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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad a look at an angle that defined Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling in the 1970's and was one of the biggest, if not the biggest part of Tony's fandom growing up in Virginia. Blackjack Mulligan vs Ric Flair featured two of the biggest heels in Jim Crockett Promotions finally splitting into a blood feud. The suggestion comes from DJ Turn Up of Stone Mountain, Georgia, who wrote: "...I love to hear how giddy Tony gets when he talks about his fandom and he talks about how this is one of his favorite rivalries. I would like to know more info on it..." The link to watch along is here from YouTube:https://youtu.be/mFe7D0kFrTg?si=aFUgsI87agVjdIxa Plus, We dive into Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling maybe for the last time in a while. The "Network" is officially gone, and the "Cock" has taken over, so we are not sure when we will be able to continue our look back at this great JCP syndicated show. But on this week's edition a change is in the air. Even though the open and the logo say "Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling", Bob Caudle intros the show as "NWA Pro Wrestling." Plus we are going to see the breakup between Jimmy Valiant and Pez Whatley; see Wahoo McDaniel in action (as well as a pretty entertaining confrontation between the Chief and Precious); hear from Ric Flair and Arn Anderson. We hope you enjoy this episode and we hope to get back to this show soon. As Bob Caudle would say: "...so long, for now..." MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next order at https://magicspoon.com/WHW Magic Spoon—hold on to the dream! STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned and save with BOGO the StopBox Pro AND 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code WHW at https://stopboxusa.com/WHW #stopboxpod ENVISION - Save money and grow your business with Envision Marketing—visit https://www.conradsguy.com/ today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad a look at an angle that defined Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling in the 1970's and was one of the biggest, if not the biggest part of Tony's fandom growing up in Virginia. Blackjack Mulligan vs Ric Flair featured two of the biggest heels in Jim Crockett Promotions finally splitting into a blood feud. The suggestion comes from DJ Turn Up of Stone Mountain, Georgia, who wrote: "...I love to hear how giddy Tony gets when he talks about his fandom and he talks about how this is one of his favorite rivalries. I would like to know more info on it..." The link to watch along is here from YouTube:https://youtu.be/mFe7D0kFrTg?si=aFUgsI87agVjdIxa Plus, We dive into Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling maybe for the last time in a while. The "Network" is officially gone, and the "Cock" has taken over, so we are not sure when we will be able to continue our look back at this great JCP syndicated show. But on this week's edition a change is in the air. Even though the open and the logo say "Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling", Bob Caudle intros the show as "NWA Pro Wrestling." Plus we are going to see the breakup between Jimmy Valiant and Pez Whatley; see Wahoo McDaniel in action (as well as a pretty entertaining confrontation between the Chief and Precious); hear from Ric Flair and Arn Anderson. We hope you enjoy this episode and we hope to get back to this show soon. As Bob Caudle would say: "...so long, for now..." MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next order at https://magicspoon.com/WHW Magic Spoon—hold on to the dream! STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned and save with BOGO the StopBox Pro AND 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code WHW at https://stopboxusa.com/WHW #stopboxpod ENVISION - Save money and grow your business with Envision Marketing—visit https://www.conradsguy.com/ today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
They were the voices of wrestling's glory years - from Gordon Solie and Bob Caudle to Brian Webster and Joey Styles. These were some of the most lauded play-by-play announcers in mat history, and on this special edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, host Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and returning favorite Joe Puccio (who has written for some of wrestling's top sites and publications) take a look back at so many announcers - you'll join in and remember Les Thatcher, Gorilla Monsoon, Terry Sullivan, Vince McMahon Jr., Jack Reynolds, Sam Menacker, Lord Athol Layton, and so many more. There's also talk of current wrestling and much more on this episode of the most unique wrestling nostalgia podcast around!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showContact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!
Dutch Mantell answers YOUR questions, but before he does, he explains how he booked Barry Horowitz AKA Jack Hart to be the anti-Goldberg in Florida. THEN he answers your questions, ranging from Eric Bischoff's recent AEW comments to Chris Candido's final weeks in TNA to TNA's Ring ka King project in India to booking The Sandman in Puerto Rico to why he went back to Puerto Rico after Bruiser Brody's murder to working with Bob Caudle in Smoky Mountain Wrestling. All that, plus he reacts to clips from the fabled Titanes en el Ring and his favourite botch of the week. Enjoy! If you want YOUR question answered by the Dirty Dutchman, then email to: questionsfordutch@gmail.com Dutch Mantell's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutch.mantell Dutch Mantell's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dirtydutchman1 Dutch Mantell's Tales From a Dirt Road: https://www.amazon.com/dp/145644090X/ Dutch Mantell's The World According to Dutch: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1449953417/ WSI | Wresting Shoot Interviews on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WSIWrestlingShootInterviews/
Kris & David are joined this week by Al Getz (@AlGetzWrestling) to discuss the week-plus that was October 12-19, 1993. We also discuss Al's new book, Charting the Territories: The 1971-1973 LeRoy McGuirk Oklahoma/Louisiana Wrestling Almanac.We start the show by talking about the WWF and Randy Savage going scorched earth on Hulk Hogan on Jim Ross's Radio WWF show, including who was in the right, the timing of the rant, and whether Vince McMahon pushed Savage to do it. We also talk about a interesting episode of Raw featuring The Savage-Crush Summit and thus Crush's heel turn, which made no sense whatsoever when we analyzed it. We also talk about Shawn Michaels & Jim Ross making some very interesting comments regarding their WWF careers on the same episode of Radio WWF and a lot more in a packed WWF section.Then we go International, talking about AJPW & NJPW running some very interesting shows including Jushin Thunder Liger getting a pin on Masahiro Chono at Korakuen Hall in a tag league match, FMW & W*ING doing well, Pancrase getting off the ground, Eddie Guerrero continuing his rudo turn in AAA, CMLL & UWA business looking bleak, and a lot more.Next we come back to the United States, talking about the early days of Paul Heyman-booked ECW and their relationship with the WWN, Bob Caudle meeting Darryl Van Horn for the first time in SMW, The Moondogs turning heel and Brian Christopher turning babyface in USWA, Big D results of course, and other wild indie notes.Then we close with WCW in a small but fun little section as we look at some CRYSTAL CHANDELIER shows, and their horrible house show business including killing The Omni, among other notables.Al is, as always, a great guest; everyone please buy his book, because it's fantastic!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:33:55 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, Michinoku Pro, W*ING, Pancrase, AJW, & CWA2:15:47 Classic Commercial Break2:21:03 Halftime2:43:56 Mexico: AAA, CMLL, & UWA3:01:41 Other USA: ESPN 2, UWF, IWCCW, WWN, ECW, ICWA, Tri-Star, Blackstar, SMW, USWA, CWI, Mid-South, GWF, Big D, CWUSA, & Thunder in Paradise4:37:28 WCW4:58:09 Patreon Preview: Weird hold-ups in the WWF's negotiations to buy WCW thanks to both themselves and ViacomTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Kris & David are joined this week by Al Getz (@AlGetzWrestling) to discuss the week-plus that was October 12-19, 1993. We also discuss Al's new book, Charting the Territories: The 1971-1973 LeRoy McGuirk Oklahoma/Louisiana Wrestling Almanac.We start the show by talking about the WWF and Randy Savage going scorched earth on Hulk Hogan on Jim Ross's Radio WWF show, including who was in the right, the timing of the rant, and whether Vince McMahon pushed Savage to do it. We also talk about a interesting episode of Raw featuring The Savage-Crush Summit and thus Crush's heel turn, which made no sense whatsoever when we analyzed it. We also talk about Shawn Michaels & Jim Ross making some very interesting comments regarding their WWF careers on the same episode of Radio WWF and a lot more in a packed WWF section.Then we go International, talking about AJPW & NJPW running some very interesting shows including Jushin Thunder Liger getting a pin on Masahiro Chono at Korakuen Hall in a tag league match, FMW & W*ING doing well, Pancrase getting off the ground, Eddie Guerrero continuing his rudo turn in AAA, CMLL & UWA business looking bleak, and a lot more.Next we come back to the United States, talking about the early days of Paul Heyman-booked ECW and their relationship with the WWN, Bob Caudle meeting Darryl Van Horn for the first time in SMW, The Moondogs turning heel and Brian Christopher turning babyface in USWA, Big D results of course, and other wild indie notes.Then we close with WCW in a small but fun little section as we look at some CRYSTAL CHANDELIER shows, and their horrible house show business including killing The Omni, among other notables.Al is, as always, a great guest; everyone please buy his book, because it's fantastic!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:33:55 Eurasia: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, Michinoku Pro, W*ING, Pancrase, AJW, & CWA2:15:47 Classic Commercial Break2:21:03 Halftime2:43:56 Mexico: AAA, CMLL, & UWA3:01:41 Other USA: ESPN 2, UWF, IWCCW, WWN, ECW, ICWA, Tri-Star, Blackstar, SMW, USWA, CWI, Mid-South, GWF, Big D, CWUSA, & Thunder in Paradise4:37:28 WCW4:58:09 Patreon Preview: Weird hold-ups in the WWF's negotiations to buy WCW thanks to both themselves and ViacomTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Please stay safe and healthy! If you can afford it and love what we do, please consider supporting our show by becoming a BTT Podcast Patreon Member! Also, purchase a BTT Podcast t-shirt or two from our Pro Wrestling Tees Store! This week's Time Stamps for Part 1 of our Starrcade 90 Collision Course (December 16, 1990) review are as follows: Opening Shenanigans and Patreon shoutouts! Become a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/BookingTheTerritory ( 0:01:08 ) Doc's thoughts on Dman after the recent Bonus show with the champ. ( 0:03:03 ) Apple Podcast and Podcast Addict 5-star reviews! Submit your review and we'll shout you out too! ( 0:07:25 ) Once again, politics is rasslin ( 0:09:10 ) Doc needs someone to calculate Bob Caudle's commentary run in the NWA and SMW and compare it to Jim Ross' and to email us on who's called more week's and how many total weeks each have. Email us at BookingTheTerritory@gmail.com ( 0:11:25 ) Become a Patron of ours at https://www.patreon.com/BookingTheTerritory, You can sign up monthly or annual. When signing up for an annual plan you get 10% off which is a MONTH FREE! Part 1 of Starrcade 90 Collision Course from December 16, 1990! ( 0:15:20 ) Harper finally joins! ( 0:52:03 ) Information on Harper's Video Shoutout, Life and Relationship. ( 1:37:09 ) 1. First things first, email Harper with the details of what you want in your video shoutout or who the shoutout is too. His email address is ChrisHarper16Wildkat@gmail.com. Also in that email tell him what your paypal address is. 2. Paypal him $20. Harper's PayPal is, get your pen and paper out, cc30388cc@yahoo.com. 3. Harper will then send you the video to the email address that you emailed him from requesting your video shoutout. That's it! Don't email the show email address. Email Harper. If you missed any of those directions, hit rewind and listen again. Official BTT Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BookingTheTerritory BTT Facebook Group! (WARNING: Join at your own risk) https://www.facebook.com/groups/281458405926389/ Pay Pal: https://www.paypal.me/BTTPod Follow us on Twitter @BTT_Podcast, @Mike504Saints, @CJHWhoDat and Like us on Facebook.
Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow Tom Robinson on Twitter @TRShockFollow Ray Russell on Twitter @RasslinGrenadePlease LIKE & Follow our Facebook AccountPlease Subscribe to Patreon to help keep us going, 14 Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 "All Access" Tier featuring the Patreon Watch-Along Series of PPV Events, Coliseum Video collection, and so much more!Please Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for upcoming releases. New videos up weekly!DISCRETION IS ADVISED! TOM'S MOST OBSCENE COMMENTS TO DATE!We go back in time more than 3 months to an episode of the "TR Shocks the World" Wrestling Podcast that we thought may never make air. Not only is it some of the most controversial opinions and comments made by Tom Robinson yet, but as we walked into this episode with 10 minutes to prepare and no format whatsoever, it made for an interesting variety of topics that found us all over the place. It took a lot of time and effort, but alas, the final product has been finished. I present to you TR SHOCKS THE WORLD... THE LOST EPISODE!!! Just some of the topics include… The tasteless TR-Nac invades to share what Pedro from the Real World (Season 1) and Cody Rhodes have in common. TR's version of “Tommy Rich” joins for a fun segment to talk WWE Raw, BIG E as WWE Champion, swinging C0cks, Working Memphis with Paul E., Theme Music, and more. Unpopular yet candid and potent opinions on Enzo Amore, Michael Elgin & Joey Ryan. PLUS, TR crosses the line of no return drinking and the result is the MOST OBSCENE (and offensive?) sexually explicit SIZZLIN SIX to date! Wait til' Tom gets to the TOP TWO… YIKES!!! All throughout the show, Tom lets loose with strong comments and/or opinions on the likes of Hannibal, David Bixenspan, Bubba Ray Dudley, AJ Styles, Jay Lethal, Edge, and more! Oh but there's more… Including, Sasha's obsession with “Frog Splash”, The Ric Flair Podcast, LA Knight standing out, NXT War Games, Going to school with Tina Fey, Mark Madden, Tom's Fight with Ric Flair, the Seth Rollins fan attack, Hannibal and Hepatitis, Rich Little, Tom's friendship with John McAdam, Dave Bixenspan, Darth Vader in a Battle Royal, King Chivas, Edge's Return being a flop, Edge vs. Miz feud, Mark Carrano and the garbage bag incident, Charlotte vs. Becky Lynch, Sasha Banks' flexibility, Ariel Helwani, Bron Breakker, Scott Steiner banned from WWE, the Road Warriors vs. Jeff Gripley & rookie Rick Steiner, Tony D'Angelo and real life mobsters, Enforcer Luciano, Bob Caudle and the dead fish, Johnny Gargano, the Gene Anderson tick, Tom hilariously spends 5 minutes coming up with the word Tourette's as he refuses to move on until he remembers the word, Paige & Alberto beating the $hit out of each other, Toxic Attraction, Von Wagner the son of Beau Beverly, the Shaker Heights Spike, Roderick Strong, “Orientals”, Bruce Prichard brown nosing, DDP & Bigelow walk into a bar, fighting Bubba Ray Dudley the mark, Kofi's Championship run throwing pancakes, Bockwinkel & Heenan throwing waffles, Will Ray grab TR's C0ck if it equals ratings?, Making out with Afa, Valvet Sky's Dating History, more shooting on Nyla Rose, Jim Ross' health, Carmella, Iiconic Iinspiration, “Booping” Kris Statlander, RK-Bro, Tom's dislike for AJ Styles the performer, Omos the Giant, misuse of Bobby Roode, Ray Rowe & Sarah Logan hunting Elk with their bare hands, Miz is cool / Maryse is a bee-otch, Ring of Honor, Reckless Youth, Rob Feinstein, the Briscoe Brothers, meeting Nick Jackson at a casino, Jay Lethal being a nozzle to Tom, enhancement extraordinaire Mike Jackson, and yes even more… Sir back and enjoy 3 hours of unfiltered Tom Robinson goodness in this “LOST EPISODE” of TR Shocks the World! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Originally released January 7, 2014 Parv, Johnny, Pete and Kelly watch another WWF show from 1980. On the docket tonight: 08-16 HARLEY RACE vs RICK MCGRAW CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING 08-23 LARRY ZBYSZKO vs IVAN PUTSKI PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM 08-23 ANDRE THE GIANT/PEDRO MORALES vs LOU ALBANO/AFA PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM 08-23 KEN PATERA vs GORILLA MONSOON PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM Also on this show: - Focus on commentators, including in-depth discussion of: Vince McMahon, Gorilla Monsoon, Lance Russell, Gordon Solie, Jesse Ventura, Jerry Lawler, Dutch Mantell, Bob Caudle, Joey Styles, David Crockett, Jim Ross, and many other commentators ... - Bios for Rick McGraw and "humanitarian of the year" Kal Rudman - Talking point 1: "Killing the piledriver" - Talking point 2: were more people watching wrestling before or after Vince's took over the WWF? - Talking point 3: to what extent should babyfaces always stick to the rules?
Following on our episode on entrance music, we move on to the voices of wrestling, and for some, the voices of our childhoods. Commentators like Tony Schiavone, Gorilla Monsoon, and early Vince McMahon are the omniscient narrators of wrestling. Their job is both to guide the viewer through a story and also to describe the action in all of its lush detail. As we say in the episode, "It's the grain of these voices that shapes wrestling, just as much as any feat of athleticism done in the ring." This is the first episode where we open with a sketch featuring our wrestling alter-egos, Miss Noell (cf. Miss Elizabeth), Ravin' David, and Chris as the Matcha Man. If you can make it through this intro without rolling your eyes, then you are the true champion.You'll enjoy Noell's History Corner, where she tells us about the very beginnings of commentators during televised wrestling matches of the 1950s, including a sketch of the earliest, commentator-less wrestling broadcasts of the 1940s, which were early technical experiments in broadcasting. Chris talks about how the Macho Man, in his role as a commentator, narrated one of the most harrowing events of Chris' childhood, the Ultimate Warrior's visit to Paul Bearer's Funeral Parlor. You won't want to miss this brawl down memory lane, as we discuss commentators like AEW's Excalibur, Mid-Atlantic's Bob Caudle, WWF's Jesse "The Body" Ventura, and several others. Hang out with us for another episode, and we promise to see it like we call it.
With the Gangstas on their tails, the Rock and Roll Express go for the tag titles on this edition of Smoky Mountain Wrestling from August 20, 1994. * New Jack in Smoky Mountain fears no man * A Les Thatcher comment that started a laughing fit * The origin of one of Sunny's WWF fetishes * Bob Caudle's comfort level relative to whom he interviews * The effect of killing match stipulations * An important distinction to make between Mark Curtis and Earl Hebner * Finding a historical comparison for the Bruiser Bedlam gimmick Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod
With Halloween Havoc in the books, we head into the first 2 weeks of November '89 as the NWA wastes no time building towards their next supercard – Clash of the Champions IX “New York Knockout”. Terry Funk and Ric Flair lay it all on the line as they discuss their upcoming “I QUIT” Match. The Steiners nearly kill a guy. Gordon Solie hits another home run. J-Tex unveils Mr. J. Ratings are on an upswing. Dr. Death vs. Sid Vicious! Norman finds a friend. A rare 4-Corner Elimination match in 1989! Woman has a good IDEAR. The THIRD Laurinaitis brother makes his debut. Plus, November begins “Dream Match” month…. But who's the one doing the dreaming? Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade , home of the FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAYVisit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comPlease Subscribe to Patreon to help keep us going, 14 Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 "All Access" Tier featuring our Patreon Watch-Along Series of PPV Events, Coliseum Video collection, and so much more!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Timestamps below for easy navigation. NWA NOTES & NEWS (00:02:36) - Da Meltz comments on Thunderdome - We have NEWWWW NWA World Tag Team Champions! - Lord Littlebrook arrives to save the Militia! - EL GIGANTE SIGNS! - House Shows are on an upswing - Joe Pedicino spoils DOOM - Dissension in J-Tex - Starrcade '89 - Fans are fooled by the name/date of Halloween Havoc - Clash IX – I QUIT MATCH NWA Power Hour 11/3/89 (00:14:31) Ric Flair joins Terry Fun's Grill to talk their upcoming “I Quit” Match at the Clash! It's our very first “Dream Match” (that's a stretch) for the November to Remember Dream Match Month, featuring Tag Champs the Freebirds defending against Tommy Rich & Ranger Ross. Dr. Death meets a Rude Dog. Plus, 6-Man action with the SST & Samoan Savage vs. Dick Murdoch, Scott Hall, and Eddie Gilbert! NWA Pro 11/4/89 (00:24:55) Lance Russell and Bob Caudle on the call with matches featuring the Road Warriors, Steiners, Sting, Dr. Death, The Freebirds, and more. Promos from Flyin' Brian, Gary Hart, Terry Funk, Ric Flair, the Roadies, Skyscrapers & Teddy Long. Plus, we get a very early look at SOFTBALL Sid Vicious! NWA Worldwide 11/4/89 (00:38:14) A RARE 4-Corner Elimination Match for $5,000 headlines the show featuring “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert vs. Flyin' Brian vs. Wild Bill Irwin vs. The Cuban Assassin! Promos from Gilbert, Pillman, Doom & Woman, Steiners, Terry Funk, and the Birds. Action with World Champion Ric Flair, Doom, and U.S. Champ Lex Luger vs. King Cobra. Plus, Gary Hart talks Mr. J's revenge against America for the Hiroshima bombings… Jeeze NWA World Championship Wrestling 11/4/89 (00:47:06) More than a dozen matches on the program involving the likes of Sting, the Roadies, Flyin' Brian, Steiners, Z-Man, Dr. Death, Tommy Rich, the Midnights, Muta, and the SST. Norman continues his teddy bear collection at the displeasure of Teddy Long. Doom makes a rare appearance with Kevin Sullivan as manager. Jim Ross talks with both Terry Funk and Ric Flair about their “I Quit” Match at the Clash. Promos from Teddy Long, Lex Luger, Kahuna Humperdink and his Samoans. We get our very first STARRCADE '89 Ad! A disappointed Jim Cornette is CONTRACTUALLY OBLIGATED to appear at the Clash! In our next “Dream Match” (another stretch), The Cuban Assassin takes on Ranger Ross in a FLAG MATCH, but both are in for a very BIG surprise. All of that, plus, Woman has a Good IDEAR! NWA Main Event 11/5/89 (01:25:45) Flyin' Bryan battles Capt. Mike Rotunda in the main event, with Lex Luger lurking around ringside. Plus, action with Doom, Eddie Gilbert, and more. The Birds talks the Roadies at Clash 9, and Jim Ross interviews Terry Funk & Ric Flair once more as they talk PRIDE and the upcoming “I Quit” Match. Doom NWA Ratings are on a rise! (01:31:23) Things are looking up for the NWA as their TV ratings are on the rise for the first time in nearly a YEAR! NWA Power Hour 11/10/89 (01:34:39) Corny visits Disney Land… Sort of. Norman takes on Tommy Rich. Doom in action. Gordon Solie breaks down the Funk vs. Flair “I QUIT” Match as only he can. This week's Funk's Grill with more Gordon Solie! Plus, an excellent TV main event featuring U.S. Champion Lex Luger defending against Capt. Redneck, Dick Murdoch! NWA Pro Quick Results 11/11/89 (01:53:!6) Featuring the Dynamic Dudes, the Z-Man, the SST, Doom, Flyin' Brian, and more NWA Worldwide 11/11/89 (01:54:04) In-ring action with World Champion Ric Flair, Dan Spivey, Norman, Tommy Rich, the Freebirds, and Flyin' Brian battles the Cuban Assassin. Chris Cruise speaks with Terry Funk and Ric Flair. Promos from Brian Pillman, Lex Luger, Jimmy Garvin, Gary Hart & Mr. J. Jim Ross talks to the Road Warriors. Plus, the Steiner Brothers DESTROY poor Danny Marlowe! NWA World Championship Wrestling 11/11/89 (02:10:35) FINALLY, A REAL DREAM MATCH! WHEN DR. DEATH FACES BIG SID VICIOUS! Fun tag action when Sting teams with Flyin' Brian to take on the State Patrol. Ric Flair meets Lee Scott, with Terry Funk standing by. In the second Dream Match of the night, the Italian Stallion replaces an injured Tommy Rich to take on The Great Muta for the TV Title in a surprisingly competitive encounter. Dr. Death has a present for Norman, and Teddy Long doesn't approve. Interviews with Dr. Death, Woman, Lex Luger, and final words from Ric Flair before the Clash. Action with the likes of Ron Simmons of Doom, Norman, the Steiners, Z-Man, Samoan Savage, Midnight Express, Ranger Ross, and the SST. Plus, for those who are gluttons for punishment, Michael Hayes returns to do color commentary this week. NWA Main Event 11/12/89 (02:31:31) The new attitude Midnight Express take on Eddie Gilbert & Tommy Rich, with an unexpected appearance by Jim Cornette and the Dudes. Flyin' Brian goes one-on-one with Freebirds Jimmy Garvin. And the Z-Man takes on legendary journeyman Pat Rose. EVEN MORE NWA NEWS! (02:36:12)- The Roadies Re-sign! - TV Ratings continue to climb!
It's the final build to Halloween Havoc '89, featuring THUNDERDOME!!! Sound bites are back in full effect as we cover the final two weeks of October '89 TV, and all of the news and notes leading into the PPV. Some of this week's topics include... Chris Cruise making his NWA Debut. Oliver Humperdink is... the Big Kahuna? There's a new member of the SST. Kevin Sullivan gets yanked from the Doom stable. The outstanding booking of the Midnight Express/Dynamic Dudes storyline. OILY Anderson joins Funk's Grill. We get a look at the real-life Luchador who inspired Nacho Libre, Friar Tormenta. The Terminators confirm no liability as to their parts in Thunderdome. Plus, the Z-Man is ready for Halloween Ha-Vock! Plus, Missy Hyatt chimes in again on the backstage politics that put a pause on her on-camera career, and we discuss the September '89 VIP Jobber of the month, and you won't believe whose name is announced! Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade , home of the FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Please Subscribe to Patreon to help keep us going, 14 Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes a $5 "All Access" Tier featuring our Patreon Watch-Along Series of PPV Events, Coliseum Video collection, Saturday Night's Main Event, and so much more! Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Timestamps below for easy navigation. Shout-out to JIM CORNETTE and Latest News (00:00:30) A special Shout-out segment to @TheJimCornette on Twitter for his engagement in some of our recent posts. Plus, hints to which promotion/era we'll be doing next on the Grenade, and we've got a new Territory Podcast on the horizon! MISSY HYATT SPEAKS!!! (00:12:55) More Missy Hyatt news as she chimes in again on the politics in the NWA here in 89, Eddie Gilbert's falling out with head booker Ric Flair, and how it got her pulled from TV as well. Missy discusses being told she was “fat” and sounded “too southern” for TV, and the complex she developed because of it. Miss Hyatt also speaks on the “coincidence” of being able to return to TV in 1990 after her divorce from Gilbert was finalized! Wow… VIP Jobber of the Month – September '89 (00:21:27) This is going to be one of the most controversial Grenade decisions to date… And No, it's NOT Lee Scott! And before you bite Ray's head off for his choice this month, please listen to the reasoning behind the choice first. NWA Power Hour 10/20/89 (00:25:44) TV Champion The Great Muta defends against “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert. Ole (Oily) Anderson is the guest on Funk's Grill. Jim Cornette alludes that there are issues between Stan Lane and Johnny Ace. Gordon Solie breaks down Lex vs. Pillman on WNN. Plus, action with the Steiners, and the Big Kahuna's Samoan Savage. NWA Pro 10/21/89 (00:37:08) In a Thunderdome tune-up match Sting & Ric Flair team up to take on the State Patrol. Bob Caudle talks with Terry Funk & Gary Hart. Promos with the Steiners, Flair, Sting, Ole Anderson, and the Z-Man talks Halloween Ha-Vock! Action with Tag Champions the Freebirds, the Skyscrapers, the Steiners, and the Z-Man. Plus, a brief appearance on the show from the “Black Scorpion”, mwahaha. NWA Worldwide 10/21/89 (00:51:50) Chris Cruise makes his NWA debut as we see a loaded show! Action with Sting, the Steiners, Terry Funk, and U.S. Champion Lex Luger. Jim Ross interviews Gary Hart & Terry Funk. Flyin' Brian talks the Total Package. Plus, Brian Pillman teams up with the Z-Man to take on the New Zealand Militia. NWA World Championship Wrestling 10/21/89 (01:06:08) No less than eleven matches stack this card, featuring the likes of the NEW Fantastics, the Z-Man, Sid Vicious in a handicap match, the Dudes, Norman, Tag Champion Freebirds, Mike Rotunda, Dr. Death, Flyin' Brian, the Steiners, and U.S. Champion Lex Luger. The Dynamic Dudes find themselves in trouble when the Birds attack, and Cornette must call the calvary in the Midnight Express. Promos with Dr. Death, the Roadies, Teddy Long & Norman, the Birds, Funk & Hart, Lex Luger, Ric Flair, Sting, Ole Anderson, and the Z-Man talks more Halloween Ha-Vock! Plus, the angle continues between the Dudes and Midnights… Listen to how the Midnights respond in a tremendous post-match promo! BOBBY EATON SPEAKS, and shocks Cornette when he sides with Stan Lane!!! Great stuff!!! NWA Main Event 10/22/89 (01:38:54) As time ticks down to the Thunderdome, Gordon Solie interviews both sides… First, it's Gordon with Funk & Gary Hart, then Flair and Ole Anderson respond. Tag action with the Skyscrapers. Sting takes on Wild Bill Irwin. Plus, we fantasize a Christmas Carol outcome with Ole Anderson as Scrooge. NWA Power Hour 10/27/89 (01:48:19) Road Warrior Animal battles Dan Spivey in a Captain's Match. The SST team with Samoan Savage vs. Scott Hall, Tommy Rich, & Richard Sartain. Terry Funk meets the Italian Stallion. Plus, Kevin Sullivan joins Terry Funk's Grill to talk Doom, on the same day Jim Herd pulls Sullivan from the stable. NWA Pro 10/28/89 (02:02:21) Hear when happens when Lee Scott slaps Terry Funk! The Z-Man takes on Wild Bill Irwin. Bob Caudle gets finals words from Terry Funk and his Terminator, Gary Hart, prior to Thunderdome. Promos from Tommy Rich, the Steiners, and the Z-Man continues to shill Halloween Ha-Vock as only he can! Action with the Birds, the Midnights, and Stiiing! Jim Cornette finally spills the beans on the issues between Lane and Ace. Plus, we meet the REAL LIFE NACHO LIBRE, the man who inspired the movie, an interview with Friar Tormenta of Mexico. NWA World Championship Wrestling 10/28/89 (02:20:02) It's the final build to Halloween Havoc as Jim Ross comes to us live via satellite to promote the PPV from Philly. Gordon Solie steps in for Ross as host this week with FOURTEEN MATCHES on this action-heavy episode of WCW featuring Sting vs. Italian Stallion, Flyin' Brian, Dr. Death, the Steiners, Norman, the Skyscrapers, Z-Man, the SST, New Zealand Militia, Samoan Savage, the Midnights, Roadies, the Birds, and Ranger Ross! Final hype promos from Lex Luger, Dr. Death, Terry Funk, and Michael Hayes. Gordon Solie talks with Sting, Flair, and Ole Anderson. Woman has a final message for the Steiners before they meet their DOOM. We learn of the upcoming “November to Remember” Dream Match series. Plus, Jim Cornette learns that his two teams have signed on to meet EACH OTHER at the Clash! NWA Main Event 10/28/89 (02:56:22) It's the highest-rated Main Event in 18 months, as NWA World Champion Ric Flair defends against Capt. Mike Rotunda in a solid main event. Plus, action with the Samoan Savage, and the Z-Man. NWA News and Notes – October '89 (03:02:42) Tommy Rich suffers an injury at the hands of Lex Luger- a busted eardrum and 30 stitches! TV Ratings are on the rise! Plus, we have NEWWWW NWA World Tag Team Champions… Thank goodness for small favors!This is it... All the final hype for the PPV as all roads lead to next week and Episode 25's Halloween Havoc '89... The Watch-Along!
Join us for Episode 22, the Double Deuce edition of the Wrestling Memory Grenade with hosts Ray “James Dalton” Russell and Steve “Wade Garrett” Eckstat. It's all the fallout from the NWA's Clash of the Champions 8 as we cover another 3 weeks of NWA goodness, including heavy coverage of the Ric Flair/Terry Funk suffocation angle. Robin Green becomes a WOMAN, Scott Steiner meets his DOOM, Paul E. is both kayfabe and shoot fired, the Roadies are destined for a battle with the SkyScrapers, plus has Jim Cornette lost his mind… advising the Dynamic Dudes??? All of that, and we hear from Lex Luger as he chimes in on the Grenade!Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade , home of the FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Please Subscribe to Patreon to help keep us going, 14 Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Timestamps below for easy navigation.LEX LUGER Replies to the Grenade! (00:02:21)We hear from the Total Package himself, Lex Luger @GenuineLexLuger on Twitter, after he viewed one of our recent Video Tweets (also available on our Youtube Channel!). We recently posted a match featuring Lex Luger vs. Ranger Ross in which Lex slips off the middle rope and lands right on the schnoz! Hear how the man himself Lex Luger responded to our post and our thoughts on the entire ordeal! SHOUT OUT TO JIM ROSS! (00:09:23) Special thanks again to Jim Ross @JRsBBQ on Twitter for responding to our post on his sell job when he sees Robin Green in her “Woman” outfit for the first time! NWA Notes & News (00:11:06) We talk Clash 8 Quick ResultsTBS receives a flood of complaints after the suffocation angleRoos ShoesThe New NWA Booking Committee, who's in and who's out?Paul E. Dangerously is FIRED, plus other politics involving Hot Stuff & HyattThe Brain Busters give notice to the WWF! NWA Pro 9/16/89 (00:36:57) There's no Power Hour due to the Braves Game so we kick things off this weekend with Pro! And what a pleasant surprise as the Pro Show looks to be chronologically caught up! Bob Caudle talks to Terry Funk and Gary Hart following the Funker's dastardly act on Flair at the Clash. Action involving the likes of Norman, the Freebirds, the Steiners with Robin Green, and multi-time VIP JotM Mr. Lee Scott. The Roadies talk the Skyscrapers, the Midnights meet the State Patrol, and Flyin' Brian teams up with Tommy Rich vs. Ron Simmons & The Cuban NWA Worldwide 9/16/89 (00:58:05) Gary Hart and Dick Slater talk the Clash and the attempted murder of Ric Flair, Yeesh! Flyin' Brian in a rematch with Eddie Gilbert! The Dynamic Dudes WITH Jim Cornette face Randy Rose & The Cuban Assassin. Plus matches with the Midnights and the SkyScrapers. And, from the pages of the NWA Magazines… Here's Update!?!?? Plus, say it ain't so, Jim Cornette becomes the advisor to the Dynamic Dudes? WHAT IS HAPPENING!!??!!? NWA World Championship Wrestling 9/16/89 (01:13:52) Jim Cornette joins Jim Ross as the new cohost of the program. Terry Funk is fined $100,000 and suspended indefinitely for his actions at the Clash! Hear how the Funker responds! Eddie Gilbert issues a challenge to Brian Pillman for a rematch next week. Congratulations are in order for Rhubarb Jones! We go old school when Tommy Rich takes on Dick Murdoch. Tons of action involving Ron Simmons, the Dudes, the Midnights, Flyin' Brian, the SkyScrapers, the Z-Man makes his Center Stage debut vs. Mike Awesome, and the Steiner Brothers in individual competition. And we'll hear from Lex Luger, Tommy Rich, Jim Cornette, Ron Simmons, plus Scott Steiner and Woman give their take on the “trip” from The Clash. Plus, it's the FINAL episode of the Danger Zone as Paul E. Dangerously is FIRED at this taping for going “off-script”. NWA Main Event 9/17/89 (01:53:09) A special syndicated version of the show hosted by Lance Russell and the recently departed (from the company) Paul E. Dangerously. The main event of the Main Event sees a wily one when Dick Slater takes on Bobby Eaton. Plus, the State Patrol vs. Lee Scott & Agent Steel. and the Dynamic Dudes are back in action with advisor Jim Cornette. And we'll hear from both sides of the suffocation angle as Gary Hart & Dick Slater comment before we hear a reply from Flyin' Brian and the Nature Boy himself! NWA Power Hour 9/22/89 (01:59:35) NWA World Tag Champs the Birds meet the NEW Fantastics! Gordon Solie reveals a ridiculous twist in the Terry Funk suspension when he announces that Funk can't wrestle but he can still appear on TV… WTF? Rick Steiner battles Norman the Lunatic in a fun one! The SUSPENDED Terry Funk can still host Funk's Grill, and his guest this week is manager Gary Hart. Plus, Ranger Ross steps in the ring, and the Funker reminds kids not to attempt suffocating their siblings at home. NWA Pro 9/23/89 (02:10:52) Stan Lane goes one on one with Michael Hayes, Bob Caudle talks to Flyin' Brian & Ric Flair. We hear from Lex Luger and Tommy Rich. More Clash fallout. Ron Simmons meets a Ding Dong. Plus, Terry Funk headed to a town near you…. Even though he's suspended??? NWA Worldwide 9/23/89 (02:16:55) Robin Green shows her true colors when her DOOM attack Scott Steiner on the streets! Dick Slater teams with the Great Muta to take on two unfortunate souls. U.S. Champ Lex Luger has a fun match with Lee Scott. A message from Jimmy Garvin, yeah-yeah-yeah. Ric Flair cuts his typical great promo, looking for revenge on Terry Funk. Plus, the Dynamic Dudes are back for revenge when they're ADVISED by Jim Cornette as they take on the New Zealand Militia accompanied by Paul E. Dangerously, in Paul's last appearance here in 1989. And in a special update, Gordon Solie announces the reinstatement of Terry Funk (THAT WAS FAST!) as Ric Flair paid his fine! Whoa! NWA World Championship Wrestling 9/23/89 (02:39:54) Flyin' Brian battled Eddie Gilbert in their WCW Rematch. The Great Muta in handicap action. Matches involving Lex Luger, the Dudes, and the Z-Man locks in the… Z-LOCK? We'll also hear from Gary Hart, Ric Flair, and Lex Luger issues an Open Challenge for his United States Title. NWA Main Event 9/24/89 (02:49:40) Another syndicated version of the Main Event with Lance Russell hosting solo now that Paul E is gone. Lots of replay action but with one new twist… Lance Russell is on the call! That's worth the price alone! NWA Power Hour 9/29/89 (02:51:56) Gordon Solie talks Flair/Funk, the new Robin Green, and the WWF's Jake Roberts! It's Funk's Grill with guest once again, Gary Hart as they continue to push the feud with Ric Flair! Plus, Dick Murdoch battles the Great Muta in a solid TV main event! NWA Pro 9/30/89 (02:59:33) She is WOMAN, hear her roar! Jim Cornette gets the Dynamic Dudes a match with World Tag Champs the Freebirds. Teddy Long renames the Road Warriors. Action with Dick Murdoch, Tommy Rich, and the SkyScrapers. Lex Luger says he's become bigger than the sport itself... Oh, brother. Plus, Dick Slater calls out Ric Flair for a wild match to close the show! NWA World Championship Wrestling 9/30/89 (03:16:32) ELVIRA HAS ARRIVED! Is there dissension in Camp Cornette? See how the Midnights respond to the Dudes getting the title shot at Havoc! Dick Murdoch battles Dan Spivey. More of Woman! Promos with Animal, Flyin' Brian, and Lex Luger warns Jim Ross about the bass in his voice! Action with World Champion Ric Flair, Road Warrior Animal, the Dudes, Flyin' Brian, and the Steiners. Ray tells Steve how Scott Steiner REALLY got his swollen black eye! You won't believe it… or maybe you will! Plus, Bruno Sammartino is coming to the NWA… Say Whaaaaaa? NWA Main Event 10/1/89 (Syndicated Quick Results) (03:35:22) Quick Results from syndication, mostly replays. No Main Event on TBS due to the final Atlanta Braves game of the season. Hopefully, things pick back up for the Main Event moving forward with the Braves done for the year.
This episode covers Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling. The show featured The Midnight Express with Jim Cornette, Dusty Rhodes, Magnum T.A., The 4 Horsemen members Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard and J.J. Dillion also the great Wahoo McDaniel and announcer Bob Caudle.
Join us this week as we discuss the fallout from the NWA's WrestleWar '89 PPV and cover the final 3 weeks of May, featuring loads of Terry Funk goodness. We'll walk you through the month of May as the Funker wreaks havoc while he works his way up the NWA Top 10 for a shot at NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair. It's loads of fun, mixed with show reviews, news and notes, sound bites, the April '89 VIP Jobber of the Month, and another edition of the NWA Top 10 (Parody!). Timestamps are included below for your convenience.Thank You TRN!!! (00:01:19)A very special thanks to Jason, Mickey, and all of The Retro Network crew. As the Grenade migrates to its new Wrestling Network home, I hope to continue to participate in future TRN gatherings!OUR MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT! (00:03:42) WRESTLECOPIA.COM - THE NEW WRESTLING PODCAST NETWORK!Take a listen to all of the shows coming to this new Podcast Network!MAJOR PATREON NEWS! (00:06:29) WrestleCopia offers an astounding 14 TIERS for as little as $1 per month! Listen to all the offers here and be sure to visit Patreon.com/WrestlecopiaVIP Jobber of the Month for April ‘89 (00:10:07)Who will join names like Trent Knight, Jack Victory, and Cougar Jay in the hallowed halls?April '89 NWA Top 10 (00:11;37)Join us as we say goodbye to George Scott in the Top 10!NWA Notes and News for May '89 (00:13:23)Rick Steiner Injury Update! NWA Hirings and Firings ROADHOUSE is coming to a theater near you!NWA Pro 5/13/89 (00:23:04)It's our very first Terry Funk promo and he doesn't disappoint! The Great Muta vs. Randy Rose. Ron Simmons vs. JYD. It's the fallout from WrestleWar '89 and it's hosted by Bob Caudle & Lance Russell for crying out loud. You can't go wrong!NWA World Championship Wrestling 5/13/89 (00:38:48)Scott Steiner makes his NWA in-ring debut as he battles Kevin Sullivan. The Fabulous Freebirds are back together. Paul E. picks a fight with the Roadies! The Great Muta gets “Stone Cold” on Ranger Ross when he busts out a STUNNER! Another tremendous Terry Funk Promo before he proceeds to murder a jobber. Teddy Long introduces his pal Norman via a vignette. Jim Herd has a special announcement regarding the NWA Tag Team Titles. Ray and Steve discuss why “The Meltz” thinks it's okay for Steamboat to hold the World Title for a couple of months, but not Ron Garvin. Plus, Lex Luger is developing a new attitude! NWA Pro 5/20/89 (01:12:01)Gary Hart issues an open challenge for the Dragon Shai Match as we get our first confrontation between Sting and the Great Muta! Yet another great Terry Funk Promo before he's interrupted by two rookies. Things don't end well for the rookies. We also talk the Casey Kasem syndrome and the importance of structuring the segments within a show. Kevin Sullivan faces Eddie Gilbert. Ron Simmons takes on Randy Rose. Plus, it's our first look at a young man named Flyin' Brian!NWA Worldwide 5/20/89 (01:36:12)The Road Warriors and the SST battle it out in a wild one. Sting takes on Ron Simmons in a fun one. Eddie Gilbert tries to teach Scott Steiner how to strut! Terry Funk gets politically incorrect as he uses Rick Steiner as a reason for Roe v. Wade to be repealed. Kevin Sullivan trashes a former member of the Varsity Club. Plus, we see another Sting and Great Muta confrontation! NWA World Championship Wrestling (01:52:01)The NWA Tag TItle Tournament kicks off with the Roadies vs. The Freebirds! TV Champion Sting defends against Jack Victory directly before Sting and the Great Muta have a stare down for the ages! Terry Funk faces the challenge of a young man by the name of Eddy Guerrero shortly before he tells us a story about blowing the brains out of a jackass! We check in on Rick Steiner's rehab. Ron Simmons and Ranger Ross prepare for the tournament. The Dynamic Dudes are introduced to Jazzercise! Teddy Long is back with another Norman vignette. We're introduced to the Party Patrol in what may be their one and only appearance. Scott Steiner dominates in the ring. Plus, find out what Flyin' Brian and TWIX have in common! Chika chika! NWA Main Event 5/21/89 (Quick Results Only)Terry Funk vs. Brad Armstrong headlines the show. NWA Pro 5/27/89 (02:20:38)Rookie DeWayne Bruce is given interview time, but Terry Funk interrupts. You can guess what happens next! Paul E. explains his heat with the Road Warriors dating back to 1983! Plus, the Dynamic Dudes, Scott Steiner, and Michael Hayes gets obscene with the camera. NWA Worldwide 5/27/89 (02:32:25)Paul E. taunts the Roadies and Hawk takes offense of the “banana boaters”. Scott Steiner goes one-on-one with Michael Hayes. Butch Reed battles Randy Rose. Plus action involving Ron Simmons, the SST, and the Great Muta in handicap action!NWA World Championship Wrestling 5/27/89 (02:45:02)The Great Muta takes on 3 men in an “Oriental Torture Match”. The World Tag Title tournament continues with the SST vs. Ranger Ross & Ron Simmons. Lex Luger challenges Michael Hayes to a Badstreet Match. Terry Funk takes on Johnny Rich. Scott Steiner faces Jack Victory, while brother Rick's admiring fan returns with a present for the Dog faced Gremlin. We hear from Ric Flair's doctor. Michael Hayes returns as cohost, sigh. Plus, Jim Cornette announces the return of the Midnight Express!NWA Main Event 5/28/89 (03:02:56)We learn that Kevin Sullivan hired Terry Gordy to attack Dr. Death in Japan. It's the debut of “Wild” Bill Irwin. The Dynamic Dudes try to balance on their skateboards. More Jim Cornette goodness in the form of a pre-tape hyping his Midnight's return. Norman the Lunatic looks to win a Razzie award for worst actor. Plus, the Great Muta battles newcomer Ricky Santana in a building that is clearly in dire need of air conditioning!
It's time for season 2!Welcome to the newly christened Haunted House Show podcast. For the next 12 weeks we will take a look at the entire NWA/WCW Halloween Havoc series. Every year. Every match. Your trios tag team champions will carry over the top 5 matches and top 5 shows rankings just like we did for In Your House.NWA/WCW was a different beast than the WWF product at the time. More emphasis on wrestling instead of sports entertainment. This inaugural event features many familiar faces in more serious personas.Tonight's show took place October 28, 1989 at the Civic Center for 7300 fans in one of the greatest cities for wrestling: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jim Ross and Bob Caudle call the action. Gordon Solie and Chris Cruise do all of the backstage interviews. Everything about this show is different than what the WWF In Your House series showed. There is not just one type of wrestling out there, and jumping from 1990's Attitude era to this is a culture shock.To ease listeners into this change, your hosts promise to stay the same. Matty Treats talks about his terrible work week. We talk about the strangest things we've ever done on a lunch break. Goodwill finds. Filthy retail stories. Heel announcers. Comparing WWF work to NWA work. A surprising amount of body discussion. All of the match break downs and opinions you've come to love. Which match will be the Hot Tag of the Week?! Plus the story of "Yum". Tonight's matches include: Tom Zenk vs. Mike Rotunda.The Samoan SWAT Team (Fatu, Samu, and the Samoan Savage) (with Oliver Humperdink) vs. The Midnight Express and Steve Williams (with Jim Cornette).Tommy Rich vs. The Cuban Assassin.The Fabulous Freebirds (NWA tag team champions) vs. The Dynamic Dudes (with Jim Cornette).Doom (with Woman) vs. The Steiner Brothers. Lex Luger (NWA United States champion) vs. Brian Pillman.The Road Warriors (with Paul Ellering) vs The Skyscrapers (with Teddy Long).Ric Flair and Sting (with Ole Anderson) vs. Terry Funk and the Great Muta (with Gary Hart) in a Thunderdome match with special referee Bruno Sammartino. There's nothing scary about looking your best. Nor is there anything scary about supporting your favorite wrestling podcast. You can show your love for The House Show with a variety of clothing and other products now available at our store.https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/57192772?asc=uThis week, The House Show is sponsored by HalloweenCostumes.com and Fun.com! Click the links here in the show notes or any banner on the site and add some savings directly to your cart. Save 20% off any one item at HalloweenCostumes.com through Oct 31 featuring the biggest selection of costumes in the world!!! Their sister site Fun.com also has a vast selection of gift ideas, clothing, collectibles, and decor in which you can save 15% off one item until Dec 31, 2020. TRN fans can redeem one or both offers now!The Retro Network's own Kevin Decent (@MaskedLibrary) along with his two best friends “Sweet” Matty Treats (@MattyTreats) and Matt “the Educator of Excellence” are revisiting the WWF's In Your House pay per view events over the course of the worldwide quarantine. This trios team has been watching wrestling all their lives and debating the outcomes since high school. Join them each week for a new podcast and invite them in your house.Contact The House Show across social media! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Follow along with each podcast by signing up for a 30-day free trial of the WWE Network. Watch all the In Your House pay-per-views plus so much more from the '80s and '90s eras including Wrestlemanias, Summerslams, and events from other leagues like WCW and NWA. Click the link here in the show notes and you'll also be supporting The House Show and The Retro Network as an official WWE affiliate.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
The boys from the Grenade are back again, this time to tackle an astounding 4 weeks of NWA TV, news, and notes for the entire month of April 1989. This Ultra-Mega-Mass 4 hour extravaganza takes a look at life in the NWA Post-George Scott era, and ahhh, it's a wonderful world! Nonstop action, angles, and everything else you need to know heading into WrestleWar '89! Timestamps for all shows included below so that you can stop and pick back up anytime you want without worrying about losing your place! Free Gift Giveaway: Autographed 1989 Lex Luger Promo Pic Update (00:01:25)Follow us on Twitter to enter the drawing coming the weekend of October 3rd!What's New On The Retro Network (00:02:34) Karen revisits retro Music Video premieres on Prime Time Network TV, while OldSchool80s Tim takes a look at vintage Dr. Pepper commercials from the late 70s and early 80s. GEORGE SCOTT IS FIRED!!! (00:03:30)IT'S A NEW DAY, YES IT IS!!! NWA Pro 4/8/89 (00:04:04) Kevin Sullivan fears Grenada. Cougar Jay “recovers” from the Danger Zone before Randy Rose. Poor Rip Morgan gets stuck with the Sheik. Action with the Midnight Express, The Great Muta, and more. Plus, it's the battle of the 1980s crap watches, the Laser Beam Wristwatch meets the Swiss Army Watch. which will prevail? Go to Twitter and vote now! NWA Worldwide Wrestling 4/8/89 (00:12:55) Mike Rotunda joins commentary. Is there dissension in the Varsity Club? World Champions Steamboat vs. Rip Morgan. Action with Steiner & Gilbert, SST, Lex Luger, and more. Plus, D.J. Dick Murdoch spins records? NWA World Championship Wrestling 4/8/89 (00:18:59) A hodgepodge episode from the “Control Center” as we hear from Ric Flair, his attorney Dennis Guthrie, World Champion Ricky Steamboat, AND Executive VP Jim Herd in regards to the finish of the Clash VI World Title Match and a potential rematch. Two dark matches from the Clash involving TV Champion Sting vs. Rip Morgan, and highlights of U.S. Champion Lex Luger vs. Jack Victory. Action from Center Stage involving Bob Orton vs. Shane Douglas, and Randy Rose vs. Jack Victory. Plus, Greg Brown goes for the title of “Iron Jobber” as he somehow takes on the Roadies AND the Varsity Club in back to back TV matches. Oh yeah, and there's this guy, maybe you heard of him, he's called the Great Muta. And in the Danger Zone, it's Stiiiiing! NWA Main Event 4/9/89 (00:49:03) U.S Champion Lex Luger takes on Michael Hayes in what is literally a practice run of their WrestleWar '89 encounter. The Great Muta takes on two men in handicap action. Plus, Paul E. learns that he will soon be handcuffed to the JYD as part of an upcoming SST vs. Midnight Express match. Hear what Dangerously has to say about it. NOTES AND NEWS (00:56:14) The “New Generation” heading in? Barry Windham gone from the NWA! Plus, more rumors on the WWF's Islander - Tama, Tom Prichard, and Buddy Landel NWA Pro 4/15/89 (01:02:16) Kevin Sullivan shows up dressed as the future Tugboat! Michael Hayes attacks U.S. Champion Lex Luger and introduces him to the DDT. Dick Murdoch takes on Butch Reed in a fun main event. Ric Flair makes the rounds and speaks with Bob Caudle. World Champion Steamboat vs. Rip Morgan for a 2nd time. Plus, action with Sting, Steiner, Muta, Luger, Shane Douglas, this show is loaded. NWA Worldwide Wrestling 4/15/89 (01:19:11) World Champion Steamboat vs. “Secret Service' Jack Victory. Green jobbers piss off Dr. Death in a Varsity Club squash. Plus, SST, Butch Reed, Bob Orton, and Sheik & Morgan team. NWA World Championship Wrestling 4/15/89 (01:30:09)Our first full-fledged Center Stage Show! World Champion Steamboat vs. Ron Simmons… DAMN! Jim Cornette announces his departure from the NWA, along with his Midnight Express in a semi-shoot promo. Sting is introduced to the Iron Sheik. Jim Ross takes potshots at the WWF. Missy Hyatt gets physical with Kevin Sullivan. Action involving Muta, Steiner, Luger, and more. The Roadies speak. Plus, Dick Murdoch removes his teeth to accept a challenge from Gary Hart, Bob Orton, and Butch Reed. And, Lex Luger calls out Michael Hayes as the two men brawl to end the show. NWA Main Event 4/15/89 (02:09:03) The Midnight Express battle the SST while managers Cornette and Dangerously are handcuffed to the JYD! Rick Steiner vs. Kendall Windham in Kendall's final match in the NWA. Plus, Dan Spivey plays Howdy Doody on some job guy's coconut! Whoooaaaaa-ooooaaa. NWA Pro 4/22/89 (02:18:35) Rick Steiner battles Dan Spivey in a battle of the hosses. Michael Hayes “Pearl Harbors” Ranger Ross. The Roadies in a murder squash. Action with SST, Shane Douglas, Bob Orton, Iron Sheik. Plus, Gamesmaster turned Coach, turned Professor, Kevin Sullivan gives us a Geology lesson on Samoa. NWA Worldwide Wrestling 4/22/89 (02:33:21) U.S. Tag Team Champs Gilbert & Steiner vs. Iron Sheik & Rip Morgan. Kevin Sullivan & Dan Spivey take on 3 men? Another Roadies Murder Squash! Action with Sting, Muta, JYD, Ranger Ross. Plus, it's the DEBUT of the NWA TOP 10!!! NWA World Championship Wrestling 4/22/89 (02:42:49) Michael Hayes is fired as cohost! U.S. Champs Gilbert & Steiner vs. The SST. Ranger Ross & Randy Rose vs. Jack Victory & Rip Morgan. Dick Murdoch challenges Bob Orton to a Bullrope Match. More Sting/Sheik shenanigans. The debut of Tonga, the Polynesian Savage. Promos from the Roadies, Steamboat, and Flair. Bob Orton in action. The Great Muta confronts the JYD! Plus, how can you hate a man named Rhubarb Jones? NWA Main Event 4/23/89 (03:15:22) Matches from the Omni include World Tag Team Title Rematch with Doc & Rotunda defending against the Roadies, plus The Great Muta vs. Steve Casey. Referee Teddy Long continues his cheating ways. And, The SST vs. Randy Rose & Ranger Ross. NWA Pro 4/29/89 (03:21:57) Quick results with Shane Douglas, Orton, Sting, Michael Hayes. And the main event pits Ric Flair vs. Randy Rose NWA Worldwide Wrestling 4/29/89 (03:25:06)Two monster main events as Ric Flair & Michael Hayes team up against Lex Luger & Ricky Steamboat. And, 8-Man Tag Team Action with The Varsity Club & Bob Orton vs. Gilbert, Steiner, and the Road Warriors! The Iron Sheik & Rip Morgan vs. Ranger Ross & Steve Casey. Plus, Muta, Reed, and Don't Step to Ron! NWA World Championship Wrestling 4/29/89 (03:34:37)A LOADED SHOW!!! World Tag Team Champions Doc & Rotunda vs. U.S. Tag Champs Gilbert & Steiner! Kevin Sullivan adds “barber” to his recent job titles as he cuts Gilbert and Missy's hair! Sting tries his hand at the Sheik's Persian Club Challenge. Is Sting a genius, or an idiot? Find out for yourself! Flair and Steamboat exchange words… twice on the same show! Ron Simmons takes on JYD and Teddy Long FINALLY finds himself FIRED by Jim Herd!!! Michael Hayes vs. Steve Casey. The Great Muta in action. And, an awesome angle involving Dick Murdoch, Gary Hart, Bob Orton, and a BULLROPE!!! NWA Main Event 4/30/89 (04:01:00) We review this one in under a minute, new record time! Just a quickie all-highlight show to get you ready for WrestleWar.
The Wrestling Memory Grenade returns with two more big weeks of NWA action for the year 1989. On this episode, we review the weekends of March 25th and April 1st, including the TBS Friday Night Special Event “Countdown to the Clash”, as well as “that show in New Orleans” better known by us fans as Clash of the Champion VI “Ragin' Cajun”, featuring the classic 2 out of 3 fall NWA World Title match between Champion Ricky Steamboat vs. Ric Flair. Plus, thanks to drawing the lowest-rated episode of “WCW” in company history, and refusing to promote the Clash, this episode also marks the end of the George Scott booking era! Things will be a-changing. See what Ray and Steve have to say about the ordeal!NWA Worldwide 3/25/89 (00:04:12)Ric Flair in action! Sting reunites with Lance Russell and then announces he wants to do the “wild thing” with Ric Flair in the ring. Someone needs to have a talk with the Stinger. Barry Windham has his final NWA appearance. The ARN Sheik? Plus, Ron Simmons makes his return to the NWA! NWA World Championship Wrestling 3/25/89 (00:12:54)Michael Hayes replaces Magnum as cohost. Sigh. ANGLE ALERT - Randy Rose has found “LOOPHOLES” and he's back in the NWA, but Paul E. isn't as excited to see him back. The World Champion Ricky Steamboat in action. The always entertaining Iron Sheik gets a sound bite. Ranger Ross is simply doing his job. The Great Muta debuts the “Pearl of the Orient” moniker. The Roadies vs. Yatsu & Jumbo Tsuruta FROM ALL JAPAN! Plus, Rick Steiner discusses his NEW BOAT! Great stuff!NWA Main Event 3/26/89 (00:49:03)We FINALLY get our very first Clash of the Champions Commercial… and we're only 7 days out!!! Did you know it's ABSOLUTELY Free of Charge?!?! Two big matches from the Omni! First, it's Sting vs. Butch Reed in a rematch from Chi-Tow Rumble and it's MUCH better. Then, Cornette's Midnight Express battle Paul E's SST. Plus, “The Pearl of the Orient” The Great Muta!NWA Countdown to the Clash 3/13/89 (00:56:05)We're 48 hours from the Clash and we're treated to a Friday Night TBS Special that nobody knew anything about. This show pushes Steamboat vs. Flair hard, including a debate from champion and challenger, and a special segment with former World Champions and true Hall of Famers, Lou Thesz and Harley Race! Non-Title action with U.S. Tag Champs Eddie Gilbert and Rick Steiner take on Mike Rotunda & Dr. Death. Plus, Jim Ross picks some mystery guests for Paul E's Danger Zone in the form of the Road Warriors. See how Paul E. responds. March 1989 VIP Jobber of the Month (01:15:20)The NWA Top 10 Parody for March 1989 (01:17:00)Kids gets your parent's permission! NWA Pro 4/1/89 (01:18:59)We talk what could have added more heat to the Flair/Steamboat saga. Action involving the new U.S. Tag Team Champions Rick Steiner and Eddie Gilbert, accompanied by the sultry Missy Hyatt (boing!). Six-man tag team action with the Varsity Club. Bob Caudle marks out for the Great Muta's Moonsault. Plus, who were the ORIGINAL members of the Dangerous Alliance?NWA Worldwide 4/1/89 (01:30:12)World Champion Ricky Steamboat joins Lance Russell as cohost of the program this week. The caissons go rolling along with Ranger Ross. More six-man action with the Varsity Club. First Bob Caudle, now Lance Russell, listen as Lance has his mind blown by the Great Muta. Speaking of Muta, Joe Pedicino tries to get himself over as he attempts to expose Muta's identity. NWA World Championship Wrestling 4/1/89 (01:38:34)It's the final show inside WTBS studios. Sigh. And thanks to George Scott, this is the lowest-rated episode of “WCW” in show history. Laminated fan signs return! Shane Douglas makes his NWA debut. Bob Orton makes his return to the area after more than 5 years. Ron Simmons returns to TBS. The Great Muta appears on the Danger Zone, while Gary Hart discusses Muta's “father”, The Great Kabuki. SST squash as Samu murders a guy with a middle rope DDT. More Muta as he takes on both members of the Cruel Connection. U.S. Tag Team Champions Eddie Gilbert & Rick Steiner vs. Kevin Sullivan & Dan Spivey. Plus, Sting captures the TV Title from Mike Rotunda (6 minutes after the allotted time limit) as we get our first look at CENTER STAGE!BEHIND THE SCENES NOTES AND NEWS (02:08:00)Brian Pillman headed in. YAY! Secret Service…. Dennis Condrey? YUCK!Clash ticket presale is less than 1,000 fans. YIKES!Conspiracy Theory… Did Vince pay off George Scott to sabotage the NWA? HmmNWA Clash of the Champions VI - “ Ragin' Cajun ” (02:10:56)It's finally here, “that show in New Orleans”! Are we allowed to call it the Clash yet? We talk at length about the big event. We break down the classic 55+ minute, 2 out of 3 fall bout between World Champion Ricky Steamboat and “Nature Boy” Ric Flair. Plus, The Roadies lose the World Titles (and their first match in 4 years). Seeds are planted for a Teddy Long heel turn, U.S. Tag rematch with Gilbert/Steiner vs. Sullivan/Spivey, the Midnights vs. SST, Reed vs. JYD, Murdoch vs. Orton, Iron Sheik vs. Ranger Ross, and the Great Muta has a showcase match against Steve Casey. Plus, who said Michael Hayes was a better announcer than Jesse Ventura?GEORGE SCOTT IS FIRED!!! (02:48:38)Ding Dong, George Scott is GONE! How does someone manage to have Steamboat vs. Flair headline a FREE TV event and draw the lowest rating in Clash history? Turner was wondering the same thing. Scott gets the boot and a new booking committee is formed. Plus, Jim Cornette and the Midnight Express give their notice, and other post Clash news and notes.Promotional Consideration (02:55:20)Free Prize Giveaway News, Follow us on Twitter for your chance to win an Autographed 1989 promo pic of “The Total Package” Lex Luger. Plus, tons of Retro Network news including a Wrestling edition of SequelQuest, Wayback Wednesday Playlists, and WMG's Ray Russell joins Jason and the gang for an episode of “Bracket Madness” as we decide what the greatest cartoon of the 1980s was. We guarantee you things only pick up from here. With Scott gone, the TV picks up astronomically with nonstop action, angles, and fresh ideas. We hope you give episode #6 a listen and come back next for episode #7, when we tackle the entire month of April, '89.
We continue on with 1989 and the fallout of the Chi-Town Rumble PPV. If you fans missed the PPV Watch-Along episode, do yourselves a solid and head back to episode #4 and check it out. It's a whole lot of fun mixed with a ton of discussion about the PPV and the history of wrestling in general.And now it's onto episode #5 as we dissect another FOUR WEEKS of NWA TV where we begin with the weekend following Chi-Town Rumble, Feb. 25th, and continue on through March 19th, 1989. That's a month's worth of reviews in one history-packed jumbo-sized monster edition of the Grenade!As always, along with the TV reviews, we'll have sidebar discussions about a variety of topics going on in the NWA today, including all the latest behind-the-scenes notes and news relevant to the weeks we are covering. Plus it's the February edition of the VIP Jobber of the Month, AND the February '89 NWA Top 10!We know this is a monster-sized edition, so just in case you need to cut it up into a few periods of free time to get it all in, for your convenience we've included Timestamps below for all of the segments on the show so you can keep track of where you left off. Another tremendous show, so what are you waiting for? Dive on in!NWA Notes and News for February and March 1989 (00:04:42)NWA Pro 2/25 (00:09:30)David Crockett just won't go away! Steve Casey tries to get over by stealing his brother's stache. The crowd pops for a Russian Assassins win? Are they trying to force the Fantastics out of the company? We're still trying to identify the Terminators. Based on the card, could this be the worst episode ever?NWA Worldwide 2/25 (00:17:40)The NWA introduces the Green Screen of doom. The Fantastics are Poetry in Motion. Dick Murdoch busts out a KIP UP. Can someone find something for Sting to do (besides cutting promos)? Junkyard Dog never leaves his feet, even for the pin. Ivan Koloff's face turn fizzled out of the gate. And who will be Michael Hayes' teammate on the wheel of partners this week?NWA World Championship Wrestling 2/25 (00:29:10)We're just FIVE DAYS REMOVED from the Chi-Town Rumble PPV and the NWA is GIVING AWAY ALL OF THE FINISHES ON FREE TV???!!! Missy Hyatt returns to manage Hot Stuff. Jim Ross makes a promise he can't keep when he claims he will present an Internationally renowned superstar. If this were 1982 that might be true. Michael Hayes continues to cross the line, and this week he gets bleeped for his troubles. George Scott begins the push for "That Show in New Orleans". Plus the first of three awesome Dan Spivey sound bites, worth the price of admission alone!VIP Jobber of the Month for February 1989 (00:48:41)We're back for the next VIP Jobber of the Month Award! Who will win the trophy this time?It's the NWA Top 10 Parody for the month of February 1989 (00:50:28)NWA Pro 3/4/89 (00:52:17)This is it!!! It's finally here!!! It's David Crockett's FINAL APPEARANCE, I PROMISE! Plus the SST unveil their manager, Michael Hayes continues to spin his Wheel of Partners, and it's time to play Howdy Doody on your coconut with another Dan Spivey sound bite!NWA Worldwide 3/4/89 (01:03:05)Steve and Ray discuss if the SST was handed a manager too soon. We also discuss the new pay scales for some of the top talent. Is it fair that managers are making as much as the wrestlers? And it's the last of 3 Dan Spivey sound bites as he promises to snap, crackle, and pop AT your bones! Plus, is the grass really greener on the other side?? Can it be true, can George Scott be worse than Dusty Rhodes? Lots of discussions on this episode.NWA World Championship Wrestling 3/4/89 (01:16:21)It's the DEBUT of the DANGER ZONE, and Secret Service Jack Victory! More discussions as we talk Missy Hyatt and the First Family and if they work well as faces. Hiro Matsuda scouts his next rock band? Bob Emery EARNS a shot at the TV TItle? Mike Rotunda is christened CAPTAIN of the Varsity Club. Plus, Lex Luger is CLEARLY on a CYCLE, and I don't mean a bike. And, the Iron Sheik is HOW OLD???NWA Main Event 3/5/89 (01:43:52)We get a rematch from the main event from Chi-Town Rumble, no, not Steamboat vs. Flair, I'm talking Kendall vs. Casey, as The Windhams take on Eddie Gilbert and Steve Casey in the main event. Plus, Paul E. mocks former client Randy Rose, and they give away FLAIR VS. STEAMBOAT from Chi-Town Rumble on free TV!!! Just WTF?!?!NWA Pro 3/11/89 (01:52:15)We talk David Crockett's DEATH STARE at Bob Caudle from his final episode last week (images are on our Twitter!). Kevin Sullivan replaces Crockett on commentary. The round mound of sound, Joe Pedicino, makes his NWA debut, as does the NWA HOTLINE! Call 1-900-909-9900 today, or maybe not. Lex Luger uses a Full Nelson and it's just weird. Flair and Steamboat continue to sell their rematch, but we're never told when or where it is. #Stoopid. And we talk Flair's change in demeanor while in the challenger position. Fun stuff all around.NWA Worldwide 3/11/89 (02:00:44)A lackluster card is made up for 100X over by THE DEBUT OF LANCE RUSSELL AS THE NEW HOST!!! Plus, the WWF's American Express reunite, as Spivey and Rotunda team-up for tag team action.NWA World Championship Wrestling 3/11/89 (02:04:53)Capt. Mike begins the $10,000 challenge as he shows off his money in a ratty briefcase, IRS would be disgusted. Jim Cornette talks the SST. Jim Ross is a horn dog for Missy, but isn't impressed by the Sheik. Michael Hayes gets compared to... fertilizer? Makes sense. Ric Flair in action, plus count them, 2 promos with the Nature Boy. We learn who was behind Rick Steiner's "accident" They continue to push "That show in New Orleans". Junkyard Dog does his best Akeem impersonation. And.... "Hot Stuff" Rick Steiner? Just look at the episode image!NWA Main Event 3/12/89 (02:28:36)Dr. Death & Mike Rotunda vs. Dick Murdoch & Michael Hayes. Can you believe Hayes tries to wrestle with Rotunda on the mat? PLEASE! Plus, it's Lex Luger battling Barry Windham.... FROM CHI-TOWN RUMBLE.... Another freebie. Why ever buy a PPV again? NWA Pro 3/18/89 (02:32:21)6-Man Action with the Varisty Club vs. JYD, Michael Hayes, and Steve Casey. The Iron Sheik takes a "bump" to the floor in classic fashion. Seriously, check out the GIF on our Twitter @RasslinGrenade !NWA Worldwide 3/18/89 (02:39:02)Lance Russell and Ric Flair on commentary for the entire episode!!! Plus, Paul E. seeks revenge on Jim Cornette in the form of the SST. And, we have NEWWW United States Tag Team Champions. Oh yeah, and you've GOT to hear this ring announcer! Sound bites galore!NWA World Championship Wrestling 3/18/89 (02:56:29)Business is about to pick up, it's the debut of THE GREAT MUTA! The Danger Zone w/JYD. Kevin Sullivan becomes a Coach. Ranger Ross debuts. Jim Ross does his best Ronald Reagan impersonation. We're only two weeks away but we FINALLY get our very first mention of the Clash, in the form of a bumper. And holy crap, Ricky Steamboat cuts a GOOD promo! Plus, the Windhams take on Lex Luger & Michael Hayes which ends in a wild twist.NWA Main Event (03:21:05)Quickie Results in under a minute! The main event features Ric Flair and Barry Windham vs. Lex Luger & Eddie Gilbert, We wish we could have found this footage. If someone has this footage drop us a message, ASAP!And to close the show, Ray Russell can't hold it back any longer and goes on a George Scott Rant. (03:21:56)
This episode of the podcast reviews the big names that wrestled in the Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling and that era in the 1980’s. For fans we saw Bob Caudle, Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard who was The Four Horsemen managed by J.J. Dillion. Dusty Rhodes and Magnum T.A. Ronnie Garvin and The Midnight Express manages by Jim Cornette. If your a wrestling fan that enjoyed Jim Crockett Promotions, NWA Pro-Wrestling. Then this podcast is for you, also an AEE sponsored show. This is earlier episode of Tyler’s Take Podcast.
It's the Wrestling Memory Grenade's very first WATCH-ALONG! All you have to do is just pop on the WWE Network, press play, and your hosts will do the rest. So, sit back and relax, while hosts Ray Russell and Steve Eckstat take you on a journey back in time to February 15th, 1989, and the NWA's Clash of the Champions V “St. Valentine's Massacre”.You too can watch-along on the WWE Network while the Grenade hosts discuss the live TBS special event and a variety of other topics that pop into their heads throughout the course of the evening. Lots of great discussion and sound bites throughout.Here's the breakdown below…Clash 5 Intro (00:01:33)Jim Cornette's Midnight Express vs. The Russian Assassins (00:05:52)Bob Caudle interviews Ricky Steamboat… and son (00:22:19)Butch Reed vs. Steve Casey (00:25:00)Bob Caudle Interviews Word Champion Ric Flair in the ring, and it doesn't take long for Ricky Steamboat to get involved. (00:44:34)Lex Luger vs. The Blackmailer (00:57:12)Rick Steiner Promo (01:11:20)US Tag Champions Dr. Death & Mike Rotunda vs. The Fantastics (01:11:49)Ricky Steamboat vs. Bob Bradley (01:26:41)TV Champion Rick Steiner vs. Rip Morgan (01:35:55)Michael Hayes, JYD, and Sting Promo… With a cameo from Kevin Sullivan and a padlock. (01:42:11)World 6-Man Tag Team Champions The Road Warriors & Tenryu vs. Michael Hayes, Sting, and JYD... or is it??? (01:45:!2)Clash Outro (01:55:31)We had a blast doing our first Watch-Along and we hope you'll give it a listen and enjoy hearing our thoughts throughout the event just as much as we enjoyed recording the episode.You can reach us through social media by following us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade , and we've also added a Facebook account, which you can also now follow and like at this link.
Ric Flair and Terry Funk battle, the TV title is held up, The Skyscrapers make an impression, Sid Vicious is over, the War Games is hot, Bob Caudle wants to see some clothes torn off, Michael Hayes doesn't want to go in the cage, and Ricky Steamboat uses a chair as Joey takes a look at The Great American Bash '89 from the NWA and WCW.
Please stay safe and healthy! If you can afford it and love what we do, please consider supporting our show by becoming a BTT Podcast Patreon Member! Also, purchase a BTT Pod or SMW podcast t-shirt or two from our Pro Wrestling Tees Store! The full version of this show and over 200 other Patreon exclusive shows are up on our Patreon feed at: https://www.patreon.com/BookingTheTerritory Please do us a favor, Share our shows on Facebook and Retweet our shows when we post them! We'd appreciate it and it helps grow the show! This is part 1 of our discussion with Dutch Mantell where we discuss: The night Robert Fuller talked about not doing the Von Erich thing during a promo. Working with Bob Caudle and the signs he would hold up when the shows were starting. That and much more! BTT Facebook Group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/281458405926389/ Hooded Sweatshirts and more. https://www.teepublic.com/user/bookingtheterritory Pay Pal: https://www.paypal.me/BTTPod Follow us on Twitter @BTT_Podcast, @Mike504Saints, @CJHWhoDat and Like us on Facebook.
Ric Flair is The Man, Ricky Steamboat is a Family Man, so that leaves Bob Caudle to be a Ladies Man. Hiro Matsuda takes over Flair's Career, Paul Jones makes an appearance, Jack Victory makes two appearances, and Kevin Sullivan uses a lock and chain to get a title match as Joey takes a look at Clash of the Champions 5.
This week on the 'Podcast of the Immoral' it's the SCL Awards and we are joined by co-host of The Fuderation, Travis Fudge and appearances by Bob Caudle, Stu Hart, Jared and more. So strap in and join Todd, Tyler and Travis as we put a cap on 2019!
BOOM! That's the sound that the T.O.W time machine just made as we enter April 2, 1989 for Clash of the Champions Part V. The Glorious Mullet destroys masked Russians. Butch Reed does his best Luke Cage impression. Silent Bob AKA Kevin Sullivan pulls a fast one of Sting, PS Hayes and JYD. Of course, the main attraction is Ric Flair apparently becoming a legit pimp and trying to hook up Ricky Steamboat and Bob Caudle with his harem of ladies. I'm NOT kidding. Sync this podcast up with the Clash of the Champions V on the WWE Network and see for yourself! Support the show (http://www.talkingoverwrestling.com)
Can you hear that? It's the Talking Over Wrestling time machine getting ready to head back to September 7, 1988 to check out the first annual Fall Brawl. It's glorious. Ric Flair is one of our hosts and it's obvious they sedated him before the show. We get some excellent matches but the one I'm most excited about is the formation of Team Death Sausage (Nikita Koloff and Steve "Dr. Death" Williams. I'm excited. You should be too. Be sure to sync this podcast up with the Clash of the Champions III event on the WWE Network for best results. Enjoy. Support the show (http://www.talkingoverwrestling.com)
This week on the 'Podcast of the Immoral' we preview Fyter Fest and WWE Stomping ground, Bob Caudle stops by to grace us with his presence, the week in news and much more!
This week, we look back on some of the highlights of our fist 150 episodes, including our conversations with Jim Cornette, Cody Rhodes, Bob Caudle, and Ricky Steamboat!
BTT Patreon Sign up! https://www.patreon.com/BookingTheTerritory Its episode 142 of Smoking Mountain Wrestling from October 15, 1994! Thank you Bob Caudle for 2.5 years of great SMW commentary! We're going to miss you! Please consider supporting our show by becoming a Smoky Mountain Rasslin AND BTT Podcast Patron Member, purchasing a BTT Pod or SMW podcast t-shirt or two from our Pro Wrestling Tees Store Facebook Group Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281458405926389/ Follow us on Twitter @BTT_Podcast, @Mike504Saints, @CJHWhoDat and Like us on Facebook. You Can Also Donate Via Pay Pal: https://www.paypal.me/BTTPod Show LinksSubscribe on an Android: http://subscribeonandroid.com/mikemills.podbean.com/feed/
The Time Machine is primed. Our coordinates? Thanksgiving 1986. It's the Night of the Sky Walkers and we're going to try not to get sued by George Lucas and Disney. This is Part 1 of a two part adventure. This episode contains Jimmy Valiant, Daddy Long Legs Houston, Pornstarstache Shiavone, Johnny Weaver, Bobby Caudle...all of our favorites. The main attraction? Referee Scrappy McGowan. Enjoy! Support the show (http://www.talkingoverwrestling.com)
This week on the 'Podcast of the Immoral' we celebrate 200 episodes with a special guest host, Travis Fudge, with visits by Adrian from the band The B+ Players, Burbz, Bob Caudle, Terry Funk, Stu Hart and some guy named Steve. We also run through the week in wrestling, listen to listener and friend voice mails and more! Listen to The B+ Players
The NEW Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/BookingTheTerritory Please consider supporting our show by becoming a Smoky Mountain Rasslin AND BTT Podcast Patreon Member, purchasing a BTT Pod or SMW podcast t-shirt or two from our Pro Wrestling Tees Store, This week's Time Stamps for the October 17, 1987 episode are as follows: Opening Shenanigans and the Saints got robbed but it's time to move on! And we tell you how it's just like wrestling. ( 0:01:08 ) Happy Anniversary to Bob Caudle and his wife on 70s years! ( 0:10:11 ) New Patron Shoutouts. ( 0:11:34 ) Sign up at: https://www.patreon.com/BookingTheTerritory Your Weekly Sopranos Segement! ( 0:11:34 ) October 17, 1987 NWA Saturday Night on TBS! ( 0:18:30 ) We have a long discussion about Sting! ( 0:19:37 ) PWI WCCW Top 10 September of 1987 with results through May 1987 ( 1:36:23 ) HOF Patron Shoutouts and Shout out to friend of mine and HOF Patron Mike Pru and the Bottom Line Cast covering the career of Stone Cold Steve Austin. Follow them on Twitter @BottomLineCast ( 1:52:15 ) BTT Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/281458405926389/ More T-Shirts, Hooded Sweatshirts, and much more!! https://www.teepublic.com/user/bookingtheterritory Pay Pal: https://www.paypal.me/BTTPod Follow us on Twitter @BTT_Podcast, @Mike504Saints, @CJHWhoDat and Like us on Facebook. Show LinksSubscribe on an Android: http://subscribeonandroid.com/mikemills.podbean.com/feed/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/booking-the-territory-pro-
This week we are joined by Jared from PPVT2 to discuss the best and worst of 2018, with special guest appearances by, Bob Caudle, Stu Hart and Terry Funk. We wish everyone a safe and happy near year, see ya in 2019!
This is the one that has "stood the test of time." The very first Starrcade from Thanksgiving night 1983. It was before WrestleMania and became the flagship event of Jim Crockett Promotions and then WCW. It was not a Pay Per View event but was broadcast via closed circuit to many arenas in the then Mid-Atlantic area. Ric Flair vs Harley Race was the featured event, but the event had so much more. Including Roddy Piper and Greg Valentine in a Dog Collar Match; Gordon Solie and Bob Caudle on commentary, Abdullah the Butcher, Ricky Steamboat, the Brisco Brothers, Wahoo McDaniel; and then somewhere backstage a young, green Tony Schiavone. It was also the beginning of the run by Dusty Rhodes as booker of Jim Crockett Promotions. You like blood? You like realism? You like vintage pro wrestling? Then, you'll LOVE Starrcade '83 Support us on Patreon, get this show early and ad free, plus TONS of BONUS content: patreon.com/WHWMonday Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/WHWMonday Check out the new koozies, hoodies, beach towels, and baby onesies at BoxOfGimmicks.com Buy a shirt and Tony will call you (eventually!) at LoisRules.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/whw Save thousands at SaveCade.com Get Starrcast a la carte at fite.tv
Time for some good ol’ Southern rasslin’ with a look at Smoky Mountain Wrestling TV from July 23, 1994! - The Gangstas make their debut and scare the bejeesus out of whitey as New Jack gives OJ Simpson a shoutout - Jim Cornette will not shut up - Admiring Ron Wright’s oratory and method of not waving a flag - The disappointment of The Thrillseekers in SMW and the bloody end for Chris Jericho - Tammy Fytch gets very confused about what she wants - The Dirty White Boy blatantly lies to the audience - Imagining Tracy Smothers as a Jeopardy! champion - Why you shouldn’t let Lance Storm give the eulogy at your funeral Plus: - A rant against the #1 song in July 1994 - Ricky Morton’s hair: the most defended mullet in history - Enjoying how Bob Caudle says “Gangstas” - The guy who jumped TO WCW in March 2001 - The Moonlight Graham of WWE - YouTube Comment Theater! Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: @GFAllentownPod Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown Placetobenation.com/amazon
The School of Morton Podcast with Ricky Morton and Scotty Campbell
Ricky Morton reveals his favorite wrestling commentator of all-time. Ricky opens up with memories of Jim Ross, Jerry “The King” Lawler, Michael Cole, JBL, Gordon Solie, Bob Caudle, Dirty Dutch Mantell/Zeb Colter, and others. He discusses wrestling ring announcers including Howard Finkel and Tom Miller from the glory days of the NWA and Jim Crockett Promotions. The seventeenth episode of the School of Morton podcast co-hosted by WWE Hall of Fame Inductee Ricky Morton of the Rock n’ Roll Express is available for download right now. Download and subscribe now on iTunes at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/school-morton-podcast-ricky-morton-scotty-campbell/id1293270353 at www.rickymortononline.com, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Google Play Music, Podbean, or Stitcher. See details about upcoming School of Morton Shows in Chuckey, TN and Erwin, TN on facebook.com/schoolofmorton Send your questions for WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Morton via Twitter to @RealRickyMorton and @ScottyIsOn. The School of Morton Podcast is co-hosted by WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Morton of the Rock N’ Roll Express and Scotty Campbell, a news/talk show host. The podcast is available for download with new episodes released on Thursdays at: rickymortonoline.com and at iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play Music, TuneIn, as well as other platforms. Follow WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Morton at: facebook.com/schoolofmorton facebook.com/thebabyfacerickymorton twitter.com/realrickymorton Follow Co-Host Scotty Campbell at: facebook.com/scottyontheradio twitter.com/scottyison
Back by popular demand is Tony Schiavone answering YOUR questions! Conrad has a record of picking legendary questions that will give us some unforgettable answers as Tony fields questions like: What match does he wish he called, what current wrestlers would compose a Schiavone designed 4 horsemen, and of course he finally settles the bet on who would win in a shoot fight, Bob Caudle or Gordon Solie? Nothing is off limits, a Tony rant or two is to be had, and the "I don't know's" have minimum toleration on like, this special "Q and A" like, episode of like, What Happened When with Tony Schiavone!
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This week we discuss TV episodes 22 through 24. Some highlights: - Best promo since Terry Gordy's "Bombs are Falling" promo - Bob Caudle with the Soundbyte of the Week making us all fall in the floor laughing - The stipulation in the Jimmy Golden match that could go horribly wrong - Our favorite grandma is back - One hell of a brawl between the Fantastics/Bodies - Does Justin actually go into an alcohol coma due to Brian Lee? - Even Bob Caudle must have hated Cumberland KY - Orndorff with a cool new finisher
In tribute to the “American Dream” Dusty Rhodes, The Lapsed Fan wrestling podcast gives the deep-dive treatment to an event that spoke in so many ways to Rhodes' treasured and complicated legacy – Starrcade 1985.“The Gathering” saw fans fill arenas in both Greensboro, N.C. and Atlanta to witness Rhodes challenge Ric Flair for the NWA world title after a disputed finish in 1984, following the beatdown angle that led to the formation of the Four Horsemen and Rhodes' most famous “Hard Times” promo.Join hosts Jack Encarnacao and JP Sarro as they take an accounting of Rhodes' impact on the industry as seen through this dual-venue event, and riff on how it speaks to the wrestling culture of the time.The show includes:- Starrcade or Scarrcade? Why is everyone bleeding? Like, every wrestler, every manager, everybody.- The Dusty Finish- 1985's “Black Saturday” saga and how the 85 Starrcade was returned fire from Jim Crockett Promotions to Vince McMahon's national expansion and the success of the first WrestleMania- The surprising promise of “Nature Boy” Buddy Landel- Why Dusty's promos worked so well- The blood-curdling screams of the unforgettable “I Quit” match between Magnum T.A. and Tully Blanchard, and the tragedy of Magnum's potential- Bob Caudle's befuddling penchant for prolonged silence- The referee dressed up like a French's mustard bottleThat and so much more as TLF tips an ostentatious cap to the American Dream. Download it here.
Les Thatcher became a professional wrestling fan the first time he watched the action on a friend’s television in 1949 at the tender age of eight years old. The beginning of his life in pro wrestling began at what may have been the first Pro Wrestling School in America. Les read about Tony Santos, a promoter in New England, and his wrestling school based in Boston, Massachusetts in a 1959 issue of Wrestling Revue, then the top magazine in the industry, and after writing back and forth he climbed on a Greyhound Bus in February 1960 and traveled to Boston to begin what has been a 44 year love affair with professional wrestling. As a wrestler his career spanned 20 years from July 4 1960 when he stepped into the ring as a pro for the first time against “Cowboy” Ronnie Hill in Blue Hills, Maine. As a broadcaster, Les shared the microphone over the years with hall of famers such as Gordon Solie, Bob Caudle, Lance Russell, and Jim Ross. The very first ever four color WWWF magazine was designed and edited by Thatcher for Vince McMahon Jr. in 1978.As a trainer/teacher for the last ten years Les opened Les Thatcher’s Main Event Pro Wrestling Camp in Cincinnati in 1995 and an “off shoot” of that is the Heartland Wrestling Association which during that period was considered one of the top independent promotions in the country. From 1998 through 2001 HWA promoted the famous “Brian Pillman Memorial Shows” bringing WWF, WCW, and ECW together under the same roof on the same night for the first time in wrestling history.
Parv, Johnny, Pete and Kelly watch another WWF show from 1980. On the docket tonight: 08-16 HARLEY RACE vs RICK MCGRAW CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING 08-23 LARRY ZBYSZKO vs IVAN PUTSKI PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM 08-23 ANDRE THE GIANT/PEDRO MORALES vs LOU ALBANO/AFA PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM 08-23 KEN PATERA vs GORILLA MONSOON PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM Also on this show: - Focus on commentators, including in-depth discussion of: Vince McMahon, Gorilla Monsoon, Lance Russell, Gordon Solie, Jesse Ventura, Jerry Lawler, Dutch Mantell, Bob Caudle, Joey Styles, David Crockett, Jim Ross, and many other commentators ... - Bios for Rick McGraw and "humanitarian of the year" Kal Rudman - Talking point 1: "Killing the piledriver" - Talking point 2: were more people watching wrestling before or after Vince's took over the WWF? - Talking point 3: to what extent should babyfaces always stick to the rules?
Sting v. The Black Scorpion at Starrcade 1990 is discussed by Jason Mann and Brandon Stroud. They talk about their mutual love for Bob Caudle, Sting as the world's biggest sucker, how few endings fans really get in wrestling, the differences between the Black Scorpion's and the Undertaker's magic tricks, what happens when a child loses his belief in wrestling, discovering they both wrote for the same wrestling website in the late 1990s, Ric Flair having to wrestle a match without using his signature moves, and much more. Original airdate: 11/17/11
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