We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation We welcome WWE personality, podcaster, and SiriusXM radio host, Sam Roberts! Sam talks about being an avid pro wrestling fan from a very early age, and how his fandom evolved into becoming a big tape trader as a teenager. Sam also discusses his love for radio, and desire to get into broadcasting. Sam talks about getting his foot in the door with Opie & Anthony, and the impact that Howard Stern had on his career. He also...

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary episode. We relive the April 25, 1992 episode of WWF Superstars! The Berzerker looks to put an end to The Undertaker in the featured contest. Sid Justice responds to his new rivalry with the recently returned Ultimate Warrior. Plus, Ric Flair, British Bulldog, Shawn Michaels, The Natural Disasters, and more take to the ring for action. And, of course, we check in with Sean Mooney at the Event Center! If you're over 40, and want to learn how...

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation. We get a history lesson on the NWA and Minnesota wrestling, as we welcome commentator and wrestling historian, Mick Karch! Mick talks about the importance of wrestling in Minnesota, as well as the pioneers in that territory, including Verne Gagne and Larry "The Axe" Hennig. Mick talks about how the territories came together, and eventually split off - as well as the impact television had. Mick shares memories of legends like...

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary episode. This week, we relive Saturday Night's Main Event from October 5, 1985! Featuring a hillbilly wedding, a Flag Match, Andre the Giant teaming up with Tony Atlas, the Dream Team defending the WWF tag team titles, and so much more! If you're over 40, and want to learn how to cook the best steak, find a cool sense of style, save for retirement no matter how old you are, or want to be unstoppable, check out our other podcast, Upside of...

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary episode. We relive a monumental episode of WWF's Tuesday Night Titans (TNT) from January 4, 1985! The January 4th episode welcomed in a new era for TNT, as the show was cut to one-hour and moved to Friday nights on USA Network. In it, we see Hillbilly Jim training with Hulk Hogan. Plus, Nikolai Volkoff, Captain Lou Albano, and Rowdy Roddy Piper are all in studio, where hilarity and intensity would ensue. SD Jones and Tonga Kid sightings, and...

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation. We bring you a 2+ hour conversation with one of the original members of The Four Horsemen, WWE Hall of Famer, J.J. Dillon! J.J. talks about where his love for pro wrestling started, cutting his teeth as a referee. transitioning to a wrestler before ultimately transitioning to a manager. He talks about the origins - and meteoric rise - of The Four Horsemen, which lives on to this day. Plus, J.J. discusses his move up north to...

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary episode. We relive episode #2 of Monday Night Raw from January 18, 1993! This episode of Raw will most be remembered for the Repo Man stealing Macho Man's hat (with Sean Mooney on the case), as well as the continued feud between Mr. Perfect and Ric Flair, which would lead to a "Loser Leaves Town" match the following week. Plus, Marty Jannetty and Tito Santana are in action, and much more! If you're over 40, and want to learn how to cook the...

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation. We welcome a trailblazer in women's wrestling, as WWE Hall of Famer Madusa/Alundra Blayze joins us! Madusa recounts her struggles as a kid, having to constantly try to gain approval from her parents. She also talks about the challenges women have historically faced in the world of pro wrestling, often being viewed as a sideshow. Madusa talks about winning PWI's Rookie of the Year award, and what that did to bolster women's...

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary episode. We relive WWF Superstars from April 18. 1992, The very first episode of Superstars on the WWE Network. Just weeks removed from WrestleMania VIII, this episode of Superstars features highlights from WrestleMania, including Ric Flair kissing Miss Elizabeth! The Legion of Doom, Bret "Hitman" Hart, and Money Inc. are all in action, we get vignettes from Nailz and Crush, plus we check-in with Mooney at the Event Center! If you're over...

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation. Things get EXTREME this week on "Prime Time with Sean Mooney", as we welcome hardcore legend, Sabu! The former ECW star talks about his wrestling influences growing up, and being trained by The Original Sheik. He recalls the story of getting shot...and how that incident led to his entry into pro wrestling. Sabu talks about his arrival in ECW and all about his hardcore wrestling style - the artistry, fan reaction, and the toll it...

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary episode. On our DEBUT episode of "Network Classics", we relive the first episode of Saturday Night's Main Event, which aired on May 11, 1985! A memorable event featuring two big title matches, a star-studded six-man tag match, and several big angles, including two major babyface turns. So, fire up the network, sit back, and get ready to relive Episode 1 of SNME!! If you're over 40, and want to learn how to cook the best steak, find a cool...

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation. We bring you a conversation from the main stage of Starrcast II in Las Vegas with Bret "Hit Man" Hart! Bret talks about returning to Caesars Palace for the first time in 26 years, since losing the WWE title to Yokozuna at Wrestlemania IX. Bret explains what he was expecting to happen...and why things didn't work out that way. Bret also talks about his Hall of Fame induction, which was infamously interrupted by a crazed fan....

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation. WWE Hall of Famer, Brutus "the Barber" Beefcake is cuttin' and struttin' his way back to Prime Time!! Brutus talks about mending fences with Hulk, and what it meant to have Hulk induct him into the Hall of Fame. Brutus also reflects on finding out he was going into the HOF, and how he and his family reacted. Plus, Brutus talks about his relationship with Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, his infamous parasailing incident, a great...

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation. Viva La Raza! Chavo talks about what life was like as a kid, growing up as part of the famous Guerrero wrestling family. He reflects on the impact that having his dad away from home had on him as a young man, and whether he knew from an early age that he was going to be a wrestler. Chavo also talks about his pro wrestling journey, including being a part of WCW during its peak. He discusses the WCW buy out, his eventual arrival...

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation. This week, we welcome WWE Hall of Famer, "The Glamazon" Beth Phoenix! Beth talks about being overweight as a young girl, and what led her to pursuing amateur wrestling in school. Beth also talks about her journey to become a professional wrestler, which included competing in Tough Enough and a try out with OVW. Beth also details her Hall of Fame WWE career, her biggest influences, how she developed the "Glamazon" character, and...

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation. We welcome the Doctor of Style, Slick! Slick talks about preaching at a very early age, starting his ministry, and continuing it during his time in WWE. Slick talks about the influence his father, Rufus R. "Freight Train" Jones, had on him, and how he got into the wrestling business himself. He discusses the evolution of the "Slick" character, and his journey to the WWE, where he reflects on working with the likes of Big Boss...

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation. We welcome a man whose pro wrestling journey has made plenty of stops along the way - as former WCW, WWF, ECW, TNA star - and current AEW trainer - Jerry Lynn joins us! Jerry talks about growing up in Minnesota's wrestling hotbed, wanting to pursue wrestling, but thinking he was too small. Jerry shares stories of training with Brad Rheingans, learning ring psychology and the art of selling. Jerry talks about his first experience...

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation. We welcome WWE announcer, Corey Graves! Corey takes us back to his early years - growing up always wanting to become a wrestler, getting involved with amateur wrestling, and having his first professional match as a teenager. Corey reflects on his initial stint in the WWE in the mid-2000s, and having to work as a 911 dispatcher once it ended. He also shares stories of going to FCW and working with Dusty Rhodes, and when he first...

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation. 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...

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation. 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,...

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation. 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,...

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation. 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...

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation. 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...

We open Mooney's Vault to relive another legendary conversation. 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...