5-7-04 Wrestling legend Percival A. Friend who was a manager and wrestling from 1963 to 1976 joins the program to discuss his entire career including being trained by legend Buddy Rogers, NWA Central States, Kansas City wrestling territory, Japan, and so much more about that era in wrestling. The Stro formerly of WCW joins the program as well.

4-23-04 Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter joins this edition of New Era of Wrestling Radio to talk the latest in the wrestling business, Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin's future, Ted Turner's future wrestling promotion, NWATNA, and so much more. The Stro formerly of WCW joins the program as always.

4-21-04 Chris Yandek had the opportunity to interview the son of wrestling legend Ric Flair. David Flair talks about how tough it is being the son of a wrestling icon, the expectations by many, pressure, and the learning process for him in WCW. He also

4-5-04 Chris Yandek had the opportunity to interview current Nascar driver Hermie Sadler about his involvement in professional wrestling with NWATNA, and many other various topics within the Nascar world.

2-16-04 Chris Yandek has launched a new website at www.thesportsinteriew.com, and you can find all of his interviews with NFL players where he has expanded out into the other part of the sports media world away from the wrestling media world.

1-2-04 JJ Dillon is on New Era of Wrestling Radio who is the former manager of the Four Horseman, head of WWE talent relations for 8 year, and former WCW executive talks about his entire career in the wrestling business from his days in the territories to his political situations with Vince McMahon and Eric Bischoff in around a 55 minute interview. The Stro joins the program for his weekly commentary, and Big Vito formerly of WCW updates his career.

12-19-03 Missy Hyatt the first lady of wrestling joins the New Era of Wrestling Radio to discuss her entire wrestling career including her time with WCW, WWE, ECW, and various regional wrestling promotions. She also talks about her relationships with Jim Kelly, former husband Eddie Gilbert, and so many others. A very great one hour gossip interview. The Stro formerly of WCW joins the program as well.

12-12-03 This week's edition of New Era of Wrestling Radio features UFC President Dana White coming back to discuss the latest in UFC in around a 35 minute interview. The Stro formerly of WCW also joins the program.

12-5-2003 This week's edition of New Era of Wrestling Radio features Chris Yandek welcomes back Eric Gaurgilo of CZW and formerly of ECW to talk about the latest in the indy scene. UFC Lightweight Champion Randy Courture joins the program to talk about his latest win over Tito Ortiz, being 40 years old and still being the best in MMA and UFC. The Stro formerly of WCW joins the program for his weekly talk, and Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter comes back to talk the latest in wrestling.

11-28-2003 Wrestling Legend Dusty Rhodes joins this week's edition of New Era of Wrestling Radio to discuss the latest within his career, NWATNA, his days with WCW, the latest with his son Dustin Rhodes and his future, his book that is soon to be released, the McMahon family, and so much more in a 45 minute interview. The Stro formerly of WCW joined the program to talk about Ric Flair and various other stories and topics from WCW, and SSCW promoter Carmine Sabia comes back to talk about an alternative pay perview.

11-21-2003 Fred Curry joins New Era of Wrestling Radio a man who worked for Vince McMahon's father talks about his days with the WWWF, Lou Thesz, Madison Square Garden, Bruno Sammartino, Classy Freddie Blassie, Northeast wrestling territories, his son today, and so much more. The Stro formerly of WCW joined the program and wrestling legend Dory Funk Jr. updates his latest.

11-19-03 In a very revealing rare interview Chris Yandek had the opportunity to interview WWE Superstar Al Snow about his time now as a broadcast announcer on WWE Heat, his thoughts on the WWE Raw creative team, his thoughts on the state of the wrestling business today, friendship with Mick Foley, his matches with Sabu that put him on the map, his run as WWE Hardcore Champion, and so much more in a revealing conversation.

11-14-03 On the November 14th Edition of Chris Yandek's New Era of Wrestling Radio, Bobby Heenan joined the program tot alk about his new self help book, more fun stories including locking bathroom doors on airplanes, many questions about his career in the wrestling territories, and his future involvement in the world of professional wrestling. The Stro formerly of WCW joined the program for his weekly segement, and former NWA World Champion Dory Funk Jr. joined the program.

11-7-03 On the November 7th Edition of Chris Yandek's New Era of Wrestling Radio, The Stro formerly of WCW joined the program to talk about the recent death of Crash Holly, drug testing in WCW, how some guys were caught in WCW and how it was random, and various other topics. Also Lodi formerly of WCW joined the program to talk about his neck injury of 16 months, his return to the business, thoughts on the gay gimmick in WCW with Lenny Lane, Bill Goldberg, and as well being offered drugs in WCW, and downfall in WCW.

11-4-03 Chris Yandek did an interview with The Interactive Interview radio program discussing his latest interview with Steve Austin and his various other interviews. Chris was on with Tully Blanchard which is before his apperance.

10-31-03 In a very revealing rare interview, Chris Yandek had the opportunity to interview Stone Cold Steve Austin about his new book The Stone Cold Truth, the domestic disturbance incident between him and Debra, his relationship with Vince McMahon, Brian Pillman, Jake Roberts influence on his career, Owen Hart, his future retirement from wrestling and the possibility of wrestling at WrestleMania 20, and having his book being compared to Mick Foley's book, and so much more in an interview from the best in pro wrestling.

10-26-03 After many months of wait you now can finally listen to all of the archives from June of 2003 to now of Chris Yandek's New Era of Wrestling Radio on the Radio Program Page. Many of the recent past shows feature interviews with Macho Man Randy Savage to Gangrel and Luna Vachon to Bobby Heenan to Mick Foley. These are all new never before heard interviews and content.

9-25-03 Chris Yandek had the opportunity to interview Jimmy Superfly Snuka in an interview about his possible future with WWE, his career today on the independent wrestling scene, his thoughts on the wrestling business today, his monumental leap off the cage at MSG against Don Muraco, why he never worked with Hulk Hogan, and so much more in a rare interview with a legend.

9-8-03 Chris Yandek had the opportunity to interview former professional wrestler S.D. Jones about headlining the first WrestleMania with Kong Kong Bundy, The McMahon Family, Andre The Giant, Gorilla Monsoon, the days of the WWWF, and so much more.

9-4-03 Chris Yandek did an interview with the Xtreme Mayhem Wrestling Audio show discussing his whole career as a sports entertainment interviewer, and going into some of his best experiences as a journalist, and stories about Trish Stratus, Shawn Michaels, Mic Foley, and the passing of Classy Freddie Blassie.

8-30-03 Chris Yandek had the opportunity to interview the winner of the WWE Summerslam 2003 Divas search competition winner Jamie Koeppe about the future of her WWE Diva career including being a possible wrestler, the competition itself and why she entered, her fitness model, TV personality, and entertainment background, and her thoughts on Trish Stratus.

8-20-03 Chris Yandek had the opportunity to interview Roddy Piper in his first interview since being released from WWE. They discussed why he was released, his thoughts on the HBO Special on drugs, deaths, and wrestlers, his thoughts on Vince McMahon's ego, WWE Smackdown and Piper's Pit, his upcoming movie with Janet Jackson, his return at WrestleMania 19, Hulk Hogan, and so much more.

8-18-03 Chris Yandek had the chance to interview a wrestling creative genius in Dutch Mantell about his influence on the careers of Steve Austin and The Undertaker, his days as the booker in the Memphis territory, his job as the creative head for IWA Puerto Rico today, his days in Florida, his memories of Eddie Gildbert, his dealing with WWE as and being rejected from a writier position he never applied for, and so much more.

8-9-03 Chris Yandek had the chance to interview a wrestling living legend in Bruno Sammartino about his full bio run with the WWWF, what he thinks of the business and Vince McMahon today, Lou Thesz and the match that never happened, MSG, his workout and health today, steroids, video documentaries, and so much more in a biography interview from a legend on New Era of Wrestling Radio.

8-3-03 Chris Yandek had the chance to interview The Missing Link formerly of the WWE and wrestling legend. He discussed his feature in Sports Illustrated, his experiences with drugs, alcohol, and steroids, the life style of the wrestlers and why they choose to do drugs, World Class Championship Wrestling, his new book, Vince McMahon, and so much more.

7-23-03 Chris Yandek had the chance to interview WWE Superstar Bradshaw to talk about his new book Have More Money Now, the WWE Vengeance PPV, WWE Raw Creative Team Head Brian Gerwitz, his thoughts on the WWE's decline in revenue the last three years, the APA winning the WWE Tag Team Championship, and talks of Vince McMahon.

7-19-03 Chris Yandek had the chance to interview one of UFC's and MMA's biggest names Tito Ortiz in an interview discussing his upcoming UFC fight with Randy Couture, possible interest in heading to WWE, steroids in the UFC, Vince McMahon possibly buying the UFC, and so much more from the UFC Champion.

7-13-03 Chris Yandek did another interview with Australian media journalist Greg Tringle about what he has been up to in the last year.

7-11-03 Chris Yandek had the opportunity to interview Jerry Lynn to talk about his current run with NWATNA, WWE, WCW, and ECW, why he was released from WWE, the politics in the wrestling business, the Indy wrestling scene, and so much more in this one hour interview on New Era of Wrestling Radio.

6-13-03 Chris Yandek had the chance to interview wrestling legend Mick Foley in a revealing interview about his new book Tietam Brown, his short return to WWE, Hell in the Cell 1998, WWE product today, the amazing bumps he has takes, his family, the political power HHH has, Vince McMahon, Paul Heyman, the loss of one of his ears, and so much more in a very long interview.

6-7-03 On June 2nd wrestling legend Classy Freddie Blassie passed away. At the age 0f 85 years old he started his wrestling career in 1935 and has touched millions of wrestling fans. Chris Yandek on May 7th was the last person to speak to him in a revealing 22 minute interview. He is one of the last true legends, and he will be missed in the industry.

5-28-03 Chris Yandek had the chance to interview WWE legend Tito Santana in an interview discussing his WWE Intercontinental Championship reigns, his friendship and memories with Andre The Giant, Vince McMahon, his wrestling career today, and his days in the AWA, and Hogan.

5-22-03 Chris Yandek had the chance to speak with shoot fighting veteran Tank Abbott about steroids in both professional wrestling and ultimate fighting, what he can learn from his comeback loss in UFC, his thoughts on the demise of WCW, the future fight

5-9-03 Chris Yandek had the chance to interview one half of the Miller Lite Cat Fight Girls Model Kitana Baker discussing her appearance at WrestleMania 19, working with Stacy Kiebler and Torrie Wilson, working in front of the biggest crowd of her life, her movie appearance in The Scropion King, how the commercial has open up new acting roles and work for her, and her possible future with WWE

5-7-03 In a very rare interview Chris Yandek interviewed 85 year old WWE Hall of Famer Classy Freddie Blassie about his new book, career in the territories, days in carnival wrestling, managing Hogan and Jesse Ventura, how all three McMahons compare, how Vince McMahon saved his life, his Hollywood Roles with Andy Kaufman, his work with Muhammad Ali, and working in Japan.

5-2-03 Chris Yandek had the opportunity to interview UFC President Dana White talking about the future of UFC, steroids in all sports, TV deal, Ken Shamrock, how much wrestling affects their product, and Tito Oritz having an ego bigger then UFC, and how fights in the UFC are set up.

4-2-03 The World's most dangerous man Ken Shamrock in a very in depth interview talks about his future in wrestling and his next UFC fight, steroids in wrestling and the UFC, the 1998 King of the Ring Match with The Rock and the feud that pushed him to the top, Owen Hart, and his real life relationship with Ryan Shamrock.

3-27-03 WWE Superstars The Hardy Boyz sat down for an interview with Chris Yandek to talk about their new book Exist to Inspire, their relationships on and off camera with Lita and Trish, WrestleMania 19, the WWE Raw and Smackdown Brand extensions, the high flying moves that are shortening their careers, their singles success, politics in the business with HHH, and Vince Mcmahon.

3-17-03 In a very rare interview. Macho Man Randy Savage talks about his future, his rap cd, meeting Eminem, his part in the Spiderman movie, charity work, how he understands the bizarre Ultimate Warrior, his legitimate heat with Hogan, and so much

3-3-03 In a very rare and emotional interview from the heart. Sid Vicious talks indepth about his leg injury a few years ago that is putting an ending on his career, his thoughts on why the business is down today, thoughts on Vince McMahon, the steroid trials of 1992 in the WWF, and what went wrong in WCW. Sid holds nothing back, and announces his retirement.

2-26-03 After taking some time off. Chris Yandek comes back and speaks to just released WWE talent Bull Buchanan as he talks about how effective Paul Heyman was at the head of WWE Smackdown's creative team, his personal feelings on Vince McMahon and what he has learned from him, and being WWE Tag Team Champions with The Godfather.

1-3-03 Chris Yandek gets the record straight as he has a chance to interview formerly of the WWE Shawn Stasiak discussing him not returning to WWE, his father, if he was given a fair shot, and so much more. You can read the indepth interview on the interview stories page.

12-10-02 Chris Yandek had the chance to talk in a very rare conversation with WWE Superstar Chris Jericho about his band Fozzy, the filming of their music video, and their new cd. He had chance wrestling wise to discuss his days in the territories, his run as the first WWE Undisputed Champion, and as well his time in WCW, and thoughts on the current WWE Product, and his thoughts on Vince McMahon.

12-6-02 Chris Yandek had the chance to talk in a very rare conversation with former WCW Superstar Vampiro. He discussed how he was discriminated against in WCW, the politics of the company, the upcoming MLW show on December 20th, being able to work with the best in Japan, and his friendship and working with Sting in a match where you have to set your opponent on fire.

11-14-02 Chris Yandek had the chance to interview WWE Superstar Shawn Michaels in a rare interview about 5 years later after the Montreal Screw Job with him and Bret Hart, this coming Sunday's WWE Survivor Series pay perview, why he came back, the Clique shoot at Madison Square Garden, HHH's dislike for the necrophilia angle, headlining WrestleMania 14, the end of his career, and his very close future retirement.

11-5-02 Chris Yandek had the chance to interview Mideon formerly of the WWE better known as Dennis Knight. He talked about his 13 years in the WWE, his possible future with the WWE, The Godwins, Southern Justice, The Famous Naked Median gimmick, and being given the WWE European Championship by Shane McMahon.

10-20-02 Chris Yandek had the chance to interview Paul Barer discussing his release from WWE, his wife battling breast cancer, The Undertaker, Kane, Kamala, the downfall of the WWF in 1992, Vince McMahon, his possible future book, and so much more.

10-15-02 Chris Yandek had the chance to interview Roddy Piper in a very indepth interview discussing his book, taking steroids, Oregon territory, headlining WrestleMania's,

10-6-02 Chris Yandek had the chance to interview Jasmin St. Claire formerly of ECW discussing Paul Heyman, how she ended up in wrestling, her thoughts on the women in the WWE, and so much more.

9-18-02 Chris Yandek had the chance to interview Koko B. Ware in a rare story of his life. The interview discussed his house burning down six months ago, and the passing of the great parrot Frankie of 15 years. The tragedies he has gone through, and his close relationship with God, and when he called Vince Mcmahon for help and McMahon gave none. He also discussed his role in the movie Beyond The Mat, Headlining WrestleMania 3, 4, and 6.

9-13-02 Chris Yandek had the chance to interview Mean Gene Okerlund once again discussing the Gay Wedding Angle, HLA, Bill Goldberg, Hulk Hogan's status, his future book, Jim Ross, Drugs in wrestling, and Vince McMahon.

9-11-02 Chris Yandek got the chance to Interview Tara Lipinski in a special interview discussing what she has been up since winning the Gold Medal in the 1998 Winter Olympics, her career in Hollywood in different TV Shows, and her thoughts on what is going on in Figure Skating Today.

9-1-02 Chris Yandek did an indepth interview with Australian Journalist Greg Tringle talking about his entire career in the world of entertainment journalism.

8-24-02 Chris Yandek conducted an interview with Tom Zenk formerly of the WWF, WCW, and AWA. Tom held nothing back for the one hour he was on admitting he took drugs. He talked about Hogan's run, competing at Wrestlemania 3, talking about the McMahon, winning the WCW TV championship from Arn Andreson, and being held back.

8-23-02 Chris Yandek had the chance to interview the Fabulous Moolah in an interview talking about her new book The First Goddess of the Squared Circle, winning the WWE Women's Championship back in 1999, her experiences with Cyndi Lauper, and the match as a the Spider Lady where she beat Wendi Richter.

8-13-02 Chris Yandek had the chance to interview Mean Gene Okerlund the host of WWE Confidential. The interview discussed Gene's career with the WWE, his time in WCW and why he went there in the first place, Hulk Hogan's health, and his thoughts on the current state of wrestling, and his burger and pizza chain.

8-3-02 Chris Yandek had the chance to interview Bobby Heenan for the second time around. Bobby discussed his battle with throat cancer, his new book coming out, the current product in professional wrestling and how it sucks, and the WWE Confidential special with Mean Gene Okerlund.

8-1-02 Chris Yandek had the chance to interview Greg The Hammer Valentine on many different subjects including his career in the WWF, days with the NWA, his influence on the career of Ric Flair, situation with the XWF, and drugs in professional wrestling.

7-22-02 Chris Yandek had the chance to interview Reno Formerly of WCW and the WWF. In the interview he talked about his release from the WWF Developmental Territory, the WWA payperview he was on, and his time in the WCW Power Plant.

7-6-02 Chris Yandek interviewed Tom Cole a man that was part of a big sex scandal with the WWF and the McMahon family in the 1990s. He talked about the new book coming out on Vince, his lawsuit against the company for being sexually harassed, and his dealings with the government against the WWF.

6-29-02 Chris Yandek had a chance to sit down with a legend in the business Kamala formerly of the WWF and WCW. He talks about his friendship with Hulk Hogan, why he didn't make any money in wrestling, and his book that is coming out.

6-20-02 Chris Yandek did an Interview The Stro formerly of WCW discussing Vince Russo's return to the WWE.

6-18-02 Chris Yandek had the chance to speak to Dale Torborg better known as The Kiss Demon to talk about his time as the strength coach for the Florida Marlins, steroids in baseball and wrestling, as well his future in wrestling with the XWF and their TV deal.

6-11-02 Jake was the other finalist besides Kenny who lost to two women on the Tough Enough 2 finale. He gives his thoughts on the future with the WWE in angle involving him and Kenny, the trip to South Africa, and so much more.

6-6-02 Kenny was a finalist on the MV Tough Enough 2 show which he lost to two women Linda and Jackie in the finale. In his first interview since the show he speaks about many things including the trip to South Africa and what his future might be with the WWE.

5-23-02 Chris Yandek sat down for round 3 with Jake The Snake Roberts to discuss his wrestling school, British Bulldog, the time a fan tried to shoot him, and he shoots on Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels and The Montreal Screw Job.

5-2-01 Chris Yandek got the chance to sit down with Dusty Rhodes The American Dream. The living legend talks about his time as the NWA/WCW Booker, the legendary matches, and so much more.

4-18-02 Chris Yandek got the chance to sit down with George Anderson the man who is hosting Contact the ABC Special involving Bret Hart talking to his deceased Mother Helen and brother Owen Hart. George Anderson talks about Bret Hart's feelings toward the segment on TV.

4-12-01 Chris Yandek had a chance to talk with The Franchise Shane Douglas of WCW and ECW. The interview discusses his future in wrestling, what wrestling fans want these days, and what has he been up to since the final days of WCW.

4-6-02 I want to personally thank Tom Zenk for the mention in his latest column if you would like to see it for yourself click the link below.

4-5-02 Chris Yandek got back with Jake Roberts discussing more topics including a falling out with a promotion in England better known as the World Association of Wrestling, Steve Austin's situation with the WWF, Andre The Giant, The Blindfold match with Rick Martel, and Hulk Hogan.

3-26-02 Chris Yandek spoke with Kid Romeo former WCW Crusierweight Tag Team Champion. He talked about his time with WCW, the WWF Developmental Territory, and when he might be back in the WWF.

3-20-02 Chris Yandek finally had a chance to interview his longtime friend Jake The Snake Roberts. In the interview he went into great detail about what the wrestling business is missing, Vince McMahon and what his motivations are, and so much more including Beyond The Mat.

3-15-02 Chris Yandek had the chance to sit down with The Stro formerly of WCW to discuss his challenge to Macho man Randy Savage to a match, and he gives an update on his friend Jake The Snake Roberts.

2-26-01 Chris Yandek had a chance talk with WCW Cruserweight sensation Juventud Guerrera. Juventud went over him wrestling in Japan, the WWA, XWF, and his possible future with the WWF. All this in a interview from a great cruserweight.

2-21-01 Chris Yandek had a chance talk with the surviving member of the legendary wrestling family the Von Erich's. Kevin Von Erich talked about the death of his brothers and father, and also World Class Championship Wrestling.

1-29-02 Vanessa Sanchez formerly Tygress of the WCW came by to discuss her future in the movies. She is staring in a movie entitled Pandoras Box, and will continue acting. She also talked about her days with WCW and so much more.

1-28-02 Chris Yandek had the chance to sit down with WCW Superstar and former WCW Cruserweight Champion Rey Mysterio Jr. In the interview he discussed his WWF negotiations, and what the future holds for him and so much more in this

1-20-01 Chris Yandek had the chance to speak with Former WWF Superstar K Kwik in a good interview from the former WWF Superstar. They discussed his music career, and his wrestling talent, and what he is doing in the wrestling scene right now after parting ways with the WWF.

1-11-02 Chris Yandek had a chance to speak with Florida women's wrestler Silhouette in an interesting interview about getting in the wrestling business as a women, and never thinking you would persue wrestling.

1-9-02 Chris Yandek spoke with 21 year wrestling veteran ring announcer Gary Michael Capetta. In an interview discussing Vince McMahon, Eric Bishoff, The Undertaker, and Steve Austin as well as many other things.

12-6-01 Chris Yandek spoke with Four Time Japan Triple Crown Champion, and Legend Stan Hansen. He is the man who had a wonderful and the biggest career in Japan of any foreign wrestler. In the interview he talks about Japan, his future involvement with All Japan Pro Wrestling, and so much more.

11-30-01 Chris Yandek spoke with the Living Legend Larry Zbyszko about what he is doing, his WCW career, and Larry getting into the Senior PGA Tour.

11-28-01 Chris Yandek spoke one on one with WWF Diva, and Superstar herself Trish Stratus on Thanksgivng Day. They discussed everything including Ric Flair, Jerry Lawler, and her return to wrestling, and being the WWF Womens Champion.