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In the first part of our massive 2 part in-person extravaganza, we welcome Ryan home in style, and ask him whether he'd rather be in prison for 5 years, or a coma for 10. Hopefully this amuse-bouche whets your appetite before we get into the main course: The Deadly Game Tournament at WWF Survivor Series 1998.  In this first episode, we go through the story that led us here, and highlight the favorites of the tournament in Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, Kane, Mankind, and The Rock. Ryan's Record: 41 wins, 34 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

We're finishing out the holy trilogy of notable wrestling matches with one of the most famous matches of all time, The Undertaker vs. Mankind inside of the Hell in a Cell at WWF King of the Ring 1998. It's brutal, it's violent, it's Ryan's first time seeing it, let's see if we can get a high-ranking match out of this thing. Ryan's Record: 41 wins, 33 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

Here we are, our first Rumpus Time of 2023, and Ryan has lost the title as The Man of 54,097 compliments. Also, in celebration of episode 69 next week we're having Ryan rank sexual positions, and would Ryan rather wear 30 day old socks or week old underwear, plus a BONUS ask the talent too!  Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

We've got a BOGO deal today, folks! Not only are we watching Kenny Omega take on Kota Ibushi for the KO-D Openweight Championship at DDT Peter Pan 2012, but for the first time ever we're going to re-rank a match! Surely this will not cause any tension between Ryan and Erik. Ryan's Record: 40 wins, 33 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

We're back at it post-Christmas hangover with another Rumpus Time! We're having Ryan rank pizza toppings, we delve into the traditions and internal family politics of Christmas, and we find out whether Ryan would rather have B.O. all the time, or smell B.O. on others.  Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

We've got a deep dive edition of the podcast going into the trials and tribulations of Vincent Kennedy McMahon, while also highlighting his feud with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. It's the soapboxiest edition of our program yet!  Ryan's Record: 39 wins, 33 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

This thrilling edition of Rumpus Time the boys talk about their body bumps, skiing, and Ryan is ranking ethnic foods! We also inquire with Ryan on whether he'd rather have a personal chef or a personal maid.  Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

Friend of the show Mick Foley aka Cactus Jack aka Mankind aka Dude Love is back, and we're going to take a closer look at his background as he is set to face Hunter Hearst Helmsley in a Falls Count Anywhere match! We've got multiple personalities, we've got hard hitting investigative journalism, you'll laugh, you'll cry, you might even think. Ryan's Record: 38 wins, 33 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

Welcome back to the Hard Mark Podcast for a day or a lifetime! Erik bought a car, we revisit Ryan's coffee habits and undiscovered muffuletta situation, and Ryan is put in the hot seat as he's forced to rank his beloved Seattle Sports Mascots.  Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

Happy Turkey Day, everybody! Coming of a revolutionary reveal of The Rock in our last episode, the boys settle in to see Ryan's guy "Stone Cold" Steve Austin face off against "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XIV for the WWF Championship! But when you add "Iron" Mike Tyson to the equation, we'll see what happens in the match and for Ryan's pick.  Ryan's Record: 37 wins, 33 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

Hello there! We're back with some casual and sophisticated conversation. Ryan ranks types of men's underwear, we talk about the ever-increasing cost of lift tickets, and and we revisit the Man of 54,077 compliments' greatest compliment of all time.  Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

In this episode, Erik conducts his own secret scientific experiment where he doesn't tell Ryan that The Rock is making his debut in the match, we'll see if Ryan picks up on the biggest actor in the world's appearance. As far as the match, the fresh faced rookie Rocky Maivia (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) debuts by teaming up with "The Wildman" Marc Mero, "The Stalker" Barry Windham, and Jake "The Snake" Roberts" to face off with Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Goldust, Jerry "The King" Lawler, and Crush at WWF Survivor Series 1996!  Ryan's Record: 36 wins, 33 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

It's officially November folks! The leaves are changing color, spoopy season is in the rearview, but Ryan is forced to make the Sophie's Choice of rankings as he ranks own kin of famous Murphys, we also discuss Ryan's recent journey back to California, men's bathroom etiquette, and rules of manliness.  Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

We're playing the hits, folks! Fresh off of the Montreal Screwjob, we're watching the biggest match in WCW history as Sting takes on Hollywood Hulk Hogan at WCW Starrcade 1997 for the WCW/nWo World Championship! Featuring Erik's most passionate rant in the history of the show! Ryan's Record: 36 wins, 32 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

On the latest Rumpus Time, Ryan ranks holidays, we discuss earliest memories, and Ryan answers the age-old question of what the biggest animal he could beat in a fight would be. Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

In a milestone episode of the program, we're taking a trip to Montreal and watching Bret Hart defend the WWF Championship against his arch-enemy, Shawn Michaels at Survivor Series 1997. If you don't know the history of this match, buckle up, partner! And for those of you who do know, enjoy Ryan experiencing this roller coaster for the very first time. We've got contractual disputes! We've got workplace drama! We've got spit! Come and get it! Ryan's Record: 36 wins, 31 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

We're back to Rumpus the day away! On this episode, Ryan ranks condiments, Erik talks about a recent encounter he had with a spider, tinder stuff, and Ryan weighs in on late people vs. on time people.  Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

In the latest episode of the wrestling content of the program, we're heading back to the land of extreme and watching as the Texas Outlaw Terry Funk defends his ECW World Championship against the homicidal, suicidal, genocidal, death-defying maniac Sabu. But this ain't any normal match, all the ropes have been taken down, and they've been replaced with barbed wire! Watch as these men get shredded for our entertainment!  Ryan's Record: 35 wins, 31 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

On a heated edition of Rumpus Time, Ryan ranks methods of drinking beer, Erik dishes the dirt on the worst visit to the dentist of all time, and Ryan chimes in on his preferred pets. Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

On today's show, we're taking two of the all-time greats of The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels and pitting them against each other in the very first Hell in a Cell match at WWF In Your House: Badd Blood! Clearly we'll have a clean contest with no outside shenanigans, so Ryan will be very happy about that. Ryan's Record: 35 wins, 30 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast