining the Russians, the continuation of the Arn/Tully/Dusty/Baby Doll saga, a fantastic Flair/Garvin segment, an Ivan/Magnum match with a hot ending, a fun tag match involving one of the first instances of Tully and Arn teaming and ends with monthly awards!

Duration: 01:28:25
Rewind: Are You Smarter Than Russo's WCW? #1
Dec 12, 2025

Duration: 01:27:04
Linking Up Luchas #60
Dec 11, 2025

Backbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Ice Palace for this episode of Linking Up Luchas!

Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground.

On this installment, he is joined by Jacob Williams as continue season 4 by discussing the episodes from 8/8/2018 & 8/15/2018! Join us and enjoy the madness that is Lucha Underground.

Duration: 01:16:16
Clash of the ChampBones - Clash VIII -Fall Brawl '89
Dec 10, 2025

In 1988 history was made by JCP. A Premium Live Event given away free on TBS showcasing some of the best and brightest for our entertainment. Titles defended. Grudges resolved. Legends are born.

Henceforth known as the Clash of the Champions.

Join us as the Backbone on this journey recapping these amazing show of shows. In the finale of a two-part reunion Keithie is joined by Sting's number 1 fan, Scott Shifflett.

Clash of the Champions VIII: Fall Brawl '89 live from the Carolina Coliseum in  Columbia, South Carolina on what was forever known to b...

Duration: 01:36:56
New Gen on a Mission #100: Celebration
Dec 09, 2025

In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka celebrate their 100th episode! They discuss some feedback on the pod to date and also switch it up a bit and give some of their wrestling favorites. Enjoy!

Duration: 00:49:56
The Crosup #80
Dec 08, 2025

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 12/1-12/6, as well as Turning Point & Deadline. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!

Duration: 01:00:23
NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #27: January 1986 Part 1
Dec 06, 2025

***Originally aired on Place to Be Nation in October 2021***

On episode 27 of NWA Crock and Roll the boys are down a member, who is “on assignment”, but welcome a new official Horsemen, Scott Shifflett to discuss January 86 part 1! Topics include an interesting episode of Mid Atlantic TV, a nuclear break up of Tully and Baby Doll that leads to some of the best promos we have ever discussed, 3 new champions crowned, a title in danger of being vacated due to an injury of a Horsemen, a fantastic PWI segment featuring Magnum TA and an awkward Ron Garvin, a ba...

Duration: 01:58:11
The Shit Take #35
Dec 05, 2025

With Shawn still out on assignment, Keithie calls in a favor and brings down another friend of his to the muck, Justin Davenport.

Ken Shamrock was criminally underused in the WWF - Justin

Vince should have taken the title off of Shawn and put it on Vader after the Curtain Call. - Keithie

Duration: 00:58:17
Highway to the Impact Zone #131
Dec 04, 2025

Backbone Wrestling Network...Welcome to Highway to the Impact Zone. Join host Logan Crosland and his student Jacob Williams, as they are joined by TNA expert Matt Souza. In this episode, they live watch the 11/15/07 episode of Impact.

Duration: 01:31:57
Hands of Z Production Special: Garvin wins the World Title!
Dec 02, 2025

Join Keith and Shawn from a classic episode of Territorial that used to air on the Backbone Network to live watch Ron Garvin's win over Ric Flair for the NWA World Title!

Prior to the live watch Shawn provides the history of the feud and the set up that involved Garvin's brother, Jimmy, his wife Precious, the infamous Dream Date where we had the return of Miss Atlanta Lively and so much more!

Hands of Z proper will return in January, so hope you enjoy this special episode of Hands of Z!

Duration: 01:28:04
The CrosUp #79
Dec 01, 2025

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 11/24-11/28, as well as Full Gear & Survivor Series. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!

Duration: 00:42:44
NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #26: December 1985 Part 2
Nov 29, 2025

***Originally aired on Place to be Nation in October 2021***

On episode 26 of NWA Crock and Roll the boys are joined by guest Jacob Williams to discuss December 85 pt. 2. Topics include 12/28/85 with a Saturday Night show that brings big time main events in Garvin/Flair for World Title & Ole/Magnum TA for the US Title, while World Wide on same day has Magnum, Dusty, Manny Fernandez vs. Flair & the Andersons. They then discuss the 12/29/85 AWA Night of Champions 2 from the Meadowlands with Dusty/Flair, TA/Tully and Warriors vs. the Russians and close out with December awards and...

Duration: 01:58:52
Are You Smarter Than Russo's WCW Episode 37
Nov 28, 2025

Its the final nitro before Slamboree! Vince Russo now has Liz on a chain and keeps propositioning her. How many free throws does the perfect one Shawn Staisak make with his horrible form? Vampiro and Sting have a graveyard match a week before a normal singles match. Will the red liquid get anyone else this week? 

Duration: 01:10:29
Linking Up Luchas #59
Nov 27, 2025

Backbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Ice Palace for this episode of Linking Up Luchas!

Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground.

On this installment, he is joined by Jacob Williams as continue season 4 by discussing the episodes from 7/25/2018 & 8/1/2018! Join us and enjoy the madness that is Lucha Underground.

Duration: 01:12:18
The Shit Take #34
Nov 27, 2025

Tim Capel is welcomed back to the ceramic throne to banter with Keithie and provide some definite takes.

"The future of the Survivor Series" - Keithie

"Was Starrcade 97 really that bad?" - Tim

Duration: 01:20:13
The CrosUp #78
Nov 24, 2025

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 11/17-11/21. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!

Duration: 00:58:10
Can Keithie Take The Heat - #8 - 3 Cheese Polenta & Chicken Cotoletta
Nov 23, 2025

Buongiorno!

The Backbone FOOD Network brings you the meals and stories from the 2025 Your Pasta Sucks: A "Cookbook" by Matteo Lane

This episode, Chef Keithie goes over to the other side and connects with his roots with some good I-TAL-IAN food.

We vist Nonna's kitchen with some Polenta and Cotoletta with a nice sauce on the side. Shout out to Keithie's boy Jeremy for the book.

Mangiare la mia famiglia

Duration: 00:35:29
NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #25: December 1985 Part 1
Nov 22, 2025

***Originally Aired on Place to Be Nation in September 2021***

On episode 25 of NWA Crock and Roll the boys, after 6 long months, are back to the timeline with December 85 part 1, covering 12/7-12/21. Topics and discussions include a somber Tully, how is Tommy Young multiple time ref of the year, $33,000 fur coats, Russians/Warriors heating up, R & R Express next challengers, an all-star six-man, a Mid-Atlantic Title match, Anderson wanting the TV title , JJ feeling disrespected, Flair feeling himself while Ron Garvin steps up to challenge him in wrestling, not love making & much more!

Duration: 01:55:47
Highway to the Impact Zone #130
Nov 20, 2025

Backbone Wrestling Network...Welcome to Highway to the Impact Zone. Join host Logan Crosland and his student Jacob Williams, and they are joined by special guest Keith Langston. In this episode, they live watch Genesis 2007.

Duration: 03:05:06
YouTube Roulette #51
Nov 19, 2025

On the new episode of YouTube Roulette, join Shiff, Jake, Logan, and Matt as they watch Steiners vs Wrath & Mortis from Saturday Night in 1997, Necro Butcher vs Samoa Joe bloodbath, Giant Baba vs Abdullah the Butch (2 out of 3 Falls!!!), and wrap up with Lanny Poffo vs Koko B Ware.......from 2010! 

 

Come for the spinning of the wheel & stay for the debauchery! Also come to hear our very special nicknames given to us from the one and only Scott Shifflett.

Duration: 01:15:45
The Movie Education of Logan Crosland - Episode 14 - Father of the Bride
Nov 18, 2025

I am removing the superfluous buns.

In a world where one man has only seen 30 or so movies comes a desire to learn from a master. A master of film. A master of cinema. A master who has led such a sad life. 

Logan seeks the knowledge and he turns to his own personal “Yoda”; Keithie.

Join Logan & Keithie on a wild adventure to discover as we watch along with a new movie each episode in THE MOVIE EDUCATION OF LOGAN CROSLAND.

This episode, Logan, Keithie & Tim (who shows up on "Tim T...

Duration: 01:52:22
The CrosUp #77
Nov 17, 2025

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 11/10-11/15, as well as TNA's Turning Point. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!

Duration: 00:54:22
Are You Smarter Than Russo's WCW Episode 36
Nov 16, 2025

In Episode 36 of the podcast, Scott and Logan finally get to the Thunder that will live in infamy. That's right its the most infamous episode of Thunder ever, David Arquette wins the title! In this much maligned Thunder, there is a great Ric Flair promo that is forgotten about. Russo is going to Russo, so buckle up and lets navigate this episode together.

Duration: 01:05:31
NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #24: Unwatched Part 4
Nov 15, 2025

*** Originally aired on Place to Be Nation in September 2021***

On episode 24 of NWA Crock and Roll, the boys are once again joined by Scott Shifflett for the final part of the “Unwatched” series of matches they missed from April-November 85. Topics include one of the best 6-man all-star tag matches you will see from Memphis, a great Warriors/Freebirds tag from the Meadowlands, Wahoo's continued downside against a big future star and a sneak peak of December '85 happenings with 3 matches in Puerto Rico. One, brutal for the wrong reasons, Nikita Koloff match & 2 Starrcade 85 rematches of which one is a...

Duration: 00:59:54
New Gen on a Mission #99: Mid- July 1995
Nov 14, 2025

In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka discuss the fallout of King of the Ring 1995. 

They talk the elevation of Henry Godwin, Mable’s push, Skip’s position in the company and more Mantaur. Enjoy!

Duration: 00:42:28
Linking Up Luchas #58
Nov 13, 2025

Backbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Temple(???) for this episode of Linking Up Luchas!

Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground.

On this installment, he is joined by Scott Shifflett & Jacob Williams as they continue season 4 by discussing the episodes 7/11/18 & 7/18/18! Join us and enjoy the madness that is Lucha Underground.

Duration: 01:15:56
Clash of the ChampBones - Clash VII - Guts and Glory
Nov 12, 2025

In 1988 history was made by JCP. A Premium Live Event given away free on TBS showcasing some of the best and brightest for our entertainment. Titles defended. Grudges resolved. Legends are born.

Henceforth known as the Clash of the Champions.

Join us as the Backbone on this journey recapping these amazing show of shows. In the first of a two-part reunion Keithie is joined by Sting's number 1 fan, Scott Shifflett.

Clash of the Champions VII: Guts and Glory live from the Fort Bragg Arena in Fort Bragg, North Carolina on Flag Day and...

Duration: 01:51:55
The CrosUp #76
Nov 10, 2025

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 11/3-11/8. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!

Duration: 00:51:16
NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #23: Unwatched Part 3
Nov 08, 2025

***Originally Aired August 2021 on Place to Be Nation***

On episode 23 of NWA Crock 'n' Roll the boys are once again joined by Scott Shiflett for part 3 of the 4-part “Unwatched” series of matches they missed from April-November 85. Topics include 3 Road Warriors matches with varying opinions, including a shocking result against a team most did not understand, Portland bringing the goods again, while Puerto Rico does not, Shawns anger at Japan match bias, a fantastic TA/Flair match, weird “We are the World” ring entrance, a bloody Abdullah/Colon match with strong...ear work (???) and more!

Duration: 01:09:09
The Shit Take #33
Nov 07, 2025

With Shawn on an extended hiatus to cure his verbal diarrhea, Keithie brings in Tim Capel to provide some new flow.

WCW has a better track record of showcasing mid-card stars than the Fed. - Tim

Owen Hart was really "The Best There Is, The Best There Was & The Best There Ever Will Be" - Keithie

Duration: 01:24:18
Highway Classic: Genesis 2005
Nov 06, 2025

On this classic episode of Highway to the Impact Zone that originally aired on the Place to Be Wrestling Network, join Logan, Jake, Shawn, and Matt as they live watch Genesis 2005! Listen to the crew discuss Elimination X, Abyss vs Sabu, Christian Cage's TNA debut, Jeff Jarrett and America's Most Wanted vs Rhyno and Team 3D and more!

Duration: 03:01:21
Classic Re-Drop : Hands of Z #12
Nov 05, 2025

While Hands of Z is on extended hiatus, the Backbone is proud to bring you a classic episode. 

This episode's matches:

Larry battles Barry Windham for the prestigious Western States Heritage title from a November 1987 episode of UWF television

Garvin takes on Haku from a June 11th, 1989 episode of Prime Time Wrestling

Duration: 00:29:08
The CrosUp #75
Nov 03, 2025

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 10/27-11/1, as well as WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp

Duration: 00:41:58
NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #22: Unwatched part 2
Nov 01, 2025

**Originally aired on Place to Be Nation Feed in August 2021**

On episode 22 of NWA Crock and Roll the boys are once again joined by guest Scott Shiflett for part 2 of the 4-part “Unwatched” series of matches they missed from April-November 85. On tap in this educational episode; discussion about the loss of Bobby Eaton, 3 story driven Flair title matches from Houston over a 6-week period, a shocking match rating from Calum, perplexing discoveries on Chris Markoff (who?), Road Warriors vs Dollar Tree Koloffs, a fantastic Dusty/Arn TV Title match and the potential resolution to the mystery of why...

Duration: 01:18:50
Are You Smart Than Russo's WCW #35
Oct 31, 2025

Its Episode 35! Scott and Logan go over a jam packed episode of Nitro! We finally find out who Bret Hart hit with the chair. The World Title changes hands in an cage match that inexplicably has a crowd brawl. And we have a first "blood" or red liquid match. Come join us on another zany ride of 2000 WCW. 

Duration: 01:13:34
Linking Up Luchas #57
Oct 30, 2025

Backbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Temple(???) for this episode of Linking Up Luchas!

Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground.

On this installment, he is joined by Jennifer Smith, Scott Shifflett & Jacob Williams as they continue season 4 by discussing the episodes 6/27/2018 & 7/4/18! Join us and enjoy the madness that is Lucha Underground.

Duration: 01:46:18
The Shit Take #32
Oct 29, 2025

On a "Very Special" Episode of The Shit Take, coming off of recent trends where WWE and AEW are scheduling same day shows, Keith and Shawn pivot on normal direction of the show and discuss the great divide amongst wrestling fans on social media and in general when it comes to perception and opinions on current day wrestling. 

Duration: 00:42:58
New Gen on a Mission #98: Early July 1995
Oct 28, 2025

In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka discuss the fallout from King of the Ring 1995. 

The boys talk Vince's love of Shawn, the debut of Dr. Yankem, the quick build to In Your House 2 and Double J’s big break which, if you know tradition, will always fall apart. Enjoy!

Duration: 00:39:42
The CrosUp #74
Oct 27, 2025

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 10/20-10/25, as well as NXT's Halloween Havoc. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp

Duration: 00:46:15
NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #21: Unwatched part 1
Oct 25, 2025

**Originally aired on Place to Be Nation Feed in July 2021**

On Episode 21 of NWA Crock and Roll, the boys are joined by guest Scott Shiflett for part 1 of the 4-part “Unwatched” series of matches they missed from April-November 85. Up first a match between the Road Warriors vs. the Hennigs, then 5(!) Ric Flair title matches ranging from Japan to Houston to Dallas and ending in Portland against 5 different opponents. A Wahoo free episode for Calum to enjoy and hope you do too!

Duration: 01:06:26
Hands of Z #21.5: Rock and Roll All Night
Oct 24, 2025

On this .5 edition of Hands of Z, Keith and Shawn journey to the late 80s to look at two all time Rock themed tag teams in The Rock and Roll Express and The Midnight Rockers!

Up first The Rock and Roll Express face The British Bulldogs in a perceived wrestling dream match from International Bash 1989, an event co-promoted by the AWA, AJPW and Central States Wrestling.

From there, The Midnight Rockers defend their newly won AWA Tag Team Titles against "Adorable" Adrian Adonis and "Cowboy" Bob Orton from a 2/27/88 episode of AWA Championship Wrestling.

Duration: 00:42:15
Highway Classic: Bound for Glory 2005
Oct 23, 2025

On this classic episode of Highway to the Impact Zone that originally aired on the Place to Be Wrestling Network, join Logan, Jake, Matt, and Ben as they live watch Bound for Glory 2005! Listen to the crew discuss Samoa Joe vs Jushin Liger, an Ultimate X match, an Iron Man match for the X-Divison title, a Monster's Ball match, and more!

Duration: 03:07:01
Can Keithie Take The Heat - #7 - Fire-Roasted Vegetable Kebobs & Roasted Reds
Oct 22, 2025

Buongiorno!

The Backbone FOOD Network brings you the meals and stories from the 2003 cookbook J.R.'s Cookbook : True Ringside Tales, BBQ and Down Home Recipes by Good Ole' JR, Jim Ross.

This episode, Chef Keithie goes vegetarian and gets a little bit roasted. 

We turn up the broiler and "oven-grill" these kebobs and reds to perfection. Does the Langston house miss the meats? No way hoss.

Mangiare la mia famiglia

Duration: 00:18:49
New Gen on a Mission #97: King of the Ring 95
Oct 21, 2025

In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka watch King of the Ring 1995.  

They discuss one of the worst PPV’s of all time with some bad booking, stars missing and even throw in a little Mantaur discussion. Enjoy!

Duration: 00:41:49
The CrosUp #73
Oct 20, 2025

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 10/13-10/17, as well as TNA's Bound For Glory & AEW's WrestleDream. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp

Duration: 00:51:40
NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #20: Houston Layover Part 2
Oct 18, 2025

**Originally aired on Place to Be Nation Feed in July 2021**

On the show's one-year anniversary, in episode #20 of NWA Crock and Roll the boys are once again joined by guest, Ben Locke to close out part 2 of the Houston Layover series. After discussing year one they jump right into it. Topics & matches include Adrian Street in a surprising match with Terry Taylor, continued bad Boesch commentary, a disappointing Brody/Rhodes match, a run-down of bad Billy Graham matches watched including the one in this show, the entertainment value of Abdullah the Butcher, a big swerve in a...

Duration: 01:35:26
Are You Smarter Than Russo's WCW #34
Oct 17, 2025

It’s the night after Spring Stampede! Scott and Logan discuss an up and mostly down show. What starts off with a party ends with a homicide and a Bret Hart appearance!

Duration: 01:09:43
Linking Up Luchas #56
Oct 16, 2025

Backbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Temple(????) for this episode of Linking Up Luchas!

Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground.

On this installment, he is joined by Scott Shifflett & Jacob Williams as they start the kick off season by live watching episode 6/13/2018 & 6/20/2018! Join us and enjoy the madness that is Lucha Underground.

Duration: 01:40:54
YouTube Roulette #50
Oct 15, 2025

On the new episode of YouTube Roulette, join Shiff, Jake, Logan, and Matt as they celebrate their 50th episode. They do so by live watching the Coliseum Video Paul Bearer's Hits from the Crypt from 1994. 

 

Come for the spinning of the wheel & stay for the debauchery! Thank you all for 50 episodes and here's to 50 more!

Duration: 02:16:40
The CrosUp #72
Oct 13, 2025

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 10/6-10/11, as well as WWE Crown Jewel. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp

Duration: 00:54:01
NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #19: Houston Layover Part 1
Oct 11, 2025

**Originally aired on Place to Be Nation Feed in July 2021**

This episode is dedicated to the memory of our good friend Calvin Crowell. Rest in Peace Calvin, you'll be sorely missed.   On episode 19 of NWA Crock & Roll, the boys are joined by Ben Locke for a part 1 of 2  series called “Houston Layover” looking at matches with Crockett stars in the Houston Territory.  
Topics and matches include bad Paul Boesch commentary, why is there a 2/3 falls Atlas/Koloff match, a never to be seen again hot tag sequence from the Rock and Roll Express, a shocking “I Quit” match with...

Duration: 01:26:05
The Movie Education of Logan Crosland - Episode 13 - Scream
Oct 10, 2025

What's your favorite scary movie?

In a world where one man has only seen 30 or so movies comes a desire to learn from a master. A master of film. A master of cinema. A master who has led such a sad life. 

Logan seeks the knowledge and he turns to his own personal “Yoda”; Keithie.

Join Logan & Keithie on a wild adventure to discover as we watch along with a new movie each episode in THE MOVIE EDUCATION OF LOGAN CROSLAND.

This episode, Logan, Keithie & Jenny (with Tim later of course) enjoy...

Duration: 02:04:30
Highway to the Impact Zone #129
Oct 09, 2025

Backbone Wrestling Network...Welcome to Highway to the Impact Zone. Join host Logan Crosland and his student Jacob Williams, as they are joined by TNA expert Matt Souza. In this episode, they live watch the 11/8/07 episode of Impact.

Duration: 01:35:03
Hands of Z #21: As Seen on TV
Oct 08, 2025

Shawn and Keith are back and on this episode look at two matches involving Garvin and Larry vying for Television Titles!

Up first Ron Garvin challenges Jake Roberts for the National TV Title at a GCW House Show in Baltimore on April 7th, 1984.

Then Larry Z challenges Steven Regal for the WCW Television Title from WCW Saturday Night on 5/28/1994!

Duration: 01:02:59
The Shit Take #31
Oct 07, 2025

The boys are back with two new takes for your possible listening displeasure!

Razor Ramon should have had a World Title Run into 1994-1995-Keith

If David Von Erich had lived he would be remembered as one of the all time greats-Shawn

This is a fun one, so give it a listen!

Duration: 00:59:41
The CrosUp #71
Oct 06, 2025

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 9/29-10/4. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp

Duration: 00:53:01
NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #18: Before They Were Crockett Part 4
Oct 04, 2025

**Originally aired on Place To Be Nation Feed in June 2021**

 

On episode 18 of NWA Crock & Roll, the boys are joined by Matt Souza for the final part of the “Before They Were Crockett Series”. Matches include a 4 star Abdullah match from Japan for some (What?), a disappointing Midnight Express match from Dallas, Barbarian in Memphis, Calum’s new favorite Wahoo match in Mid Atlantic, Buddy Landell in Houston, Ron Bass & Black Bart in Florida and a final match that is a fascinating museum relic of a find involving JJ Dillon in Michigan from the 60s! (Link to...

Duration: 01:34:48
Are You Smarter Than Russo's WCW #33
Oct 03, 2025

In Episode 33, Scott and Logan go over all 14 matches of the show! Yes, you read that correctly 14! Does any of the matches of the tournaments go 10 minutes? Why isn't Terry Funk apart of the millionaires club? Why is Ric Flair dressed like hes going to a PTA meeting? 

Duration: 01:18:06
Linking Up Luchas #55
Oct 02, 2025

Backbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Temple for this episode of Linking Up Luchas!

Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground.

On this installment, he is joined by Jennifer Smith, Scott Shifflett, & Jacob Williams as they start the wrap up to season 3 by live watching Ultima Lucha Tres Part 3 & 4! Join us and enjoy the madness that is Lucha Underground.

Duration: 02:26:12
WBRN - BackBone Radio Network - Are you Listening?
Oct 01, 2025

Hi everybody, this is Keithie Kasem and I want to welcome you to the BackBone Radio Network.

Here you can enjoy sports & entertainment like never before. Catch some previews of our shows we offer here on the BackBone Wrestling Network.

Our hosts & co-hosts do all they can to entertain and inform, so stay a while, listen in and enjoy. 

Duration: 00:29:03
The CrosUp #70
Sep 29, 2025

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 9/22-9/27 , as well as TNA's Victory Road & NXT's No Mercy. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

Duration: 01:05:32
NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #17: Before They Were Crockett Part 3
Sep 27, 2025

**Originally aired on Place To Be Nation Feed in June 2021**

 

On episode 17 of NWA Crock And Roll the boys are joined by Matt Souza for part 3 of their “Before They Were Crockett Series”. Wrestlers looked at include Buzz Tyler, Buzz Sawyer, Dusty Rhodes, Dick Slater, Billy Jack Haynes, Ric Flair, two of Matt’s Favorites, Jimmy Valiant and Paul Jones in matches that involve The Briscoes, Roddy Piper, Jay Strongbow, “Beefy” Ted Dibiase, Johnny Weaver, Mike Rotundo, Tito Santana, Nick Bockwinkel & more. From Portland to Houston to New York to Canada this show has it all, includ...

Duration: 01:24:13
The Shit Take #30
Sep 26, 2025

On this episode, Keith and Shawn both go to late WCW for their takes!

Up first Keith thinks if The Finger Poke of Doom had never happened WCW would have survived!

Then, Shawn thinks that the New Blood angle was the right way to approach getting WCW back on track!

 

Duration: 00:53:31
Highway to the Impact Zone #128
Sep 25, 2025

Backbone Wrestling Network...Welcome to Highway to the Impact Zone. Join host Logan Crosland and his student Jacob Williams, as they are joined by TNA expert Matt Souza. In this episode, they live watch the 11/1/07 episode of Impact.


Listen and join us on this wild ride through Total Nonstop Action.

Duration: 01:32:57
Hands of Z #20.5: The Marvelous Martels
Sep 24, 2025

On the latest .5 episode of the Hands of Z, the boys are all about The Martels as they look at one match each of Sherri Martel and Rick Martel from their times in the AWA.

From Superclash 2 on May 2, 1987 Sheri defends her AWA Ladies Title against Medusa.

Then from 9/20/84, Rick Martel defends his AWA World Title against Nick Bockwinkel in Canada.

 

Duration: 00:42:46
Can Keithie Take The Heat - #6 - The Dudley Boyz' Dudleyville Chicken and Dumplingz
Sep 23, 2025

Buongiorno!

 

The Backbone FOOD Network brings you the meals and stories from the 2000 cookbook Can You Take the Heat by Jim Ross & The WWF Superstars.

This episode, Chef Keithie sets up the tables, but maybe that's a mistake as we go to Dudleyville for some home country cooking.

Join us as we taste the flavors and say Wazzzzzzuuuuup as we dive off the top turnbuckle to enjoy some of Bubba Ray & Devon's favorites; Dudleyville Chicken and Dumplingz

 

Mangiare la mia famiglia

Duration: 00:19:13
The CrosUp #69
Sep 22, 2025

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 9/15-9/19, as well as AEW's All Out & WWE's Wrestlepalooza. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

Duration: 01:13:58
NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #16: Before They Were Crockett Part 2
Sep 20, 2025

***Originally Aired on Place to Be Nation in May 2021***

On episode 16 of NWA Crock and Roll, the boys and guest Scott Shifflett are in part 2 of 4 of their “Before They Were Crockett” watch with 7 more matches that involve The Road Warriors, Terry Taylor, Krusher Khruschev, Arn Anderson, Paul Ellering, Ron Garvin, a very controversial Ivan Koloff match that causes some surprise divide, Baby Doll vs. one of The Golden Girls, a match Scott forgets to watch and a sneak peek at the guest and match watches for part 3. All matches can be found on YouTube. Enjoy and than...

Duration: 01:22:53
Are You Smarter Than Russo's WCW #32
Sep 19, 2025

Scott and Logan go over the final stop before Spring Stampede! They go over the show and how Brian Knobbs falls 30 feet and never returns to WCW. They go over Ric Flairs 2000 special move, what is it? Find out to listen and they discuss cracks in the relationship of Kimberly Page and DDP! Also the Batman debuts? 

Duration: 00:59:54
The Shit Take #29
Sep 18, 2025

Linking Up Luchas will return in two weeks! In the meantime enjoy this brand new episode of The Shit Take!


On this episode, Keith and Shawn revisit 80s/90s WWF for their takes!

The British Bulldogs are not a GOAT Team-Keith

The WWF missed the boat on their booking of Mr. Perfect-Shawn

Duration: 00:47:10
YouTube Roulette #49
Sep 17, 2025

On the new episode of YouTube Roulette, join Shiff, Jake, Logan, and Matt as they watch now a 15 Man Royal Rumble from Smackdown in 2004, another Shiff Special (A El Gigante Six Man Tag from WCW), a random stacked 6 man tag from Shotgun Saturday Night, and another insane FMW match featuring the Terry Funk & The Sheik!

 

Come for the spinning of the wheel & stay for the debauchery!

Duration: 01:21:31
New Gen on a Mission #96: End of June 1995
Sep 16, 2025

In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka cover the final events before King of the Ring 1995. 

They discuss the overall build, the waste of talent, and the draw of the King vs. Bret as the real main event. Enjoy!

Duration: 00:37:15
The CrosUp #68
Sep 15, 2025

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 9/8-9/13. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

Duration: 00:54:48
NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #15: Before they Were Crockett Part 1
Sep 13, 2025

***Originally aired in May 2021 on Place to Be Nation***

***When The WWE Network went away and Peacock was months away the crew took on the project in looking at Crockett Wrestlers in different matches from their careers that would span for many months until the launch of Peacock***

On episode 15 of the returning NWA Crock and Roll the boys are back and joined by guest Scott Shiflett (Blockbuster Rewind, Pop Goes to the Couch, Battlestar in the 25th Century) and begin a 4 part mini series journey of watching 28 random bouts looking at wrestling matches of...

Duration: 01:44:48
Clash of the ChampBones - Clash VI - Ragin' Cajun
Sep 12, 2025

In 1988 history was made by JCP. A Premium Live Event given away free on TBS showcasing some of the best and brightest for our entertainment. Titles defended. Grudges resolved. Legends are born.

Henceforth known as the Clash of the Champions.

Join us as the Backbone on this journey recapping these amazing show of shows. Keithie once again is joined by the true "Backbone" of the BWN, Logjam Crossland as an apology to for the last show.

Clash of the Champions VI: Ragin' Cajun live from the  Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans for a g...

Duration: 01:28:41
Highway to the Impact Zone #127
Sep 11, 2025

Backbone Wrestling Network...Welcome to Highway to the Impact Zone. Join host Logan Crosland and his student Jacob Williams, as they are joined by TNA expert Matt Souza. In this episode, they live watch the 10/25/07 episode of Impact.


Listen and join us on this wild ride through Total Nonstop Action.

Duration: 01:34:25
The Movie Education of Logan Crosland - Episode 12 - Tombstone
Sep 10, 2025

I'm your huckleberry.

In a world where one man has only seen 30 or so movies comes a desire to learn from a master. A master of film. A master of cinema. A master who has led such a sad life. 

Logan seeks the knowledge and he turns to his own personal “Yoda”; Keithie.

Join Logan & Keithie on a wild adventure to discover as we watch along with a new movie each episode in THE MOVIE EDUCATION OF LOGAN CROSLAND.

This episode, Logan, Keithie & Tim enjoy a true modern western classic, Tombstone.

Duration: 01:54:23
The Shit Take #28
Sep 09, 2025

Keith and Shawn are back with two fresh takes to discuss!

Shawn-The AWA has an undeserved bad reputation in Modern Day perception

Keith-The (dead?) WWE Speed Title should be like the old TV Title in WCW

Duration: 00:43:41
The CrosUp #67
Sep 08, 2025

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 9/1-9/6. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

Duration: 00:49:35
NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #14:Starrcade 85
Sep 06, 2025

***Originally aired on Place to Be Nation in March 2021***

On episode 14 of NWA Crock & Roll the boys are joined by the real “Podfather” Scott Criscuolo to talk Starrcade 85! Before they talk about the event they make an announcement about the future of the show, then jump in and discuss awkward Johnny Weaver, the multi month build to the main matches, the “real” greatest NWA/WCW match of all time, Wahoo continuing to disappoint even in a good match, another worst match ever we have watched on this show, is the main event the Dusty/Flair match that’s been mis...

Duration: 02:36:58
Are You Smarter Than Russo's WCW Episode 31
Sep 05, 2025

The Night the World Changed? Scott and Logan have made it to the landmark episode of WCW Nitro where Russo and Bischoff join forces to declare war on the Millionaires Club!  We have no champs and a ppv in 6 days!

Duration: 01:13:18
Linking Up Luchas #54
Sep 04, 2025

Backbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Temple for this episode of Linking Up Luchas!

Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground.

On this installment, he is joined by Jennifer Smith, Scott Shifflett, Shawn Kidd, & Jacob Williams as they start the wrap up to season 3 by live watching Ultima Lucha Tres Part 1 & 2! Join us and enjoy the madness that is Lucha Underground.

Duration: 01:37:16
Hands of Z #20: A Beautiful Day
Sep 03, 2025

After Episode 20's Holy Grail matches, Shawn and Keith are back with a new themed episode looking at two tag matches with Garvin and Larry in two separate matches involving "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton.

Up first from April 6, 1991 Saturday Night, Larry goes for his chance to join the York Foundation as he and Terrence Taylor face Tom Zenk and Eaton.

After that they look at a August 15,1987 match from NWA Pro as The Garvin Brothers face The Midnight Express for the US Tag Titles with Ric Flair on commentary!

Duration: 00:55:38
New Gen on a Mission #95: Mid-June 1995
Sep 02, 2025

In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka continue the final build to The King of the Ring 1995.  

They watch a good Owen vs. Bulldog match with a terrible finish, more New Gen “stars” starting and the burial of the American Hero, Lex Luger. Enjoy!

Duration: 00:40:47
The CrosUp #66
Sep 01, 2025

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 8/25-8/30, as well as WWE's Clash in Paris. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

Duration: 00:50:49
NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #13: A Look at Starrcade 83 and 84
Aug 30, 2025

***Originally Aired on Place to Be Nation in March 2021***

After last weeks episode with Nikita Koloff to kick off Starrcade 85 month, enjoy this bonus episode of NWA Crock and Roll #13 where the boys are joined by third time guest Jacob Williams. They discuss Starrcade 83/84: BC (Before April 85 Crockett) to look at matches from those two Starrcades involving wrestlers they have watched since starting the pod timeline in April 85. Some 4 star classics, some hidden gem surprises and honestly maybe the worst match they have seen in 8 months of doing the show much to Calum’s delight and Shawn’s ch...

Duration: 02:05:56
Can Keithie Take The Heat - #5 - Sherri Martel’s Famous Pizza Spaghetti
Aug 29, 2025

Buongiorno!

 

The Backbone FOOD Network brings you the meals and stories from the 2000 cookbook Can You Take the Heat by Jim Ross & The WWF Superstars.

This episode, Chef Keithie deviates from the cookbook and makes a special dish right from Leilani Kai; Sensational Sherri's Pizza Spaghetti.

When life on the road got tough, Sherri Martel always found a way to make things feel like home. After long drives and exhausting nights in the ring, she’d be in the kitchen making her famous Pizza Spaghetti — a dish that became a tradition becau...

Duration: 00:16:38
Highay to the Impact Zone #126
Aug 28, 2025

Backbone Wrestling Network...Welcome to Highway to the Impact Zone. Join host Logan Crosland and his student Jacob Williams, as they are joined by TNA expert Matt Souza. In this episode, they live watch the 10/18/07 episode of Impact.


Listen and join us on this wild ride through Total Nonstop Action.

Duration: 01:34:57
The Shit Take #27
Aug 27, 2025

Keith and Shawn are back with Shit Takes based on the Women's Division coming out of Summerslam 2025. After discussing their trip to new Jersey they jump right into it:

Keith-Women's Wrestling is currently better than the Men's Division

Shawn-WWE needs to be better at booking Rhea Ripley

Duration: 01:02:09
The CrosUp #65
Aug 26, 2025

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 8/18-8/23, as well as AEW's Forbidden Door & NXT's Heatwave. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

Duration: 01:03:23
NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #12: Nikita Koloff Interview
Aug 23, 2025

**Originally aired on Place to be Nation Wrestling Feed in March 2021**

On a very special episode 12 of NWA Crock and Roll the boys are joined by the one and only Crockett era staple, former Tag Team, Six Man, US and TV Champion, Nikita Koloff! Topics and stories range from his thoughts on the recent passing of Jim Crockett, his start in 1984, many feuds, matches, iconic moments in his career, what he is up to today and a moment our one Calum McDougall will never forget. A great interview with an amazing individual as we launch the first...

Duration: 01:17:25
Hands of Z #19.5: Big Dick Energy
Aug 22, 2025

Alright folks, strap in for a very special .5 episode we’ve boldly titled "Big Dick Energy". This time around, we shine the spotlight on not one, but two legendary Dicks: Dick Murdoch and Dick Slater—two men who bled swagger, chaos, and unfiltered ass-kickery every time they stepped through the ropes.

First up, we head to the Philadelphia Spectrum on February 16, 1985, where Barry Windham squares off with Dick Murdoch in a match that has history behind it and ahead of it. 

Then we rewind the tape back to December 1983 for a United States Heavyweight Title match...

Duration: 00:42:15
Linking Up Luchas #53
Aug 21, 2025

Backbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Temple for this episode of Linking Up Luchas!

Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground.

On this installment, he is joined by Jacob Williams as they continue Season 3 by discussing the episodes from 9/13/17 & 9/20/17!  We dive into Medallion and Gift of the Gods madness, the end of Rey Mysterio(?), Moths vs Fenix and the Announcer, final build to Ultima Lucha,  and much more!

Duration: 01:14:27
YouTube Roulette #48
Aug 20, 2025

On the new episode of YouTube Roulette, join Shiff, Jake, Logan, and Matt as they watch now twice cancelled Joey Ryan team with Candice Larae take on the Young Bucks in 2014, an Electric Pool Match from Japan, Dynamite Kid vs Stan Hansen in Japan from 1991, & the very last match in WCW Saturday Night history! 

 

Come for the spinning of the wheel & stay for the debauchery!

Duration: 01:07:45
New Gen on a Mission #94: Early June 1995
Aug 19, 2025

In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka talk the build to The King of the Ring 1995.  

They talk about summer heat, a great Double J vs Undertaker match, the Skip and Sunny debut and as always, more Doink. Enjoy!

Duration: 00:37:15
The CrosUp #64
Aug 18, 2025

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 8/11-8/16, as well as TNA's Emergence. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

Duration: 00:50:04
NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #11: November 85 Part 2
Aug 16, 2025

**Originally aired on Place to Be Nation Wrestling Feed in February 2021**

On Episode 11 of NWA Crock & Roll the boys are once again joined by guest Rory McNamara as they look at second half of November 85 to close out the journey to Starrcade! They discuss an iconic closing shot of 11/16/85 World Championship Wrestling, then jump into multiple 3 star plus matches and 1 average match including, Buddy Landell vs Manny Fernandez, 4 Ric Flair matches that include a banger 6 man with the Andersons, a fantastic angle and match for the title in Mid South vs. Ted Dibiase, another title defense against...

Duration: 02:28:39
WBRN - BackBone Radio Network - Are you Listening?
Aug 15, 2025

Hi everybody, this is Keithie Kasem and I want to welcome you to the BackBone Radio Network.

Here you can enjoy sports & entertainment like never before. Catch some previews of our shows we offer here on the BackBone Wrestling Network.

Our hosts & co-hosts do all they can to entertain and inform, so stay a while, listen in and enjoy. 

Duration: 00:21:32
Highway to the Impact Zone #125
Aug 14, 2025

Backbone Wrestling Network...Welcome to Highway to the Impact Zone. Join host Logan Crosland and his student Jacob Williams, as they are joined by special guest Lewis Maynard. In this episode, they live watch Bound For Glory 2007.


Listen and join us on this wild ride through Total Nonstop Action.

Duration: 03:01:45