The Stevie Richards Show episode 10 | Raven’s Nest | My Time with Raven in ECW

[@tullyDT]

I remember you telling us on Patreon last year that you were told that nobody would be interested in a book about you. I'm so glad to hear that you're making your autobiography a reality. Hopefully, in the not-too-distant future, you'll show them and they'll see how wrong they were.

[@NickTaylorRickPowers]

People who talk like that have a name Cocksuckers

[@nurijones8376]

It's so odd that people hate Stevie. I always liked his work

[@SantaPorter420]

I'm buying that book

[@Jmac50-k2h]

@@nurijones8376exactly he’s such a good guy

[@tullyDT]

@nurijones8376 the reason he was given by the publisher is he wasn't a big name in wrestling and he didn't fuck his life up so nobody would be interested in what he has to say. Shows what they know, doesn't it

[@Oldskoolwraastlin77]

I never had a chance to watch ECW as a kid, but now 20 yrs later getting back into wrestling, ECW is just soooo interesting too me makes me wish i had checked it out back in the day!!

[@SPVGARY1]

My favorite era of ECW Was 95-98 And A Huge Reason Is Because Of Raven And Stevie Richards With Ravens Nest! I Love This Podcast. A Fellow Philly Native. I Love That You Never Lost That Philly Accent. Keep Up The Great Work

[@bigscarybaldguy1429]

ECW was the best way to end a week through my college years.

[@judahofjudea4601]

I use to catch it on TNN Fridays, but then some weeks it wasn't even on.

[@TeeKoon]

@@judahofjudea4601 They were on TNN (late in the evening?) near the end (till they shoot on the lack of support from TNN for their TV show, not the kind of thing TV exec. love), I watched ECW Saturday afternoon on their first TV station original broadcaster.

[@krispykreme3176]

This channel needs to have Raven on, it would be the most full circle moment as far as wrestling podcasts go

[@Canadian_Skeptical]

His name is Scotty Polo!

[@EmoEmu]

His name is Scotty The Body!

[@krispykreme3176]

@@EmoEmu That’s Scotty Flamingo to you, Emu

[@RoxanneNoel-mm9hf]

@@Canadian_Skeptical I’m not sure if you are trying to be funny/cute or whatever but the name is Johnny Polo, 1993 WWF (back then).

[@SegaCDUniverse]

Yes!

[@daut8131977]

Quick Raven Story: Raven was headlining a Frank Goodman USAPro show at the Elk's in Queens with Justin Credible. The fans started an ECW chant after the guys came out, and Raven decided to cut a promo on the fans trying to turn heel on the fans saying the fans were the reason ECW ended. Soon as Raven did that, the Crowd's ECW chant turned in to a Johnny Polo chant, and the crowds' heel reaction to Raven's heel Promo made Justin Credible bust a gut laughing in the ring. Fun Night. =)

[@savagecatgt]

Wrestling is a collaborative art form. Audience participation is integral. Love it when the audience shows such talent and cooperation. England shows get wild. The crowd gets so hot and they are participators. Remember the Fandango dance and chant that wwe ruined? Started in the UK. I always get excited when a show is from the UK. What are your favorite crowds, as a fan?

[@joshuaG_Sea]

I love this show. Thank you for the hard work, Stevie. We all appreciate the content. God bless ❤️

[@geneanthony3421]

Loved Stevie in ECW. Always felt it was his best run. One of my favorite Stevie movements from back in those days was when Francine was introduced as Stevie's girlfriend and when Raven picked on her Stevie stood up to Raven for a second and than superkicked Francine. It was tremendous heat!

[@pendafen7405]

Well, Stevie was Raven's girlfriend first, anyone would be annoyed

[@perfectblindguy]

i met Raven at an indy show in 97. I bought him a snickers. Greatest day of my life.

[@pendafen7405]

Did he request that you do that? Or was it a spontaneous present?

[@perfectblindguy]

@@pendafen7405 he was at the concession stand and he wanted a snickers and he didn't have any money on him at the time. I guess his money was in the locker room. Well, i was the biggest raven fan ever back then, and i saw him at the concession stand and I ran over and bought it for him. The best 50 cents I ever spent.

[@pendafen7405]

@@perfectblindguy you were probably secretly his favourite ever fan for that, if only everyone was so cool. Thanks for sharing and brightening up my day!

[@NobesBLO13]

After he ate the snickers did he turn back into Johnny Polo?

[@moonswan7587]

Did after you buy it Did Raven look towards a camera and say "what a mark"?? Lol

[@THISGUYISHIGH101]

my favorite will always be dancing stevie richards the original king of swing

[@5EdmundSt]

We love you Stevie

[@robboden8358]

I been following mr richards since i saw him early ecw days and followed through to wwe. Top 5 of my 5 favourite wrestlers. Rip Sid Justice. Always remembered never forgotten. ❤

[@dougkucsera-ry8fp]

WTH we love the accents and ALL the episodes! Keep them coming!

[@jamesreding6336]

Listening on my deck with beautiful weather in Tacoma Washington 85 degrees today with low humidity

[@HerculesCoronaBorealis]

Always been a Stevie Richards fan. He is absolutely great as a pod caster. Just tons of energy, intricate detail of his wisdom in yhe buisness and knows how to speak clean and smooth. He would be great as a broadcaster in the sport.

[@j.t.8848]

Raven is maybe the most underappreciated wrestler ever, also the most criminally under-utilized by the major promotions, there will never be another Raven

[@billistik666]

Yup!!! And stevie is 2nd most underrated

[@judahofjudea4601]

Raven basically got me into wrestling during Monday Night wars, still my all time favorite.

[@WhatwouldRoddyPiperdo]

I'll throw Nova in there he's basically been erased from history no one ever talks about Nova ​@@billistik666

[@johnkallday]

Not really though. I think he gets the right amount of credit.

[@GodlessScummer]

Loving James's Maiden shirt.

[@mramos1126]

best album

[@pendafen7405]

Killers is probably in their top five visual covers, possibly top five albums (at least of the early years/first half of their run). Though I'm more of a Seventh Son, Fear of the Dark, Dance of Death girlie

[@oddrknot4]

Raven’s promos were the first ECW material I ever saw and was hooked. Became a Stevie fan through Raven’s Nest - but loved how Richard’s grew into his own as he went to WWE

[@DaveyBlade13]

❤ best part of the week has arrived

[@bobomega69]

It'd be awesome to see Steven Richards induct Raven

[@pendafen7405]

Stevie, Dreamer & Billy Kidman should do it together, I'd cry😍😍😍😍

[@bobomega69]

@@pendafen7405 hell yeah

[@kelticink]

Thanks for being so honest on ur show Mr Stevie

[@MrNutt0]

I actually did click the bell when you said it. First time ever. This has become some of my favourite wrestling content arround

[@Kilmarro]

Approaching Arn Anderson with the idea of bringing Sid in is an absolutely fantastic scenario in my head.

[@VirgilZandig]

I picture him starting the pitch and realizing who he is talking to just as he said, "We bring in Si..."

[@OomaGooma]

I look forward to videos utilizing the smartboard more often. I think it really sets you apart from all the other wrestling shows on KZbin.

[@savagecatgt]

Love you Stevie. I hope your book comes out soon. So excited.

[@ElectricNikkiGames]

I just love how much of a mark Stevie is for Back to The Future, because I am too.

[@savagecatgt]

Yes. It is a near perfect film series. Did you know in the second film Marty's dad was recast and the new actor wore the old actors face as a mask?. Caused issues and changes at SAG. There are some good deep dive videos about all the drama.

[@bradmullins9132]

Really dig that Stevie uses the character model of his that's in the Retromania Wrestling game during the White Board segment

[@Nicholaus13]

James: I have a story. Stevie disregards what James says and tells a story of his own. James' story is never heard. 😂

[@lionhearted7450]

Stevie I can’t get enough of your content love the insight and your overall way you go about presenting yourself!

[@markconner8664]

I’m really looking forward to this. Quote the Raven - Nevermore.

[@CrawMaw]

Hearing Raven talk about his loaded boot in shoots lives rent free in my head.

[@damian_cross]

When Stevie turned face against Raven and got serious it worked SO well. I wanted him to win in the three way dance sooooo badly.

[@bradmullins9132]

Stevie, Sid, and Victoria would've been an AWESOME little group!! Sad we didn't get to see it.

[@pendafen7405]

OMG RAVEN CHAT IT'S FINALLY HAPPENINGGGGGGGGG

[@dreddscott3873]

I enjoyed this episode, but I thought Raven would be on. Then I thought the episode would be about him. I was just wrong about everything. My girlfriend would be happy to hear it...if she existed.

[@savagecatgt]

Dude, you should pursue comedic writing. The anti joke is very hard to deliver, especially over text. Very good cadence to your words.

[@savagecatgt]

You're musical baby! Musical!

[@joshuabowen6919]

Stevie, you're already one of my favorite wrestling podcasts. Keep it up you guys. Such good shit. Edit* W.A.S.P?? 😂

[@Esperandoteband]

Loving this content guys. I look forward to it every week.

[@SegaCDUniverse]

While Raven is one of my all time favorites, I could totally see you being very different people. That being said, Stevie is a transparent breath of fresh air in all these videos. Hopefully i get to meet you at a convention or something one day for and autograph.

[@sicroyalty]

Now this is a treat

[@thedanabides9]

Great show boys! Take care.

[@goldenboyproductions2740]

Stevie Polo is one of those great names that makes you smile

[@freestaterevolution]

Stevie, you are such a gentleman!

[@Steven-rp8zo]

Ravens flock was so over I can only think it was buried because the top card guys were jealously protecting their spot, brother!!! I loved their intro and there was always some vaudeville comedy with Lodi, etc... So much more depth and entertainment than NWO. One of the biggest lost opportunities in pro wrestling!!!

[@pendafen7405]

Riggs kfabe losing his eye still haunts me. And I was IN LOVE with Flock!era Kidman

[@sheepdavis]

Raven is the king!!!!

[@Nicholaus13]

T-Shirt: That will be for a future episode.

[@kemoobic9938]

Love this show look forward to it wvery week

[@thisiskris017]

Yes bring back the mullet Stevie! Arguably the mullet in wrestling, gave Kentucky waterfall HBK a run for his money

[@perfectblindguy]

back in 96 and 97, I was Raven's biggest fan.

[@heatherwright3981]

Oh wow Stevie, Stryper, Poison and Cinderella? All my favorites! 🤣

[@bonka_mann]

Raven rules

[@savagecatgt]

Raven Rules Match

[@jamesreding6336]

Keep up the great work

[@warriorzoul13]

Stevie, you nailed it. There should be a fan vote or a fan wing something like that something like as you said is model after what MLB and NFL do.. 👍

[@TheFunklin]

I read about every wrestling biography that I get my hands on because reading is fundamental. Of course I would read a Stevie Richards book! I think you should break them up into a series so you could have one covering your time in ECW and one covering your time in WWF and one covering your time in tna, and then just one about life after wrestling

[@rsb8380]

Honestly that Sid idea is awesome. Would be easy to pull off with the dynamics of it, wouldn’t have to get too physical apart from a few power bombs, would get a great reaction, and would have made Sid some extra money.

[@SteveC23]

Another great show guys. 👍

[@RealSliwstar]

Thought I'd see an interview with Raven here😁 Well, I think it has to happen in the future!

[@Here-comes-the-pissman]

nothing wrong with a good old W.A.S.P T-shirt!

[@hooksncrosses3419]

I love WASP. Great band. Blackie Lawless was a great front man back in the day. "The Crimson Idol" is one of my all time favourite albums

[@Dr.Meth666]

I FUCK LIKE A BEAST!!!!!!

[@klown13420]

Amazing show as always.... Far be it though for me to say life is too short not to talk with someone you have love for. Hopefully nothing bad happened between you and Dreamer if not one of you needs to pick up the phone

[@WallStreetIceCream]

We need a raven stevie reunion show

[@richardbarth918]

Sid was always just so magnetic. You just had to watch him.

[@thomasgodfrey7587]

That Raven/Dreamer story was great. I don't think it really could have existed on that level without Stevie, then the addition of Beulah. Even the addition of Gangrel and Luna, then Stevie vs Luna in the cage. I remember watching that Raven/Richards vs TPE and buying into that. I think that whole story is what made ECW.

[@thedj9553]

Not gonna lie, didn't know what ECW Press was, thought Paul E Dangerously might've set up a book printing company for a second LMAO

[@KayFabe87]

Former CHS Lancer from South Philly here. Appreciate the CHS South Lawn reference as it relates to the Raven character. Tommy Dreamer would have definitely been more of an East Lawn guy at CHS. Natural rivalry.

[@Psymonkee]

Iron Maiden shirt = auto like 😎

[@tullyDT]

@@Psymonkee such a good band I've seen them a dozen times and they never get boring

[@Psymonkee]

@@tullyDT lucky sod! I've only managed to catch them 5 times 🤣

[@N0strapapas]

I haven't even started yet, but this is gonna be my favorite episode. Raven is my second favorite wrestler (behind Terry Funk) of all time.

[@E_Lizard]

With Vince gone he probably would've been inducted in the HOF soon. RIP legend

[@gripstrength]

"If you only knew" was a song on the WWF album!

[@lowking7235]

I’m an African American alt kinda metal head and I remember basing so much of my style off Steve Richards and Raven in ECW

[@WhatwouldRoddyPiperdo]

Great episode and hell yeah Todds book is amazing I suggest the audiobook for him doing impressions if his friends...no spoilers but "WHAT THE FUCK IS A JOHNNY LUNCHBOX?" is a thought that makes me stop and laugh a few times a week

[@tboland728]

The only thing I dislike about Stevie's accent is how he says 'eastren' 😅

[@georgemaranville3305]

Raven might have acknowledged it at some point but Don Muraco was a precursor to Raven in his early 80s WWF run where he tossed the intercontinental belt around like he didn’t care about it.

[@savagecatgt]

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[@ErnieCT1987]

You know, I never had a problem with Stevie Richards.

[@jaykavalec6497]

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ amazing

[@hooksncrosses3419]

We did get Family Ties in the UK. It was on Sky 1 at 6 or 7 pm weeknights in the early 90s.

[@Ohionortheast]

Ran across a match from ecw 11/93 still eastern.Stan Hanson and funk vs Abdullah and Sullivan which ended with Sullivan hitting Abdullah with a hammer(turned on him) and Hanson clearing every wrestler/referee and security out of the ring.would love to get your take! Never new this match existed

[@MessianicJewJitsu]

Loved the ECW tag team with Raven when he would yell at you with a microphone while you wrestled and demand that you tag him the f back in.

[@mrteverlast71]

Killer T shirt James 🤘

[@edecanemane]

901 Memphis TN in da building 😊

[@iddqd7162]

raven my all time fav ! :=)

[@dreadpirateroberts5239]

Stevie should break down some Balls Mahoney and Axl Rotten chairshors lol.

[@markbaker5345]

We (Britain) did get Kids in the Hall but was a middle of the night thing.

[@pendafen7405]

The way I (Brit millennial) saw it was on KZbin

[@wallydollarlive]

The thing about Foley is he did that same handcuffed chair shot in ECW years before the Rumble

[@pendafen7405]

Stevie--Raven's Flock breakdown next? Or talk to Billy Kidman?🙏🙏🙏

[@Ghostface-1393]

Stevie would love to hear your ECW HOF

[@boraonline7036]

I think the chairshot you can't remember, because it hit you so hard, might be the hardest you ever took! 😆

[@scotthalvorson1161]

Thanks for doing this episode this is what I had been waiting for Stevie

[@andrewvassos3304]

Get those Maxi Pads ready

[@davidjonmoxleyskipp230]

Am I the only one that thinks it's a shock he's 17 and married already?

[@psyberoneofchrist2310]

This show gets over every episode l😂. Haven't missed an episode and I am not the biggest wrestling fan (I was back then E C DUB!)

[@dragonberrymead9525]

Quote the Richards, nevermore

[@vidman454]

Drew fucking Carrey made it in the HoF before Sid. Just let that sit for a minute...

[@krispykreme3176]

Celebrity wing but still the hof is meaningless

[@jordanwilliams7996]

Bring the iconic mullet back stevie! Lol

[@gwheeler1609]

We got Family Ties. It was on Channel 4

[@scotthalvorson1161]

The grappler actually used that same loaded boot gimmick, and he's who Raven credits with teaching him to book

[@flamesdivde]

Family ties was on sky one on the 90s in the uk. Eventually it was replaced with married with children.

[@ReddFoxxPunxx]

Anthony Greene is actually in Pro-Wrestling NOAH now. He's a former GHC tag champ!

[@angel8fingers]

I’d buy a book about Steve, Steven or Stevie Richards. Seems like a swell Fn guy if y’all ask me!

[@CeemPlay]

Not fans but the pros yes in regards to Hall of Fame voting

[@ducklife420]

I want the mullet back!