Main Event Marks
It’s the best of retro wrestling! Former media personality, Troy, & walking Wrestling Encyclopedia, Greg, will teach you something and make you laugh with breakdowns of the best, worst, and funniest subjects from pro wrestling’s past! These two lifelong wrestling marks and memorabilia collectors will bring you not only the fan’s perspective, but all the news and backstage goodness they can dig up after-the-fact!
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4 days ago
4 days ago
This is the Main Event Marks, Dark Side of Wrestling History! Jack Pfefer exposed wrestling as staged, the Gold Dust Trio revolutionized wrestling’s style, Mitsuharu Misawa founded NOAH after leaving AJPW, and Pat Patterson’s legacy includes scandal, resilience, and groundbreaking influence. Meanwhile, I tell you how Antonio Peña’s split from CMLL formed AAA, reshaping lucha libre. L.A. Park’s name feud and Perro Aguayo Jr.’s tragic in-ring death show lucha’s dramatic, often heartbreaking history. Learn about it all in the Main Event Marks, Dark Side of Wrestling History!
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
I'm back for another review of a current show. This time, we're going to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for Night of Champions. After weeks of the IWC caterwauling about WWE needing to cancel the show, it went perfectly fine. We've got a new King and Queen of the Ring. Attitude Era finishes are back. And I'll be discussing the latest news of the time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
I'm reviewing the biopic about pioneer women's wrestler, Mildred Burke. Is it any good and is it worth watching? I also break down each episode of season 6 of Dark Side of the Ring. How dark did they get? And what should we see in season 7?
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Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
I'm heading south of the border to do my first review of a current-day AAA lucha libre show. I also talk about changes to CMLL's biggest show, lawsuits against AEW, injuries and major podcast changes for WWE, a new wrestling-themed Netflix show with a familiar name, and much more!
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Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
I go to MexiCali for my extensive reviews of AAA Worlds Collide and WWE Money in the Bank 2025. I also discuss injury updates, new names, departing long-timers, and a hall of fame announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
I apologize for the over-modulation on the crappy audio. I promise it will be better next time! I hope you still enjoy the content.
I'm reviewing 1994's AAA/WCW crossover event, When Worlds Collide. In the news of the time, I'm covering Halloween Havoc '94 fallout, rumors over Hulk Hogan's contract negotiations, WCW getting sued all over the place, working relationships with Mexican lucha libre promotions, wrestling getting super hot in Japan, and I'll touch a little bit on big WWE releases and signings. That and much more on the podcast!
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Thursday May 29, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
With All Elite Wrestling holding their latest anniversary pay-per-view, Double or Nothing 2025, I felt the urge to do something I've never done on this show: Review a current show. I have no emotional attachment to this whatsoever, so I'm going in cold. I'll also be talking about WrestleMania 42's location issues, JR's cancer surgery, Billy Jack Haynes in trouble, and more in the news.
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
All Elite Wrestling kicked off their pay-per-views in 2019 with Double or Nothing, main evented by Kenny Omega and Chris Jericho. The winner of that match would face the winner of the pre-show battle royal at All Out for the AEW World Title. The show was fine. Had some fun moments and great matches. But did it mean anything? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
This is the first ever ALL LIVE episode of the Main Event Marks podcast on a Wrestling Wednesday! It's Troy going solo today, without a guest, and I'm reviewing The Iron Claw after FINALLY getting around to watching it. I'm also going to be talking deeper about the Von Erich family. I'll discuss Dark Side of the Ring. I'll go over WWE's recent releases. Also, I'll explain why I consider WWE to be the new NWA. Subscribe for more!
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Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
WrestleMania, the grandest stage since 1985, creates legends and unforgettable moments in professional wrestling, featuring historic championship victories and shocking betrayals. Let's explore them all!WrestleMania, the pinnacle of pro wrestling since 1985, has seen both unforgettable moments and disappointing events. Here, I'll rank the 10 worst WrestleManias, detailing their shortcomings and why they failed to meet expectations.WrestleMania 41 wowed fans with surprises, emotional moments, and thrilling matches. This unforgettable two-night event in Las Vegas featured new champions and legends rewriting history, promising a lasting legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices