Pro Wrestling Repackaged

Pro Wrestling Repackaged

Pro Wrestling Repackaged is a podcast dedicated to wrestling-related TV shows! Join hosts Tessa Altman and Chris Maffei as they discuss shows like Young Rock, Heels, The Big Show Show, and GLOW - plus some occasional looks at movies and other wrestling-related media!

Episodes

October 20, 2021 57 mins

It's time to crown the new champion! In this episode, Chris and Tessa discuss Season 1 Episode 8 of Heels, "Double Turn," in which the DWL is about to meet its biggest crowd yet while also facing some typical Spade family drama!


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What's Jack Spade doing in the Dystopia Zone?! In this episode, Chris and Tessa discuss Season 1 Episode 7 of Heels, "The Big Bad Fish Man," in which Charlie Gully tries to lure Ace to Florida Wrestling Dystopia, Crystal tries to prove herself as a wrestler, and Jack handles a problem the only way he knows how: with violence!


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September 23, 2021 56 mins

Regrets, Duffy's had a few. In this episode, Chris and Tessa discuss Season 1 Episode 6 of Heels, "House Show," in which the pressure's on for Jack to boost ticket sales for the South Georgia State Fair, Rooster's being scouted by Charlie Gully, and Ace and Wild Bill try their hand at apologizing!


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September 16, 2021 48 mins

Hey, what's that garbage doing in the ring? Oh, wait, it's just Ace Spade. In this episode, Chris and Tessa discuss Season 1 Episode 5 of Heels, "Swerve," in which Jack has a shot at getting the DWL in the South Georgia state fair to perform in front of 10,000 people while Wild Bill, Crystal, and Ace all go into business for themselves!


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September 9, 2021 48 mins

Who wants to play with Wild Bill?! In this episode, Chris and Tessa discuss Season 1 Episode 4 of Heels, "Cutting Promos," in which Wild Bill must face the aftermath of his very public meltdown, Jack hopes to bring the DWL into the streaming age, Ace wants creative control, and Bobby Pin and Crystal have some nice, wholesome fun together!


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September 2, 2021 49 mins

To turn or not to turn? That is the question. In this episode, Chris and Tessa discuss Season 1 Episode 3 of Heels, "Cheap Heat," in which Ace tries to win back the fans at the Duffy Dome, Rooster gets frustrated with his lack of push, and Jack brings in a veteran (played by CM Punk) to boost ticket sales!


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August 26, 2021 43 mins

How much Wild Bill is too much Wild Bill? In this episode, Chris and Tessa discuss Season 1 Episode 2 of Heels, "Dusty Finish," in which Jack, Ace, and the rest of the DWL roster must deal with the fallout from the previous show while Charlie Gully has his eyes on the Duffy Dome!


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August 19, 2021 73 mins

Welcome to Duffy Wrestling League! In this episode, Chris and Tessa talk about the series premiere of Heels, in which Jack Spade and Ace Spade square off for the DWL Championship and someone goes off script!


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With the series premiere of Heels approaching, Chris and Tessa share some of their early thoughts and expectations for the show, as well as discuss the Season 1 trailer!


Heels premieres on August 15, 2021 on Starz.


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WELLLLLLL...IT'S THE BIG SHOW...Show? In this bonus episode, Chris and Tessa discuss the Netflix original sitcom starring The Big Show and ask the most important question: WHY?


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Would you prank call Triple H? Chris and Tessa continue their conversation on wrestlers on sitcoms, this time focusing on three different shows: The Drew Carey Show, The Bernie Mac Show, and Sabrina the Teenage Witch with appearances by "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and members of D-Generation X.


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The Drew Carey Show S04 E16: Rats, Kate's Dating a Wrestler (Triple H) - LINK

The Bernie Mac Show S04 E14: The Big P...

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Wrestlers on sitcoms...a match made in heaven? Sometimes! In this bonus episode, Chris and Tessa take a look at the appearances of Vader and Mankind on the ABC sitcom Boy Meets World.


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Boy Meets World S02 E21: The Thrilla’ in Phila’ (Vader)

Boy Meets World S03 E13: New Friends and Old (Vader)

Boy Meets World S04 E09: Sixteen Candles and Four-Hundred-Pound Men (Vader)

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Chris provides a quick update on some changes for season 2 of Pro Wrestling Repackaged and our plans for the immediate future, including bonus episodes!


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May 14, 2021 82 mins

With Season 1 of Young Rock in the books, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite things about the show, as well as looking toward the future with some of our hopes for Season 2. Which Dwayne is the best Dwayne? Will The Rock be the next President of the United States? What in the world is going on with Randall Park? Chris and Tessa answer these questions and more in this Season 1 recap and wrap-up!


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May 7, 2021 45 mins

Bang bang! Election day is approaching in 2032, but the Rock isn't counting his chickens just yet. Chris and Tessa discuss Season 1 Episode 11 of Young Rock, "Election Day," in which the Rock shares three times when things didn't go as planned for him and we get probably the closest look at who Dwayne Johnson the person - not the machine - really is.


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April 30, 2021 37 mins

The 2032 election is on the horizon, and The Rock won't accept defeat. Chris and Tessa discuss Season 1 Episode 10 of Young Rock, "Good vs Great," in which Dwayne is outshined by his teammates on and off the football field, Rocky's coupon game is unmatched, and, maybe more importantly, Randall is back!


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It's 1982, and big things are on the horizon for the Johnson family. Chris and Tessa discuss Season 1 Episode 9 of Young Rock, "A Lady Named Star Search," in which Lia Maivia is on a warpath for Greg Yao, Ata has the opportunity to chase her dreams on Star Search, and Little Dewey just really wants a boogie board.


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We're back in 1987, and Dwayne Johnson is doing all kinds of groveling. Chris and Tessa discuss Season 1 Episode 8 of Young Rock, "My Baby Only Drinks the Good Stuff," in which Dwayne’s relationship with Karen is on the rocks, the Johnson family’s financial problems come to a head, and Ata inspires Rocky and Dwayne to stop working the gimmick and start “working the solution.”


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April 9, 2021 43 mins

It's 1991 and Dwayne is about to prove he's the most electrifying man in...Phone Services? Chris and Tessa discuss Season 1 Episode 7 of Young Rock, "Johnson & Hopkins," in which Dwayne and his new friend and co-worker Hopkins get to live out their action hero dreams in a race to make sure every emergency phone on campus is working. Meanwhile, Lia returns to the United States, where she must make amends with her family and...

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April 2, 2021 40 mins

Hold onto your butts! It's 1982, and we're once again immersed in the Hawaiian wrestling scene. Chris and Tessa discuss Season 1 Episode 6 of Young Rock, "My Day with Andre," in which Little Dewey spends a day with a giant, Rocky’s family loyalty is put to the test, and the Island Battle Royal ends with a royal disappointment.


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