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It’s the first episode of season three of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine – and we’re penciling in this edition as the unofficial second “Introducing” feature on the popular mat nostalgia show.

Back in the day with PWI and the London Publishing family of magazines, Smith was tasked with writing the “Introducing” feature in each edition of The Wrestler magazine, and it was one of his favorite duties. “I’ve always enjoyed giving young talent a chance to be heard from,” said Smith. “We helped introduce a lot of young stars in the era of wrestling mags – now I’m getting a new chance to to it all again.”

Late last year, Smith introduced Kayla Sparks to mat fans all over the globe as she makes her comeback – and now, the longtime scribe welcomes The Even Stevens tag team – comprised of Steven Azure and Steve Somerset – to the OWH for the first time. Fans will hear all about how hard it is for new wrestlers to learn their crafts; the raging success of the Create A Pro wrestling school in New York; what it feels like to be belted by Becky Lynch (seriously!); and much more from one of the most talked-about (and funniest) tag teams on the East Cost indie scene. It’s not only a look at a pair of charismatic new stars – it’s also an education in the wrestling business like you’ll hear nowhere else.

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The first Outdated Wrestling Hour of the New Year will feature returning co-host Joe Puccio, who joins host Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCW Magazine) as the veteran duo looks back at celebrity involvement in pro wrestling - and also pro wrestlings who later became celebrities in their own right. We know you know all about John Cena and The Rock - but do you know who Mike Mazurki is (no, it's not The Miz)? Alex Karras? Someone who billed himself as "Iau Kea" in a feature film. Check out the old-time wrestlers who went into showbiz and the Holllywood stars who dared entere the ring in the third season OWH opener!

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It's a holiday celebration ... a year-end show ... the marking of two years as a wrestling podcast .. and the 100th episode of The Outdated Wrestling Hour - all at the same time! Join host Bob Smith (the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine and writer for Wrestling's Main Event and WCW Magazine) as the veteran writer and media pro celebrates all these milestones in a heartfelt special edition. You'll hear all about all the OWH episodes in 2024...

...but we're burying our lead here - there are special contritubtions on this joyous show: WWE Hall of Famer and hardcore legend Mick Foley; classic PWI editors that Bob worked with in Bill Apter and Craig Peters; and Steve Gennarelli of the Stick To Wrestling With John McAdam podcast. Grab some egg nog and join the fun as Bob Smith pays tribute to everyone that helps the OWH in 2024 - especially all the fans!

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