The Ballot - A Wrestling Hall of Fame Podcast
Welcome to The Ballot, a podcast dissecting the pro wrestling careers of first-time nominees on the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame Ballot.
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- Ohtani’s Jacket1 ep
- Ethan Tyler1 ep
- Joe Lanza1 ep
Also: Adam Berger, John Pollock, Lionmark Luke, Arturo Galletti, Fred Morlan, Phil Lions, Scott E.
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- 🇨🇱CL · Wrestling#99.0K to 81K
- 🇩🇪Germany · Wrestling#1441.1K to 9.7K
- 🇮🇪Ireland · Wrestling#82409 to 3.7K
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11K to 95K🎙 Monthly cadence·28 episodes·Last published 6d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
12K to 105K🇺🇸71%🇨🇱25%🇩🇪3%+1 more - Active Followers
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4.7K to 42K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/21/26 | The Ballot: Salvador Lutteroth III with TheCubsFan of LuchaBlog | Ryan is joined by the writer of the LuchaBlog, TheCubsFan, to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Salvador Lutteroth III. Get updated with everything Lucha Libre over on the LuchaBlog: https://thecubsfan.com/cmll/ Follow TheCubsFan online: https://bsky.app/profile/luchablog.bsky.social Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568. Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts. Ryan's Data Archive: United States PPV Attendance 1989-2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dXcW5T3BhRxea-XLp1XVHiRxACHMWiVqq4-x_ICFjuU/edit?usp=sharing Combined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharing WON HOF Results - 2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing | 1h 22m 49s | ||||||
| 10/14/26 | The Ballot: Ryan Struggles with His 2026 WON HOF Ballot - Part 1 | As a rambling madman, Ryan discusses his thoughts as he assembles his 2026 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ballot, covering the regions of Modern US/Canada, Mexico, and Non-Wrestlers.Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.The Data Archive: United States PPV Attendance 1985-2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dXcW5T3BhRxea-XLp1XVHiRxACHMWiVqq4-x_ICFjuU/edit?usp=sharingCombined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharingWON HOF Results - 2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing | 1h 55m 58s | ||||||
| 10/7/26 | The Ballot - Jeff Jarrett with Garrett Kidney | Ryan is joined by the host of the “You’ve Got to be Kidding Me” podcast, Garrett Kidney, to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Jeff JarrettListen to “You’ve Got to be Kidding Me: A TNA History Podcast”: https://redcircle.com/shows/cbc69594-9956-431a-aac6-d51d2e19d2aeRead "The Case for Mike Tenay in the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame" by Garrett Kidney: https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2025/09/30/the-case-for-mike-tenay-in-the-wrestling-observer-hall-of-fame/Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.LINK DUMP:Jeff Jarrett vs Kurt Angle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7064qyW3JO8Jeff Jarrett vs Shawn Michaels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cWhhCIhxqQBest of Jeff Jarrett in Memphis Wrestling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvYaBWuRZQQ&t=10336sRyan's Data Archive:United States PPV Attendance 1985-2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dXcW5T3BhRxea-XLp1XVHiRxACHMWiVqq4-x_ICFjuU/edit?usp=sharingCombined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharingWON HOF Results - 2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing | 1h 32m 53s | ||||||
| 9/24/26 | The Ballot: The 2026 Ballots are Out! | The 2026 WON HOF ballots are officially out!Ryan walks you through this year’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ballot, along with some of the new names on the list. Plus, plenty of stats!Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.Ryan's Data Archive:Combined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharingWON HOF Results - 2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing | 49m 06s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 | The Ballot: R.I.P. Bill Dundee | Ryan is joined by a plethora of guests to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Bill Dundee.Guests, in order of appearance:Joe GagneListen to the Five Star Match Game: https://redcircle.com/shows/18c9b3d9-f7f4-46c1-b05f-24184d1b5646Ethan TylerFollow on Twitter: https://x.com/ETyler01Joseph MontecilloCheck out his website: https://www.josephmontecillo.com/Rich KraetschListen to The Flagship Wrestling Podcast: https://redcircle.com/shows/673cae7f-1dae-4c32-a3d5-c065f8876622Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.LINK DUMP:Bill Dundee Match Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-vPHmQLzoc08CxgMolG5AMigcOSUpQvv&si=g-8uC93yqQSmHF0H“The Life & Career of “Superstar” Bill Dundee (1943 – 2026)” by John Pollock: https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/09/11/the-life-career-of-superstar-bill-dundee-1943-2026/The Mount Rushmore of Memphis Wrestling: https://redcircle.com/shows/708996f0-f2c3-46bf-89af-bc0faee37072Ryan's Data Archive:Combined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharingWON HOF Results - 2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing | 1h 20m 44s | ||||||
| 9/9/26 | wrestlingHall of Fame+4 | Ohtani’s Jacket | British Guide to British WrestlingWON Hall of Fame+2 | — | Tibor SzakacsOhtani's Jacket+3 | — | 1h 42m 41s | ||
| 8/14/26 | wrestling historyHall of Fame+3 | Ethan Tyler | WON Hall of FameLuchaWorld Magazine+3 | — | Coloso Colosettiwrestling historian+3 | — | 2h 01m 37s | ||
| 7/8/26 | wrestlingHall of Fame+3 | Joe Lanza | Baseball Prospectus 2026The Flagship Wrestling Podcast+1 | Noah | KENTAwrestling+3 | — | 1h 51m 20s | ||
| 6/10/26 | Wrestling Hall of FameKane+3 | Adam Berger | WON Hall of FameWho Are the Biggest Wrestling PPV Draws of All-Time? | — | KaneWON Hall of Fame+3 | — | 1h 56m 46s | ||
| 5/21/26 | WON Hall of FameGunther+3 | John Pollock | POST WrestlingGunther/Walter+5 | — | GuntherWalter+5 | — | 1h 44m 46s | ||
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| 4/15/26 | Wrestling Hall of FameAndreas Lambrakis+3 | Lionmark Luke | WON Hall of Famevoicesofwrestling.com+1 | — | Andreas LambrakisLionmark Luke+3 | — | 1h 42m 46s | ||
| 3/25/26 | wrestlingHall of Fame+3 | Arturo Galletti | The P[w]rescription podcastWON Hall of Fame+1 | — | Los EspantosArturo Galletti+3 | — | 2h 12m 37s | ||
| 3/11/26 | Wrestling Hall of FameBooker T+3 | Fred Morlan | The Good, The Bad & The Hungee AEW PodcastObserver Awards | — | Booker TFred Morlan+3 | — | 2h 08m 39s | ||
| 2/11/26 | wrestling historyHall of Fame+3 | Phil Lions | WON Hall of FamePhil Lions Pro Wrestling History Research Guide+3 | — | Le Petit PrincePhil Lions+3 | — | 1h 48m 21s | ||
| 1/14/26 | wrestlingHall of Fame+4 | Scott E. | WON Hall of FameSTARDOM+1 | — | Tam NakanoScott E.+5 | — | 1h 52m 48s | ||
| 12/21/25 |  Zack Sabre Jr. with Curtis Spears | Ryan is joined by Curtis Spears from the Okada's Shorts podcast to discuss the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame case of Zack Sabre Jr.LINK DUMP:Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel. | 1h 24m 43s | ||||||
| 12/10/25 |  2026 Primer & More | Ryan previews the 2026 HOF season of The Ballot with an introduction of all the first-time nominees. Plus some news!Call the Hotline at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel. | 44m 02s | ||||||
| 11/19/25 |  The WON HOF 2025 Results with Fred Morlan & Adam Berger | Ryan is joined by returning guests Fred Morlan and Adam Bergere to discuss the results of the 2025 WON Hall of Fame voting. Who got in? Who were the biggest movers and shakers? Why Kane?Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel. | 2h 14m 49s | ||||||
| 10/29/25 |  Ryan Struggles with his WON HOF Ballot - Part 2 | Ryan is back to discuss his thoughts in his 2025 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ballot, covering the regions of Historical US/Canada, Non-Wrestlers, and the Rest of the World.Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel. | 1h 18m 33s | ||||||
| 10/22/25 |  Ryan Struggles with his WON HOF Ballot - Part 1 | Ryan discusses his thoughts as he assembles his 2025 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ballot, covering the regions of Modern US/Canada, Mexico, and Japan.Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel. | 1h 48m 37s | ||||||
| 10/15/25 |  Masaaki Mochizuki with Alan4L | Ryan is joined by Alan4L from ProWres Paradise to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Masaaki Mochizuki.Follow Alan4L on Bluesky @alan4l.bsky.socialListen to "Alan4L's ProWres Paradise" on PWTorch Ryan's Dragon Gate Attendance Research: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FyTFnIrk9h8X1s2lxy28Cidu_pd_wnlmNa16xM1V0e0/edit?usp=sharingLINK DUMP:Masaaki Mochizuki vs Shingo Takagi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOs-65xk7gAMasaaki Mochizuki vs YAMATO: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8uxi8iMasaaki Mochizuki vs TAKA Michinoku: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTBeDYERupsSubscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel. | 1h 57m 09s | ||||||
| 10/8/25 |  Sweet Daddy Siki with Greg Oliver | Ryan is joined by wrestling historian Greg Oliver to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Sweet Daddy Siki.Follow Greg on Twitter @gregmepBuy Greg Oliver's books at oliverbooks.caOrder "The Works of Jamie Melissa Hemmings"LINK DUMP:Sweet Daddy Siki vs The Stomper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBX_E1mtrPcSweet Daddy Siki & Sabu tag team match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hjr7Ds0FyY&t=6s"Squares Off Against Country Music" by Sweet Daddy Siki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v72xe8hnSH0Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel. | 1h 32m 25s | ||||||
| 10/1/25 |  The 2025 Ballots are Out! | The 2025 WON HOF ballots are officially out! Ryan walks you through this year's Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ballot, along with some of the new names on the list. Plus, plenty of stats.Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel. | 1h 14m 19s | ||||||
| 9/10/25 |  Steve Grey with Tony Earnshaw | Ryan is joined by British wrestling historian Tony Earnshaw to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Steve Grey.Follow Tony on Twitter @RealErnestARSRead "Steve Grey and the Observer Hall of Fame: by Tony EarnshawOrder "We Shall Not Be Moved" by Tony EarnshawOrder "The Saturday Afternoon War" by Tony EarnshawLINK DUMP:Steve Grey vs. Jim Breaks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kwyoiZ1wuQSteve Grey vs. Johnny Saint: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cz5yfxniDQQSteve Grey & Big Daddy vs. Red Berry & Banger Walsh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOJDRzhkMkwSubscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel. | 1h 23m 13s | ||||||
| 8/13/25 |  FTR with Fred Morlan | Ryan is joined by Fred Morlan of "The Good, The Bad and the Hungee" AEW Podcast to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler aka FTR.Follow Fred on BlueSky @flagrantstats.bsky.socialListen to "The Good, The Bad, and the Hungee" AEW PodcastLINK DUMP:The ENTIRE FTR vs Briscoes rivalry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYBoK_WfbIgThe Revival vs #DIY: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5v4e0iSubscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.Join the Count Out! Patreon for more bonus audio! | 1h 55m 21s | ||||||
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Chart history for The Ballot - A Wrestling Hall of Fame Podcast
Peaked at #9 in CL, top 10 in 1 of 4 tracked markets, currently #9 in CL.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| Ireland | — | #82 | #82 | — |
| Germany | — | #144 | #144 | — |
| CL | — | #192 | #192 | — |
Chart Positions
4 placements across 3 markets.
Chart Positions
4 placements across 3 markets.