The first ever Workie Awards are here. We're giving out our flowers to the best of 2023 and making sure we look at the worst as well. Join us as we talk about all of these awards: King Mabel Award for Wrestler We Just Love Melina vs Alicia Fox Award for Match of the Year Rene Dupree Award for Men's Wrestler of the Year Manami Toyota Award for Women's Wrestler of the Year Shoot of the Year, Brother Head Cheese Award for Men's Tag Team of the Year Natalya & Friends Award for Women's Tag Team of the Year Ryan Anderson Most Improved Award Mountain Dew Pitch Black Moment of the Year Ishii Stone Pitbull Hoss of the Year Award Worst Match of the Year Worst Moment of the Year Let us know who you would have for each of these awards on social media! Find us at @CrossbodyOfWork on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Be sure to rate five stars to help us out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode, we're joined by "The Natural" Nick Sullivan. Nick talks to about what match made him a fan growing up, how he plays to the crowd, and we break down his match against former Impact World Champion Moose. We also talk about the difference wrestling in Canada vs the U.S., how The Miz has won at life, and a lot more. Listen in and hear all about Nick's journey to wrestling and his future goals. Follow the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, & YouTube at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you are listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crossbody of Work takes it to the small screen! Wrestlers have always had crossover appeal onto television shows, so this week we looked at three notable appearances of wrestlers on television. We looked at The Rock, Hardys & Ken Shamrock on That 70's Show (Season 1, Episode 15), Vader on Boy Meets World (Season 2, episode 21) and the pilot of The Big Show Show. Two of these were really enjoyable, and one was The Big Show Show. The guys also talk about sports injuries, Raw Underground, short jokes, and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes. Show Notes: #SayHerName Carrd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a jam packed episode this week! First we look at the weirdness that was WWE Extreme Rules and talk about if cinematic matches have peaked or not. Then we dive into Slammiversary 2020 and all the surprises it had in store. Finally, we review five issues of Invasion from Planet Wrestletopia, an excellent comic book series about an intergalactic wrestling showdown. We loved it, and you should check the creators, Suspicious Behaviour Productions, on Twitter or Facebook. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes. Show notes: Donate to the Portland Bail Fund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three ain't enough man, we need five! This week Evan & Javier compare some top five lists and get into some spirited debate. Who would be the five talents you pick to start a company with? Who are the five best talkers in wrestling currently, as well as all-time? In it's 36 year history, what are the best Wrestlemania moments? We compare all of these top fives and will leave it up to listeners to decide whose lists are better. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and rate & subscribe for future episodes. Show notes: Justice for Breonna Taylor: https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are just so many excellent matches to choose from for all of our subjects that some are bound to slip through the cracks. This week for our bonus episode, we're looking at three matches we missed from wrestlers we have already covered. We watch: Scott Hall battle Stone Cold at Wrestlemania X8 (link: https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Stone-Cold-s-Best-WrestleMania-Matches-134374?startPoint=5553.2) The Dudley Boyz take on RVD & Sabu in FMW (link: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5lj3f ) and finally a clash between Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kota Ibushi (link: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x68g3c6). Three very different, but all entertaining, clashes. We also talk about the new WWE United States Championship and Javier's love for the spinner belt era. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe for future episodes. Show notes: Petition to make the KKK illegal: https://www.change.org/p/us-congress-make-the-kkk-illegal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for another Royal Rumble review! This week Evan & Javier look at the 2005 Royal Rumble, known for it's wild false double-elimination ending and Vince McMahon tearing both of his quads. The Rumble also has tons of talented mid-00's stars, and lots of #OurGuys like Mabel, Rene Dupree, and Shelton Benjamin. We also look at the apparent in-ring retirement of The Undertaker. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes. Show notes: Happy Pride Month everybody! The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's bonus episode has Evan & Javier talking about lots of current events in the wrestling world. They talk about New Japan Pro Wrestling coming back (a.k.a. Christmas for Javier) and who might win the New Japan Cup. Then the guys do a review of NXT TakeOver: In Your House. Who were the standout stars? What is the ceiling for Karrion Kross, and what does NXT do with Johnny Gargano now? Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes. Show note: Colin Kaepernick's Know Your Rights Camp: https://www.knowyourrightscamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's episode has Evan & Javier watching WWECW December to Dismember 2006. They look at why the Extreme Elimination Chamber failed, debate the pronunciation of Sylvester Terkay, and give Little Guido and Stevie Richards some props. Before diving into the content, they also talk about the importance of Black Lives Matter and understanding the movement and the moment at hand. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork. Petition: Justice for George Floyd - https://www.change.org/p/mayor-jacob-frey-justice-for-george-floyd?signed=true Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crossbody of Work goes to the movies! This week Evan & Javier review the cinematic masterpiece known as The Marine, starring John Cena. The movie is one of the wildest C-level action films you'll ever see, so come hear the guys break it down. Evan & Javier also talk about AEW Double or Nothing, the majesty that was the Stadium Stampede match, and the great work of MJF and Jungle Boy. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AEW Double or Nothing is on Saturday, so Evan & Javier called in their resident AEW expert Kaden Hanafi to predict the card. The guys talk about AEW in general, if they're winning the Wednesday Night War, and how AEW can bolster their women's division. Of course there are the regular tangents and pleas to SlimJim to provide us with sponsorship. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's bonus episode, Evan & Javier try their hand at re-booking Wrestlemania 32. It was a Wrestlemania that had good moments, but could have been done better. The guys try to book the better card, and leave it up to you to vote and decide. They also talk about Money in the Bank 2020 and try to predict this year's briefcase winners. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork to vote on the better card, and be sure to subscribe for future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sometimes there are just too many good matches to pick from when we choose five to watch. So for this week's bonus episode, we're looking at three matches from wrestlers we've already covered that didn't make the cut in their own episode. Goldust versus Roddy Piper from Wrestlemania 12, Eddie Guerrero on the indies battling CM Punk and Rey Mysterio in 2002, and the Wrestlemania 26 battle between Batista and John Cena. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and make sure to subscribe wherever you get your pods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Savage, Hart, and Hogan, oh my. On this week's bonus episode, Javier & Evan look at one of the best matches in Saturday Night's Main Event history between Randy Savage and Bret Hart. They also talk about WWE being deemed an essential service, are introduced to Oliver Humperdink for the first time, and see George "The Animal" Steele eat a turnbuckle. Watch the episode of SNME here: https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Saturday-Nights-Main-Event-4901 and follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is one of the most fondly remembered Royal Rumbles of all time. The 2001 rumble match has stars like Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Kane, Undertaker, and... Steve Blackman. Evan & Javier break down the legendary 2001 Royal Rumble entrant by entrant. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crossbody of Work is giving you some bonus content, and we're starting off hot. The 1992 Royal Rumble match is full of legends and is considered one of the best ever. We break it down beat by beat and talk about Randy Savage's dumb moves, who the heck Skinner is, and the great performance by Ric Flair. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices