Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from March 5, 1983, featuring: * This week's Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling is not available on Peacock or the WWE Network. Nor do we have a magic copy, as we've had the past … Continue reading Episode 58: March 5, 1983 → The post Episode 58: March 5, 1983 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from February 26, 1983, featuring: * This week's Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling is not available on Peacock or the WWE Network. But, we have you covered through the magic of an original VHS … Continue reading Episode 57: February 26, 1983 → The post Episode 57: February 26, 1983 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from February 19, 1983, featuring: * This begins several weeks of programming that's unavailable on Peacock or the WWE Network. But, we have you covered through the magic of an original VHS … Continue reading Episode 56: February 19, 1983 → The post Episode 56: February 19, 1983 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive and Roman Gomez return to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from February 12, 1983, featuring: * We see the chaos that took place between the teams of Sgt Slaughter & Don Kernodle and Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood, from … Continue reading Episode 55: February 12, 1983 → The post Episode 55: February 12, 1983 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive and Roman Gomez return to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from February 5, 1983, featuring: * Lots of footage from “a large southern arena” – which looks exactly like Charlotte's Coliseum on January 30 – where Roddy Piper and … Continue reading Episode 54: February 5, 1983 → The post Episode 54: February 5, 1983 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive and Roman Gomez return to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from January 29, 1983, featuring: * While it looks as if Dick Slater and Greg Valentine are going to ride roughshod all day, Jimmy Valiant and Roddy Piper do … Continue reading Episode 53: January 29, 1983 → The post Episode 53: January 29, 1983 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive and Roman Gomez return to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from January 22, 1983, featuring: * We find out what happens when you put Rowdy Roddy Piper and Mr. Unpredictable Dick Slater in the same studio at the same … Continue reading Episode 52: January 22, 1983 → The post Episode 52: January 22, 1983 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive and Roman Gomez return to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from January 15, 1983, featuring: * The war between Sgt Slaughter & Don Kernodle vs. Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood tilts the babyface's way, as the saga of Who … Continue reading Episode 51: January 15, 1983 → The post Episode 51: January 15, 1983 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive and Roman Gomez return to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from January 8, 1983, featuring: * One of the great moments from the feud between Sgt. Slaughter & Don Kernodle vs. Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood: Don Kernodle tears … Continue reading Episode 50: January 8, 1983 → The post Episode 50: January 8, 1983 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive and Roman Gomez return to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from January 1, 1983, featuring: * Even with their tag team partners away for the week, Ricky Steamboat and Don Kernodle continue to find a way to get into … Continue reading Episode 49: January 1, 1983 → The post Episode 49: January 1, 1983 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive and Roman Gomez return to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from December 25, 1982, featuring: * Lots of short matches, with a main event pitting United States heavyweight champion Greg Valentine against Porkchop Cash. * Roddy Piper gets an … Continue reading Episode 48: December 25, 1982 → The post Episode 48: December 25, 1982 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive and Roman Gomez return to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from December 18, 1982, featuring: * Jay Youngblood and Ricky Steamboat make a shocking, and emphatic, return to the program to gain a measure of revenge on Sgt. Slaughter … Continue reading Episode 47: December 18, 1982 → The post Episode 47: December 18, 1982 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from December 11, 1982, featuring: * The heavy gloating continues from Sgt. Slaughter, Don Kernodle, Ric Flair and Greg Valentine over all of the serious damage done to Jay Youngblood and Roddy … Continue reading Episode 46: December 11, 1982 → The post Episode 46: December 11, 1982 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from December 4, 1982, featuring: * We get a little taste of fall-out from last week's savage beating of Roddy Piper by Ric Flair & Greg Valentine, including Piper interrupting The Hammer's … Continue reading Episode 45: December 4, 1982 → The post Episode 45: December 4, 1982 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from November 27, 1982, featuring: * Roddy Piper has a lot more to deal with than the House of Humperdink, as he gets his face ground into the concrete by Ric Flair … Continue reading Episode 44: November 27, 1982 → The post Episode 44: November 27, 1982 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns alongside Roman Gomez, to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from November 20, 1982, featuring: * Tons of footage from the big Charlotte Coliseum house show on November 12, including Sergeant Slaughter and Don Kernodle injuring Jay Youngblood so … Continue reading Episode 43: November 20, 1982 → The post Episode 43: November 20, 1982 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns alongside Roman Gomez, to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from November 13, 1982, featuring: * With last week's show not being on Peacock, we find out that Greg Valentine has toppled Wahoo McDaniel for the US title and … Continue reading Episode 42: November 13, 1982 → The post Episode 42: November 13, 1982 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns alongside Roman Gomez, to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from October 30 1982, featuring: * The official kick-off to one of the hottest feuds in Jim Crockett Promotions history. A young fan sends in a gift to Rick … Continue reading Episode 41: October 30, 1982 → The post Episode 41: October 30, 1982 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns alongside Roman Gomez, to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from October 23 1982, featuring: * A hot main event sees Jack Brisco put up his newly won Mid-Atlantic heavyweight title on the line against former champion Number One … Continue reading Episode 40: October 23, 1982 → The post Episode 40: October 23, 1982 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns alongside Roman Gomez, to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from October 16 1982, featuring: * Ricky Steamboat vs Joe LeDuc and Dory Funk vs Jay Youngblood took precedence on a program that was short on talk and long … Continue reading Episode 39: October 16, 1982 → The post Episode 39: October 16, 1982 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns alongside Roman Gomez, to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from October 9 1982, featuring: * The new NWA World tag team champions, Sgt. Slaughter and Don Kernodle are back in action – as are the reformed duo of … Continue reading Episode 38: October 9, 1982 → The post Episode 38: October 9, 1982 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns alongside Roman Gomez, to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from October 2 1982, featuring: * We find out the reason that Don Kernodle was summoned to Japan by Sgt. Slaughter, last week – the NWA World tag team … Continue reading Episode 37: October 2, 1982 → The post Episode 37: October 2, 1982 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to the Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. Mike Sempervive returns with a very special edition of the show, that pays tribute to the life and career of Don Kernodle, The Pride of the Carolinas. As a courtesy to those who enjoy longer-form versions of the podcast, we have combined both parts of our tribute and present … Continue reading Special Episode: The Unabridged Don Kernodle Tribute Show → The post Special Episode: The Unabridged Don Kernodle Tribute Show appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to the Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. Mike Sempervive returns with a very special edition of the show, paying tribute to the life and career of The Pride of the Carolinas, Don Kernodle. In this second and final part, we continue the story of how a lifelong wrestling fan became one of the most respected workers … Continue reading Special Episode: Don Kernodle Tribute Show Part 2 → The post Special Episode: Don Kernodle Tribute Show Part 2 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to the Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. Mike Sempervive returns with a very special edition of the show, paying tribute to the life and career of The Pride of the Carolinas, Don Kernodle. In part one, we tell the incredible story of how a lifelong wrestling fan got into the business, and the arduous journey Kernodle … Continue reading Special Episode: Don Kernodle Tribute Show Part 1 → The post Special Episode: Don Kernodle Tribute Show Part 1 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to the Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. Mike Sempervive returns with a very special edition of the show, celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the very first Jim Crockett Sr Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament, held on April 19, 1986. This is the first in a series of specials discussing the most prestigious tag team tournament of … Continue reading Special Episode: 35th Anniversary of the 1986 Crockett Cup – Part 1 → The post Special Episode: 35th Anniversary of the 1986 Crockett Cup – Part 1 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns alongside Roman Gomez, to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from September 25 1982, featuring: * Don Kernodle is suddenly – and strangely – summoned by Sgt. Slaughter to leave the studio and get to Tokyo ASAP. * After … Continue reading Episode 36: September 25 1982 → The post Episode 36: September 25 1982 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns alongside Roman Gomez, to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from September 18 1982, featuring: Last week the music died for the Boogie Man. This week, we get a resurrection as Christmas comes early for Jimmy Valiant. The expansive … Continue reading Episode 35: September 18, 1982 → The post Episode 35: September 18, 1982 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns alongside Roman Gomez, to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from September 11 1982, featuring: * It’s the day the music died in Mid-Atlantic, as Jimmy Valiant’s portable cassette player bites the dust at the hands of the House … Continue reading Episode 34: September 11, 1982 → The post Episode 34: September 11, 1982 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns alongside Roman Gomez, to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from September 4 1982, featuring: * A battle for the Mid-Atlantic heavyweight championship, as champion Jack Brisco defends against the newly-turned Paul Jones. * The House of Humperdink prepares … Continue reading Episode 33: September 4, 1982 → The post Episode 33: September 4, 1982 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns alongside Roman Gomez, to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from August 28 1982, featuring: * Wahoo McDaniel finally topples Sgt. Slaughter for the US title, and we get the genesis of Jimmy Valiant hair matches, in one fell … Continue reading Episode 32: August 28, 1982 → The post Episode 32: August 28, 1982 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns alongside Roman Gomez, to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from August 21 1982, featuring: * Another incredible week of television keeps August red hot for Jim Crockett Promotions. * An obnoxious Ric Flair unintentionally talks himself into an … Continue reading Episode 31: August 21, 1982 → The post Episode 31: August 21, 1982 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to the Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. Mike Sempervive returns with a very special edition of the show, celebrating wrestling history and memories! With a big assist from our friends at the Mid-Atlantic Gateway, we present to you exclusive audio of the Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling program – August 14, 1982 – that is not available on … Continue reading Special Episode: It’s A Happy August Thanksgiving In Richmond → The post Special Episode: It’s A Happy August Thanksgiving In Richmond appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns alongside Roman Gomez, to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from August 7 1982, featuring: * Roddy Piper is stabbed in Raleigh; makes television the next day. We sift through both the fact and the fiction, including his imminent … Continue reading Episode 30: August 7, 1982 → The post Episode 30: August 7, 1982 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns alongside Roman Gomez, to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from July 31 1982, featuring: * Ivan Koloff provides a new match twist for The Boogie Woogie Man, as Matt Bourne looks for a way into the House of … Continue reading Episode 29: July 31, 1982 → The post Episode 29: July 31, 1982 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns alongside Roman Gomez, to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from July 24 1982, featuring: The House of Humperdink begins to expand in somewhat peculiar ways. Ricky Steamboat and Jack Brisco, as well as US champ Sgt. Slaughter, put … Continue reading Episode 28: July 24, 1982 → The post Episode 28: July 24, 1982 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns alongside Roman Gomez, to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from July 17 1982, featuring: In the wake of Roddy Piper’s conquest last week, Jack Brisco tries to get himself together and move forward.  The House of Humperdink begins … Continue reading Episode 27: July 17, 1982 → The post Episode 27: July 17, 1982 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns with a special edition of the show.  In late 1981, LeRoy McGuirk’s Tri-State territory, covering Oklahoma, Arkansas, and part of Missouri, was in upheaval, and on its last legs. Desperate to keep the territory going, McGuirk called on noted Jim … Continue reading George Scott Booking Tri-State Special → The post George Scott Booking Tri-State Special appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns alongside Roman Gomez, to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from July 10 1982, featuring: One of the great Mid-Atlantic television programs in history – and arguably the best of what’s currently available on the WWE Network. In a … Continue reading Episode 26: July 10, 1982 → The post Episode 26: July 10, 1982 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns alongside Roman Gomez, to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from July 3 1982, featuring: Roddy Piper appears, with little explanation, as the Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Champion. (He’s not, Jack Brisco still is, and we explain why.) Greg “The Hammer” … Continue reading Episode 25: July 3, 1982 → The post Episode 25: July 3, 1982 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns alongside Roman Gomez, to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from June 26, 1982, featuring: Ricky Steamboat is back – and still in full All Japan mode – as he explodes back onto television to help Jack Brisco against … Continue reading Episode 24: June 26, 1982 → The post Episode 24: June 26, 1982 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.

Welcome to The Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast. On this episode of the show, Mike Sempervive returns alongside Roman Gomez, to take a look at Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from June 19 1982, featuring: The war between Roddy Piper and Mid-Atlantic Champion Jack Brisco escalates. We welcome the debut of a brand-new manager to the area: Sir Oliver … Continue reading Episode 23: June 19, 1982 → The post Episode 23: June 19, 1982 appeared first on Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast.