International Object - the art of pro wrestling

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International Object is an interview show with pro wrestling fans.

  1. 04/14/2025

    Big Events with Mutantlog

    Mutantlog joins Sawyer to talk about "The Big Event", Bayley vs. Sasha Banks, Sami Zayn's through-the-ropes DDT, Swerve/Hangman, video game storylines, and willingly suspending disbelief. Further reading for each question: pre-question notes Something by Emerson Question 1. What got you into wrestling? The Big Event - WikipediaThe unforgettable debut of The Shockmaster - YouTubeRandy Savage vs. Ricky Steamboat — Intercontinental Title Match: WrestleMania III - YouTubeQuestion 2. How would you get someone else into wrestling? Sasha Banks vs. Bayley — NXT Women's Title Match: NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn - YouTubeQuestion 3. When is the best time to tell someone you're a wrestling fan? Question 4. What's your favourite wrestling move to see in a match? Sami Zayn : Suicide Dive Tornado DDT Compilation - YouTubeRKO Vine Remixes | Know Your MemeQuestion 5: What kind of stories do you love seeing in wrestling? Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Batista – Triple Threat Match: WrestleMania 30 - YouTubeQuestion 6. How long should a wrestler hold a grudge against another wrestler? Hangman Adam Page confronted Swerve Strickland during AEW Dynamite!Bonus question: are there stories from wrestling video games you wish could be brought to the "real" show"? List of WWE video games - WikipediaQuestion 7. dwkii, my previous guest, left this as a question: what is your criteria for a quality match? FULL MATCH - John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar - WWE Title Match: SummerSlam 2014 - YouTubeFULL MATCH: The Rock vs. Hollywood Hulk Hogan: WrestleMania X8 - YouTubeScott's Blog of Doom! - Daily Wrestling News, Wrestling Reviews and RantsSawyer's Stars The performers earn one ⭐ for getting in the ring.The performers earn a second ⭐ for coming close to performing a wrestling match, but some element (timing, chemistry, production, etc), hurt the performance.The performers earn a third ⭐ for performing a wrestling match to a conclusion with no major issues.The performers earn a fourth ⭐ for wrestling a technically impressive match.A match containing an emotionally engaging performance earns five ⭐, even if none of the other criteria are met.Question 8. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans? Mutantlog's question: how often do you find yourself willing to pretend it's real? Big Van Vader - VICE TVWhy Old Sports Photos Often Have a Blue Haze | PetaPixelQuestion 9. What's the match of the year? AEW Dynasty Post Show Media Scrum | Philadelphia, Pa 4/6/25Megan Bayne makes AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm bow down! | 3/29/2025, AEW Collision - YouTubeTimeless Toni Storm challenges Megan Bayne for a Match at AEW Dynasty | AEW Dynamite - YouTube

    57 min

  2. 04/04/2025

    Trophy Violence with dwkii

    David W Kincannon (dwkii on Bluesky) joins Sawyer to talk about Andre the Giant's trophy scene, Lucha Libre and Laughs, Orange Cassidy vs Jon Moxley, and some amazing five star matches. Further reading for each question: pre-question notes Merlin MannWrestlespective | Podcast on Spotify Question 1. What got you into wrestling? Wrestling at the Chase - WikipediaWrestleMania 2 - WikipediaAndre The Giant appears on Piper’s pit, to receive his trophy for being undefeated for 15 years. : r/SquaredCircleHulk Hogan appears on Piper’s Pit, to receive his trophy for being WWF Champion for three years. : r/SquaredCircleWWF WrestleMania IV - "What The World Is Watching"Question 2. How would you get someone else into wrestling? Lucha Libre & Laughs - YouTubeQuestion 3. When is the best time to tell someone you're a wrestling fan? Question 4. What's your favourite wrestling move to see in a match? 16 Northern Lights suplexes that will have you seeing starsAlicia Fox - All Northern Lights Suplex - YouTubeKing of Trios - WikipediaQuestion 5: What kind of stories are best told by pro wrestling? Jon Moxley vs. Orange CassidyOrange Cassidy rocked to sleepQuestion 6. How long should a wrestler hold a grudge against another wrestler? Zero Hour: AEW Revolution Pre ShowQuestion 7. Piper, my previous guest, left this as a question: If you had to sit someone down to show them one match to say "this is pro wresling," what would it be? Bryan Danielson vs. Swerve StricklandQuestion 8. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans? what is your criteria for a quality match?Sawyer's starsQuestion 9. What's the match of the year? Ricochet vs. Zack Sabre Jr. « Matches « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database

    58 min

  3. 03/26/2025

    Underdogs with Positively Piper

    Positively Piper and Sawyer talk about scrambled cable, wrestling video games, watching our heroes struggle, submission finishers, and some great wrestling recommendations. Finally, we talk about the long-running storyline running through Wrestlemania 10, 20, 30, and 40. Further reading for each question: Question 1. What got you into wrestling? Television encryptionDid anyone else watch PPVs in "scramble Vision"? : r/SquaredCircleQuestion 2. How would you get someone else into wrestling? Immersion therapy - WikipediaGrapple 64 -A custom wrestling controller for DeltaSuper Smash Bros. - WikipediaQuestion 3. When is the best time to tell someone you're a wrestling fan? Question 4. What's your favourite wrestling move to see in a match? 18 tornado DDTs that'll drive you into the mat: WWE FuryQuestion 4: What kind of storytelling is wrestling good at? Question 5. Adam, my previous guest, left this as a topic: Only heels should have submission finishers. Discuss. Sharpshooter - wikipediaKurt Angle's most thrilling tap outsBreaking Down The Rock's (Crappy) Sharpshooter - YouTubeQuestion 6. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans? From Piper: If you had to sit someone down to show them one match to say "this is pro wresling," what would it be? Piper's example: Randy Savage vs. Ricky Steamboat — Intercontinental Title Match: WrestleMania III - YouTube Sawyer's example: Sasha Banks vs. Bayley — NXT Women's Title Match: NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn - YouTubeQuestion 7. What's the match of the year? Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Batista – Triple Threat Match: WrestleMania 30 - YouTubeMore links: Monday Night Fake Fights (@mnffpod.bsky.social) — BlueskyTurner bans term "foreign' from CNN broadcasts Episode edited by Garak Tailor

    45 min

  4. 02/26/2025

    Backlund Babies with Adam

    Adam (LinkedIn) is a previous guest of International Object and a friend of mine. We talk about wrestling icebreakers, generational names, what a "show" is, and match of the year (which might be hockey?). Further reading for each question: Question 1. What got you into wrestling? Royal Rumble 1993 on NetflixWCW in Asbury Park, NJ (October 20th, 1990) (handheld) - YouTubeList of WWE Champions - Wikipedia - You're a "x" baby, where x is whoever was champ when you were bornQuestion 2. How long should a wrestler hold a grudge against another wrestler? Adam Page - WikipediaQuestion 3. What's your favourite wrestling move to see in a match? Head Drop Highlights Vol. 9 (Poison Rana Clips) - YouTubeQuestion 4. How would you change wrestling to make it attractive for new fans? Civil engineering - WikipediaQuestion 5. When is the best time to tell someone you're a wrestling fan? Wrestlemania 2000Question 6. How long will you be a wrestling fan? Full Content Listing for WWE Greatest Stars of 80s DVD | Wrestling DVD NetworkFrom Garak's episode, Question 7: Who is your under-recognized performer who was unfortunately saddled with a bad part or gimmick? Simon Gotch - WikipediaQuestion 8. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans? Only heels should have submission finishers. Discuss.Question 9. What's the match of the year? Gabe Kidd vs. Kenny Omega « Matches « CAGEMATCHTeam Canada wins 4 Nations Face-Off in overtime, defeating Team USA Episode edited by Garak Tailor

    41 min

  5. 02/17/2025

    Participating in the Lie Together with Garak

    Garak Tailor (merch store) hosts Monday Night Fake Fights. We talk about what's causing all this, the meaning of International Object, inclusive language, and much more. Further reading for each question: Question 1. What got you into wrestling? Or, as @jayc4life on Bluesky put it, is there a moment where wrestling clicked for you? Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin Orange Cassidy vs Gentleman Jervis WrestleCircus Encore May 12, 2019 - YouTube Question 2. How long should a wrestler hold a grudge against another wrestler? History of "Hangman" Adam Page vs. Swerve Strickland in AEW Question 3. What's your favourite reason for a wrestling match to happen? Royal Rumble - Wikipedia G1 Climax - Wikipedia Round-robin tournament - Wikipedia Mankind vs. The Undertaker - Rivalries Database Question 4. What's your favourite wrestling move to see in a match? Abadon Tilt-a-Whirl Headscissors - YouTube Question 5. When is the best time to tell someone you're a wrestling fan? Question 6. How would you change wrestling to make it attractive for new fans? From Erika's episode, Question 7: What type of gear does a wrestler need to wear for you to take them more seriously? Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart Dusty Rhodes shockingly reveals he's part of nWo Lockdown 2008: Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle - YouTube Kevin Owens - Wikipedia Shawn Michaels Entrance Video AEW's Orange Cassidy With Mike Jones - YouTube Question 8. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans? Who is your under-recognized performer who was unfortunately saddled with a bad part or gimmick? Question 9. What's the match of the year? Kris Statlander vs. Mercedes Mone at World's End Episode edited by Garak Tailor

    58 min

  6. 02/05/2025

    Cheering on the Yellow Dog with Erika

    Sawyer asks fellow bluesky poster Erica a few icebreakers about pro wrestling. Topics include: Yellow Dog, AEW, Eddie Kingston, the lariat, what a wrestler should actually wear, and Kenny in the dome. Erika on Bluesky Further reading for each question: Question 1. How long have you been a wrestling fan? Steve Austin vs Yellow Dog Pro July 27th, 1991 - YouTube Question 2. How long do you think you'll be a wrestling fan? Question 3. When is the best time to tell someone you're a wrestling fan? Tabletop role-playing game - Wikipedia AEW Dynamite - Wikipedia Question 4. What's your favourite reason for a wrestling match to happen? Chris Hero vs. Eddie Kingston « Rivalries Database Question 5. How long should a wrestler hold a grudge against another wrestler? Question 6. What's your favourite wrestling move to see in a match? KINGS OF THE LARIAT: Wrestling's Most Enduring Finisher - YouTube Kobashi's Burning Lariat takes Kawada's head off - YouTube Rikishi’s 360 Clothesline Was Incredible - YouTube Quetion 7, from Rich Thomas: Do you remember the first thing that took you out of a wrestling match? Matchguide « The Sandman vs. Sabu « Rivalries Database Monday Night Fake Fights Question 8. How would you change wrestling to make it attractive for new fans? How to Watch WWE Live on Netflix Question 9. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans? What type of gear does a wrestler need to wear for you to take them more seriously? Kevin Owens VS. CM Punk: The ROH "T-Shirt Incident", Explained Why Does John Cena Wear Jorts When In The WWE Ring? | USA Insider Question 10. What's the match of the year? Konosuke Takeshita vs. Tomohiro Ishii at Wrestle Dynasty - NJPW WORLD Konosuke Takeshita vs. Tomohiro Ishii - cagematch Episode edited by Garak Tailor

    33 min

  7. 01/29/2025

    It'll Never Be Over with Rich Thomas

    Sawyer invites longtime co-host and guest of International Object, Rich Thomas on to begin the process of finding great questions to ask wrestling fans. Rich on Flickr Further reading for each question: Question 1. How long have you been a wrestling fan? The War to Settle the Score - Wikipedia Question 2. How long will you be a wrestling fan? Jeff Hawkings Fight Game Media (Network) Question 3. When is the best time to tell someone you're a wrestling fan? Question 4. What's your favourite reason for a wrestling match to happen? WrestleMania XII - Wikipedia Question 5. How much wrestling should there be on a wrestling show? Lanny Poffo - Wikipedia Koko B. Ware - Wikipedia S. D. Jones - Wikipedia Question 6. What's the right length for a wrestling match? Question 7. How long should a wrestler hold a grudge against another wrestler? Ole Anderson - Wikipedia Tony Schiavone Says Ole Anderson Regretted How He Treated Vince And Linda McMahon | Fightful News Dusty Rhodes - Wikipedia Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn - Wikipedia Drew McIntyre - Wikipedia Cody Rhodes meets Roman Reigns at Georgia Tech to broker Bad Blood deal: SmackDown, Sept. 20, 2024 - YouTube Hangman Adam Page Burns Swerve’s House to the Ground (Clip) | AEW Dynamite | TBS Question 8. What's your favourite wrestling move to see in a match? Moonsault - Wikipedia Why Kenny Omega's One Winged Angel Is Such A Special Finisher Beginner's Guide to Stardom 2025 30 Second Fury - Five Star Frog Splash! Question 9. How would you change wrestling to make it attractive for new fans? Women of Wrestling - Wikipedia Royal Rumble - Wikipedia Question 10. How does TV wrestling compare to live wrestling? Question 11. Do you have any questions for other wrestling fans? Question 12. What's the match of the year? Private Party vs. House of Black vs. The Outrunners vs. The Acclaimed! - YouTube Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso: WrestleMania XL Saturday - YouTube Quetion from Rich: Do you remember the first thing that took you out of a wrestling match? WrestleMania IX - Wikipedia WrestleMania VIII - Wikipedia Terry Funk's branding iron - Wikipedia

    53 min

  8. 03/30/2023

    Getting Bored in a Good Way

    The International Object Wrestling Database ran into a problem: I stopped caring about keeping track of things. Rich and Sawyer unpack trackers, the five star rating system, cagematch.net, and RetroMania Wrestling.

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