Hitting The Marks 05.12.26

About this episode

This episode reflects on Ted Turner's impact on professional wrestling and reviews the recent Backlash event.

This week, we open with a monologue that hits straight in the nostalgia bone. Ted Turner wasn’t just a media mogul — he was the man who accidentally, defiantly, and gloriously changed the entire trajectory of professional wrestling. From the rise of WCW to the ripple effects still felt today, we’re taking a grounded, thoughtful look at the legacy he left behind and the business he reshaped. We break down everything from this past weekend’s Backlash — the highs, the lows, the “why did they book that,” and the moments that reminded us why this sport still hooks us after all these years. This week’s episode is loaded, layered, and absolutely worth your time. Whether you’re here for the history, the critique, or the chaos, we’ve got you covered.Hit the ring, hit the marks, Tuesdays at 7pm on the HMG.

People in this episode

Host: Michael Jargo

Topics covered

• nostalgia
• professional wrestling
• Ted Turner
• WCW
• Backlash
• wrestling legacy

Keywords

• Ted Turner
• WCW
• Backlash
• professional wrestling
• wrestling history
• wrestling critique

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WCW, HMG

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