Prime Time With Sean Mooney

On this episode of Prime Time with Sean Mooney, we welcome longtime WWE/WCW referee, "Lil Naitch" Charles Robinson! Charles talks about watching Mid-Atlantic wrestling growing up and admiring Ric Flair. He shares memories of breaking into the business, and his first experiences refereeing. Charles recalls how he secured a job with WCW, and shares some of his fondest memories with WCW, including reffing Goldberg's first title win at the Georgia Dome and matches between Flair and Hogan. Plus, Charles talks about his relationship with Flair, and how it blossomed as time went on in WCW. He also talks about the WWE buyout of WCW, coming into the WWE as an outsider, and so much more!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation, with Steve Lombardi better known as the Brooklyn Brawler! Brawler talks about getting introduced to wrestling by Arnold Skaaland, becoming close with Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant, how his career changed after the Montreal Screwjob, and much more!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

One half of the NWA World Tag Team Champions, Eli Drake, joins Prime Time! Eli talks about the innovation of the NWA, and the advantages of hosting NWA Powerrr on a global platform like YouTube. Eli also talks about the talent and diversity of the NWA roster, the strategy behind how the roster was picked, and the importance of being able to cut a promo within NWA’s unique format. He also reflects on his time in TNA and his relationship with Billy, as well as his experiences with the WWE and how that opportunity may have ultimately been squandered. That and so much more with Eli Drake!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

On this episode of Network Classics, we relive Monday Night Raw from March 1, 1993. The build for WrestleMania IX continues as Money Inc. responds to the challenge laid down by The Mega Maniacs. Plus, we see Bret Hart square off against Fatu, Doink The Clown take on "The Birdman" Koko B. Ware, with "The Narcissist" Lex Luger and The Steiner Brothers also in action, and much more!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

ARE YOU LAUGHING SEAN?!? We open Mooney's Vault to relive one of our most revered episodes EVER, with "The Master and Ruler of the World" Sid Justice! Sid talks about being discovered in Memphis by Randy Savage and Jerry Lawler and his multiple runs with WCW and WWE. Plus, his attitude towards the wrestling business, and the biggest mistake he made.Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

NWA Worlds Heavyweight champion Nick Aldis RETURNS to Prime Time! Nick talks about how he and his wife, Mickie James, balance their professional lives while raising a family, and the importance of exposing their children to pro wrestling at an early age. Nick talks about his decision to join the NWA, and why he has such loyalty to the company. He also talks about the creative influence he has had on NWA Powerrr to date, his thoughts on Tim Storm, Eli Drake, Trevor Murdoch, and much more!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

On this episode of Network Classics, we relive WWF Superstars from May 23, 1992! In it, we see The Undertaker, Money Inc., British Bulldog and more in action. And, in the featured interview, The Ultimate Warrior finds himself again victim to Papa Shango's mysterious voodoo powers. That and much more!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation with "Pretty" Paul Roma! Paul talks about his time with the Young Stallions, and the big name that was slated to manage the duo. His time with Hercules and their friendship, which lasted long after Power & Glory split. Plus, his time in WCW, becoming a member of the Horsemen, and more!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

The champ is here! NWA World Women's Champion, Thunder Rosa, joins Prime Time! Thunder Rosa talks about growing up in Tijuana, Mexico, before eventually making her way to America where she would go on to attend UC Berkley. She talks about her decision to forego her career in favor of pro wrestling, signing with Lucha Underground. Thunder Rosa discusses her determination to succeed in anything she does, and talks about the opportunities for women to succeed in pro wrestling today. Plus, the NWA champion reflects on how her opportunity with the NWA came to be, and the role of the women’s roster in helping the NWA to succeed. She also talks about crossing over to MMA, working with Combate Americas, and much more!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

On this episode of "Network Classics," we relive Tuesday Night Titans from February 22, 1985! In it, we pay a visit to Hillbilly Jim and Granny Kim, and we see Hillbilly continue to train with the immortal one, Hulk Hogan. We also are introduced to Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, plus appearances by Barry Windham, Mike Rotundo, Swede Hansen and more!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation with a member of one of pro wrestling's most prestigious families - Kevin Von Erich! Kevin talks about Fritz Von Erich, the unfathomable tragedies that his family has endured, and how he has been able to persevere through it all. Plus, he talks about ring psychology, old school work-rate, his life in Hawaii, his children getting into the business, and much more! Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

The pride of Waxahachie, TX and NWA’s own, Trevor Murdoch, joins Prime Time! Trevor talks about his love for wrestling as a young boy, and how wrestling helped him early in his life. Trevor reflects on his decision to join the National Wrestling Alliance, how Dave and Billy sold him on the idea, and his take on the fan reaction to the NWA so far. Trevor also reflects on his time with the WWE, his relationship with Lance Cade, and frustrations with the company over being micro-managed and under-pushed. Plus, Trevor discusses the importance of storytelling in pro wrestling, his experiences overseas in Japan, and so much more!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

On this edition of Network Classics, the build for WrestleMania 2 continues as we relive the March 1, 1986 episode of Saturday Night's Main Event! In it, we see Don Muraco face off against Hulk Hogan for the WWF Championship. Plus, Mr. T faces Bob Orton in a Boxing Match, Adrian Adonis squares off against Junkyard Dog, and we see the premiere of Hulk Hogan’s “Real American” music video! That and so much more!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation, as we take Prime Time on the road with Ax and Smash of Demolition! Bill "Ax" Eadie and Barry "Smash" Darsow talk about working their way through the territories, including Bill's time in Georgia and Mid-Atlantic, and Barry's time in NWA. Plus, incredible stories about Andre the Giant, what it would take for Demolition to accept an invitation into the WWE Hall of Fame, and much more!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

This week on "Prime Time with Sean Mooney", we turn the tables and put Sean in the hot seat! We asked for your burning question , and Sean answers each and every one of them. Topics include his new role with the NWA - how it came about and whether he thought fans would still want to see him. Sean also talks about his love for cooking, and even shares a couple grilling tips! We also get Sean's opinion on The Undertaker's WrestleMania streak coming to an end, whether he ever partied with "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, and so much more!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

On this episode of Network Classics, we relive the February 22, 1993 edition of Monday Night Raw! In it, we see, for the first time ever on Raw, Hulk Hogan live in the ring. It’s also Hogan’s first on-screen appearance since around WrestleMania of the previous year. Plus, the Road to WrestleMania IX continues as Shawn Michaels teams with The Beverly Brothers against Tatanka and The Nasty Boys in a 6-Man Tag Team Match. Also in action, Bam Bam Bigelow takes on a young Scott Taylor, Terry Taylor takes on Crush, and The Undertaker competes against Skinner...well sort of. Relive it all with us on this week's episode of Network Classics!

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation with former ECW, WCW, and WWF Superstar, Raven! Raven and Sean talk about the first time they met, which happened to be Sean's first exposure to professional wrestling. He also talks about being in the military and contemplating joining the CIA. Plus. his first big break in Memphis, his runs in ECW, WCW, and WWE and more!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. 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 gifted minds in the history of pro wrestling as "The Taskmaster" Kevin Sullivan joins us! Kevin talks about the importance of storytelling in getting characters over, as well as the importance of layers in storytelling. He discusses the importance of learning from others while on the road and how that practice is lost in today's business. Plus, Kevin reflects on breaking into the business in Canada, and shares memories of his time in Florida and Memphis. And you know we dig into his long tenure in WCW, the impact of Hulk Hogan and the nWo, and so much more with Kevin Sullivan!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com

On this episode of Network Classics, we relive the May 16, 1992 episode of Superstars! In it, we see Papa Shango place a devastating curse on The Ultimate Warrior, as he takes on Brian Knobbs of The Nasty Boys in the featured contest. Plus, we see Shawn Michaels, The Berzerker, Big Boss Man, and many more in action - and we check in with Sean Mooney at the Event Center!

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation as WWE Hall of Famer, Hillbilly Jim, joins the show! Jim talks about growing up in Kentucky and excelling in basketball. He recounts how he got into wrestling, being discovered by Jerry "The King" Lawler, and his meteoric rise to the top of pro wrestling. Plus, what his relationship was like with Andre the Giant and Hulk Hogan, transitioning away from in-ring competition, Legends House, and more!Support Prime Time on Patreon and get every episode early and ad-free for just $4.99. www.Patreon.com/primetimemooneyShop Prime Time merchandise at www.mooneytees.com