Prime Time with Sean Mooney

On this classic episode of “Prime Time with Sean Mooney,” we welcome the legendary Dr. Tom Prichard! Tom talks about growing up as 1 of 5 brothers, performing as a kid, and getting into wrestling as a teen in Texas. He also discusses working for different promoters and territories all across the country - Paul Boesch in Houston, Bill Watts in Louisiana, Chavo Guerrero in Los Angeles, and Smokey Mountain Wrestling. Tom also talks about his move to the WWE, and being a part of The Heavenly Bodies and The Bodydonnas. Plus, Tom discusses his transition to being a trainer, starting a wrestling school with Kane, and more!

On this week's episode of Network Classics, we relive a monumental episode of WWF's Tuesday Night Titans (TNT) from January 4, 1985! The January 4th episode welcomed in a new era for TNT, as the show was cut to one-hour and moved to Friday nights on USA Network. In it, we see Hillbilly Jim training with Hulk Hogan. Plus, Nikolai Volkoff, Captain Lou Albano, and Rowdy Roddy Piper are all in studio, where hilarity and intensity would ensue. SD Jones and Tonga Kid sightings, and so much more!
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This week on "Prime Time with Sean Mooney," we welcome a legendary voice in professional wrestling, as ring announcer David Penzer joins us! David talks about getting into pro wrestling as a kid, reading wrestling newsletters, and when he got smartened up to the business. David also talks about the importance of Florida as a territory, and just how stacked the territory was back in the day. David recalls how his dad helped him get a foot in the door in Florida, and shares memories of his first ring announcing gig. David also talks about getting into booking enhancement talent for WCW, and the doors that opened for him within the company. Plus, all about his time working for WCW - from not getting paid, to his experiences ring announcing, and his memories of the Monday Night Wars. He shares his thoughts on what ultimately doomed WCW, the formation of XWF, the rise of AEW, and much more!
Be sure to check out David's podcast, "Sitting Ringside with David Penzer", available on all podcast platforms.
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This week on "Prime Time with Sean Mooney," we welcome indy sensation, Joey Ryan! Joey takes us back to the beginning, growing up as a kid in Los Angeles, and his first experiences with pro wrestling, including his ECW fandom as a teen. Joey explains the differences between the west coast independent scene today vs. back when he was a kid, and reflects on the formation and evolution of Pro Wrestling Guerilla, which he helped start. Joey talks about the grind of being on the indy circuit for the past 20 years, how he made himself stand out in the early days, and how he implemented comedy into his wrestling. Joey also discusses integrating intergender wrestling, the influence Andy Kaufman had on him, and how he gets women over and empowers them. And, yes, we discuss the origins of the infamous dick flip, as well as the penis druids at last year's All In show. Plus, Joey talks about the influence that Cody Rhodes and the Young Bucks have had on him, his opinion on AEW, and much more!
Need more Mooney? Join Team Mooney over on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, clips, Q&As, live watchalongs and so much more! www.patreon.com/primetimemooney
Need even MORE Mooney? Check out Sean's new podcast, "Upside of 40 with Sean Mooney" where he wrestles with something new – the facts of life after 40. Candid talk for men over 40 with real experts & real advice. Mondays at 6:00am ET!
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