The Complicated Legacy of Hulk Hogan. Hulk Hogan ripping of his shirt circa 1991 WWF.
@vaughnjohnson.bsky.social and @piccone.bsky.social were joined by The Third Man Brian Isley to discuss the passing of Hulk Hogan on Thursday and the legacy he leaves behind.
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25.07.2025 12:37 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Hangman Adam Page standing tall at AEW All In holding the AEW Title above his head
Goldberg smiling as Gunther chops the shit out of him
Naomi lookin' CRAZY after cashing in and winning the Women's World Championship at Evolution
OTC1 is back
π¨NEW EPISODEπ¨
@vaughnjohnson.bsky.social & @piccone.bsky.social run down the wrestling weekend that was (including Monday) on this week's edition of the pod!
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16.07.2025 22:30 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Before Goldberg officially returned, we discussed what his return could look like on the latest episode of @shootersradio.bsky.social
...and discussed his horrible heel turn at Great American Bash 2000. π
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17.06.2025 16:32 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
WWE Money in the Bank '25 Roundtable - 06/05/25 - Wrestling Roundtable | iHeart
Nick Piccone, Vaughn Johnson, Mark Henry Jr., and Roy Burton discuss the 4-match Money in the Bank 2025 card, and discuss whether the concept of the Money in the Bank briefcase has run its course.
It's the 2025 #MITB Roundtable!
@shootersradio.bsky.social's @piccone.bsky.social & @vaughnjohnson.bsky.social along with @markhenryjr.bsky.social & @thebsline.bsky.social dive into the #MITB card, and discuss whether the concept has worn out its welcome in 2025.
www.iheart.com/podcast/1248...
06.06.2025 19:35 β π 1 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
MITB Roundtable featuring Piccone, Johnson, Burton, and Henry Jr. $100 bills faded in the background with big green MONEY IN THE BANK ROUNDTABLE font in middle, surrounded by a briefcase lookin' jawn. Ladder in the middle. Fox Sports The Gambler Philadelphia logo bottom left. Straight Shooters Podcast logo bottom right.
TONIGHT! 7PM! WWE #MITB Roundtable!
- @shootersradio.bsky.social's @piccone.bsky.social & @vaughnjohnson.bsky.social
- @markhenryjr.bsky.social
- @thebsline.bsky.social
Talking all things 2025 #MITB and discussing thoughts on the MITB concept as a whole.
Tune in! foxphlgambler.com
05.06.2025 22:03 β π 1 π 2 π¬ 0 π 1
Fox Sports The Gambler - Home of Villanova Basketball & Football
Fox Sports The Gambler is the ultimate destination for Sports Talk in the Philadelphia community on 1480 AM, 102.5 FM and iHeartRadio. Includes the compelling sports talk personalities: βThe Herd with...
"It's a monkey wrench in the middle of their long-term plans ... I kinda get why people are souring on it a little bit" -
@vaughnjohnson.bsky.social on the concept of the Money in the Bank briefcase today
#MITB Roundtable
Stream: foxphlgambler.com
or
@iHeartRadio
app
05.06.2025 23:02 β π 1 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
John Cena holding up Undisputed WWE Championship belt
Jey Uso holding up the World Heavyweight Championship with the WrestleMania banner behind him
Bron Breakker and Seth Rollins holding both arms up high with Paul Heyman pointing to them as CM Punk and Roman Reigns are laid out on the ads-infested WWE canvas.
π¨NEW EPISODEπ¨
We're reacting to #WrestleMania 41 this week with a packed house as @vaughnjohnson.bsky.social, @piccone.bsky.social, @markhenryjr.bsky.social, & @thebsline.bsky.social talk Cody-Cena, Jey Uso, the New Paul Heyman Guys, and MUCH MORE!
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24.04.2025 20:44 β π 1 π 2 π¬ 0 π 1
Fox Sports The Gambler stylized WrestleMania Roundtable graphic. "Cards" featuring Nick Piccone, Vaughn Johnson, Jon Jansen, and Jason Fanelli above the WRESTLEMANIA font with a diamond below and a dark blue-colored with white outline "Roundtable" written in cursive. In the background, the edge of the ring with posts, turnbuckles, and ropes jetting outwards from left to right and a spotlight at the top. Fox Sports The Gambler Philadelphia logo below "Roundtable" and the Straight Shooters Podcast logo below that.
Coming up at 7pm - it's the #WrestleMania Roundtable!
@piccone.bsky.social
@vaughnjohnson.bsky.social
@jonjansen.bsky.social
@bigmanfanelli.bsky.social
Listen: www.iheart.com/live/fox-spo...
17.04.2025 22:54 β π 5 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
Since when did Vince McMahon start writing AEWβs promos?
10.04.2025 00:23 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Kevin Harlan: "Tonight, the NBA on TNT is brought to you by the new crispy tenders at CarMax. What? Wait a minute, hold on. Are they serving tenders with cars? We just had the marriage of two different sponsors and it was UGLY." π
09.04.2025 01:14 β π 1516 π 380 π¬ 40 π 174
Hey, itβs me on a podcast! A pro wrestling podcast!
Joined @vaughnjohnson.bsky.social and @piccone.bsky.social for @shootersradio.bsky.social Episode 425, and we spoke at length about Jey Uso and the recent polarization of the fanbase towards him.
Out now on all platforms!
linktr.ee/shootersradio
28.03.2025 14:30 β π 7 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
Love Is Blind Season 8 poster. Cast member Sarah in a blue dress facing doors with male cast members and looking back to the camera.
Batista with both arms in the air and the World Heavyweight Championship on his shoulder facing backwards after defeating Triple H at WrestleMania 21. Getty Images. Credit: J. Shearer
π¨NEW EPISODEπ¨
Come for our #WrestleMania 21 deep dive. Stay for our #LoveIsBlind Season 8 deep dive.
Your favorite wrestling podcast just got real.
@vaughnjohnson.bsky.social
@piccone.bsky.social
@foxphlgambler.bsky.social
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20.03.2025 11:46 β π 5 π 3 π¬ 0 π 3
π¨NEW EPISODEπ¨
@vaughnjohnson.bsky.social & @piccone.bsky.social continue their 2005 WWE run by diving deep into the Feb. 21 edition of #WWERaw... where Batista made the decision of a lifetime!
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07.03.2025 03:12 β π 4 π 2 π¬ 0 π 1
Fox Sports 1480 The Gambler | iHeart
Philly's Action Starts Here
7PM! #RoyalRumble Roundtable!
@jonjansen.bsky.social, @piccone.bsky.social, @vaughnjohnson.bsky.social, and @bigmanfanelli.bsky.social ARE READY TO [watch the] RUMBLE!
LISTEN HERE: www.iheart.com/live/fox-spo...
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π¨ NEW EPISODE π¨
@vaughnjohnson.bsky.social & @piccone.bsky.social discuss current events deep dive into the 2005 Royal Rumble!
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17.01.2025 23:43 β π 0 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Royal Rumble 2005. John Cena pointing in the air with two SmackDown refs and two Raw refs with Batista in the middle staring at him as Vince McMahon sits against the ropes with two torn quads.
This week.
@piccone.bsky.social
@vaughnjohnson.bsky.social
16.01.2025 12:50 β π 1 π 2 π¬ 0 π 1
They didnβt mess with Hulk Hogan at all π
07.01.2025 03:35 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
WWE officially announces Royal Rumble 2026 for Saudi Arabia in January
06.01.2025 19:17 β π 36 π 4 π¬ 61 π 88
Seeing Athena, Willow, & Mercedes wrestle in the Tokyo Dome made me think of Sandy Parker, the first Black woman to be world champion, notably in Japan nearly 52 years ago. Most modern fans may never know her name but theyβll get to know the women she paved the way for. Legacy π€
05.01.2025 11:54 β π 392 π 84 π¬ 6 π 5
26.12.2024 17:10 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 3 π 0
The first and last women's match on WWE Raw on the USA Network.
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2018 NXT WarGames match graphic with Roderick Strong, Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, and Bobby Fish on the left side with white text "Undisputed Era" underneath, Rowe of the War Raiders, Ricochet, Hanson, and Pete Dunne on the right side with white text "Ricochet/Dunne/War Raiders" text underneath and the NXT TakeOver: WarGames logo in the upper center with yellow text beneath it saying "WARGAMES MATCH"
π¨NEW EPISODEπ¨
WE ARE BACK WITH A PATREON REQUEST!
It's live commentary of the 2018 NXT #WarGames match!
One of the best WarGames matches EVER!?
Join us!
@piccone.bsky.social
@vaughnjohnson.bsky.social
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28.12.2024 14:36 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Bronson Reed underwent surgery.
We wish him a speedy recovery!
12.12.2024 02:23 β π 138 π 6 π¬ 1 π 1
Where is the Eagles-Steelers dividing line in Pa.? You tell us.
Tell us how far down the turnpike Eagles Country stretches.
The Steelers make the cross-state trip to face the Philadelphia Eagles this weekend. Which got us thinking where is the Mason-Dixon line for Pa. football? So, we're asking you...
www.inquirer.com/eagles/inq2/...
10.12.2024 16:33 β π 1 π 2 π¬ 2 π 0
A photo of Alec Bohm with Rob Thomson's quote in white text over a red background at the bottom which says "I just wanted to let him know we're not shopping him."
Phillies manager Rob Thomson has been keeping in close contact with Alec Bohm. Thomson said Tuesday that the pair have texted over the offseason and they had a longer conversation on the phone this week.β
Full story: www.inquirer.com/phillies/ale...
10.12.2024 22:23 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
A tan graphic with text at the top that says "Week 14 vs. Panthers." Underneath that is a green graphic that features a football helmet. In the upper right of the graphic is a colorful label that features black text that says "Season 4." At the bottom of the tan graphic is text that says "Uncovering the Birds with Jeff McLane."
A green graphic that has A.J. Brown's quote in white text that says "I think what really made us connect was I was the enforcer on offense, and I would say whatever everybody else wouldn't want to say. He came in and he kind of took some pressure off me. He started speaking up [too], and we just kind of clicked."
In the latest unCovering the Birds, @jeff-mclane.bsky.social explores how Saquon Barkley has reshaped the Eaglesβ offense and locker room in his first season. Discover his impact on the teamβs resurgence.
Listen now: www.inquirer.com/eagles/eagle...
10.12.2024 23:48 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
That segment was amazing #WWERaw
03.12.2024 01:25 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
'Madden' Is a Sports Gaming Dynasty, But It Almost Wasn't
'It's In The Game: Madden NFL' looks at the history of the football series, and the many ways it could have failed
NEW FROM JASON:
For Rolling Stone, I sat down with exec producer FredAnthony Smith and EA GM of American football Daryl Holt to talk Itβs In The Game, the new four-part Prime Video doc on the history of Madden NFL, the juggernaut video game football franchise.
www.rollingstone.com/culture/rs-g...
29.11.2024 15:37 β π 22 π 5 π¬ 2 π 1
Old school Survivor Series boxes with the faces of Nick Piccone top left, Vaughn Johnson top right, Roy Burton bottom left, Mark Henry Jr bottom right as a steel black fence is in the background with a light gray background. Survivor Series text at the top, War Games text at the bottom a little transparent with the old school ribbon slightly covering the top of the text with βROUNDTABLEβ written on it. Fox Sports The Gamblerβs logo in the bottom right.
#ThanksgivingΒ Week can mean only one thing β WWE #SurvivorSeriesΒ is here!
Join @piccone.bsky.social , @vaughnjohnson.bsky.social , @thebsline.bsky.social & @markhenryjr.bsky.social as they convene for the Survivor Series Roundtable!
6pm tonight on Fox Sports The Gambler!
27.11.2024 19:57 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 1 π 1
CHP; ECFU; to them weβll always be freaks
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