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Legends and Champions - Owen Hart

This week, the summer series focusing on members of The Hart Foundation and The Hart Family continues, as Stefan Bennett shares memories of "The King of Harts", Owen Hart.

Flanked by Celebrate Wrestling's Mike McGuire, hear stories about Owen's early successes, the different paths he took to get to wrestling's biggest stages, and the core memories his career formed for many fans, our hosts included.

Exclusive: TNA World Champion Mike Santana on His Past, Present and Future! WWE NOC/AEW Forbidden Door Previews, Dave Meltzer and More!

After another incredible showing at Calgary's Dungeon Wrestling this past weekend, TNA World Champion Mike Santana sat down with Mike McGuire to talk all about the past couple years, including his current status as the TNA Wrestling World Champion!

Amidst the rumors and speculation, we let Santana speak for himself in this fun and enlightening conversation.

Plus, Mike chats with the Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer on another incredibly busy weekend on the way with TNA, WWE, NXT and AEW all running PLE/PPV events throughout the weekend.

This is a can't miss episode of McGuire on Wrestling!

 

The Alternate Commentary Table Ep 141 - Dadi for Daddy's Day (LIVE at Dungeon Wrestling!)

It's a busy weekend for the gWo - Mitch and Dimitri have some Greek festivities to tend to this weekend, but together with "Dadi", Mike McGuire, they were on the call at Dungeon Wrestling's "Slampede 2" in Calgary this past weekend.

So, the mics were there, they were there, and they made the most of it giving you a bite sized edition of the ACT in one of wrestling's most historic locations!

Hear talk about TNA World Champion Mike Santana, Jacob Fatu's current path, AEW's upcoming 12 man cage match and much more, live from the hallowed halls of the Victoria Pavilion!

Legends and Champions: "The British Bulldog", Davey Boy Smith

Checking the boxes on what a wrestling superstar in the 80's and 90's had to capture the imagination of fans around the world, British import Davey Boy Smith is still celebrated as one of the greats.

While never a World Champion, Smith's popularity and intangible charisma shone through in an era where while fitting the mold as far as looks go, Smith could connect with fans in a way that seemed effortless.

This week, Stefan Bennett and Mike McGuire take a look at some of the points of Davey's career, leading up to his untimely passing.  Hear two different perspectives - one from North America, and one from Smith's home of the UK - and what he meant to each of our hosts, and how he resonated with fans globally. 

McGuire on Wrestling 162: Danhausen x Knicks is Wrestling's Greatest Crossover, Rhea Ripley Injury News, Meltzer on McMahon/Grant Case, More!

The biggest victory for a professional wrestling vampire mad scientist with no actual professional affiliation with a major sporting franchise or actual participation in said franchise’s events took place this past weekend... and it somehow makes sense!

How the unlikely pairing of Danhausen and the New York Knicks' 2026 playoff journey became a perfect storm and made the relatively new WWE star the talk of the sports world.  This could very well be wrestling's greatest mainstream crossover success (while the wrestler is still just a wrestler!)

Also this week, an update on the Rhea Ripley injury situation, as details remain scarce about "Mami's" status going into WWE SummerSlam.

Could AEW be facing a situation with a Japanese star that is all too familiar to them?

Plus, YOUR feedback on the greatest mid-carders, and a preview of this coming Friday's Dungeon Wrestling event in Calgary, Alberta and more!

The Alternate Commentary Table Episode 140

Breaking news! The Greeks watched SmackDown!

With the wonky scheduling of WWE the last few weeks, they get a pass, but do they GIVE a pass to what they saw this week?

Also, who are their picks for the King and Queen of the Ring?  Does AEW have anything planned for the Death Riders?  That and a LOT more come up on this week's sit down with Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korlis!

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Legends and Champions - Brian Pillman - Wrestling's Innovative Re-inventor

This week, join host Stefan Bennett with Mike McGuire as they take a brief glimpse at the life and career of one of wrestling's most believable stars.  Whether "Flyin" early in his career or epitomizing a "Loose Cannon" in front of and behind the curtain, the story of Brian Pillman, while all too short, is fascinating to look back at and discuss.

Let us know what you remember about Brian Pillman in the comments, and support all our shows at celebratewrestling.com

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McGuire on Wrestling 161 - Vince McMahon/WWE Lawsuit Dropped, Japan in 2026, Chad Gable/Danhausen news with Dave Meltzer and More!

In a story that broke early in the weekend, the lawsuit between WWE Shareholders and Vince McMahon and TKO executives has been dropped.  While not a criminal trial, the implications of the trial being dropped are still being learned.  How much money could Vince McMahon and TKO be liable for - if anything?  

Mercedes Mone has returned to AEW TV, adding some bigger star power to the Women's division and the Owen Hart Tournament.  Chad Gable, after dropping the El Grande Americano mask is back for redemption, and possibly a true opportunity.  Danhausen is expanding his curse range, and more!

The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer joins Mike McGuire for an extended discussion on these topics, plus a deeper look into the situation among Japanese Wrestling in 2026.  With New Japan Pro Wrestling joining a conglomerate of several other companies, what does the future hold for fans in and of Japan's stars?

Plus, some indy experiences, and how a simple investment could boost independent wrestling's production quality.

For more on our shows, visit celebratewrestling.com