Pro Wrestling Forever Podcast

Pro Wrestling Forever

Pro Wrestling Forever is a podcast for fans who love wrestling without the baggage. Hosted by Professor Degree and Blade Daily, this show is built on one simple idea: No Masters. No Gatekeepers. No Holds Barred. Just two middle-aged fans who’ve been watching for decades and still believe pro wrestling is at its best when it’s shared—not policed. Every week, the hosts dive into the full spectrum of professional wrestling—past, present, and everything in between—celebrating the art, the athleticism, and yes… the absurd, the hideous, and the downright dumb. Because wrestling isn’t just one thing. It’s theater. It’s burlesque. It’s drag. It’s violence and choreography. It’s high art and lowbrow chaos. It’s a contradiction—and that’s exactly why it works. Pro Wrestling Forever doesn’t pretend there’s a “right” way to enjoy wrestling. Whether you see it as sport, soap opera, cartoon, or something else entirely, you’re right. There are no rules here—only perspectives. What works in one era, one ring, or for one performer might completely fall apart somewhere else. And that’s part of the magic. This podcast isn’t about telling you what’s good or bad. It’s about sharing what we love—and opening the door for you to do the same. It’s about building a community where fans can talk, debate, laugh, and occasionally argue (because let’s be honest… it’s wrestling fans). But at its core, this is a space for dialogue, not division. We’re not insiders. We’re not experts. We’re just fans who know what makes us happy. And what makes us happy… is pro wrestling. Pro Wrestling Forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. What If Ric Flair Joined WWF in 1988? | Into the Wrestleverse #1

    3d ago

    What If Ric Flair Joined WWF in 1988? | Into the Wrestleverse #1

    Welcome to the debut episode of Into the Wrestleverse, a new Pro Wrestling Forever series where Professor Degree and Blade Daily explore the biggest alternate-history scenarios in professional wrestling. This episode tackles one of the most fascinating "what if?" questions ever discussed by wrestling fans: What if Ric Flair had left Jim Crockett Promotions and debuted in WWF at SummerSlam 1988? With Ted Turner's purchase of JCP looming later that year, a move by Flair could have dramatically altered the future of the wrestling business. Would WCW ever have been created? What happens to Sting, Lex Luger, Dusty Rhodes, Ricky Steamboat, and the Four Horsemen? Could Hulk Hogan's WWF have become even more dominant, or would Flair have changed the company's direction entirely? Join us as we trace the ripple effects across wrestling history, classic wrestling, the NWA, WWF, WCW, WrestleMania, the Monday Night Wars, and beyond. If you love wrestling nostalgia, fantasy booking, deep analysis, wrestling trivia, and exploring how one decision can reshape an entire industry, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Topics discussed: Ric Flair's rumored 1988 WWF jumpJim Crockett Promotions and Ted Turner's purchaseThe future of WCW without FlairSting, Lex Luger, Dusty Rhodes, and the Four HorsemenHulk Hogan's WWF in an alternate timelineWrestleMania and the changing landscape of wrestlingLong-term effects on the Monday Night WarsFantasy booking wrestling's biggest alternate universe Pro Wrestling Forever celebrates wrestling history, classic wrestling, vintage wrestling nostalgia, legendary promotions, wrestling fandom, analysis, debate, collectibles, trivia, and the stories that shaped professional wrestling across every era. Follow Pro Wrestling Forever Instagram: https://instagram.com/prowrestlingforeverpod  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/prowrestling4ever.bsky.social   Threads: https://threads.net/@prowrestlingforeverpod  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@prowrestlingforeverpod   Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://instagram.com/sickos.club   Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social   Threads: https://threads.net/@sickos.club  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sickosclub   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m
  2. Battle Royals, Briefcases, Tournaments & Title Shots

    May 20

    Battle Royals, Briefcases, Tournaments & Title Shots

    On this episode of Pro Wrestling Forever, Professor Degree and Blade Daily dive into one of wrestling’s most overused — and most beloved — storytelling devices: the guaranteed title shot match. From the Royal Rumble and Money in the Bank to the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, Casino Gauntlet, King of the Ring, G1 Climax, and beyond, wrestling promotions constantly rely on stipulations designed to instantly create contenders and reshape championship scenes. But do these matches still feel exciting when the pool of believable winners keeps shrinking? Has modern wrestling accidentally trained fans to predict outcomes weeks in advance? The fellas explore which stipulations still feel prestigious, which ones feel creatively exhausted, and whether wrestling can ever restore genuine suspense to these career-defining matches. Along the way: classic wrestling nostalgia, tournament history, unhinged tangents, and the usual Pro Wrestling Forever sickness. No masters. No gatekeepers. Just wrestling fandom. Follow Pro Wrestling Forever Instagram: https://instagram.com/prowrestlingforeverpod  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/prowrestling4ever.bsky.social   Threads: https://threads.net/@prowrestlingforeverpod  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@prowrestlingforeverpod   Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://instagram.com/sickos.club   Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social   Threads: https://threads.net/@sickos.club  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sickosclub   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 12m
  3. The Wrestler (1974): Verne Gagne’s Beautiful Bald Territory Fever Dream

    May 13

    The Wrestler (1974): Verne Gagne’s Beautiful Bald Territory Fever Dream

    Professor Degree and Blade Daily take a deep dive into one of the strangest artifacts in wrestling history: The Wrestler (1974), starring Verne Gagne and Ed Asner. No, not the Mickey Rourke movie. The original. The territory-era wrestling film packed with sweaty locker rooms, aging wrestlers refusing to retire, impossible levels of baldness, and cameos from legends like Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Superstar Billy Graham, and Vince McMahon Sr.. The fellas break down the movie itself, the reality of territory wrestling, the mythology of “one last run,” and why old-school wrestling films feel simultaneously completely authentic and completely insane. From classic wrestling nostalgia and wrestling history to bizarre wrestling cinema and vintage territory culture, this episode of Pro Wrestling Forever celebrates the weirdness, passion, vanity, and immortality complex at the heart of pro wrestling fandom. No Masters. No Gatekeepers. No. Holds. Barred. Follow Pro Wrestling Forever Instagram: https://instagram.com/prowrestlingforeverpod  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/prowrestling4ever.bsky.social   Threads: https://threads.net/@prowrestlingforeverpod  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@prowrestlingforeverpod   Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://instagram.com/sickos.club   Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social   Threads: https://threads.net/@sickos.club  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sickosclub   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 26m
  4. Greatest Wrestling Factions Ever? The Best, Worst & Most Forgotten Groups

    May 6

    Greatest Wrestling Factions Ever? The Best, Worst & Most Forgotten Groups

    What makes a great pro wrestling faction? On this episode of Pro Wrestling Forever, Professor Degree and Blade Daily dive deep into wrestling history, classic wrestling, and vintage wrestling nostalgia to explore the greatest factions and stables of all time. From legendary groups that defined entire eras to bizarre disasters that collapsed under their own weight, the fellas break down what separates immortal wrestling factions from total chaos. AEW, NJPW, WCW, WWF, ECW, ROH, and more are all on the table as they debate iconic groups, forgotten favorites, and the members who completely derailed otherwise great stables. Which factions ended at the perfect time? Which ones overstayed their welcome? And which groups vanished before they could become legendary? Along the way, Degree and Blade discuss wrestling fandom, storytelling, credibility, nostalgia, and why factions remain one of the most important tools in professional wrestling. No gatekeeping. No revisionist history. Just passionate conversation about the art, absurdity, and legacy of pro wrestling. Follow Pro Wrestling Forever Instagram: https://instagram.com/prowrestlingforeverpod  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/prowrestling4ever.bsky.social   Threads: https://threads.net/@prowrestlingforeverpod  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@prowrestlingforeverpod   Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://instagram.com/sickos.club   Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social   Threads: https://threads.net/@sickos.club  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sickosclub   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 57m
  5. Best Worst Wrestlers?! | Pro Wrestling Forever Ep. 1

    Apr 29

    Best Worst Wrestlers?! | Pro Wrestling Forever Ep. 1

    In the debut episode of Pro Wrestling Forever, Professor Degree and Blade Daily dive headfirst into one of the most chaotic and revealing topics in wrestling history: “Best Worst Wrestlers.” From classic wrestling and vintage wrestling eras to modern contradictions, they break down the performers who had everything… except the one thing they needed most. Whether it’s unbelievable look with no in-ring ability, elite workrate with zero charisma, or baffling careers that somehow thrived anyway—this episode challenges the conventional wisdom that wrestling fans have accepted for decades. This is pro wrestling nostalgia, analysis, and debate at its most unfiltered—covering multiple eras, promotions, and the strange magic that makes pro wrestling what it is. No gatekeeping. No sacred cows. Just honest conversation about the best, worst, and “terribly great” wrestlers of all time. Who’s your Best Worst Wrestler? Jump into the conversation and be part of the fandom that celebrates every corner of wrestling—from the legendary to the completely absurd. Follow Pro Wrestling Forever Instagram: https://instagram.com/prowrestlingforeverpod  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/prowrestling4ever.bsky.social   Threads: https://threads.net/@prowrestlingforeverpod  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@prowrestlingforeverpod   Follow Sickos Club Instagram: https://instagram.com/sickos.club   Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social   Threads: https://threads.net/@sickos.club  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sickosclub   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 41m

Ratings & Reviews

5
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About

Pro Wrestling Forever is a podcast for fans who love wrestling without the baggage. Hosted by Professor Degree and Blade Daily, this show is built on one simple idea: No Masters. No Gatekeepers. No Holds Barred. Just two middle-aged fans who’ve been watching for decades and still believe pro wrestling is at its best when it’s shared—not policed. Every week, the hosts dive into the full spectrum of professional wrestling—past, present, and everything in between—celebrating the art, the athleticism, and yes… the absurd, the hideous, and the downright dumb. Because wrestling isn’t just one thing. It’s theater. It’s burlesque. It’s drag. It’s violence and choreography. It’s high art and lowbrow chaos. It’s a contradiction—and that’s exactly why it works. Pro Wrestling Forever doesn’t pretend there’s a “right” way to enjoy wrestling. Whether you see it as sport, soap opera, cartoon, or something else entirely, you’re right. There are no rules here—only perspectives. What works in one era, one ring, or for one performer might completely fall apart somewhere else. And that’s part of the magic. This podcast isn’t about telling you what’s good or bad. It’s about sharing what we love—and opening the door for you to do the same. It’s about building a community where fans can talk, debate, laugh, and occasionally argue (because let’s be honest… it’s wrestling fans). But at its core, this is a space for dialogue, not division. We’re not insiders. We’re not experts. We’re just fans who know what makes us happy. And what makes us happy… is pro wrestling. Pro Wrestling Forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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