Hands of Z #16.5: In The Nick of Hard Times

🎙️ Hands of Z #16 – In the Nick of Hard Times

WTF are Keith and Shawn doing—and WTF is this title? Great questions. In a stunning act of brand inconsistency, the boys unveil their new ".5 numbering system"—a bold, completely unnecessary pivot that allows them to spin off from the Larry & Ron mothership into other random corners of wrestling history.

This time, it’s all about Nick Bockwinkel and Dusty Rhodes in an episode they’re calling “In the Nick of Hard Times”—because why not?

👑 First up: Dusty Rhodes takes on “Macho Man” Randy Savage during the build to WrestleMania VI. It's polka dots vs. madness, as the American Dream collides with peak 1990 WWF pageantry. Keith and Shawn break down the storytelling, of Dusty’s charisma, Macho Man air assaults, how amazing Sheri is and how worthless Saphire is.

🧠 Then it’s Nick Bockwinkel vs. Lanny Poffo (yes, Macho’s brother!) from a 1984 Pro Wrestling USA match that proves class, skill, and a solid vocabulary go a long way in the ring. Nick’s cerebral excellence vs. Lanny’s poetic athleticism—it’s a match that deserves your time, and the boys make the case.

🏡 Oh, and yes—they do explain the premise and the pivot. .

📢 Join the idiots for another historical swerve you didn’t ask for, but might accidentally enjoy. Hands of Z: when it’s not Larry or Ron.