The 69 Minute Eargasm with Joel Gertner

On September 19th, 1999 ECW blew the hinges off of the doors at the Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park, Illinois! The match card showcased a truly refined pro wrestling product as Paul Heyman and ECW stood poised to enter the new millenium. With Tazz on the way out for WWE and Mike Awesome soon the follow for WCW, the company was on devloping into an all new identity with new up-and-comers and stalwart veterans alike. The match card included: Danny Doring and Roadkill w/Angelica vs Billy Wiles C.W. Anderson Lance Storm w/ Dawn Marie vs Jerry Lynn Jazz vs Tom Marquez w/ Simon Diamond Chris Chetti and Nova vs Simon Diamond and Tony DeVito Yoshihiro Taijiri vs Super Crazy vs Little Guido (Nunzio) w/ Sal E. Graziano Justin Credible w/ Jason Knight vs Sabu w/ Bill Alfonso Mike Awesome w/ Judge Jeff Jones vs Masato Tanaka vs Taz (c) for the ECW World Heavyweight Championship Tommy Dreamer and Raven (c) w/ Francine vs Rhyno vs Steve Corino w/ Jack Victory for the ECW World Tag Team Championship Rob Van Dam (c) w/ Bill Alfonso vs Balls Mahoney for the ECW World Television Championship

On August 2nd, 1998 Extreme Championship Wrestling emanated from The Hara Arena in Dayton, Ohio with Heat Wave '98! Paul Heyman and his pro wrestling promotion put on what would be one of their most memorable wrestling pay-per-views in their entire run. With Joey Styles and ECW World Heavyweight Champion Shane Douglas on commentary, the event went as follows: The Hardcore Chair Swingin' Freaks (Balls Mahoney and Axl Rotten) vs The F.B.I. (Little Guido / Nunzio and Tracy Smothers) Justin Credible vs Jerry Lynn Lance Storm vs Chris Candido w/ Tammy Lynn Sytch New Jack vs Jack Victory Masato Tanaka vs Mike Awesome Rob Van Dam and Sabu w/ Bill Alfonso (c) vs Hayabusa and Jinsei Shinzaki for the ECW World Tag Team Championship Taz (c) vs Bam Bam Bigelow for the FTW Championship Tommy Dreamer, The Sandman and Spike Dudley vs The Dudleys (Buh Bu Ray Dudley, D-Von Dudley and Big Dick Dudley) w/ Joel Gertner and Sign Guy Dudley in a Street Fight

Violent J of Insane Clown Posse guests on this episode. Many would be surprised to learn that Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope's first stop on their entertainment journey was in the independent pro wrestling scene of Michigan alongside the likes of Rob Van Dam and Sabu. Which is why it was all the more fulfilling for ICP when, following the realease of ablums like Riddle Box and The Great Milenko, they were invited to perform on screen in both ECW and WWE (formerly WWF). After getting in substantial ring time with WWE, ICP made their way to WCW where they would wrestle alongside Raven and Vampiro on Monday Nitro and WCW Thunder. With a quick stop in TNA (now Impact Wrestling) along the way, Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope still run their own professional wrestling promotion, JCW / Juggalo Championship Wrestling, at events like their blowout music festival The Gathering of the Juggalos.

From This is Not Happening on Comedy Central to being live on stage at The Funny Bone and all around the nation and even bringing Wrestle Roasts to life at Starrcast, standup comedian and writer Dan St. Germain is an expert on the intersection of comedy and pro wrestling. Dan discusses his love for wrestling, the main differences between WWE and AEW, what's missing from pro wrestling today, how his first gig as a wrestling commentator went and so much more!

The mastermind behind DDPY and former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Diamond Dallas Page joins the show to discuss his new movie "High Heat". Costarring Don Johnson of "Miami Vice" and "Knives Out" fame as well as Olga Kurlyenko known for her role in "Black Widow", "High Heat" is an action-packed ride that sees DDP in the role of a mafia boss named Dom.

DDP also discusses getting his trepidatious first step into pro wrestling, and what ultimately got him hooked in the business.

Former NWA National Heavyweight Champion Willie Mack joins host Joel Gertner to discuss TNA / Impact Wrestling, Lucha Underground, WWE and more!

In this episode of The 69 Minute Eargasm with Joel Gertner, the Quintessential Studmuffin is joined by Killer Kross (FKA Karrion Kross). Listen in as Kross takes us through his journey into the pro wrestling world, rising through the indies, his time with Impact Wrestling, becoming NXT Champion, that crazy costume upon his jump to the main roster and so much more!

Host Joel Gertner is joined by veteran German language wrestling and combat sports commentator Oliver Copp. Listen in as Oliver Copp takes Joel Gertner through his days hosting German content for WCW, working as Editor in Chief for WWE Magazine, the glory days of UFC, his current gig working for AEW Rampage and so much more!

In part 2 of host Joel Gertner's interview with ECW Diva Francine, Francine talks about the final days and final night of ECW, working for WWE, her stint in TNA / Impact Wrestling and so much more!

In part 1 of his interview with the Queen of Extreme Francine, Joel Gertner speaks with Francine about her early days as a wrestling fan, meeting Todd Gordon in the back of a pawn shop, coming face-to-face with Paul Heyman at her first ECW show, being chased after by WWE and so much more!

In part to of Joel Gertner's interview with Lance Storm, the current WWE producer discusses his slit from ECW, being that last man in the locker room the night of the final WCW Monday Nitro, coming into the fold of the WWE and so much more!

In this episode Lance Storm talks with host Joel Gertner about his early days as a wrestling fan, beginning training to wrestle, dropping out of college to pursue his passion, Smokey Mountain Wrestling, ECW, WCW and more!

Tony Garea is a pro wrestling legend both in and out of the ring. Born and raised in New Zealand, Tony Garea's career has taken him to world championship heights and a long illustrious career as a WWE / WWF road agent and producer.

ECW's Joel Gertner is joined by host / commentator of The Movie Trivia Schmoedown Kristian Harloff. Listen in as Kristian Harloff discusses the genesis of The Movie Trivia Schmoedown, The Schmoedown Spectacular VI, writing for WWE and so much more!