Pro Wrestling Repackaged

Welcome to Pro Wrestling Repackaged! In this pre-season episode, we introduce ourselves and then dive into the first official trailer for Dwayne Johnson's upcoming TV comedy Young Rock on NBC. We break down the trailer in detail and discuss some of our main takeaways from it, as well as our expectations for the series...

Before Rocky Johnson was portrayed by Joseph Lee Anderson on Young Rock, he was portrayed by The Rock himself in 1999. In this bonus episode, Chris and Tessa discuss Season 1 Episode 15 of That '70s Show, "That Wrestling Show," which features guest appearances by the Rock, Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, Ken Shamrock, and more!

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Young Rock has finally premiered, everyone is working the gimmick, and the world is introduced to a man named Waffle! Chris and Tessa discuss Season 1 Episode 1 of Young Rock, "Working The Gimmick" in which Dwayne Johnson is on the campaign trail, Young Dewey learns never to use the F word, "Tumas" buys a car with a homeless man inside, and College Dwayne breaks a weightlifting record!

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Last week, we were introduced to Young Rock and its wonderful cast of characters. This week, we focus on the Johnson family in 1987. Chris and Tessa discuss Season 1 Episode 2 of Young Rock, "On the Road Again," in which Teen Dwayne tries to impress Fine Ass Karen, Rocky Johnson tries to impress everyone, and we learn what happens when someone uses the F word!

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It’s 1982 and the wrestling business is changing. Chris and Tessa discuss Season 1 Episode 3 of Young Rock, "Forward, Together," in which there’s a big Battle Royal in Hawaii on the horizon, a couple of promoters with big personalities, and...Lia Maivia's slapping gloves?

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It’s 1990 and Dwayne is playing football at the University of Miami. But not for long, as an injury suffered during practice sidelines him for the season. Chris and Tessa discuss Season 1 Episode 4 of Young Rock, "Check Your Head," in which Dwayne gets hit hard physically and mentally and struggles with his descent from the highs of college football to the lows of depression, while Ata and Rocky deal with empty-nest syndrome and have very different ways of coping...

This week on Young Rock, we return to 1987, where 15-year-old Dwayne’s attempts to steal the heart of Karen have him literally stealing. Chris and Tessa discuss Season 1 Episode 5 of Young Rock, "Don't Go Breaking My Heart," in which Dwayne's bad behavior is revealed to Ata, leaving her no choice but to lay the smack down while Rocky is away at a wrestling convention.

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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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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 friends...

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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