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  • Episode 452: The Evolution Of RAVEN
    Sep 17 2025

    On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad are joined by ECW/WCW/TNA legend Raven to talk about his brand-new documentary, Nevermore: The Raven Effect. Raven shares how the project came together, where fans can watch it, and how it served as a powerful reminder of his journey and everything he’s overcome. The guys also have some fun revisiting Raven’s early matches in Portland, with Raven telling hilarious stories from his days in the territory. And if that’s not enough, Tony and Conrad sit down to watch a full episode of Portland Wrestling courtesy of our friends at Ultimate Wrestling Classics!

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    NEVERMORE: THE RAVEN EFFEFT - “Wrestling is such a brutal business, it doesn’t surprise people that it attracts sociopaths, fame whores, coke whores and adrenaline whores, but why did it attract an artist?” asks Billy Corgan, frontman for the Smashing Pumpkins and wrestling promoter. Nevermore: The Raven Effect examines the pivotal shift in wrestling history, through the eyes of Raven/Scott Levy, a brilliant, inventive, complicated and controversial performer. To those in the know, the ECW was an extreme and hazardous wrestling circuit that featured bloody matches, often involved real weapons, and bonkers story angles. Raven was instrumental in setting the no-holds-barred tone of ECW and influencing the direction of wrestling culture in the process. Now approaching sixty, Nevermore is a look back at an era when an extreme personality thrived in an extreme environment - the only question is, how did he live to tell the tale?

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    1 h et 40 min
  • Episode 451: The Brain Busters Win!
    Sep 10 2025

    On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad head back to Saturday Night’s Main Event for the night Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard captured the WWF Tag Team Titles! Tony reflects on his time working in the WWF during that era, the magic of Sensational Sherri, and the fever pitch of Hulkamania. Plus, plenty more stories along the way. Watch along with the guys on Peacock — SNME 07.29.89!

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    1 h et 42 min
  • Episode 450: SummerSlam 1992
    Sep 3 2025

    On this week’s What Happened When, Tony and Conrad head back to Wembley Stadium for SummerSlam 1992! Tony watches the legendary Bret Hart vs. British Bulldog match for the very first time. Plus, AEW’s ECW Arena residency, Taz’s special moment, Tony’s friendship with Paul Walter Hauser, and more!

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    1 h et 42 min
  • Episode 449: Wild'n Out At Road Wild 1999
    Aug 27 2025

    On this episode of What Happened When, Tony Schiavone and host Conrad Thompson take us back to WCW Road Wild 1999! And the big question on everyone’s mind is: Tony, what the hell are you wearing? Tony breaks down his infamous wardrobe from that night and reveals what really happened to his iconic hat and jacket.

    But that’s not all—Tony also shares why he believes the wrestling life is truly the best. Plus, he recaps his recent trip to London with his bride, Lois, with plenty of laughs along the way.

    All this and so much more on another fun-filled edition of What Happened When with Tony Schiavone!

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    2 h
  • Episode 448: Bruiser Brody Attacks!
    Aug 20 2025

    On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back to 1985 for some good ol' Memphis action! The guys discuss the reputation of Bruiser Brody, watch Randy Savage in action before his WWF run, and do commentary on some incredible commercials of the era. Get ready for some fun southern style on this episode of What Happened When!

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    1 h et 49 min
  • Episode 447: WCW Saturday Night 08.08.92
    Aug 13 2025

    On this special episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back to 1992 and WCW Saturday Night! On this edition of Saturday Night, we're looking back at the historic moment Ron Simmons beat Vader to become the new WCW World Champion.

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    THEME MACHINE - John Carney, a celebrated St. Louis radio icon, has dedicated his career to capturing the essence of American storytelling. As an inductee into the Radio Hall of Fame, alongside his father Jack Carney, John brings a wealth of experience and a unique interviewing style to The Theme Machine. Available now wherever you find your podcasts.

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    1 h et 46 min
  • Episode 446: The Finger Poke Of Doom REMIX
    Aug 6 2025

    On this REMIX edition of What Happened When, it's' the Finger Poke of Doom! It's the "Butts in Seats" comment. It's all here! The reason WCW lost the Monday Night Wars.

    Not so fast! Even though those two incidents have resonated among wrestling fans for decades, the main reason WCW lost the war is actually all wrapped up in this episode. This Monday Nitro episode sucked! Even though on this show were legendary greats like Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Charlotte Flair (as a young Ashley in the ring with her dad), Kevin Nash, Goldberg, Scott Hall, Konan, Diamond Dallas Page, Chris Jericho, Lex Luger, Scott Steiner, Buff Bagwell, Eddie Guerrero and more there were too many long, drawn out vignettes and too little pro wrestling. However, there is an interesting backstory to all this, and it has to do with the ratings when Goldberg finally made it to the arena.

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    2 h et 40 min
  • Episode 445: "The Irresistible Force" Hulk Hogan
    Jul 30 2025

    On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad celebrate the legacy of "The Immortal" Hulk Hogan with a look back at one of his most icon matches. Tony shares his thoughts and stories about watching the match while working for Jim Crockett Promotions and what this match caused the company to do.

    Watch WrestleMania 3, Hogan versus Andre with the guys on Peacock. Cue marker 2:03:54

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    1 h et 27 min