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The Wrestling Archives

The Wrestling Archives

By: Rich Sigwald and Tim Hackman
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Two nerdy librarians aim to preserve the art form that is Professional Wrestling by watching old shows and discussing their place in the lore. They also interview wrestlers and wrestling personalities to share their story and have conversations on topics relating to the pro wrestling community.Rich Sigwald and Tim Hackman Combat Sports & Self-Defense Wrestling
Episodes
  • Dr. Myles McNutt

    Dr. Myles McNutt
    May 15 2026

    Tim and Rich have a visitor! Dr. Myles McNutt, noted media critic, blogger, author, and professor swings in to talk about the changing dynamics of kayfabe in this new era of streamers, influencers, and backstage documentaries like WWE's Unreal on Netflix. They have a great conversation sure to change your perspective on modern professional wrestling! Thanks for listening!
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • WrestleMania 42 Preview!

    WrestleMania 42 Preview!
    Apr 15 2026

    Every year, the boys hop on the mics to talk about the biggest event of the year in sports entertainment. But this year, maybe they're not feeling it? They certainly get distracted fast by all the great tv shows that aren't wrestling they've been consuming. Once they get around to actually talking about the 2-day Las Vegas extravaganza, it gets hot! Thanks for listening!
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • 2025: Year in Review

    2025: Year in Review
    Jan 7 2026

    Tim and Rich look back at what was the year 2025 in the wrestling world. There were monumental shifts in the wrestling paradigm that certainly warranted a revisit and discussion. Thanks for listening!
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    1 hr and 9 mins
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