Squared Circle Gazette Radio

SCG Radio #56 - The Monday Night War in 1997 Q3

SCG Radio is back!! Returning after a three week absence, the panel returns to the Monday Night War Timeline series, this time tackling the third quarter of 1997, talking all the big stories from July to September, complete with notes from the Wrestling Observer Newsletters of the time! Discussing the peak and beginning of the end for the Hart Foundation, Shawn Michaels turns heel, Arn Anderson retires and the nWo's parody, Lex Luger wins the WCW World Title, Steve Austin suffers a major injury and gives Vince McMahon his first Stunner, Raw changing timeslot, Nitro trying out a three hour show, and all the facts, figures, pay-per-views and major angles and events of the period. A great look back as always, check it out!

SCG Radio #55 - Better As Face Or Heel

Join Liam O'Rourke, Kieran O'Rourke, G. John Chase and Karl Jones, as we talk about eight fantastic talents, and debate whether they were better as faces or heels throughout the course of their careers! Analysing the in-ring work, personalities and runs in various roles, we discuss Randy Savage, Ric Flair, The Rock, Daniel Bryan, Mick Foley, Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart and Kurt Angle, and take your comments on if they were better as protagonists or nefarious rudos!!

SCG Radio #54 - The Trial Of Hulk Hogan

This week Hulk Hogan faces the charge of causing irreparable harm to the wrestling business, as the prosecution of Liam O'Rourke and G. John Chase battle the defence of Kieran O'Rourke and Luke Edwards, with Judge Karl Jones presiding! Talking Hogan's negative impact on the WWF with his Arsenio Hall appearance, his role in bringing down WCW from its apex, and impact on the course of TNA's life, the panel go to war to decide if Hogan is guilty, and take your witness statements in the process! The fifth of the SCG Trials, check it out!

SCG Radio #53 - The Luckiest and Unluckiest Wrestlers Ever

Join Liam O'Rourke, Karl Jones, Kieran O'Rourke and G. John Chase as we talk the luckiest and unluckiest wrestlers in the history of the business! Taking your nominations, we discuss the careers of Kevin Nash, Daniel Bryan, Bruno Sammartino, Ahmed Johnson, Mr. Kennedy, Sid, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Steve Austin, Brian Pillman, Ted DiBiase, Brutus Beefcake, Jake Roberts, and yes, Triple H, as well as many more! A really fun show this week, check it out~!

SCG Radio #52 - NXT, Summerslam, Raw and Beyond

Join Liam O'Rourke, Kieran O'Rourke, G. John Chase and Karl Jones as they talk all the major stories coming out of the big WWE shows last weekend, and discuss all the possibilities moving forward. With a focus on the mixed feelings on Brock Vs. Taker, a passionate debate on the realities of women's wrestling, Seth Rollins' title run, the fate of Kevin Owens and Cesaro, the absolute greatness of the New Day, great matches, interesting angles and much more, a rare "lay of the land" show covering NXT, Summerslam, Raw and Beyond. Another fun show this week, check it out!

SCG Radio #51 - Ranking The Best Summerslam Matches Ever

Squared Circle Gazette Radio returns on Summerslam weekend to rank the greatest matches in the history of the show! Join the panel as we countdown the Top 20 matches in Summerslam history, as determined by a cumulative vote, as we debate which matches should be higher or lower, as well as get your thoughts on the list and any matches you felt belong amongst the all time greats. A huge show this week, check it out!

SCG Radio #50 - The Mailbag Show

Join the first ever six man SCG panel for the celebration for our 50th episode! Liam O'Rourke, Karl Jones, Luke Edwards, Matt Holt, G. John Chase and Kieran O'Rourke dive into the mailbag and take your comments and questions on all things pro wrestling, and discuss a wide variety of topics such as the vocal minority versus casual fan dilemma in WWE, Brock Vs. Taker at Summerslam, our favourite WrestleCrap moments, least favourite wrestlers when we were kids, definitive champions, recasting gimmicks, dream matches, the worst fuck finishes ever and much much more. A very fun show this week, and a big thanks to all of our great listeners!

SCG Radio #49 - McMyths

Join Liam O'Rourke, Karl Jones, Kieran O'Rourke and G. John Chase, as we take your nominations talking about "McMyths" - WWE's revisionist history or company line on countless topics, as the panel gives their thoughts on Vince's spin on The Brass Ring, the 1994 Steroid Trial, taking on "Ted Turner", crying foul over Eric Bischoff's dirty tactics, Saddam Hussein threatens WrestleMania, the Ultimate Warrior DVD, Montreal, DX's invasion of WCW, wrestling in smoky arenas, Black Saturday and much, much more. A fun show this week, check it out!

SCG Radio #48 - The Monday Night War in 1997 Q2

Join Liam O'Rourke, Karl Jones, Kieran O'Rourke and G. John Chase, as they talk from April to June of 1997 in the Monday Night War Timeline! Accompanied as always by notes from the Wrestling Observer Newsletters of the time, the panel discusses all the key talking points such as on-air shoot promos, the overwhelming tensions leading to backstage fights with Bret Vs. Shawn and Nash Vs. Piper, the rise of babyface Steve Austin against the Hart Foundation, the shocking original plan for The Undertaker's "secret", Sting continues to hunt Hulk Hogan, epic stories of Sid, constantly changing plans, and WCW makes a little-known historic mistake for the ages. With all the facts and figures of the quarter, we have a fascinating look back this week, check it out!

SCG Radio #47 - The Best Build Ups In Wrestling History

Join Liam O'Rourke, Kieran O'Rourke, Karl Jones, Luke Edwards and G. John Chase, as talk about the all-time great build-ups in wrestling history! Taking your nominations, the panel talks the hype and storylines behind Hogan Vs. Sting, Sabu Vs. Taz, WrestleMania 3, Rock Vs. Austin, Austin Vs. Bret, Flair at Starrcade 93, Virgil and Batista's babyface turns, the journey of Book-Dust, Michaels Vs. Taker and many more, as we break down some of the best jobs creating anticipation we've ever seen. A fun trip down memory lane, check it out!