Prime Time With Sean Mooney

We open Mooney's Vault to relive Episode 18 of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan"! Sean and Hacksaw talk about the rise of Hulk Hogan, beginning with his original run in the WWF in 1980, to his return to WWF a few years later that would change the landscape of professional wrestling forever. So grab your 2 x 4, sit back, and listen! Hoooo!!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/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

This week on "Prime Time with Sean Mooney," we welcome "The Patriot" Del Wilkes! Del talks about how important patriotism has been throughout his life, dating back to a young age. He shares his first pro wrestling memories watching Mid-Atlantic wrestling, and being fascinated by personalities such as Wahoo McDaniel and The Briscoe Brothers. Del talks about playing college football, his short stint in the NFL with the Falcons and Buccaneers, and his transition to wrestling after being cut - and being trained by Fabulous Moolah. Del reflects on his time in the AWA and GWF, where "The Patriot" gimmick would be born, as well as working in Japan. Plus, Del talks about his WWE tryout matches and run with WWE. He reflects on his struggles with drugs and steroids, and how he ended up serving time in prison because of it. All that and so much more on a brand new episode of Prime Time!Need more Mooney? Join Team Mooney over on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, clips, Q&As, live watchalongs and so much more! www

This week on "Prime Time with Sean Mooney", we welcome legendary promoter and father of WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett, Mr. Jerry Jarrett! Jerry shares memories of being introduced to pro wrestling, selling tickets to shows as a kid, and when he discovered wrestling was a work. Jerry talks about the creation of the Continental Wrestling Association (CWA), and training to become a wrestler himself. Jerry discusses his relationship with Jerry Lawler and the McMahon family, and talks about coming up to work for WWE in 1993 in the midst of the steroid trial. He also opens up about his rocky relationship and reconciliation with his son Jeff, 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/primetimemooneyNeed 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 &am

We open Mooney's Vault to relive Episode 17 of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan"! Sean and Hacksaw talk about the infamous incident involving Hacksaw and The Iron Shiek that many say killed kayfabe forever. They talk about what led up to the incident and how it affected Hacksaw's career. So grab your 2 x 4, sit back, and listen! Hoooo!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/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

This week on "Prime Time with Sean Mooney", we welcome former WWE Superstar, Savio Vega! Savio talks about the rich history of pro wrestling in Puerto Rico, and the influence that Carlos Colon and others had on the business. Savio reminisces about the 80s and 90s, and why that time period was so special in pro wrestling. Savio also talks about the influence of the World Wrestling Council, working with WWE stars in Puerto Rico, and some his first experiences with the WWE, including working with Scott Hall. Plus, Savio talks about the Kwang gimmick, his transition to Savio Vega, his memorable feud with Stone Cold Steve Austin, Los Boricuas and the faction wars, and so 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/primetimemooneyNeed 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 ov

We open Mooney's Vault to relive Episode 16 of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan"! Sean and Hacksaw talk about Vince McMahon's foray into bodybuilding with the World Bodybuilding Federation. Hacksaw talks about being a WWE Superstar while the WBF was being formed, and the impact the steroid trial had on the WBF. So grab your 2 x 4, sit back, and listen!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/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

This week on "Prime Time with Sean Mooney", we welcome not one great guest, but TWO, as the creators of Viceland's hit series, Dark Side of the Ring, Jason Eisener & Evan Husney join us! Evan and Jason talk about how the project came together, citing their fascination with "Unsolved Mysteries." They also discuss how the initial pilot on Bruiser Brody came about, why Bruiser Brody was the right choice, and what Viceland's thoughts were of the pilot. Jason and Evan shed light on how they chose the topics for each episode, and the challenges they faced finding people to appear on the show. They also share their stories on a few key episodes, including the "Match Made in Heaven" and "Montreal Screwjob" episodes. All that and much more on this special episode of Prime Time! 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/primetimemooneyNeed even MORE Mooney? Check out Sean's new podcast, "Upside of 40 with S

We open Mooney's Vault to relive Episode 15 of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan" as Sean and Hacksaw talk all about the rise and fall of WCW! It's a place that Hacksaw knows very well, having been a part of WCW during its best days, as well as the dark times before it ultimately folded. Hacksaw answers many questions, including why he decided to leave WWF for WCW, whether he enjoyed his time there, what the locker room was like, his thoughts on the NWO, and much more! Plus, Jim opens up about his fight with cancer - how he found out about it, and how he and his family responded. So grab your 2 x 4, sit back, and listen!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/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

This week on "Prime Time with Sean Mooney", we welcome former WWE Superstar, the mighty Warlord! Warlord talks about getting his start in pro wrestling, including a fateful encounter with Road Warrior Animal at The Gym in Minnesota. He also talks about meeting Dusty Rhodes and training with Ed Sharkey. Warlord reflects on his time in the NWA, teaming up with the Barbarian, as well as the influence Ivan Koloff had on his career. Warlord shares memories of working with the Road Warriors, and the formation of the Powers of Pain. Plus, Warlord talks about his first meeting with Vince McMahon, his move to WWE, what the locker room was like upon his arrival, and the state of the tag team division at the time. Want more? Warlord discusses his transition to a singles wrestler, feuding with Davey Boy Smith, his ultimate departure from WWE, and where he headed after leaving the company. That and so much more!Need more Mooney? Join Team Mooney over on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, clips, Q&As, live watchalon

We open Mooney's Vault to relive Episode 14 of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan"! Sean and Hacksaw talk about the life and times of the G.O.A.T., Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. The guys discuss Bobby's amazing talents - from managing some of the all-time greats, to his unbelievable wit and humor as a commentator, and the magical pairing of Bobby and Gorilla Monsoon. Plus, the guys share their personal stories about Bobby and read some of the tributes from the Humanoids. So grab your 2 x 4, sit back, and listen! Hoooo!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/primetimemooneyNeed 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!Shop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

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.Need more Moone

We open Mooney's Vault to relive Episode 13 of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan"! Sean and Hacksaw talk about stars that never got over big in the WWF, including the likes of Junkyard Dog, Lex Luger, and Dusty Rhodes, who were big stars elsewhere, but never quite got over big time once they joined the WWF. Plus, Sean and Hacksaw look back on last week's podcast about Legends House, and answer fan questions. So grab your 2 x 4, sit back, and listen! Hoooo!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/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

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

We open Mooney's Vault to relive Episode 12 of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan"! Sean and Hacksaw talk all about Legends House! The guys discuss Hacksaw's friendship with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, how close he came to fighting Tony Atlas, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories involving Gene Okerlund, Jimmy Hart, Pat Patterson, and the rest of the cast. Plus, Sean talks about his visit to Texas to cover Hurricane Harvey, and the guys answer your questions! So grab your 2 x 4, sit back, and listen! Hoooo!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/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

This week on "Prime Time with Sean Mooney", we bring you legendary enhancement talent, Barry Horowitz! Barry talks about getting into wrestling as a kid, and training with Boris Malenko, where he would certainly pay his dues. Barry discusses his first matches for the WWWF with Angelo Mosca and Don Muraco, as well as those who had an influence on him early in his career, including Bob Backlund and Jimmy Snuka. Barry also talks about his time in the NWA and being given the "Brett Hart" moniker - would that cause heat with the real Bret Hart later in his career? And we dive into Barry's arrival in the WWE, becoming an enhancement talent, and the grind of working TV tapings. Hear about his memorable feud with Skip, how the pat on the back originated, 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/primetimemooneyNeed even MORE Mooney? Check out Sean's brand new podcast, "Upside of 40 with Sean Mooney

We open Mooney's Vault to relive Episode 11 of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan"! Sean and Hacksaw talk about the legendary Jake "The Snake" Roberts! How Hacksaw first met Jake, their relationship over the years, Jake's time in the WWE, and some wild stories involving Jake and, yes, his snake! Plus, the guys answer your questions! So grab your 2 x 4, sit back, and listen! Hoooo!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/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

This week on "Prime Time with Sean Mooney", we welcome The Big Guy, Ryback! Ryback talks about growing up in Las Vegas, and how he was able to avoid getting sucked into the lifestyle of gambling and excess. Ryback reflects on his first exposure to WWE as a kid, and talks about his journey to becoming a WWE Superstar, including his time on the $1,000,000 season of Tough Enough. He also discusses what it was like working with Bill DeMott and Al Snow on the show. Plus, Ryback talks about his time in WWE developmental, and the lessons he learned in both Florida Championship Wrestling and Ohio Valley Wrestling, as well as the influence Dusty Rhodes had on him. He talks about his time in NXT, including the famous Nexus Monday Night Raw invasion. Details on Ryback's ultimate departure from WWE, transitioning to the indies, and so 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/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time

We open Mooney's Vault to relive Episode 10 of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan"! Sean and Hacksaw talk Survivor Series 1987, which included the legendary "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Andre The Giant, "Ravishing" Rick Rude and Hacksaw himself! Plus, the guys weigh-in on Joey Ryan's gimmick, the Mick Foley-Jim Cornette argument over it, along with answering your questions. So grab your 2 x 4, sit back, and listen! Hoooo!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/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

We celebrate 2 years of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney"...with what else? Another legendary conversation, as we welcome a man who has literally been in the middle of it all over his 40+ year career, referee Earl Hebner! Earl takes us back to the beginning, working on the ring crew and training with Tommy Young. Earl talks about what it takes to be a good referee and the role referees had in matches back in the day. He reflects on his time working for the NWA, and his memories of working with Ric Flair, as well as the famous Magnum TA vs Tully Blanchard "I Quit" match. Earl discusses the Montreal Screwjob - what he did and didn't know about it, how it affected his relationships with Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels, and the impact it had on his career. Plus, he shares memories of Stone Cold Steve Austin, Andre the Giant, Joey Marella, 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/primetimemooneyShop

We open Mooney's Vault to relive Episode 5 of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan"! Sean and Hacksaw talk Royal Rumble 1992! The guys dissect the entire event, including Ric Flair's historic win of the Royal Rumble match. Plus, Hacksaw explains how the Rumble match is put together and shares some memories of winning the first ever Royal Rumble. Plus, the guys answer your questions. So grab your 2 x 4, sit back, and listen! Hoooo!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/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com