The Ballot - A Wrestling Hall of Fame Podcast

Ryan Neitzey
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Wrestling
  • Updated Monthly

Welcome to The Ballot, a podcast dissecting the pro wrestling careers of first-time nominees on the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame Ballot.

  1. Jul 8

    The Ballot: KENTA with Joe Lanza

    Ryan is joined by Joe Lanza from The Flagship Wrestling Podcast to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of KENTA. Listen to The Flagship wherever you get podcasts: http://theflagshippodcast.com/ Order the “Baseball Prospectus 2026”: https://amzn.to/4foRc3y Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568. Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts. LINK DUMP: All KENTA vs Marufuji Singles Matches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhZRr7VfZpg&t=5022s KENTA vs Low Ki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9EsybuVctM KENTA vs Kanemaru: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jciyeUNLaS0 KENTA vs SUWA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wHjdH-7fSs KENTA vs McGuiness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdsBa9_XzpY Ryan's Data Archive: Noah Attendance 2000-2014: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tIYhEtpTU7EBQy5D2CgDvhW3-lNEcoy5cnApdhjGsHw/edit?usp=sharing Combined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharing WON HOF Results - 2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing

  2. Jun 10

    The Ballot: Kane with Adam Berger

    Ryan is joined by Adam Berger to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Kane Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568. Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts. LINK DUMP: Read Adam Berger's article "Who Are the Biggest Wrestling PPV Draws of All-Time?": https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2022/10/31/who-are-the-biggest-wrestling-ppv-draws-of-all-time/ Kane's Debut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASmdxXaOzd4 Team Hell No & Ryback vs. The Shield: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObS3sjWZoEg Ryan's Data Archive: United States PPV Attendance 1989-2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dXcW5T3BhRxea-XLp1XVHiRxACHMWiVqq4-x_ICFjuU/edit?usp=sharing Combined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharing WON HOF Results - 2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing

  3. May 21

    The Ballot: Gunther with John Pollock

    Ryan is joined by John Pollock from POST Wrestling to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Gunther/Walter. Plus, they discuss the passing of Ted Turner and his importance to pro wrestling. Listen to POST Wrestling on all available podcast platforms or go to postwrestling.com for wrestling coverage. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/post-wrestling/id1328332258 Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568. Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts. LINK DUMP: Walter vs Daisuke Sekimoto: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7gfv1t Walter vs Ilja Dragunov: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x814kfz Ryan's Data Archive: United States PPV Attendance 1989-2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dXcW5T3BhRxea-XLp1XVHiRxACHMWiVqq4-x_ICFjuU/edit?usp=sharing Combined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharing WON HOF Results - 2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing

  4. Apr 15

    Andreas Lambrakis with Lionmark Luke

    Ryan is joined by Lionmark Luke to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Andreas Lambrakis. Read Luke's article "Andreas Lambrakis & Haralambos Karpozilos: Two (Nearly) Forgotten Stars From the Rest of the World" on voicesofwrestling.com Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568. Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts. Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel. LINK DUMP: Andreas Lambrakis vs. Gorgeous George: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW1K32RIwTU Phil Lyons's Lambrakis research: http://wrestlingclassics.com/cgi-bin/.ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=10;t=005209;p=0 https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2024/11/15/andreas-lambrakis-haralambos-karpozilos-two-nearly-forgotten-stars-from-the-rest-of-the-world/ Ryan's Data Archive: United States PPV Attendance 1989-2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dXcW5T3BhRxea-XLp1XVHiRxACHMWiVqq4-x_ICFjuU/edit?usp=sharing Combined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharing WON HOF Results - 2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing

    Andreas Lambrakis with Lionmark Luke

  5. Mar 25

    Los Espantos with “American Numbers” Arturo Galletti

    Ryan is joined by Arturo Galletti from The P[w]rescription podcast to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Los Espantos. Follow Arturo Galletti on Twitter; @AmericanNumbers Listen to Arturo Galletti on The P[w]rescription Podcast Check out Arturo's WON HoF Reference Guide Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568. Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts. Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel. LINK DUMP: Espanto I vs. El Santo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yDFJMD8_KM Ryan's Data Archive: United States PPV Attendance 1989-2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dXcW5T3BhRxea-XLp1XVHiRxACHMWiVqq4-x_ICFjuU/edit?usp=sharing Combined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharing WON HOF Results - 2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing

    Los Espantos with “American Numbers” Arturo Galletti

  6. Mar 11

    Booker T with Fred Morlan

    Ryan is joined by Fred Morlan from The Good, The Bad & The Hungee AEW Podcast to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of returning candidate, Booker T. Then, they discuss the Observer Awards and their role in a HOF conversation. Follow Fred Morlan on Bluesky; @flagrantstats.bsky.social Listen to Fred Morlan on "The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee AEW Podcast" Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568. LINK DUMP: Booker T vs. Bret Hart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCbux5JPp3A United States PPV Attendance 1989-2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dXcW5T3BhRxea-XLp1XVHiRxACHMWiVqq4-x_ICFjuU/edit?usp=sharing Combined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharing Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts. Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.

    Booker T with Fred Morlan

  7. Feb 11

    Le Petit Prince with Phil Lions

    Ryan is joined by wrestling historian Phil Lions to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of French Catch star, Le Petit Prince. Follow Phil Lions on Twitter @Phil_Lions Phil Lions Pro Wrestling History Research Guide Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568. LINK DUMP: Le Petit Prince Match Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-NXRyL_vtH025qgxuK3984DwO12GMLJh Le Petit Prince Facebook Page (run by his Daughter): https://www.facebook.com/PetitPrinceDanielDubail Le Petit Prince Advert: https://x.com/Phil_Lions/status/1930968552799871351 Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts. Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.

    Le Petit Prince with Phil Lions

  8. Jan 14

    Tam Nakano with Scott E.

    Ryan is joined by Scott E. to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Tam Nakano. Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568. Watch Scott's "Tam Nakano's Legacy: A Personal Look at STARDOM's Twilight Dream | Five Star" Video Ryan's Stardom Attendance Research: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e4L0czWWhPRyh0ap2AdGLfOPUAjJq6iWfhIgHro-Hdg/edit?usp=sharing LINK DUMP: Tam Nakano vs Saya Kamitani: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp4Q22HbQlw Tam Nakano vs Giulia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLI0P-uK_q8 Tam Nakano vs Arisa Hoshikli: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7tabdp Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts. Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.

    Tam Nakano with Scott E.
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