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This week IN THE ROOM, an action-packed show in which Brady Hicks welcomes the #2 entrant in the East Coast Wrestling Association (ECWA)’s 2012 Super 8 tournament – Kekoa The Flyin Hawaiian! Be sure to check out this great interview with one of wrestling’s top young independent prospects, as he gives his thoughts on ECWA’s Super 8 legacy, the competitors in this year’s tourney, and all that the future might hold. All that, plus CZW owner DJ Hyde calls in to the show to talk about all that has been going on with the ultra-hardcore promotion of late, and Brady and the gang are also joined by Adam Cole, of Ring of Honor and CZW, as he talks about all that has been happening in his world. Great show all around! Plus, Brady, Pro Wrestling Illustratushed’s Mike Bessler, and Derrick McDonald talk Raw, Elimination Chamber, what has (and hasn’t) been working as WWE continues to push toward WrestleMania, and the importance of real, legitimate pushes for guys like Zack Ryder and Santino Marella.

This week IN THE ROOM on WEXP 1600 AM Philly and www.thebradyhicks.com, a special AD-FREE edition of the show, sponsored by the East Coast Wrestling Assocation (ECWA) 2012 Super 8 Tournament. This week, Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Brady Hicks, along with DJ and Derrick McDonald welcome reigning East Coast Wrestling Association heavyweight champion “The Greek God” Papadon … the first entrant in the 2012 ECWA Super 8 tournament. Papadon talks all the competition he will face in this year’s tourney, being champion heading into the tournament, how he qualified for this year’s tournament by beating last year’s Super 8 winner, and “The Greek God”‘s thoughts on the other men he will face on April 7th in Newark, Delaware. Plus, the gang talks WWE Raw and Elimination Chamber, and the New York Giants’ Brandon Jacobs appearing on TNA Impact.

Bowling Shoe Handsome and Mat Minutiae will not be available tonight. Instead, check out this classic IN THE ROOM with TNA star AJ Styles!

This week IN THE ROOM on WEXP Philly – and thebradyhicks.com – Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Brady Hicks, and DJ, begin the search for their newest cohost, and talk plenty of happenings related to WWE Raw, Survivor Series, The Rock, and James Storm vs. Robert Roode. All that plus Asylum, one-half of the massive independent tag team The Flatliners checks in to offer his thoughts on the ECWA’s upcoming, November 19th K-Cup Tag Team Tournament in Delaware, the art of tag team wrestling, the future of this seemingly dying art, and his recent opportunity to run with Hulk Hogan. Plus, Brady’s friend and colleague Mike Bessler calls in to discuss this weekend’s POWW Entertainment Wrestling show in Chicago, which he will be covering live. In other news, the contest for tickets to CZW’s show in Philly this Saturday (a double-header with Dragon Gate-USA) has yet to yield a winner. To win the tickets, call the IN THE ROOM hotline at (609) 755-5ITR. Thanks, as always, for the support.

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On a side note, this show was so jam-packed that we didn’t even get to delve into all the great Bret Hart-Shawn Michaels talk that went on last week on the board. Stay tuned … more on THE GREAT DEBATE v2.0 to follow.

This week IN THE ROOM, as heard on WEXP Philly and thebradyhicks.com, former WWE star Matt Borne (Doink The Clown) stops by for a controversial episode. Find out Matt’s thoughts on everything from Doink impersonators to Hulk Hogan, The Warrior, Shawn Michaels, Scott Hall, and his failed chance at main-eventing WrestleMania IX. Plus, Matt has some choice words for Brady … and Brady and DJ delve into Raw with Muppets, the Bret vs. Shawn DVD, and CZW’s and ECWA’s upcoming shows. If you’re interested in CZW tickets for 11/12 in South Philly, call in to the show next Tuesday LIVE, 10 PM EST at (609) 755-5ITR.

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This week, Brady Hicks and Anthony Sarlo are LIVE IN THE ROOM once again, courtesy of Spreaker Radio, San Francisco as well as WEXP 1600 in Philadelphia. The gang are joined by the ECWA’s Kekoa, as he gears up for his big match this Saturday in Newark, Delaware against Adam Cole. This ECWA show – as well as the Devastation Wrestling Federation’s show in Pennsauken, New Jersey that same night – will feature appearances by TNA’s Robbie E. In addition, Brady and Anthony talk WWE Raw and TNA Bound for Glory. Enjoy!

This week, Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Brady Hicks, plus DJ and Kevin McElvaney, are joined IN THE ROOM by WWE legend Tito Santana. What are Tito’s thoughts on his time in the ring with Bruno Sammartino, Hulk Hogan, and Shawn Michaels? Plus, his comments about the current WWE landscape, the prestige with which the Intercontinental and World titles were (and are) held, being a part of the first nine WrestleManias, and so much more. If you’re in Monroe, NJ this weekend, be sure to check out his appearance at the ECWA table at the Legends of the Ring convention. Either way, be sure to listen to this show!

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This week IN THE ROOM, Matt and Nick Jackson – The Young Bucks (TNA’s Generation Me) join the show for 45 minutes, talking what went right (and wrong) with TNA, Rob Van Dam, the art of tag team wrestling, working with WWE, and so much more. Plus, Brady Hicks, DJ, and Anthony Sarlo talk CM Punk, HHH in charge, and so much more. Unfortunately, due to a technical snafu, Brady’s conversation with Pro Wrestling Ohio’s producer Joe Dombrowski is not available as planned. Details on the promotion’s upcoming i-ppv – Wrestlelution 4, is available below, as well as courtesy of the promotion’s site at pwowrestling.com.

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This week, Pro Wrestling Illustrated Contributing Writer Brady Hicks – along with DJ and Anthony Sarlo – are joined IN THE ROOM by former WWE and TNA star “Tenacious Z” Zach Gowen. What went through this one-legged wonder’s mind when, at 20 years old, he was thrown into a program with Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Vince McMahon, and Brock Lesnar? How has Zach been able to stave off injuries over the years despite wrestling with such a big handicap? And what are Zach’s thoughts on WWE today? Plus, Brady and the gang break down WWE Money In The Bank as the company continues to build up tremendous steam.

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This week IN THE ROOM, Brady Hicks and DJ get together to talk TNA’s Destination-X pay-per-view, WWE’s Money In The Bank pay-per-view, and what is wrong with TNA lately. All that, plus ECWA Heavyweight Champion Papadon and Mid-Atlantic Champion Chris Wylde get together to talk trash about their upcoming battle in Newark, Delaware.