Crossbody of Work

The era of the Showstopper! This week we look at Shawn Michaels run leading into his first retirement in 1998, including matches against Vader, Undertaker and Stone Cold Steve Austin. Then we watch his return in 2002, from the first Elimination Chamber match to a grudge match with Triple H. What makes Shawn Michaels the legend he is? We dive into it this week. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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It's time for another Royal Rumble review! This week Evan & Javier look at the 2005 Royal Rumble, known for it's wild false double-elimination ending and Vince McMahon tearing both of his quads. The Rumble also has tons of talented mid-00's stars, and lots of #OurGuys like Mabel, Rene Dupree, and Shelton Benjamin. We also look at the apparent in-ring retirement of The Undertaker. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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This week begins our three-part series on the Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels. We start by looking at his run as one half of the Rockers and check out two of their matches. Once Michaels tosses Marty Jannetty through the Barbershop window, we look at his rise to singles stardom. We even made Javier watch an hour-long match refereed by Earl Hebner. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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Spinebusters for everyone! This week we look at one of the original Four Horsemen, Arn Anderson. From tag clashes against the Rock 'N' Roll Express & Demolition to singles matches against Ric Flair, Anderson has been a master of many different wrestling styles. Come for the discussion of consummate heel Anderson, stay for the debates about DDTs and ECW. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyofWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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This week's bonus episode has Evan & Javier talking about lots of current events in the wrestling world. They talk about New Japan Pro Wrestling coming back (a.k.a. Christmas for Javier) and who might win the New Japan Cup. Then the guys do a review of NXT TakeOver: In Your House. Who were the standout stars? What is the ceiling for Karrion Kross, and what does NXT do with Johnny Gargano now? Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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