UNPLUGGED (with JJ $exay)

UnPlugged with JJ $exay returned to the airwaves on the SNS Radio Network on 6-3-11 to review the latest episode of WWE Smackdown. JJ gave his thoughts on all the action on a wrestling heavy edition of Smackdown from the WHC title match, to the in-ring debut of Jinder Mahal. Chris Kelly of Headlocks2Headlines.com talked the latest news of the week including Chyna's recent woes with TNA, and Mick Foley's contract status with TNA,JJ talked about the speculation of Shaq going to WWE to work a program with The Big Show possibly at WrestleMania 28. After the break "The Sensational Sequel" Sean joined the show to talk the latest gaming news going into E3, JJ opened the phone lines and took several calls including topics such as Smackdown, Movies, TV and Music, RAW and much more before reading emails and ending the show with a little Tears for Fears on the latest episode of UnPlugged.

UnPlugged with JJ $exay returned to the airwaves on the SNS Radio Network on 5-27-11 to review the latest episode of WWE Smackdown. JJ gave his thoughts on the show and character development of a few talents. JJ started to do the news of the week since Crelly was late talking on topics like Flair's continual lawsuit problems with Highspots.com, Chyna doing porn again...and Xpac's thoughts on the matter. Chris Kelly of Headlocks2Headlines.com joined the show and finished the news of the week. After the break Crelly talked about the TNA UK Party he attended and buying a drink for TNA star Magnus, meeting the NewAge Outlaws and all the fun he had with the TNA talents. "The Sensational Sequel" Sean joined the show to review LA Noire, and talk the latest gaming news. JJ opened the phone lines and took a few calls with topics ranging from Brian Knobbs recent mocking of Randy Savages death, The SNS Network, The Memorial Day Weekend, and Hulk Hogan's latest endeavour for the Xbox Kinect.JJ read a few emails one from a disgruntled listener who has decided not to listen to UnPlugged and a few other shows on the network, and a few from listeners who are proud to be a part of the SNS Family...one of which has been listening to JJ and Trey for many years. JJ wrapped the show with next week's schedule for network programming including an interview with DDP on WNL and Marcus Stephenson of THQ on the CAWsCast on this latest episode of UnPlugged.

UnPlugged with JJ $exay returned on 5-20-11 on the SNS Radio Network to pay tribute to a true Wrestling Icon and Legend "The Macho Man" Randy Savage. Randy Savage passed away on the morning of 5-20-11 as a result of a heart attack while driving his vehicle with his wife Lynn....he leaves behind millions of devastated fans and friends and his family. JJ quickly covered the Smackdown recap and News of the week with Chris Kelly of Headlocks2Headlines. About an hour in JJ dedicates the entire rest of the show to the memory of his fallen Idol playing clips and promos from Randy's life, telling stories and taking calls from the listeners who tell JJ about Savage and their favorite moments. The show ran almost 3 and a half hours with numerous calls as well as SNS Personalities including The TreyDawg, The Sensational Sequel" Sean, Crelly, Harmony "Boom Boom" $exay and Nem.If you are a fan of "The Macho Man" Randy Savage you cannot miss this emotional episode of UnPlugged, bring your tissues cause you will need them.

UnPlugged returned to the airwaves on the SNS Radio Network on 5-13-11 without JJ(ALL CAPS) $exay as "The Power" Andy Knowles of The Pro Wrestling Rewind took over hosting duties in the first hour. Andy welcomed Chris Kelly of Headlocks2Headlines.com to the show as they ran down the latest episode of Smackdown. Charlie Haas was scheduled once again to join the show but in true "wrestling biz fashion" didn't make the program so Andy and Crelly discussed the news of the week before Andy bid the show goodbye going into the break. After the break "The Outlaw of the IWC" The TreyDawg of WNL kicked off the second hour with a little TNA discussion as well broadcasting live from work we find out the ins and outs of what the Dawg is up too on the job. "The Sensational Sequel" Sean joined the show to discuss some gaming news revolving around the latest Hitman game and new info on Modern Warfare 3.The Pope called in to talk PSN, Ashley also joined the show before Trey bid the chat some "Happy Trails" and the show closed with some Foo Fighters "Everlong" on this near 3 hour edition of UnPlugged.

UnPlugged with JJ $exay returned on 5-6-11 to the SNS Radio Network. JJ reviewed the latest and controversial episode of Smackdown as the World Heavyweight Championship changed hands from Christian to top star Randy Orton. JJ talked the reasons why the change occurred as the IWC has been in meltdown mode for a few days over the situation.Chris Kelly of Headlocks2Headlines.com stopped by to discuss the news of the week including the story of TNA changing its name to "Impact Wrestling". Scheduled to join the show was former WWE Ring Announcer and Actress/Singer Lauren Mayhew, unfortunately for reasons beyond that of the hosts her appearance will be rescheduled for another date but JJ did World Premeire her latest single "Look Inside" before going to commercial break. Crelly finished the news of the week, "The Sensational Sequel" Sean joined the show to chime in with his thoughts on wrestling and JJ decided to have a bit of fun at Crelly's expense, so a drinking game was proposed: every time anyone said "IMPACT" Crelly had to take a shot. JJ opened the phone lines and talked with Hollywood, L-Train, before jumping into gaming news with Sean. Sean covered some rumours over a new XBox console , "Playstation-Gate" which brought out TMBronx and Charles Shane with their thoughts on the state of the PSN. Even the Almighty Thor himself called in to see Crelly take a few shots before we learned that it was in fact Ashley...hillarious...JJ read a few emails before wrapping the show with a little "TubThumping" by Chumbawumba in honor of Crelly who was praying to the porcelain god on this latest episode of UnPlugged with JJ $exay.

UnPlugged with JJ $exay returned on 4-29-11 on the SNS Radio Network to review the latest episode of WWE Smackdown after the 2011 Draft. Charlie Haas was scheduled to join the show but had to cancel his appearance on this weeks show.JJ talked about the debut of a new character on Smackdown known as Jinder Mahal who JJ worked with locally in the Calgary area as "Tiger Raj Singh". Chris Kelly of Headlocks2Headlines.com joined the program to talk the latest news of the week including a lot of TNA tidbits as well as the CM Punk contract status in WWE. After the break JJ brought on Ashley for a "British Invasion" of sorts from the Royal Wedding to misconceptions in the British lifestyle as Crelly and Ashley take over. "The Sensational Sean" talked gaming news including the recent "Playstation-Gate" crisis before JJ and Sean jumped into movie talk. The Pope called in to confront Sean...and hillarity ensued before JJ wrapped things up on this jam-packed episode of UnPlugged.

UnPlugged returned on 4-22-11 on the SNS Radio Network with special guest host Mark "The Shark" DiCarlo. The Shark reviewed the 4-22-11 edition of Smackdown alongside Chris Kelly of Headlocks2Headlines.com who attended the tapings of both RAW and Smackdown in the UK. Crelly ran down the latest news of the week and in hour number 2 "The Sensational Sean" joined the show to talk gaming news and reviewed Portal 2 ...or at least attempted to talk gaming as JJ invaded the show via the soundboard ...hillarious..Shark opened the phone lines and took calls from L-Train, TMBonx, Boom Boom Sexay, The TreyDawg, and Ashley before JJ wrapped the show with some Milli Vanilli.

UnPlugged with JJ $exay returned to the airwaves on 4-15-11 on the SNS Radio Network. JJ reviewed the 4-15-11 edition of Smackdown where the World Heavyweight Championship match was established for the Extreme Rules PPV.Chris Kelly of Headlocks2Headlines.com stopped in to talk the latest news of the week. After the break JJ and Crelly were joined by Trey and Sean...and Crelly explained how the world perceives the British...JJ was upset to find out that it's not like in the Guy Ritchie-Jason Statham movies...hillarious segment. JJ took a few calls in regards to wrestling and the possible direction that WWE is taking the WHC at Extreme Rules, a look at Lockdown, ans "The Sensational Sean" talked gaming news before JJ wrapped the show with some Creed.

UnPlugged with JJ $exay returned on 4-8-11 on the SNS Radio Network to cover WWE Smackdown on the SyFy network. JJ reviewed the post Mania edition of Smackdown that saw a number 1 contender to the World Heavyweight Championship at Extreme rules. Chris Kelly of Headlocks2Headlines.com dropped in to talk the latest news of the week including WWE taking out the wrestling, "The Sensational Sean" (Sequel) to chime on the wrestling talk, but then transitioned into gaming news and movie talk. JJ took a few calls from the SNS Family and even Charles Shane called in to talk WWE ALLSTARS. After the gaming segment JJ read emails and wrapped the show on this jam-packed edition of UnPlugged.

UnPlugged with JJ $exay returned to the airwaves on the SNS Radio Network on 4-1-11 and this broadcast was certainly "No Joke". JJ reviewed the final Smackdown going into WrestleMania 27 that featured 2 matches and lots of clips. Chris Kelly of Headlocks2Headlines.com joined the show to talk the latest news in pro wrestling including news on an openly Gay Wrestling Promotion who recently had a little "Butthurt" with the WWE."The Sensational Sean (Sequel)" joined the show to talk WrestleMania 27 and to finish from last weeks top ten Wrestlemania matches. JJ opened up the phone lines and took a few calls including someone claiming to be "The Gay Avenger". Sean talked about the latest video gaming and movie news including Leonard Nimoy joining the cast of Transformers 3 "The Dark Side of the Moon". Rantables joined the show to talk about a group raising money for charity via gaming, JJ read an email from TMBronx that may have ruffled some feathers at GLAAD and Seymour Butts of GLAAD called in to give JJ a piece of his mind. JJ wrapped the show with some Weather Girls in honor of GLAAD, The Gay Avenger, and Seymour Butts as this show was "Raining Men".

UnPlugged with JJ $exay returned to the airwaves on 3-25-11 on the SNS Radio Network. On the broadcast JJ reviewed the latest episode of WWE Smackdown on the SyFy Network leading to Wrestlemania 27 in 9 days and the build for Wrestlemania thus far. Chris Kelly of Headlocks2Headlines.com stopped in to discuss the latest news of the week including TNA star Kurt Angle being arrested. JJ and Crelly also talked about Hogan on American Idol & Miz on Conan and how one was promotional ....and one was certainly not. L-Train from the chat called in to talk this topic as did WNL Host The TreyDawg. The Sensational Sean called in to talk favorite WrestleMania matches as JJ, Crelly and Sean gave 5 this week and will give another 5 next week. Sean talked the latest gaming news and movie news as well before wrapping the show with calls from "The Pope" Trentavious and Hollywood as well as a few emails. JJ encouraged the listeners to send in emails every week to unpluggedjj@yahoo.com.

UnPlugged with JJ $exay returned on the SNS Radio Network to cover the 3-11-11 edition of Smackdown. JJ ran down all the latest happenings from the show as well as the tragedy that occurred in Japan as a result of the Earthquake/Tsunami. Chris Kelly of Headlocks2Headlines.com joined the show to talk the latest news of the week including the possibility of Shelton Benjamin returning to the WWE. After the break JJ opened the phone lines to discuss a few wrestling topics and Sean asked who JJ's top ten wrestlers of all time were. After the final break Sean ran down the news in gaming and the boys even talked about movies before wrapping the show.

UnPlugged with JJ $exay returned to the airwaves on 3-4-11 on the SNS Radio Network to cover the latest episode of Smackdown on the SyFy Network. JJ ran down all the happenings from the show as we are under a month away from WrestleMania 27 and offered some thoughts on a few proposed/rumoured match ups. Chris Kelly of Headlocks2Headlines.com joined the show to talk about the latest news of the week including the record TNA rating and news on the Hulkster. After the break JJ and Crelly played the pre-taped interview they conducted with former ROH/TNA/WWE talent Low Ki earlier in the day. LowKi was very candid in this interview and a lot was covered in this almost 1 hour interview. Topics discussed include: TNA and ROH celebrating 9 yrs and the differences in working in both companies, TNA's X-Division then and now, social networking and recent comments he made after his WWE Release, The Japanese wrestling scene and what got him interested in pro wrestling as well as his favorite company in Japan, Working in the WWE and his time on NXT, The Battle Rap from NXT when he took a jab at TNA, voicing the Suicide character in the TNA Video game and the process that he, Daniels, Joe, Dutt, and Styles went through to make the game and the disappointment of the end product, and what lies ahead for LowKi not only in the ring but outside projects he is looking into. After the final break "The Sensational Sean" joined the show to talk a bit of gaming news and the interesting ending to Bulletstorm. JJ took a few calls from the SNS Family who commented on the interview with LowKi and The recent Hogan comments were discussed and JJ gave his opinions and thoughts on the situation before wrapping the show.

UnPlugged with JJ $exay returned on 2-25-11 on the SNS Radio Network to review the latest episode of WWE Smackdown on the SyFy Network. JJ recapped all the happenings on the show and discussed possible match builds going into Wrestlemania. Chris Kelly of Headlocks2Headlines.com dropped by to discuss the news of the week. JJ attempted to reach Cary Silken who had scheduled a locker room interview from the ROH house show but was unavailable due to the show running over. JJ brought on the featured guest "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels. JJ only had about 15 minutes with Daniels but they covered the reasons you should buy the 9th Anniversary show on IPPV, the differences between his initial run in ROH and the current product, and why ROH is appealing to wrestling fans and how its different from both TNA and WWE. The Sensational Sean joined the show to talk gaming and JJ took the show in a different direction as his pain medication allowed him to be very candid on a variety of topics including Sting, TNA, Hulk Hogan, and the Broadway musical version of Undertaker's symbol from RAW.  

UnPlugged with JJ $exay returned on 2-18-11 to cover the 600th episode of WWE Smackdown on the Sy Fy Network. JJ reviewed the show which featured a huge 12- man tag match with both talents from RAW and Smackdown, the crowning of a NEW World Heavyweight Champion, and the return of Teddy Long...and someone got fired. Chris Kelly of HeadlockstoHeadlines.com joined JJ as they welcomed former WWE talent Luke Gallows. Luke phoned in from Puerto Rico where he is working this week and topics of discussion included: The Origin of "The Freaken Deacon" and his time in developmental, The Imposter Kane gimmick and if May 19th holds any significance to him, The Origin of Jesse and Festus and why they didn't remain a team, The Straight Edge Society and working with CM Punk, JJ asks Luke's thoughts on the current Nexus storyline and the obvious similarities to the SES, Luke discusses future bookings in Japan and Africa, His influences to get in the business, and working matches with both Kane and Undertaker. JJ talks about The recent return of the Rock and Luke gives his thoughts on the return. JJ and Crelly thank Luke for joining the show and move onto the news of the week. The Sensational Sean joined the show to talk gaming as JJ took a few calls to talk about TNA, The Return of the Rock, and the direction of Dolph Ziggler.