Prime Time With Sean Mooney

It's a BIG week on "Prime Time with Sean Mooney", as we bring you another legendary conversation AND bring you some BIG podcast news! Excited to welcome "The Russian Nightmare", Nikita Koloff to the show this week to talk about his start in pro wrestling thanks, in part, to a suggestion from Road Warrior Animal. Nikita discusses adopting the Russian gimmick, how he was able to perfect the accent, and the lengths he went to make the gimmick work. He also talks about his relationship with Ivan, and why he believes Ivan welcomed him from the start. Nikita also talks about Dusty's impact on his career, working with Magnum TA, why he never made the jump to WWE, and much more!Stick around after the conversation with Nikita ends, as Sean tells you about some BIG, breaking podcast news! 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 open Mooney's Vault to relive Episode 8 of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan"! Sean and Hacksaw talk SummerSlam 1992, running down the card match by match, leading to the main event between Bret Hart and Davey Boy Smith. Plus, they'll answer your questions including Hacksaw's advice for aspiring wrestling. 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 WWE Hall of Famer, Gerald Brisco! Jerry talks about how he got into professional wrestling in the 60s and 70s, what the territories were like back then, and working for Leroy McGuirk. Jerry talks about the impact working in Australia had on his wrestling style, as well as his experiences working with Killer Kowalski, Rip Hawke, and Swede Hansen. Jerry also talks about discovering Hulk Hogan, teaming with his brother Jack, and the balancing act between wrestling with outside business ventures, including the famous Brisco Brothers Body Shop. Plus, Jerry discusses the famous feud between the Brisco brothers vs. Ricky Steamboat and Jay Youngblood, about being the first to sell merchandise at wrestling shows and magazines, 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 merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

We open Mooney's Vault to relive Episode 7 of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan"! Sean and Hacksaw talk WrestleMania V - breaking down all the matches, and behind-the-scenes stories from the opener to the main event between Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage, as well as Hacksaw's brawl with Bad News Brown and his now infamous gigantic booger! Plus, they share a hilarious story about Frenchy Martin and answer your questions, including one about Hacksaw's in-ring shoot with Matt Bloom. It's a packed show so grab your 2 x 4 and get ready! 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

Hey Yo! This week on "Prime Time with Sean Mooney," we welcome Rick Bognar...best known to WWE fans as "Fake" Razor Ramon! Rick talks about growing up in Canada and getting into wrestling as a teenager. Rick reflects on his time working in Japan, where he'd perform for Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling as Big Titan. Rick also talks about extreme wrestling, and splitting his time between Canada and Japan. Rick talks about he got his chance with the WWE, and all about how the "Fake" Razor Ramon gimmick came to be. Plus, his altercations with JBL backstage, 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 merchandise at www.mooneytees.comThis episode of Prime Time is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. My listeners can try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at ziprecruiter.com/primetime. ZipRecruiter. The smartest way to hire.

We open Mooney's Vault to relive Episode 6 of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan"! Sean and Hacksaw talk about all the mishaps and hilarity that happened behind-the-scenes during their time in the WWE - including time cues from Vince McMahon, the Slammys, and even the time Mean Gene dropped an F-bomb on PPV. Plus, they talk about the Conor McGregor - Flloyd Mayweather tour, the infamous Brawl for All and answer lots of your questions. It's a packed show so grab your 2 x 4 and get ready! 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

With the first 100 episodes of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney" in the rear-view mirror, we're kicking off the next 100 with a BANG, as we welcome former WWE ring announcer, Mike McGuirk, for a 2+ hour conversation! Mike talks about how she got into ring announcing and color commentating, and how she became known for not only her voice, but her unique ring attire and hair, as well. Mike also talks about how her father, Leroy McGuirk, got into wrestling as a kid, his relationships with Stu Hart and Ted DiBiase, and losing his eyesight. She discusses how the name "Mike" came to be, and how Leroy reacted to when she first started dating. Mike sets the record straight on her relationship with B. Brian Blair, and what really happened the night Leroy almost shot Brian! Mike reflects on first joining the WWE, what it was like working with Howard Finkel, and his resistance to her as a newcomer. Mike also talks about the relationships she formed with Sherri, Liz, and other women, and what it was like balancing family and

We open Mooney's Vault to relive Episode 5 of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan." This week's topic? It's all about Sensational Sherri! Sean and Hacksaw talk about working with Sherri in the WWF, along with some great behind-the-scenes stories. Plus, they open up the mailbag to answer fan questions and discuss some of today's WWE Superstars. It's a packed show, so grab your 2 x 4 and get ready! 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, we celebrate the 100th episode of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney"...and what a way to celebrate, as we bring you Sean's successor in the WWE, Todd Pettengill! Todd talks about growing up in New York and getting into radio at the young age of 11. Todd discusses his move to Albany after graduating high school, becoming the highest rated on-air personality in the market, and getting a chance to work with Michael Cole. Todd talks about how he was first discovered by Vince McMahon, and how he prepared for his job in the WWE having come in from outside of pro wrestling. He also discusses officially signing with WWE, and negotiating his contract with Linda McMahon. Plus, Todd reflects on his first big WWE event, WrestleMania IX, while wearing a toga. Todd also shares memories of legends like Gene Okerlund, Gorilla Monsoon, Booby Heenan, Randy Savage and others, reflects on his Slammy 1996 performance, discusses his departure from WWE, and so much more!Need more Mooney? Join Team Mooney over on Patreon for e

We open Mooney's Vault to relive Episode 4 of Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan! Hacksaw and Mooney discuss the classic episodes of Saturday's Night Main Event, including one of the biggest angles in that show's history, where Hacksaw knocked out Andre the Giant with his 2X4. Plus, more Andre stories and they open up the listener mailbag to answer your questions as they celebrate America's birthday. Hooooo!!!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 one of the most well-known big men in all of pro wrestling, Scott "Flash" Norton! Scott talks about the wrestling hotbed that was Robbinsdale, Minnesota, which produced such legendary talents as Rick Rude, The Road Warriors, Curt Hennig, and so many more. Scott also reflects on his time in the world of arm wrestling, and his involvement in the Sylvester Stallone movie "Over the Top," as well as the friendship that was formed with Sly because of it. Scott discusses his entry into pro wrestling - working for New Japan, the AWA, and WCW. He also tells a fascinating story about the WCW Collision in Korea event, and how he and other wrestlers feared they would not make it out of North Korea alive! Scott explains why he passed on an opportunity to work for the WWE, discusses his new book, "Strong Style," 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.patr

We open Mooney's Vault to relive episode 3 of Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan! Hacksaw and Mooney discuss the legendary broadcast team of Bobby Heenan and Gorilla - why they worked so well together and some great behind-the-scenes tales. Plus, they open up the mailbag and talk about Hacksaw working with Yokozuna, how the 2X4 came into his life, and the infamous story of him using a rubber piece of lumber in WCW.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 WWE legend, Tatanka! In this episode, Tatanka talks about his faith and Native American heritage - and how much of a role that has played throughout his life. Tatanka talks about a chance meeting that led him to "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers - and ultimately the Monster Factory and trainer Larry Sharpe. He also talks about working for George Scott, and the opportunity to work with legends like Ricky Steamboat and Wahoo McDaniel. Tatanka takes us through his journey to the WWE, the creation of the Tatanka gimmick, and the importance of honoring his people with the gimmick. He reflects on his 2-year undefeated streak, and the opportunity to wrestle some of WWE's biggest names, on some of the world's biggest stages, like WrestleMania VIII in the Hoosier Dome, and SummerSlam 1992 at Wembley Stadium. Plus, Tatanka discusses what led to him to leave the WWE in 1996, his eventual return in 2005, his Legends contract, and so much more! Need more Mooney? Join Team Mo

We open Mooney's Vault to relive Episode 2 of Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan! Hacksaw and Mooney discuss the art of a promo, their favorite talkers from Bobby Heenan to Ric Flair, and the hectic days of cutting promos in the WWF. Plus, they share stories from WCW, working with Andre the Giant, and spotlight Jake "The Snake" Roberts.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're bringing you a FANTASTIC episode of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney" this week, as we welcome one half of the legendary tag team, The Fantastics, Bobby Fulton! Bobby talks getting his start in wrestling as a kid, having his first match at the age of 16, and wrestling for the WWWF two years later. Bobby also talks about working in Calgary with Stu Hart, as well as his time working for Bill Watts. He also discusses the transition to a tag team wrestler and why he thinks The Fantastics were such an influential tag team. Plus, Bobby reflects on The Fantastics legendary feuds with The Midnight Express and The Sheepherders, the intensity of Mid-South, his relationship with Jim Cornette 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 Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

We open Mooney's Vault to relive episode 1 of Prime Time with Sean Mooney and Hacksaw Jim Duggan! Hacksaw and Mooney remember how they made their way to the WWF, how they each met Vince McMahon for the first time, and their early days working for the promotion. Plus, a spotlight talking about the legendary Haku!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 WCW/WWE star ("Hugh Morrus") and former NXT head trainer, Bill DeMott! Bill talks about growing up in Jersey, becoming interested in pro wrestling, and being trained by Johnny Rodz. Bill also talks about working in Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Japan...and the lessons he took from his time wrestling all over the world. Bill reflects on his arrival in WCW, where he would soon become known as Hugh Morrus. He reflects on his time in WCW, and speaks to the eventual decline of the company. Plus, Bill discusses his arrival in WWE, his reputation among the boys, as well as a reputation for working stiff. Bill also talks about his transition from the ring to becoming a trainer, how training differs now versus back in the day, and what his philosophy on training is. That 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 Ti

Stand back....there's a Hurricane coming through! Excited to welcome Shane "Hurricane" Helms to this week's episode of "Prime Time with Sean Mooney." Shane talks about using comedy as a youngster to combat bullies, and how he was able to incorporate comedy into his wrestling. Shane discusses getting into wrestling in high school, before diving head first into pro wrestling, getting the opportunity to not only wrestle, but book shows, at the age of 16. He reflects on the long road that led to his big break with WCW in 1999, the eventual end of WCW, and his ultimate arrival in WWE. Shane also talks about the creation of the Hurricane character, and his memorable angles with The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin. Plus, Shane talks about getting into podcasting, his current role with the WWE, and much more!This week's episode of Prime Time is brought to you by Zip Recruiter. The smartest way to hire! Prime Time listeners can try Zip Recruiter for FREE. Visit www.ziprecruiter.com/primetimeNeed more Mooney? Join Tea

Boom Boom! This week on "Prime Time with Sean Mooney," we bring you an in-depth conversation with a pioneer in the wrestling industry, as Colt Cabana joins us! The original wrestling podcaster talks about his long running show, The Art of Wrestling, and how the show has evolved over its nearly 10 year run. Colt also talks about the documentaries he has produced, including "Wrestling Road Diaries" and "5 Dollar Wrestling." Colt also discusses his up-and-down relationship with CM Punk, as well as his experience in the WWE. Plus, Colt reflects on the evolution of independent wrestling, his experience working for Ring of Honor, and so much more!  Need more Mooney?? Join PTSM's Patreon page for exclusive content - Live watchalongs, bonus shows, Q&A's, giveaways and much more! Shop Prime Time merchandise at MooneyTees.com! Follow Prime Time on Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on "Prime Time with Sean Mooney," we welcome the man responsible for bringing the WWE to television in the 80's, Nelson Sweglar! Nelson talks about his first meetings with Vince McMahon and how his relationship with Vince grew over the years, even living with the McMahon family for a period of time! Nelson also talks about the sense of community there was in the WWE back in the day, how he assembled his production team, and reflects on his time working with Chris Chambers and Kerwin Silfies. Plus, Nelson recalls when he first saw WWE programming becoming popular, and everything that went into producing WrestleMania I and Saturday Night's Main Event. Also, his memories of Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan, Kevin Dunn's arrival to the company and so much more!Need more Mooney?? Join PTSM's Patreon page for exclusive content - Live watchalongs, bonus shows, Q&A's, giveaways and much more! Shop Prime Time merchandise at MooneyTees.com! Follow Prime Time on Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.Le