Escaping The Asylum; A look at the history of NWA:TNA

Episode 4; X Division Contenders 6 pack challenge

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Tna has all it's champions crowned and is looking to move forward in a big way.

The celebrity involvement is strong here. Hermie Sadler makes his in ring debut against K-Krush and we get a surprise appearance from Jasmine St Claire. Because it is a true world title the NWA World title is being defended against Japan's Omori. Brian Christopher exlains his actions from the previous week. The headline attraction is a contenders match for the X Division title. Who will be AJ Styles' next challenger?

The guys go through this and the rest of the comings and goings on this week's TNA with their usual punditry.

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Episode 3; Tag Title Tournament

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 21:00:00 +0000

TNA has finally made it to its home of Nashville Tennessee and they have brought out the big guns.

Not only is the tag title on the line but they all are! Malice challenges for the NWA title and David Young is the contender for the X title. also Francine gets another shot at the Miss TNA crown. Scott Hall and Brian Christopher team up in the main event against Jefft Jarrett and -Krush andso much more!

How does it work out in practice? The guys weigh it up and give their thoughts.

Episode 2; X Division Round Robin

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The guys go back to rewatch the second NWA TNA PPV. Join them as they cover Jarrett/Hall, the first X title match and all that hapened inbetween.

Arguably the match that made AJ styles in the TNA fans eyes, how does the match hold up? Is there anything on the show that doesn't stand the test of time? All this and more is handled with the usual high level of analysis. Also did you know Vince Russo went bac to WWE in 2002? That's also discussed here.

Episode 1; Gauntlet For The Gold

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Two comedians watch their way through all the NWA:TNA weekly PPVs.

This week the guys cover the first episode featuring an X Division preview, a battle royal featuring some familiar faces and a some choice gimmicks.

How does it all stack up? Does it seem like the first step of a company that is still here 21.5 years later? It is all analysed and rated in great detail.

Escaping the Asylum Prelude 2: If a title is not seen on TV for 5 years does it still matter?

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

On the 26th March 2001 the wrestling world stood in awe. Vince had done it! He had bought his competition.

With the death of the major territories over the previous 15 years there was no where to go for any wrestlers who were out of favour with the WWF. Several companies tried to fill the gap.

In this episode we look at the formation of one that is still going today.

TNA Wrestling.

This is the prelude to a series where two comedians rate and review all the weekly PPVs released by NWA:TNA. This prelude we look at what became of the belt that TNA chose as their main title, The NWA World Title. After being last seen on WWF TV in 1998 what became of the title? Why was it vacant at the time of the show?

This and more is looked into as we start the journey of Escaping the Asylum.

Escaping the Asylum Prelude: This revolution will not be televised (for free)

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

On the 26th March 2001 the wrestling world stood in awe. Vince had done it! He had bought his competition.

With the death of the major territories over the previous 15 years there was no where to go for any wrestlers who were out of favour with the WWF. Several companies tried to fill the gap.

In this episode we look at the formation of one that is still going today.

TNA Wrestling.

This is the prelude to a series where two comedians rate and review all the weekly PPVs released by NWA:TNA. This prelude sees some of the ups and downs that nearly saw TNA from not becoming a thing. From talents renaging on deals, to problems getting on PPV to the search for a score of financing. Also the first appearance of someone who will become a bit more prominant in future episodes, Dixie Carter. It's all here.

Join us as we start the journey of Escaping The Asylum.

Entering the Asylum Podcast trailer

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 18:00:00 +0000