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This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take a deep dive into the WWF of forty years ago, May 1985! We talk Hulk Hogan, Bobby Heenan, Magnificent Muraco, Roddy Piper, The Hart Foundation, Wendi Richter, Randy Savage, Andre The Giant, Fred Blassie, Jesse Ventura, Barry Windham & Mike Rotondo, Ricky Steamboat, Big John Studd, Greg … Continue reading Episode 359: Pull Someone Else Over → The post Episode 359: Pull Someone Else Over appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, we take a bodyslam back in time to the May 5, 1985 edition of World Class Championship Wrestling's Parade of Champions! Strap in, folks — it's hotter than Fritz Von Erich's temper on July day in Texas. We dive into: –Ric Flair vs. Kevin Von Erich for the NWA … Continue reading Episode 358: Bald For Life → The post Episode 358: Bald For Life appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on Stick to Wrestling, we dive deep into the AWA with special guest and AWA aficionado Brad Breitzman! We're asking the tough questions: –Could Hulk Hogan realistically have stayed in the AWA? –What about the Road Warriors—was there ever a chance they'd stick around? –How over was Otto Wanz during his run as … Continue reading Episode 357: Verne Was Great, Vince Was… → The post Episode 357: Verne Was Great, Vince Was… appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we discuss all things going on in the WWF during the month of May, 1985! We talk Hulk Hogan, Bobby Heenan, Paul Orndorff, Tito Santana, Fred Blassie, Roddy Piper, The British Bulldogs, Barry Windham, Bret Hart, King Kong Bundy, Ken Patera, Ricky Steamboat, Wendi Richter, Jimmy Snuka, Captain Lou … Continue reading Episode 356: Mister Blunderful → The post Episode 356: Mister Blunderful appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, Dr. Nick Coliadis joins the show as we take a deep dive into WrestleMania XI—an event that took place thirty years ago! We cover: –Why this show ended up at the Hartford Civic Center, which was not exactly a premium venue. –Was this the worst WrestleMania of all time? … Continue reading Episode 355: MulletMania → The post Episode 355: MulletMania appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by both Steve Generelli and Jammie Ward, and we discuss the debut of Jim Crockett Promotions, better known as Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, on WTBS which happened on April 6, 1985! We discuss: –There's a lot unfolding: Jim Crockett Promotions has taken over the historic Saturdays at 6:05 spot, … Continue reading Episode 354: Keeping It Clean → The post Episode 354: Keeping It Clean appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTING we review the WWF from the month of March 1985, which of course includes a review of the first Wrestlemania! We talk Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Mr. T, Bobby Heenan, Bruno Sammartino, Andre The Giant, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Orndorff, Greg Valentine, Big John Studd, Ricky Steamboat, Bob Orton Jr, … Continue reading Episode 353: Do You Fish? I Fish. → The post Episode 353: Do You Fish? I Fish. appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the WWWF event held at Madison Square Garden on March 17, 1975! We talk Bruno Sammartino, Killer Kowalski, Fred Blassie, Chief Jay Strongbow, Captain Lou Albano, Ivan Putski, The Valiant Brothers, Spiros Arion, Victor Rivera, Tony Garea, Butcher Vachon, Dean Ho, Johnny Rodz, The Wolfman, Mike Paidousis, … Continue reading Episode 352: It's Screaming At Me → The post Episode 352: It's Screaming At Me appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the recently released footage from the Omni in Atlanta, which took place on February 26, 1984! We talk Ric Flair, The Road Warriors, Ted Dibiase, Wahoo McDaniel, Stan Hansen, Tommy Rich, King Kong Bundy, Jake Roberts, Nikolai Volkoff, Ron Garvin, Brad Armstrong, Tommy Rogers, The Spoiler, Jesse … Continue reading Episode 351: Buddy Hackett → The post Episode 351: Buddy Hackett appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by newcomer Las Takacs, and we take questions from our listeners! Discussed on this week's show: –Should Andre The Giant have been turned earlier than 1987? –How would a Bruno Sammartino and Lou Thesz WWWF / NWA unification match have impacted the sport? –With all of the good-to-great … Continue reading Episode 350: I See Dead People → The post Episode 350: I See Dead People appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING features Part Two of our review of all things WWF, February 1985! The month was a turning point in the WWF's history, with celebrity involvement and mainstream exposure paving the way for WrestleMania I. The War to Settle the Score on MTV was a massive success, setting the stage … Continue reading Episode 349: Settling Scores → The post Episode 349: Settling Scores appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take a look at what was going on in the WWF during February 1985! We talk Roddy Piper, Bobby Heenan, Hulk Hogan, Mr. T, Paul Orndorff, Cyndi Lauper, Captain Lou Albano, Magnificent Muraco, Big John Studd, Wendi Richter, Jesse Ventura, David Schultz, Mad Dog Vachon, Bob Orton Jr., … Continue reading Episode 348: Mr. Giant, What An Idiot → The post Episode 348: Mr. Giant, What An Idiot appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we rank our Top Ten matches of 1985! It's a killer episode as 1985 was a huge year for wrestling: WrestleMania 1, Starrcade '85, The Parade of Champions, The Wrestling Classic, the NWA / AWA shows at the New Jersey Meadowlands, and more. Lots of legendary matches to choose … Continue reading Episode 347: The Top Ten Matches of 1985 → The post Episode 347: The Top Ten Matches of 1985 appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take questions from our listeners, including: –What if the WWF and the AWA made a deal where each promotion just stayed on one side of the Mississippi River? –What's the best show we ever attended? –Would having Saturday Night's Main Event helped the WWF during the Monday Night … Continue reading Episode 346: Those 83 Weeks Were A Long Time Ago → The post Episode 346: Those 83 Weeks Were A Long Time Ago appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we finish our review of the WWF during the month of January 1985! We talk Vince McMahon, Hulk Hogan, Bobby Heenan, Roddy Piper, Barry Windham, Wendi Richter, Iron Sheik, Captain Lou Albano, Tito Santana, Gene Okerlund, Magnificent Muraco, Fred Blassie, Greg Valentine, Big John Studd, Tonga Kid, Jack & … Continue reading Episode 345: State Haircut → The post Episode 345: State Haircut appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take a look at the WWF during the month of January 1985! We talk Hulk Hogan, Bobby Heenan, Cyndi Lauper, Greg Valentine, Andre The Giant, Ken Patera, Jimmy Snuka, Adrian Adonis, Barry Windham, Captain Lou Albano, Roddy Piper, Iron Sheik, Tito Santana, Jack & Jerry Brisco, Magnificent Muraco, … Continue reading Episode 344: The Original Vern Schillinger → The post Episode 344: The Original Vern Schillinger appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by Jeff Lyons, and we discuss a virtual cornucopia of pro wrestling topics including: –What a Vince McMahon vs Bill Watts wrestling war might have looked like. A war between these two would have been fascinating, as McMahon's flashy, spectacle-driven product would clash with Watts' more grounded and … Continue reading Episode 343: Isn't That Duggan's Car? → The post Episode 343: Isn't That Duggan's Car? appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular returning guest Steve Crawford, and we take questions from the Stick To Wrestling Universe about all things Pro Wrestling from the year 1985! We discuss: –A question of paramount importance: What were our favorite songs on The Wrestling Album? –What would have happened had Jim Crockett … Continue reading Episode 342: Our Favorite Songs → The post Episode 342: Our Favorite Songs appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we continue out review of the WWF during the month of December 1984, and we focus on the infamous angles where Bobby Heenan, Big John Studd, and Ken Patera cut the hair of Andre The Giant, and the shocking babyface turn of Captain Lou Albano! We also talk Jimmy … Continue reading Episode 341: Bring Your Dignity Whistle → The post Episode 341: Bring Your Dignity Whistle appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the WWF during the month of December 1984! We talk Hulk Hogan, Bobby Heenan, Roddy Piper, Andre The Giant, Cyndi Lauper, Sgt. Slaughter, Captain Lou Albano, Iron Sheik, Jimmy Snuka, Adrian Adonis, David Schultz, Wendi Richter, Tito Santana, Paul Orndorff, Tony Atlas, Greg Valentine, Big John Studd, … Continue reading Episode 340: Xacto Mundo! → The post Episode 340: Xacto Mundo! appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by Nick Coliadis, and we discuss the World Class Championship Wrestling show that took place on December 25, 1984. It's viewable for you on Peacock! We talk about: — The world's two most powerful forces are gravity, and a pro wrestling manager's shoe. This comes up when we … Continue reading Episode 339: Gravity and Shoes → The post Episode 339: Gravity and Shoes appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week the STICK TO WRESTLING podcast is turning back the clock to 1994, one of the most exciting years in professional wrestling, for this week's episode! We're diving deep into the 1994 Year End Awards, discussing the top talent, unforgettable matches, and more. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the golden era or just … Continue reading Episode 338: Turning Back The Clock To 1994 → The post Episode 338: Turning Back The Clock To 1994 appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we're joined by Bob Smith, former writer for the Pro Wrestling Illustrated family of wrestling magazines, and we take questions from the STW Universe! Discussed on this week's episode: –Did Mid-South Wrestling wait too long to turn Butch Reed after Junkyard Dog left? –Terry Gordy as NWA champion…could that … Continue reading Episode 337: It's 1984 Again! → The post Episode 337: It's 1984 Again! appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take a look at the WWF during the month of December, 1984! This episode highlights key figures from that era and offers a look at the storylines and personalities that defined the promotion at the time. We talk Bruno Sammartino, Bobby Heenan, Junkyard Dog, Captain Lou Albano, Mil … Continue reading Episode 336: I'm Not A Loser → The post Episode 336: I'm Not A Loser appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we honor the 40th Anniversary of Starrcade '84 with Biran Rodriguez as the guest! On this discussion table this week: –Who could possibly think one million dollars in 1984 money was actually at stake in the main event? The supposed prize was presented in a way that made it … Continue reading Episode 335: The Million Dollar…Yeah, Riiiight. → The post Episode 335: The Million Dollar…Yeah, Riiiight. appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we enter into Part Two of our discussion of the 2024 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame candidates with John McAdam, Steve Generelli, and Nolen Lake! We talk John Cena, Paul Orndorff, The Anderson Brothers, Enhancement talent, Greg Valentine, The Young Bucks, Britney Spears, Ric Flair, Roman Reigns, Lex … Continue reading Episode 334: I'll Go When Practice Is Over → The post Episode 334: I'll Go When Practice Is Over appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on the STICK TO WRESTLING podcast, we're diving into a deep, exciting, and sometimes heated discussion about the Top Ten candidates who are currently not in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. We're talking about the legends who shaped the business, including Magnificent Muraco, the British Bulldogs, Morris Sigel, Paul Orndorff, Dory … Continue reading Episode 333: My Son's Been A Fan Since Day One-ish → The post Episode 333: My Son's Been A Fan Since Day One-ish appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take questions from the STW Universe, including: –Jim Cornette and The Midnight Express in the WWF…what would that have looked like? –What originally got us hooked on wrestling? –Could a Ric Flair vs the Four Horsemen feud have worked? –What if JCP had just stayed in on the … Continue reading Episode 332: Would WCW Still Be Around If… → The post Episode 332: Would WCW Still Be Around If… appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we discuss the 1984 Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards, straight from the recently released book of 1984 Observers! We talk Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, Dynamite Kid, Bob Backlund, Bruiser Brody, Riki Choshu, Roddy Piper, Sataru Sayama, Kerry Von Erich, Sgt. Slaughter, Kerry Von Erich, Road Warriors, Jerry Lawler, Jimmy Snuka, … Continue reading Episode 331: I Don't Watch While You Teach → The post Episode 331: I Don't Watch While You Teach appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the WWWF in 1974 with popular returning guest John Jance! We talk Bruno Sammartino, Pedro Morales, Andre The Giant, Killer Kowalski, Gorilla Monsoon, Captain Lou Albano, The Valiant Brothers, Chief Jay Strongbow, Bobby Duncum, Stan Stasiak, Larry Hennig, Fred Blassie, Nikolai Volkoff, Strong Kobayashi, Victor Rivera, Otto … Continue reading Episode 330: The Great Typewriter Riot of '74 → The post Episode 330: The Great Typewriter Riot of '74 appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we hang out with Greg Klein, the author of the Junkyard Dog biography “The King Of New Orleans”! On this discussion table: -What went into creating and writing the biography. –Greg growing up watching wrestling in Houston. –Bill Watts' futile attempts at replacing Junkyard Dog. –Did Mid-South fire guys … Continue reading Episode 329: The King Of New Orleans → The post Episode 329: The King Of New Orleans appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take a look at the WWF during the month of October, 1984! We talk Bobby Heenan. Barry Windham, Greg Valentine, Billy Jack Haynes, Hulk Hogan, Tonga Kid, Junkyard Dog, Roddy Piper, Gene Okerlund, Tito Santana, Andre The Giant, Iron Sheik, Adrian Adonis, Kamala, Wendi Richter, Brutus Beefcake, Sgt. … Continue reading Episode 328: Mean Gene's Scene → The post Episode 328: Mean Gene's Scene appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we watch three episodes of pro wrestling from 1984! A episode of Memphis Wrestling, an episode of Southeast Championship Wrestling, and an episode of Southwest Championship Wrestling! We talk Jerry Lawler, Randy Savage, Tonga Kid, Mr. Wrestling II, Rick Rude, Blackjack Mulligan, Manny Fernandez, Jimmy Golden, Joe Blanchard, Kevin … Continue reading Episode 327: Smirking, Shirtless Jimmy Golden → The post Episode 327: Smirking, Shirtless Jimmy Golden appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take a look at the earliest days of Pro Wrestling USA, and focus on Bob Backlund's appearances there. Bob had recently parted ways with the WWF, and he had plenty to say about his former employer. We share the audio with you and discuss it! Plus we also … Continue reading Episode 326: The Episode We've Been Threatening → The post Episode 326: The Episode We've Been Threatening appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take a look at the WWF during the month of September, 1984! We talk Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Bruno Sammartino, Bobby Heenan, The Freebirds, Junkyard Dog, Jesse Ventura, Sgt. Slaughter, Andre The Giant, Ken Patera, Adrian Adonis, Greg Valentine, Fred Blassie, Irton Mike Sharpe, Paul Orndorff, Captain Lou … Continue reading Episode 327: Three Winos In A Parking Lot → The post Episode 327: Three Winos In A Parking Lot appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular returning guest Todd Goss, and we discuss Mid-Atlantic Wrestling from the second quarter of 1984! We review: –Tully Blanchard is getting a very confusing push. Or is it a non-push? –The talent pool is way down from the previous year and the booking is a mess, … Continue reading Episode 325: Destroyed By A Hot Dog → The post Episode 325: Destroyed By A Hot Dog appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular returning guest Brad Breitzman, and we review the year of 1984 in the AWA! On the discussion table: –Much of the 1983 AWA roster headed east to the WWF, but there's still plenty of talent left and newcomers would be arriving. –Nick Bockwinkel first won the … Continue reading Episode 324: Since He's King Kong, You're Boom Boom → The post Episode 324: Since He's King Kong, You're Boom Boom appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we continue our review of the WWF during the month of August 1984! We talk Captain Lou Albano, Magnificent Muraco, Chief Jay Strongbow, Jimmy Snuka, Bob Backlund, Iron Sheik, Roddy Piper, Fabulous Mooolah, Hulk Hogan, Andre The Giant, The Fabulous Freebirds, Nikolai Volkoff, The Samoans, Big John Studd, Adrian … Continue reading Episode 323: Merely An Advisor → The post Episode 323: Merely An Advisor appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the WWF during the month of August 1984! We talk The Fabulous Freebirds, Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Jesse Ventura, Kamala The Ugandan Giant, Paul Orndorff, Greg Valentine, Bob Orton Jr, Greg Valentine, Wendi Richter, Iron Sheik, Mad Dog Vachon, The Spoiler, Jimmy Snuka, Adrian Adonis, Bob Backlund, … Continue reading Episode 322: Lost With The Hornet → The post Episode 322: Lost With The Hornet appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we look at some random classic results! We talk Paul Orndorff, Dynamite Kid, Bob Backlund, David Von Erich, Billy Jack Haynes, Stan Lane, Buddy Landel, Jerry Lawler, Sir Oliver Humperdink, Dick the Bruiser, Ted DiBiase, Larry Zbyszko, Tommy Rich, Steve Keirn, Chief Jay Strongbow, David Schultz, The Irwins, Kazuo … Continue reading Episode 321: Random Results Are Fun! → The post Episode 321: Random Results Are Fun! appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular returning guest Todd Goss, who has an encyclopedic knowledge of Mid-Atlantic wrestling. We discuss what was going on in that territory, including: –Two drunken Marines who made the mistake of going after Adrian Street and Miss Linda. –Tully Blanchard as part of Paul Jones' Army. –The … Continue reading Episode 321: Sorry About Your Arm → The post Episode 321: Sorry About Your Arm appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the WWF during the month of July 1984! We talk Hulk Hogan, Cyndi Lauper, Roddy Piper, Captain Lou Albano, Tito Santana, Wendi Richter, Greg Valentine, Antonio Inoki, Fabulous Moolah, Sgt. Slaughter, MTV, Jimmy Snuka, Paul Orndorff, Fred Blassie, Andre The Giant, Jesse Ventura, Tony Garea, George Steele, … Continue reading Episode 320: Sometimes He Cries At Night → The post Episode 320: Sometimes He Cries At Night appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.