Podcast appearances and mentions of Dan Spivey

The Hogan Era podcast episode 181 is all about Dan SpiveyThe most significant name in professional wrestler history is Hulk Hogan. Hulk was not only the greatest star in his era but also one of the greatest ever to grace the WWE ring. Hulk was the face of WWE in the 1980s as well as early 1990s until he departed for WCW.Follow us on Twitter and IG @TwoManPowerTripStore - Teepublic.com/stores/TMPT

Territory Marks Presents: Legends of the Territories! Legends of the Territories is a Patreon exclusive monthly series that focuses on individuals and tag teams from the territory era of professional wrestling! The premiere episode: American Starship (Dan Spivey & Scott Hall)! In this episode, before Scott Hall became a household name as “Razor Ramon” in the WWF, he was in a short lived tag team with Dan Spivey known as American Starship! Check out American Starship's debut match here! Support Dustin & Erin after losing their home in the Eaton Fire here. Dig our show? Please consider supporting us on Patreon for tons of bonus content and appreciation: www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/ Instagram: @territorymarks Instagram: @twodollarlatefee Paul London's Kayfabe Academy: @kayfabeacademy Subscribe to our YouTube Territory Marks logo by VideoForce Check out Jim Walker's intro/outro music on Bandcamp: jvamusic1.bandcamp.com Facebook: facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee IMDB: https://www.imdb.com Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious Geekscape Network Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (@zakshaffer) & Dustin Rubin (@dustinrubinvo) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Territory Marks Presents: Legends of the Territories! Legends of the Territories is a Patreon exclusive monthly series that focuses on individuals and tag teams from the territory era of professional wrestling! The premiere episode: American Starship (Scott Hall & Dan Spivey)! In this episode, before Scott Hall became a household name as “Razor Ramon” in the WWF, he was in a short lived tag team with Dan Spivey known as American Starship! Check out American Starship's debut match here! Support Dustin & Erin after losing their home in the Eaton Fire here. Dig our show? Please consider supporting us on Patreon for tons of bonus content and appreciation: www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/ Instagram: @territorymarks Instagram: @twodollarlatefee Paul London's Kayfabe Academy: @kayfabeacademy Subscribe to our YouTube Territory Marks logo by VideoForce Check out Jim Walker's intro/outro music on Bandcamp: jvamusic1.bandcamp.com Facebook: facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee IMDB: https://www.imdb.com Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious Geekscape Network Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (@zakshaffer) & Dustin Rubin (@dustinrubinvo) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to this month's episode of Puroresu Passion where you will see :- Mike Awesome vs Kanemura 10/7/1998 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsV7QrFmRZc Giant Baba & Jumbo Tsuruta vs Stan Hansen & Jerry Blackwell 8/7/85 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V6ChsnibTM Genichiro Tenryu vs Dan Spivey 10/06/1988 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNvJnPemxmg Be sure to check out friends of the show, Our Vantage Point, Acid Washed Memories, Booking The Territory, Greetings From Allentown and the Wrestlecopia network. Support the pod by visiting prowrestlingtees.com/memphiscast Follow the network on @ptbnwrestling as well as the sister network North South Connection @NoSoPodNetwork as well as @vintagepuroresu on twitter as well as brand new network Backbone Wrestling Network @backbone24 Check out Youtube.com/@memphiscast for more videos from the likes of Detroit, Japan, Australia, Florida and of course Memphis Visit whenitwascool.com for podcasts, articles and much more on retro pop culture, comics, wrestling, movies, tv, toys, history and more 

We're covering The Undertaker's earliest days as a tag team specialist and his debut for a major wrestling company on an all new Talking Taker! Join wrestling superfans Alex Doriot and Travis White on their encyclopedic exploration digging up The Dead Man as we take the time-traveling hearse back to WCW in early 1990 and Mean Mark Callous's short-lived run as part of The New Skyscrapers alongside Dangerous Danny Spivey. It's a brief run of less than 10 televised matches, but it's an incredibly important and formative run in Taker's career including the origins of his relationship with ol' Peanuthead himself Teddy Long and his first exposure to his future finishing move. We're breaking down every one of those televised matches against some of the most ridiculous jobbers you've ever seen and culminating with a couple of wild brawls with the greatest tag team of all tiz-iiiiime, The Road Warriors! Along the way we lose our minds laughing at the likes of Zan Panzer, The Galaxians, Agent Steele, ridiculous commentary from Kevin Sullivan and Terry Funk, incredible haiku poetry from Hawk, Gordon Solie's resemblance to Harry Caray, Dan Spivey's college football credentials and JR's obsession with them, The Flying Wallendas, the brotherhood of the traveling mask, deadly elementary school chairs, Thomas Dewey, 10 items or less lines, the Wild Thing Rap, and the embarrassment that was The Masked Skyscraper.    All that and we've got another month's worth of Undertaker sightings to discuss including a big interview on Busted Open and some highlights from Six Feet Under. Plus Alex shares about his experience watching Smackdown live from a suite and meeting up with a Pod Street Krew member in real life! Download, enjoy, and Taker Easy!    Show your P.S.K. Pride with our brand new double-sided Pod Street Krew shirt over at TeePublic.com!    Stay connected with our Creature Community by following us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!   Subscribe to Travis's YouTube channel to stay connected and hear brand new music - also available on Spotify and Apple Music!    Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and check out our collection of figure unboxings, vlogs, video podcasts, and more!  

The 5th Annual 80's Wrestling Con EXPLODES into the Mennen Sports Arena this coming Saturday, May 4th in Morristown New Jersey! Appearing Live: The Four Horsemen (Tully Blanchard, Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, JJ Dillon, and Baby Doll), Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Sgt. Slaughter, Kurt Fuller (No Holds Barred/Ghostbusters), Stan "The Lariat" Hansen, Demolition, Powers of Pain, Boris Zhukov, Dr. Tom Prichard, Bushwhacker Luke, Slick, Dan Spivey, The Young Stallions, Dean Malenko, Tony Atlas, Scott McGhee, Mario Mancini, Rita Chatterton, Itsuki Yamazaki from The Jumping Bomb Angels, Sunny Beach, and Tony Garea.

We're back after taking a week off and Sid makes his last stand in the USWA defending his Unified World Heavyweight championship against Jerry "The King" Lawler, then has a run in with a new tag team looking to make a name for themselves and finally we got back to win Sid was still in WCW tag teaming with Dan Spivey and witness them destroy a guy who thought he wasn't going to sell for them! Join us next week as Sid returns to the World Wrestling Federation! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awipod/message

Grenade Episode #118 is here, covering MARCH 1988 in the WWF featuring tons of News & Results! First, it's all of the latest WWF NEWS including house cleaning as we say goodbye to some of the talent. Bruno Sammartino quits the company. David Sammartino Fired for attacking a fan. Dan Spivey gone. Bam Bam Bigelow injured again. Jos LeDuc headed in. Big John Studd rumors continue. WrestleMania IV draws near as we look into WWF Results for the month of March '88 including House Show Royal Rumbles(!), Hulk Hogan & Bam Bam Bigelow vs. "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase & Andre the Giant, 6-Man STEEL CAGE Match - Macho Man & Strike Force vs. Honky Tonk Man & Hart Foundation. The Ultimate Warrior vs. King Harley Race, The Islanders vs. British Bulldogs, Don Muraco & George Steele vs. One Man Gang & Butch Reed, Steamboat vs. Rick Rude, Beefcake vs. Valentine, Bomb Angels vs. Glamour Girls, Sherri vs. Rockin' Robin. Plus, Jake Roberts, Demolition, Dino Bravo, "Outlaw" Ron Bass, Hacksaw Duggan, Hercules, Koko B. Ware, & many more!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadeListen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!Grenade Episode #118 is here, covering MARCH 1988 in the WWF featuring tons of News & Results! First, it's all of the latest WWF NEWS including house cleaning as we say goodbye to some of the talent. Bruno Sammartino quits the company. David Sammartino Fired for attacking a fan. Dan Spivey gone. Bam Bam Bigelow injured again. Jos LeDuc headed in. Big John Studd rumors continue. WrestleMania IV draws near as we look into WWF Results for the month of March '88 including House Show Royal Rumbles(!), Hulk Hogan & Bam Bam Bigelow vs. "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase & Andre the Giant, 6-Man STEEL CAGE Match - Macho Man & Strike Force vs. Honky Tonk Man & Hart Foundation. The Ultimate Warrior vs. King Harley Race, The Islanders vs. British Bulldogs, Don Muraco & George Steele vs. One Man Gang & Butch Reed, Steamboat vs. Rick Rude, Beefcake vs. Valentine, Bomb Angels vs. Glamour Girls, Sherri vs. Rockin' Robin. Plus, Jake Roberts, Demolition, Dino Bravo, "Outlaw" Ron Bass, Hacksaw Duggan, Hercules, Koko B. Ware, & many more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Fiserv Forum Christmas Chaos '23 Television Title Match: Kendall Windham (c) vs Dan Spivey 'Hot Stuff' Eddie Gilbert vs Bob Holly World Tag Team Titles Match: PG-13 (c) vs Badd Company Raven vs Brad Armstrong American Heavyweight Title Match: Dustin Rhodes (c) vs Goldust World Heavyweight Title Match: Tully Blanchard (c) vs Jerry Lawler Last Battle of Wisconsin - Illinois Heavyweight Title Match: Cowboy Ron Bass (c) vs Iceman King Parsons https://wrestlingwiththeology.org/media/podcast/pwa_231227.mp3

Our Wrestling Podcast Episode 246: What Happened To Dan Spivey This week, the boys take a look back at the career of Dan Spivey! What Happened to him?? Available on ALL major streaming platforms! Subscribe on Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCTcCUQMd…iew... Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/podcast_our Follow us on IG:www.instagram.com/owp2019/ ------------------------- Disclaimer - Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

This week Glenn and Brent look at 4 matches from World Championship Wresting in which Sid and his partner Dan Spivey hurting jobbers and making us believe a man could fly! Join us every week as we relive the career of the promo king himself Sycho Sid! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awipod/message

This week Sid heads to WCCW to take on Kerry Von Erich and then he's off to WCW joining Dan Spivey and forming a tag team known as The Skyscrapers with Teddy Long as their manger! Let's just say we witnessed some jobbers being beaten BADLY! Join us every week as we relive the career of the promo king himself Sycho Sid! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awipod/message

United Center Signing: Bob Holly, Wyldcard Extension: 2 Cold Scorpio, Lance Storm, Dan Spivey, Iron Mike Sharpe, PG-13 Bob Holly & Rolando Freeman vs 2 Cold Scorpio & Wyldcard Television Title Match: Dan Spivey (c) vs Brickhouse Brown 'Hot Stuff' Eddie Gilbert vs Tim Horner Iceman King Parsons vs Cowboy Ron Bass 'Fallen Angel' Christopher Daniels vs Brad Armstrong #1 Contender for the American Heavyweight Title Match: Jerry Lawler vs Tully Blanchard World Tag Team Titles Match: New Age Outlaws (c) vs Badd Company https://wrestlingwiththeology.org/media/podcast/pwa_230913.mp3

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard is all about Adrian Adonis and the Dark Side of the Ring. In this episode Dr Tom and host John Poz relive DSOTR, talk WWF, Japan, Dan Spivey, Hulk Hogan, and more! Dr Tom also talks all about WWF, JPWA, NWA, Jim Cornette, plus so much more!Stop settling for average, go to LEGACYSUPPS.COM now and use code DRTOM For 10% off your entire order and if you subscribe to have it shipped every 30 days, you can still get the discount, every single time. L-E-G-A-C-Y-S-U-P-P-S DOT COM, Level-up with Legacy!Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code PRICHARD at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com and use code PRICHARD. Time to feel sexy and free this 2023 with MANSCAPED™This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5081614/advertisement

The Wizards return with a jam packed episode After a quick bit of chit chat the boys go Over The Top and Tony brings some of his best material thus far. The boys get into some chatter about the recent episode of Dark Side of the Ring, Adrian Adonis. Tony is annoyed about the amount of time they spend talking about cocaine, but loves the Dan Spivey story. Sadly its been 35 years since Bruiser Brody was senselessly murdered and we talk about the footprint he left on the pro wrestling world, share some stories and go down the What If hole Matt is annoyed with the NWA and the Tyrus/EC 3 main event scheduled for NWA 76, they talk some NWA, Youtube viewing numbers for Powerrr and MLW Fusion. We picked a PPV this weekend, so we briefly cover the results, the PPV Picks standings and the happenings in Impact. Matt can't talk highly enough about AEW Collision and the Tag Team Match from Saturday Night, but he does and quickly It's then time for Can You Beat That as Mike Peterson defends the title against Christian Rocco, a man who never lost the title. This is an epic battle, did Christian Rocco recapture what was rightfully his, or did Mike's reign of terror continue. There is a PPV this Friday Night, and we know 3 matches. It's Ring of Honor and what will no doubt be a decent show, Matt is still annoyed with the lack of story telling, and the 4 men they used in the ROH TV Tournament. We hit on a few other news and notes, AAA and the Don Calis fan attack, the death of Mike Halac & the Mantaur character, Rick Steiner back at Wrestlecon and the upcoming XPW show in Newark on July 29th Remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to the show so you never miss an episode --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-shining-wizards/support

The Wizards return with a jam packed episode. After a quick bit of chit chat the boys go Over The Top and Tony brings some of his best material thus far. The boys get into some chatter about the recent episode of Dark Side of the Ring, Adrian Adonis. Tony is annoyed about the amount of time they spend talking about cocaine, but loves the Dan Spivey story. Sadly its... The post The Shining Wizards 646: Whorenets! appeared first on Shining Wizards Network.

This week on The Snake Pit, Jake and Marcus put the listeners in control of the show with another episode of Ask Jake Anything! Topics include a hilarious Don Muraco story, Jake's Hell in a Cell strategy, wrestlers crapping themselves in the ring, the Dan Spivey fight with Adrian Adonis, and much more! Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Manscaped - Summer is here - Are you ready to unveil your beach bod? MANSCAPED™ is here to ensure your body is ready for the wild with their game changing full body Grooming and Hygiene products. Get 20% off + free shipping with the code SNAKEPIT at manscaped.com FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE TO ALL THINGS JAKE ROBERTS at https://linktr.ee/thesnakepit Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.com On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at AdFreeShows.com If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on the Snake Pit with Jake Roberts. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to AdvertiseWithSnake.com now and find out more about advertising with the Snake Pit with Jake Roberts. Get all of your Snake Pit with Jake Roberts merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/snakepit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Snake Pit, Jake and Marcus put the listeners in control of the show with another episode of Ask Jake Anything! Topics include a hilarious Don Muraco story, Jake's Hell in a Cell strategy, wrestlers crapping themselves in the ring, the Dan Spivey fight with Adrian Adonis, and much more! Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Manscaped - Summer is here - Are you ready to unveil your beach bod? MANSCAPED™ is here to ensure your body is ready for the wild with their game changing full body Grooming and Hygiene products. Get 20% off + free shipping with the code SNAKEPIT at manscaped.com FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE TO ALL THINGS JAKE ROBERTS at https://linktr.ee/thesnakepit Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.com On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at AdFreeShows.com If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on the Snake Pit with Jake Roberts. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to AdvertiseWithSnake.com now and find out more about advertising with the Snake Pit with Jake Roberts. Get all of your Snake Pit with Jake Roberts merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/snakepit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Grenade Episode #93 covering SEPTEMBER 1987 in the WWF featuring tons of news, results, and soundbites! First, we tackle the latest WWF news including...  Talk of the First-Ever Royal Rumble, Hacksaw Duggan Returns, the Patera/Saito Civil Suit is settled, Jake Roberts suspended, King Kong Bundy gets a computer, the NY State Athletic Commission knows its role, Koko & Beefcake Injured, Ivan Putski coming back, the October SNME lineup, The Princess Bride, Richard Belzer sues Hulk Hogan, THE SURVIVOR SERIES VS. STARRCADE, & more!From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of September covering MSG, The Spectrum, Maple Leaf Gardens, Boston Garden, Nassau Coliseum, The Meadowlands, Richfield Coliseum, Los Angeles Sports Arena, and more! Featuring the 1987 King of the Ring Tournament, Hulk Hogan vs. One Man Gang, The Macho Man PINS IC Champion Honky Tonk Man, Tag Champs Hart Foundation vs. other heel teams like the New Dream Team & Demolition, Chavo Guerrero in the WWF ring, the return (and heel turn) of Dan Spivey, "Wrestlefest III" in Cincy, Strike Force vs. Islanders begins, Orndorff vs. The Heenan Family,Butch Reed vs. Superstar Graham, Davey Boy Smith in singles action vs. Hercules and Rick Rude, Ricky Steamboat sightings, Battle Royals, Cage Matches, Baron Von Raschke, Muraco vs. Orton, The Dingo Warrior, Sensational Sherri, 6-Man Midget action, & so much more!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.Please Subscribe to our REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring all of Ray Russell's insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, & Regional Rasslin'), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure, and the Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series covering past PPVs, Coliseum Videos, SNME's, Clash of the Champions, and more!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!It's Grenade Episode #93 covering SEPTEMBER 1987 in the WWF featuring tons of news, results, and soundbites! First, we tackle the latest WWF news including...  Talk of the First Ever Royal Rumble, Hacksaw Duggan Returns, the Patera/Saito Civil Suit is settled, Jake Roberts suspended, King Kong Bundy gets a computer, the NY State Athletic Commission knows its role, Koko & Beefcake Injured, Ivan Putski coming back, the October SNME lineup, The Princess Bride, Richard Belzer sues Hulk Hogan, SURVIVOR SERIES VS. STARRCADE, & more!From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of September covering MSG, The Spectrum, Maple Leaf Gardens, Sam Houston Coliseum, Boston Garden, Nassau Coliseum, The Meadowlands, Richfield Coliseum, Los Angeles Sports Arena, and more! Featuring the 1987 King of the Ring Tournament, Hulk Hogan vs. One Man Gang, The Macho Man PINS IC Champion Honky Tonk Man, Tag Champs Hart Foundation vs. other heel teams like the New Dream Team & Demolition, Chavo Guerrero in the WWF ring, the return (and heel turn) of Dan Spivey, "Wrestlefest III" in Cincy, Strike Force vs. Islanders begins, Orndorff vs. The Heenan Family,Butch Reed vs. Superstar Graham, Davey Boy Smith in singles action vs. Hercules and Rick Rude, Ricky Steamboat sightings, Battle Royals, Cage Matches, Baron Von Raschke, Muraco vs. Orton, The Dingo Warrior, Sensational Sherri, 6-Man Midget action, & so much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week Jesse welcomes one of his good whiskey buddies Dan Spivey from Broad Branch Distillery onto the show! Jesse and Dan go way back and this conversation has been a long time in the making. They talk about how Broad Branch Distillery got started, the delicious whiskeys that they are currently producing and the state of North Carolina whiskey in general. They go into the history of NC whiskey and touch on what it takes to make a distillery work in this current whiskey boom. Always a good conversation we are very happy to have Dan on the show and for the chance to showcase some of the good whiskey Broad Branch is putting out right now on this weeks episode of The Bourbon Showdown Podcast!

We've covered the end, now we cover the beginning. GRAPPL Gareth is here to talk the build-up, execution and aftermath of the first match in the Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat '89 trilogy, from Chi-Town Rumble on February 20, 1989. PLUS: Monkeyoke, nostalgia for VHS, the genesis of Grappl, High Fidelity, “YAHOO!”, Magnum TA, the mystery of Hiro Matsuda and the Yamazaki Corporation, Die Hard, Hulk Hogan's broken leg, LaToya Jackson, Kip Montana, Street Fighter II, Dan Spivey, Samoan Swat Team, Richie's matching gear, Dave Meltzer's mint green T-shirt, Tommy Young, Shingo Takagi, JUDO CHOP, the Dusty Finish, and the missing element. Follow the project and podcast on Twitter/IG: ⁠@MustSeeMatches⁠ ⁠http://linktr.ee/mustseematches⁠ Kieran: ⁠@kieranedits⁠ Mark: ⁠@monkey_buckles⁠ Follow Grappl: @GRAPPLapp // patreon.com/grappl Follow Gareth: @GRAPPLgareth MUSIC: "Chuck Kick Ass" by Nicolas Jeudy. Used under license from Dark Fantasy Studio.

It's War Games at WrestleWar ‘91! Inside the confines of a double ring steel cage, who's gonna bleed, who's gonna no-sell, and who's gonna attempt murder on live PPV when Sting and his buddies take on the Horsemen? How many stars can U.S. Champ Lex Luger carry Dan Spivey to? (More than you'd think.) The Freebirds kick off their negative title reign in style with Diamond Dallas Page and some “brown sugar.” We've got a great crowd, the most random six man tag match you'll ever see, Buddy Landel being hilarious, Bobby Eaton being awesome, Alexandra York's Tandy word processor, Vader and Hansen stiffing each other, WCW Production Values, Jim Ross dunking on little kids, and Big Dust is back in the saddle, if you will, in pul'lic, with the book and a bottle. Pass the Courvoisier and settle in with JR and Mikey for this hilarious LATE NIGHT EDITION of TLD.

This was a time in wrestling that was plagued by "Who could've foreseen that happening!?" In the NWA, Sting tore up his knee and completely tanked the idea to crown him the new champion at WrestleWar '90. So, what was the 180 NWA decided upon to face Ric Flair? Lex Luger! He was a fine replacement, but he didn't get the momentous win that Sting would have gotten. Also on this card, Dan Spivey completely no-showed, so in a Chicago Street Fight, the Road Warriors take on Mean Mark Callous and "the masked Skyscraper". The Midnight Express and Rock 'n' Roll Express also have, for their standards, a very average match that drags on forever. Flyin' Brian & Z-Man defend the US Tag Titles against the Freebirds, the Steiner Brothers defend the World Tag Titles against Ole & Arn Anderson, and much more! On the WWF side, they had to scramble to replace special guest referee Mike Tyson after he was knocked out in the Tokyo Dome by Buster Douglas. Also, they're working with both NJPW and AJPW. There are tons of contract issues going on in NWA. The AWA uses some disgusting tactics to draw sympathy. This all and much more on the new podcast! ALL PODCAST, SOCIAL MEDIA, & MERCHANDISE LINKS: linktr.ee/MainEventMarks CHECK OUT OUR MERCHANDISE: MainEventMarks.redbubble.com & bonfire.com/store/maineventmarks GET FUELED WITH SHOCKED ENERGY: https://shockedenergy.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1814354.mOXH7RrwKh&sca_source=MainEventMarks (promo code: MainEvent for 10% off) KEEP YOUR COFFEE GIMMICK FREE AND FRESH ROASTED TO ORDER WITH COFFEE BRAND COFFEE: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=WC7vE0tK (promo code: MAINEVENT for 5% off) GET AWESOME SPORTS T-SHIRTS: intheclutch.com/MAINEVENT (use code "MAINEVENT" for 10% off) ORDER FROM SWIFT LIFESTYLES: SwiftLifestyles.com, use PROMO CODE: MainEventMarks at checkout for 15% off LISTEN EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 9PM EST: tikilive.com/channel/BURNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This was a time in wrestling that was plagued by "Who could've foreseen that happening!?" In the NWA, Sting tore up his knee and completely tanked the idea to crown him the new champion at WrestleWar '90. So, what was the 180 NWA decided upon to face Ric Flair? Lex Luger! He was a fine replacement, but he didn't get the momentous win that Sting would have gotten. Also on this card, Dan Spivey completely no-showed, so in a Chicago Street Fight, the Road Warriors take on Mean Mark Callous and "the masked Skyscraper". The Midnight Express and Rock 'n' Roll Express also have, for their standards, a very average match that drags on forever. Flyin' Brian & Z-Man defend the US Tag Titles against the Freebirds, the Steiner Brothers defend the World Tag Titles against Ole & Arn Anderson, and much more! On the WWF side, they had to scramble to replace special guest referee Mike Tyson after he was knocked out in the Tokyo Dome by Buster Douglas. Also, they're working with both NJPW and AJPW. There are tons of contract issues going on in NWA. The AWA uses some disgusting tactics to draw sympathy. This all and much more on the new podcast! ALL PODCAST, SOCIAL MEDIA, & MERCHANDISE LINKS: linktr.ee/MainEventMarks CHECK OUT OUR MERCHANDISE: MainEventMarks.redbubble.com & bonfire.com/store/maineventmarks GET FUELED WITH SHOCKED ENERGY: https://shockedenergy.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1814354.mOXH7RrwKh&sca_source=MainEventMarks (promo code: MainEvent for 10% off) KEEP YOUR COFFEE GIMMICK FREE AND FRESH ROASTED TO ORDER WITH COFFEE BRAND COFFEE: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=WC7vE0tK (promo code: MAINEVENT for 5% off) GET AWESOME SPORTS T-SHIRTS: intheclutch.com/MAINEVENT (use code "MAINEVENT" for 10% off) ORDER FROM SWIFT LIFESTYLES: SwiftLifestyles.com, use PROMO CODE: MainEventMarks at checkout for 15% off LISTEN EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 9PM EST: tikilive.com/channel/BURNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Austin and Scott Hall meander through the early days of Scott's pro-wrestling career. Hear stories about the territories, AWA, tag teaming with Curt Hennig, the steroid scandal, the best feedback Tully Blanchard ever gave him, how he became The Diamond Studd, and what it was like working with Jerry Lawler, Barry Windham, Dan Spivey, and Nick Bockwinkel. And the best thing of all - this is only part 1! Presented by Geico!

The first part of the seventh episode of Question Time sees Travis and 'Maniac' Matt answer questions on Vince McMahon's greatest match, Ronnie Garvin's forgettable run in the WWF, the idea of Dan Spivey replacing Scott Hall as Razor Ramon and the possibilities of Jerry Jarrett taking over WWF in 1992 and creating 'The Heartbreak Kid' Jeff Jarrett plus much, much more.

Welcome to Episode #20 of Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling (@gmbmpw) with hosts Jimmy Street (@jamesrockstreet) of "Live and In Color with Wolfie D" and "The Plastic Sheik" Jared Street, the action figure expert, as they join forces and tackle the world of Professional Wrestling! Happy Halloween listeners! We love Halloween as much as the next guy, but in all reality we're more excited about watching WCW's Halloween Havoc 1989! The matches we watch are listed below and can be found on the Peacock app! Enjoy! -The Samoan SWAT Team (with Oliver Humperdink) vs. The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton and Stan Lane) and Steve Williams (with Jim Cornette) -Doom (Ron Simmons and Butch Reed) (with Woman) vs. The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) -The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal with Paul Ellering) vs. The Skyscrapers (Sid Vicious and Dan Spivey with Teddy Long) -Ric Flair and Sting (with Ole Anderson) vs. Terry Funk and The Great Muta (with Gary Hart) Thunderdome match with Bruno Sammartino as special guest referee Visit our Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling podcast page! https://anchor.fm/gmbmpw FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE: https://facebook.com/gmbmpw https://facebook.com/groups/gmbmpw/ https://instagram.com/gmbmpw https://twitter.com/gmbmpw https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzvzYxNJ-93M63ovOnGyqiw Check out our YouTube! Sheik's Shorts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0oL-yrnIHtlaVHamAApDquYBXeGaHS8v Mike Jablonski's Pissed Off!: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0oL-yrnIHtkfaJZGcbpNHDnPYXW1l1KJ For business and advertising inquiries contact us at gmbmpw@gmail.com Enjoy these other shows and podcasts! -Live and In Color with Wolfie D: https://anchor.fm/wolfied -Give Me Back My Podcast Network: https://www.facebook.com/givemebackmypodcastnetwork/ -Turning Up The Heat Radio & Podcast with The Heatmeiser Scotty Blaze: https://www/anchor.fm/tuthradio -Cheap Heat TV Live: http://CheapHeatTVLIVE.com Very Special Thanks To: -Sludge (@sludge_cast) for the "Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling" entrance theme! -Tracy Byrd and A Gathering Of None for the “Mike Jablonski's Pissed Off!" theme song! Support them at these links: https://agatheringofnone.bandcamp.com/ https://agatheringofnone.bigcartel.com/ © jamesrockstreet Productions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gmbmpw/support

¡Buenos Días, Buenas Tardes, Buenas Noches! A la hora que usted vaya a escuchar el último episodio de nuestro podcast Takermania Podcast. Ya salió el episodio #22 de la Temporada 0: Teddy Long, de referee a Gerente General de SmackDown & ECW. Como lo dice el título del episodio, hablamos de Theodore Robert Rufus Long en La Autopsia, como comenzó desde abajo en el pro-wrestling hasta llegar a ser parte de 3 Salones de la Fama, incluido el de WWE. Adicional, en De Campana a Campana, tenemos 3 encuentros en donde Mean Mark junto a Dan Spivey siguen demostrando su dominio dentro del ring. Gracias nuevamente por escuchar nuestros episodios y consumir nuestro contenido. Abajo toda la información de nuestras redes sociales y mucho más. Enlaces para acceder a los videos: Mean Mark vs Robbie Idol - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViFOYoAJ9Wc The Skyscrapers vs Sean Regal & Zan Panzer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDPtyHU9dBY&t=2s The Skyscrapers vs The Galaxians (Galaxian I & Galaxian II) -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWToSwqUsSA Road Warriors vs Varsity Club - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbSJ_ocBhWs Teddy Long explicando el accidente de Drozdov - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkPr0qE5FlU WWE - Don't Try This At Home - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF7YjWpBfwA Long siendo manager de Jazz & Rodney Mack - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tKWWi4S4ZQ Long siendo General manager invitado de RAW - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lBI-WPFeps Long nombrado General manager de SmackDown - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NYPadZ8JQs Boda de Teddy Long & Kristal Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnRNLkAtrTQ Boda de Teddy Long & Kristal Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlIY2ug03Rg Boda de Teddy Long & Kristal Part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAZ3qihuocA Long & Undertaker en viñeta en la limosina https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac0rlpBf-b0 Theodore Long vs. Drew McIntyre at Smackdown - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_biRG339kY Theodore Long vs. John Laurinaitis at Smackdown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8ekjrKL_WI Teddy Long, exaltado al WWE Hall of Fame 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-caFCtqQ Pasen por nuestra página web https://www.takermaniapod.com/ Pasen por nuestra tienda virtual https://www.takermaniashop.com/ Nos puedes escribir a nuestro correo electrónico - takermaniapod@gmail.com Siguenos en nuestras redes sociales: https://linktr.ee/Takermaniapodcast Artes creados por Destiny Sky: https://linktr.ee/Artsy_Alpaca Audios creados y producidos por Ramiro Delgado - https://www.instagram.com/ramirodelgadolocutor/ https://twitter.com/ramirodelgado / www.ramirodelgado.com Fotografía por JR - https://www.instagram.com/creative_outlook_photography "Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing." https://paypal.me/takermaniapod?locale.x=en_US I'm on @buymeacoffee. If you like my work, you can buy me a coffee and share your thoughts

¡Buenos Días, Buenas Tardes, Buenas Noches! A la hora que usted vaya a escuchar el último episodio de nuestro podcast Takermania Podcast. Ya salió el episodio: Calaway se une a Skyscrapers en WCW como “Mean Mark” Callous. En el mismo, discutimos los detalles del nuevo gimmick de Calaway al llegar a WCW a principios de 1990. Hablamos del stable al que rápido se unió y las primeras 3 luchas que tuvo en la empresa. En La Autopsia tenemos a quien fue uno de los compañeros de Mark: Dan Spivey. Gracias nuevamente por escuchar nuestros episodios y consumir nuestro contenido. Abajo toda la información de nuestras redes sociales y mucho más. Enlaces para acceder a los videos: The Skyscrapers vs Agent Steel & Randy Harris - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-zK1ereWXI The Skyscrapers vs Larry Santo & Rick Ryder - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D5PpzbUU0U The Skyscrapers & Doom vs Road Warrior Animal & The Steiner Brothers - https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3449wb The Steiner Brothers vs The Skyscrapers - https://dai.ly/x8e536g The American Starship vs Inferno #1 & #2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrZ7Q84TBAk Danny Spivey vs Lanny Poffo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Npl7fd-6rGg Carlos Colón vs Dan Spivey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3G8IvzuHF8 Waylon Mercy vs Jeff Hardy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dp6kWFTYNY Waylon Mercy vs Jerry Flynn - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haanPZIXLE4 Waylon Mercy vs Scott Taylor - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlubHY9M5u4 Waylon Mercy vs Doink the Clown - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwS5TiUAG9s Waylon Mercy vs Bret Hart - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8NlF_dTVDU Waylon Mercy vs Diesel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3gD3i4EwoI Pasen por nuestra página web https://www.takermaniapod.com/ Pasen por nuestra tienda virtual https://www.takermaniashop.com/ Nos puedes escribir a nuestro correo electrónico - takermaniapod@gmail.com Siguenos en nuestras redes sociales: https://linktr.ee/Takermaniapodcast Artes creados por Destiny Sky: https://linktr.ee/Artsy_Alpaca Audios creados y producidos por Ramiro Delgado - https://www.instagram.com/ramirodelgadolocutor/ https://twitter.com/ramirodelgado / www.ramirodelgado.com Fotografía por JR - https://www.instagram.com/creative_outlook_photography "Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing." https://paypal.me/takermaniapod?locale.x=en_US I'm on @buymeacoffee. If you like my work, you can buy me a coffee and share your thoughts

Part 2 of our 1989 Halloween Havok review has our watch along with the Steiner Brothers VS Doom and we gush over Woman and what she brought to wrestling. Plus the Road Warriors face Sid and Dan Spivey and its odd to see the Road Warriors selling. And the Main event is a hoky cage match as Flair and Sting take on Muta and Terry Funk

Was 1995 WWF any good ? HBK in his prime, Diesel, Brett, Sid, Owen, Bulldog, sounds great, but then we've got Pirates, Hog Farmers, a half dead Dan Spivey, Dok Hendrix, Dean Douglas….. The answer of course is… who cares… it was a laugh to watch and Mark is a legend, all the usual fun of the fair, your choices for the Bang Bang Spotify Playlist, go and follow @blacklakes, cheers for listening xx

DUTCH MANTELL NOW HAS HIS OWN YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/c/StoryTimewithDutchMantell If you want YOUR question answered by the Dirty Dutchman, then email to: questionsfordutch@gmail.com Dutch Mantell once again answers YOUR questions! This week, Dutch lays out his top 5 TNA Knockouts EVER, memories of Jos LeDuc, memories of The Rock coming into the WWF, the time Bobby Fulton smashed his nose in with "Shoebaby", the final days of Eddie Graham, Abdullah the Butcher, Sherri Martel, the toughest wrestlers he ever met, the Jack Swagger vs Rusev feud, interacting with Ultimate Warrior at the WWE Hall of Fame, Austin Aries being an a**hole and a special watchalong of Sid and Dan Spivey vs Avalanche and uncooperative Mike Blackwell from WCW in 1989. Enjoy! WSI | Wresting Shoot Interviews on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WSIWrestlingShootInterviews/ 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/

The Road to WrestleMania 3 begins as the seeds are planted for a potential WWF Title Match between Champion Hulk Hogan and his good friend Andre the Giant. Plus, DEMOLITION DEBUTS with a different SMASH? Ricky Steamboat RETURNS to the ring, Danny Davis continues to screw the babyfaces, Roddy Piper has a gift for the Macho Man, Mick Foley does a stretcher job for Kamala in 1987, Hercules calls out Billy Jack Haynes, Honky Tonk Man talks "Honky Burgers", JYD coming for the King, WWF cancels Australian Tour, and the original OBJ, Outback Jack boards QANTAS headed for the WWF! All of that, and SOUNDBITES GALORE!SPECIAL ALERT: THE WRESTLECOPIA PODCAST NETWORK & THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE ARE IN THE SEARCH FOR NEW COHOSTS TO CREATE CONTENT! IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN JOINING WRESTLECOPIA AND BECOMING A FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME (OR EVEN A GUEST COHOST) PLEASE CONTACT RAY RUSSELL AT WRESTLECOPIA@GMAIL.COM OR DM ME ON TWITTER @RasslinGrenadeAvailable everywhere your Podcast Streaming App needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade and be automatically entered into our FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY CONTESTS!Please Follow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new weekly videos of wrestling history's past.Please Subscribe to our REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, more than a dozen Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 "All Access" Tier featuring FIVE GIFTS FOR $5! Including our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell's insanely detailed show notes (for both the Grenade and Monday Warfare), unedited TR SHOCKS episodes, Early Show Releases, and now REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Timestamps below for easy navigation.WWF TV - Weekend of JANUARY 3rd – 5th, 1987It's soundbites galore with Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan from the set of Prime Time Wrestling as Bobby battles a hangover while writing a list of personal goals in 1987! Plus, the Hart Foundation share their aspirations for the new year. Meanwhile, on Superstars and Wrestling Challenge, it's the 1986 Year in Review. Plus, it's the final week for the "New Year's Resolutions" Contest! Listen to the 3-minute soundbite of WWF Superstars' New Year's Resolutions and guess all of the voices in the order they appear and WIN an AUTOGRAPHED PROMO PIC of THE HONKY TONK MAN!WWF TV - Week of JANUARY 10th – 14th, 1987 (00:32:47)WWF Tag Team Champions The British Bulldogs vs. The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff. The Killer Bees vs. The Magnificent Muraco & "Cowboy" Bob Orton. Will Kamala's Top-Rope Splash get banned? The Honky Tonk Man visits Graceland. More vignettes of the original OBJ... That's Outback Jack! Jesse Ventura questions Bobby Heenan on the reinstatement of Andre the Giant.  We learn what "Wonderfulness" means. It's a pair of Blackjack Mulligan vignettes as he first wrangles some calves on his horse "Sunday", before introducing us to "The Honey Wagon".  More Prime Time soundbites with Gorilla and the Brain as they talk about everything from "Pizza Face" Bruno to the definition of Sivi Afi.  Butch Reed & Slick enter the Snake Pit. Beltmaker Reggie Parks steps into the ring. Bobby Heenan confronts WWF President Jack Tunney about privacy. What are "illegal masks", exactly? The Can-Am Connection get mobbed. Blackjack Mulligan on the Snake Pit. Plenty of wrestling action featuring the likes of IC Champion Randy "Macho Man" Savage, George "The Animal" Steele, The Junkyard Dog, Billy Jack Haynes, Frenchy Martin, Hercules, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, The Rougeau Brothers, "The Natural" Butch Reed, Tito Santana, Jimmy Jack Funk, Kamala, "The King" Harley Race, and more. Soundbites featuring promos from Bobby Heenan, Mr. Wonderful, The Hart Foundation, the Macho Man, Ricky Steamboat, Blackjack Mulligan, the Rougeaus, and more. PLUS, Roddy Piper has a special gift for The Macho Man on Piper's Pit. WWF TV - Weekend of JANUARY 17th – 19th, 1987 (01:21:25)DEMOLITION MAKE THEIR WWF DEBUT, WITH THE ORIGINAL SMASH (MOONDOG REX)! Hulk Hogan receives a special award on Roddy Piper's Pit! The Mighty Hercules issues a "Full Nelson" Challenge to Billy Jack Haynes! There's a new mean streak in the Honky Tonk Man.  Six-man action with The Dream Team & Dino Bravo vs. Tito Santana, Pedro Morales, & Hillbilly Jim. Referee Danny Davis works overtime to try and screw more babyfaces, but this time the "good guys" revolt! WrestleMania 3 gets a date! George Steele can read? Outback Jack chillin' in da Pub! The Harley Race/JYD saga continues. Plenty of wrestling action featuring the likes of Ricky Steamboat, Kamala, Demolition, Hercules, Blackjack Mulligan, Dan Spivey, Mike Rotundo, Butch Reed, Barry O, The Can-Am Connection, The Honky Tonk Man, George Steele, and more.. Soundbites featuring promos from The Macho Man, Hillbilly Jim, Bobby Heenan, the Wizard, and more. More Prime Time goodness again as Bobby Heenan does everything from translating "Tama" to talk the new attitude of Sal Bellomo. PLUS, RICKY STEAMBOAT makes his return to the wrestling ring!!!WWF TV - Weekend of JANUARY 24th – 26th, 1987 (02:05:34)In another special edition of PIPER's PIT, Andre the Giant receives an award, but it is overshadowed by the glory hound Hulk Hogan! Randy Colley's FINAL APPEARANCE as SMASH of DEMOLITION! Kamala squashes a young MICK FOLEY, as Foley does his first of many stretcher jobs in the business! "Macho Man" Randy Savage DESTROYS poor Tommy Sharpe.  Bobby Heenan goes on the rant of a lifetime, trashing Hulk Hogan while surprisingly defending Andre the Giant.  In a warm-up to WrestleMania 3, The Can-Am Connection take on Magnificent Muraco & "Cowboy" Bob Orton. Who has the more devastating move, Kamala's Top-Rope Splash or King Kong Bundy's Avalanche? Bobby Heenan continues his rant about the Hogan/Andre situation on Prime Time in a series of excellent audio clips.  Jacques Rougeau faces the Magnificent Muraco. Vince shares his thoughts on "Honky Burgers". Outback Jack doesn't know tomato sauce from ketchup. Brian Blair's Stinger. The Honky Tonk Man visits "The Lisa Marie". Steve Lombardi bullies Paul Roma. Plenty of wrestling action featuring the likes of "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, Ricky Steamboat, Koko B. Ware, The Hart Foundation, Blackjack Mulligan, The U.S. Express (Spivey & Rotundo), IC Champion The Macho Man, Junkyard Dog,, Kamala, Demolition, The Killer Bees, and more. Soundbites featuring promos from King Kong Bundy, Koko B. Ware, The Macho Man, Outback Jack, Vince McMahon, Bobby Heenan, The Can-Am Connection, and more. PLUS, we debut a NEW SEGMENT here on the Grenade, "BREAK IT DOWN", where we take a deep look into a specific topic. This week's topic happens to be the WWF's attempt to stake a claim in the continent of Australia. We look at the seasonal tours from 1986, the canceled tour of February 1987, and what went wrong. causing the WWF not to return for a staggering 16 YEARS!   WWF TV - Weekend of JANUARY 31st & FEBRUARY 1st, 1987 (03:01:27)Things heat up when Jesse "The Body" Ventura joins Piper's Pit to talk Hulk Hogan & Andre the Giant. The Body promises to present Andre on the Pit next week, while the Hot Rod promises "Hulky Baby" Hulk Hogan! Hercules and Billy Jack Haynes nearly come to blows! Tito Santana BODYSLAM The Slickster, angering "The Natural" Butch Reed in the process. Butch Reed vows revenge on Tito Santana for his manager Slick. Haku battles Greg "The Hammer" Valentine with Danny Davis as the referee. The Dragon crosses the line, selling his injury while visiting a hospital for handicapped children. The Islanders take on The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff. "The King" Harley Race meets Koko B. Ware with Danny Davis involved. Hulk Hogan puts over Hercules. The Can-Am Connection in a weird vignette.  JYD gets physical with Danny Davis. The fans continue to cheer for the Snake and the DDT. Tito Santana & Pedro Morales take on The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff The Honky Tonk Man creates a new record label. Jake "The Snake" forgets his gear? Referee Danny Davis cuts a heel promo. Plenty of wrestling action featuring the likes of "Adorable" Adrian Adonis, The Hart Foundation, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Hercules, Billy jack Haynes, Harley Race, Tito Santana, The Rougeau Brothers, Paul Roma, Jimmy Jack Funk, Tony Garea, and more. Soundbites featuring promos from Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik, Adrian Adonis, Lanny Poffo, Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan, and more. PLUS, WRESTLEMANIA 3... BIGGER...BETTER.....BADDER!!!★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We go back in time to 1986 in the WWF in order to analyze all the goings-on heading into the new year of 87. This episode is LOADED with news, background history, fun anecdotes, and yes plenty of SOUNDBITES for your listening pleasure! We take a deep dive into the ENTIRE roster heading into 1987 as we look at over 70 talents currently employed by the WWF! Plus, other topics include the hot feuds of the time between Hogan/Orndorff, Piper/Adonis, Steamboat/Savage, to name a few. The return of Andre the Giant, the injuries of both Paul Orndorff and the Dynamite Kid, the heel turn of the Honky Tonk Man, Evil Referee Danny Davis, Jim Neidhart's legal woes, WrestleMania 3, 1986 New Comers, Vince pillaging the Montreal territory, and SO MUCH MORE!! This 4.5 Hour Episode is LOADED!!!!  SPECIAL ALERT: THE WRESTLECOPIA PODCAST NETWORK & THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE ARE IN THE SEARCH FOR NEW COHOSTS TO CREATE CONTENT! IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN JOINING WRESTLECOPIA AND BECOMING A FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME (OR EVEN A GUEST COHOST) PLEASE CONTACT RAY RUSSELL AT WRESTLECOPIA@GMAIL.COM OR DM ME ON TWITTER @RasslinGrenadeAvailable everywhere your Podcast Streaming App needs are met.Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade and be automatically entered into our FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY CONTESTS!Please Follow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos of wrestling history.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comPlease Subscribe to our REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, more than a dozen 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 more. As well as all past Grenade and Monday Warfare show notes, unedited TR SHOCKS episodes, Early Show Releases, and now REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out!THE WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION... The Recognized Symbol of Excellence, in Sports Entertainment!Host Ray Russell has a blast going back in time to 1986 in the World Wrestling Federation in order to analyze and dissect all the goings-on heading into the new year of 1987. This episode is LOADED with news, notes, background history, fun anecdotes, a deep dive into the ENTIRE WWF roster leading into 87, and yes plenty of SOUNDBITES for your listening pleasure!Some of the topics discussed on this episode of the Grenade include...VINCE MCMAHON'S PILLAGING OF THE MONTREAL TERRITORY - The  WWF swoops in to take the remaining top stars of the Montreal territory including the Rougeau Brothers, Rick Martel, and Dino Bravo!THE HOT FEUDS OF 1986 - We discuss at length the hottest feuds of 1986 that carry over into the new year, including PIPER VS. ADONIS, SAVAGE VS. STEAMBOAT, AND HULK HOGAN VS. "MR. WONDERFUL" PAUL ORNDORFF! Plus, Ray discusses the Orndorff heel turn, the financial success of the Hogan/Orndorff feud on the house shows, the underlying Macho Man vs. Bruno Sammartino feud that came out of the Steamboat injury, Adrian Adoni's "firing" and rehiring in the midst of his feud with the Hot Rod, and so much more!HEEL REFEREE DANNY DAVIS - We document many of the concerning issues inside the ring with questionable referee Danny Davis throughout the fall and early winter of 1986. Jack Tunney would have to be blind not to see the shenanigans caused by Davis, and the worst is yet to come!ANDRE THE GIANT MAKES HIS TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO THE WWF! - We look at Andre's acromegaly, his "suspension" from the WWF, his stint in New Japan following WrestleMania 2, his return to the WWF as THE GIANT MACHINE, his time away to film The Princess Bride, and Andre's return to the company following a questionable hearing in which Andre wasn't a part of... but Bobby Heenan was!!! HmmmmmTHE HONKY TONK MAN TURNS HEEL - We discuss one of the shortest babyface runs in WWF history as the Honky Tonk Man arrives with support from the likes of WWF Champion Hulk Hogan, but the fans just aren't buying it. After losing a "Vote of Confidence" Poll with the fans, Honky finds a new attitude, as well as a new manager.SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT RESULTS FOR NOVEMBER 1986 - The WWF Champion Hulk Hogan is put to the test by Booby Heenan's most recent acquisition, HERCULES. Plus, Roddy Piper moves on from former bodyguard and best friend "Cowboy" Bob Orton, and a rare "Battle of the Heels" when IC Champion Randy Savage defends against tweener Jake "The Snake" Roberts!GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN - A quick look at a couple of names who have recently departed from the company including Capt. Lou Albano and Big John Studd!NEWCOMERS IN 1986 -  We run down the list of many of the talents who arrived on the scene in 1986 and discuss what they've accomplished this far and where they're at, headed into 1987. Some of the names featured in this segment include "King" Harley Race, Dick Slater, Mike Rotunda, Koko B. Ware, the formation of the Islanders tag team, The Rougeau Brothers, Blackjack Mulligan, Tom Magee, "Outlaw" Ron Bass, Brad Rheingans, Sika the Wild Samoan, "Ugandan Headhunter" Kamala, Dr. of Style Slick along with his protege "The Natural" Butch Reed, Ken Patera released from prison, Outback Jack taking QANTAS to the States. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan headed in, and a young lad by the name of OWEN HART!!!QUESTIONS ANSWERED... HOW DID SLICK BREAK HIS ARM? WHO WAS NEXT IN LINE FOR "THE NATURAL" CHARACTER IF BUTCH REED HAD BACKED OUT??WHAT PROMO GOT PRO WRESTLING BANNED FROM RAY RUSSELL'S BEDROOM TV???JIM NEIDHART'S TROUBLED PAST - What started out as research for the January 1987 arrest of Jim Neidhart following an alleged assault of a flight attendant, turned into an exposé of sorts on the legal troubles of the Anvil. While uncovering the full story of what took place aboard the U.S. Air Flight in 1987, I also uncovered several stories dating back to the 1970s including one of Neidhart leaping off a 4th story balcony with a Fire Extinguisher strapped to his back and swinging from 4 bed sheets tied together like Tarzan into a lower level apartment's plate glass window. Unbelievable! From there we look at Vince McMahon fronting Neidhart the money (and the attorney) to sue the Airlines, a case that Neidhart won (over $300,000 in 1991 money) and then refused to pay McMahon back! Crack is a helluva drug!WRESTLING INJURIES - PAUL ORNDORFF & THE DYNAMITE KID - We look at the knee injury of Dan Spivey and the broken toes of Jacques Rougeau before getting to the real meat of the Injury Stories leading into 1987. First, we take a look at the nerve damage to the neck and shoulder of "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, his refusal to take time off, and all of this leading to atrophy in his right arm. From there, we move on to the case of the Dynamite Kid, another man who was working with multiple injuries before they caught up to him one December night in Toronto. We discuss the temporary paralyzing back injury of Dynamite, the surgery that followed, and the ramifications that would plague him for the remainder of his wrestling career.WRESTLEMANIA III NEWS - We look at the initial plans to have WrestleMania 3 in three different locations yet again, what caused the decision to be nixed, and some of Dave Meltzer's guesses as to the matches on the big show, involving the likes of Mr. T teaming with Roddy Piper, a babyface return of Big John Studd, and Bruno Sammartino stepping into the ring to team with VINCE MCMAHON!!!WWF ON FOX - The fledgling Fox Broadcasting Company acquires the WWF on many of their larger city FOX affiliates, prompting all local affiliates to go with the WWF should they want wrestling programs on their station!HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD - Acting fever is in the air, all the way back in the mid-1980s. Everyone wants to be in the pictures including Jesse "The Body" Ventura, Ricky Steamboat, Big John Studd, and Hulk Hogan... brother!HERE & THERE - Random bits of news and notes discussing Roddy Piper's refusal to work the Pacific Northwest shots due to his loyalty to promoter Don Owen. Hot Rod no showing Fresno due to a High-Speed Chase with the law. The WWF putting the screws to JCP as they create their own Bunkhouse Battle Royals. The WWF adding a THIRD HOUSE SHOW every night, and much more!AND THEN THE FUN BEGINS!! PULL UP YOUR COPY OF THE WWF ROSTER!!!We've made it available on social media, Twitter, Facebook, Patreon.com/WrestleCopiaIt's the full 1986/1987 WWF ROSTER as we analyze and dissect over SEVENTY, that's 70 SUPERSTARS!!! Running 3 shows per night, you need all the talent you can get, and the WWF roster is STACKED here heading into 1987 as we take a brief look at what many of the talents were doing in 1986 and what to expect in the early part of 87. The roster chart is broken down into the heels and the faces, the main eventers, upper-tier players, mid-carders, the lower tier/enhancement talent, tag teams, and yes even the managers! It was an absolute delight running through the loaded roster and talking about what we can expect in the new year of 1987!STILL TO COME... Oh, but we aren't done yet. In the final segment of the show, Ray talks about many of the wrestlers and things still to come in 1987. Just a few of those topics include  Missy Hyatt and "Missy's Manor", The Ultimate Warrior, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, Bam Bam Bigelow, The One Man Gang, "Million Dollar" Man Ted Dibiase, Mr. T, The Glamour Girls vs. The Jumping Bomb Angels, Sensational Sherri, Bruce Prichard, Piledriver the Wrestling Album, the SLAMMY AWARDS, and the inaugural SURVIVOR SERIES PPV!Strap yourselves in for a fun ride as we kickstart 1987 in the World Wrestling Federation!★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Can New Japan star Big Van Vader actually go toe-to-toe with the legendary Stan “The Lariat” Hansen? Why are the Young Pistols and the Royal Family facing each other on an actual WCW pay-per-view? Is Dan Spivey about to win the WCW United States Title from Lex Luger, and which former US Champion is waiting to get his hands on the winner? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill & Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of WCW WrestleWar 1991. It's “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (82:58)=================================Join us on Patreon.com/WaybackPlayback for ad-free content, show archives and bonus material.

Steve Austin and Scott Hall meander through the early days of Scott's pro-wrestling career. Hear stories about the territories, AWA, tag teaming with Curt Hennig, the steroid scandal, the best feedback Tully Blanchard ever gave him, how he became The Diamond Studd, and what it was like working with Jerry Lawler, Barry Windham, Dan Spivey, and Nick Bockwinkel. And the best thing of all - this is only part 1!

Today we're entering the world of sports. That's right, we're talking about everyone's favorite sport… Curling! Curling is a sport in which players slide stones on a sheet of ice toward a target area segmented into four concentric circles. It is related to bowls, boules, and shuffleboard. Two teams, each with four players, take turns sliding heavy, polished granite rocks, also called stones, across the ice curling sheet toward the house, a circular target marked on the ice. Each team has eight stones, with each player throwing two. The purpose is to accumulate the highest score for a game; points are scored for the stones resting closest to the center of the house after each end, which is completed when both teams have thrown all of their stones. A game usually consists of eight or ten ends…  Um...What the fuck.. Fucking Moody… This is why we can't trust him to do research while hunting Sasquatch in Canada… Hold on, let me find the right notes… Son of a bitch, where are they… Ah, here we go. Today we are actually going into the wonderful world of… WRESTLING!!! But you know us… we're actually not looking at the wonderful part… No sirs and madams, we take it to the not-so-wonderful side. We'll be discussing some crazy and tragic wrestler Deaths. Many of our beloved childhood wrestling favorites have passed on over the past decade or so. Many were related to the job's rigors, leading to drug use and overdose, heart attacks, suicides, and a host of other causes. Today, we're going to look at some more… "interesting," if you will... wrestler deaths. Some of these guys you'll know, some only hardcore wrestling fans will know, and some, none of you may know, at all. Also, we're going to skip some of the biggest ones because they've been covered more times than podcasts covering Ted Bundy and in much more detail within the time we have, so you won't be hearing about some of the more popular ones. So without any more curling bullshit (fucking Moody). Let's get to it!    First up is an old-timer that primarily wrestled in Australia… We love you beautiful sumbitches in Australia, so we wanted to throw this one in. Also, maybe you guys have some stories about this guy if you're old enough to remember him. His name is Brute Bernard! He initially made his name as tag team partner of Skull Murphy in the WWF. Brute toured the world with Skull until he died in 1969. Brute won the IWA World Tag titles in Australia with Murphy 6 times. They defeated Mark Lewin & Dominic de Nucci, Lewin & Bearcat Wright, Mario Milano & Billy White Wolf, Mario Milano & Antonio Pugliese, and Lars Anderson & Dick Murdoch. They lost to Lewin & Wright twice, Milano & Pugliese twice, Don Leo Jonathan & Antonio Pugliese, and Mario Milano & Spiros Arion. Brute continued as a solo wrestler in Australia, where he had his most tremendous success, winning the Austro-Asian title from Spiros Arion before dropping it back to him. He also wrestled extensively in the Carolinas, teaming up with the Missouri Mauler in Texas. Brute was also married to pro wrestler Betty Joe Hawkins.   He was famous for his 'camel walk.' I tried to look it up but couldn't find anything about it, but I think it was probably something like the iron Shiek's "Camel Clutch."    So when you look up the cause of death of this guy, you get a common reason of "shot while cleaning gun," which is still fucked up. The thing is, if you do a little more digging, it doesn't seem so simple. While there isn't an incredible amount of information on his death, if you look, you can find enough people that are suspicious of the "accidental" death ruling. Some think it was an intentional self-inflicted gunshot. There is a small amount that believes it was murder. And then some say that he was drunk and decided to play a game of Russian roulette. So what is the real story? Who knows? But there are enough people asking questions and spewing theories to make this an exciting appetizer for the show! Suicide? Russian roulette? Courtney Love? Who knows! And if that's "too soon", fuck off... she had SOMETHING to do with it.   Ok, so who's next? Oh, how about Neil Allen Caricofe. His ring name "Neil Superior" was better known, and he was born on April 6, 1963, in Hagerstown, Maryland. He was at one point a corrections officer, and he also served in the army reserve. He was trained by one of the Wild Samoans, who you definitely remember if you're Chainsaw's age. Superior made his pro debut in 1989. He and his father, Dick Caricofe, founded the All-Star Wrestling League (later known as the National Wrestling League) in Hagerstown, Maryland, that same year. Caricofe formed a tag team with fellow Wild Samoan graduate Doug Stahl called The Superior Brothers, "Nasty" Neil, and "Desirable" Doug Superior. At some point, the two also wrestled under the team name...The Satanic Warriors… yea… Anyway. After splitting with Stahl, Superior embarked on a singles career. One of his first significant opponents was "The Honky Tonk Man" (who I loved as a kid) and who he faced in Hagerstown on August 10, 1991. Superior also feuded with Rasta the Voodoo Mon. Later that year, Superior defeated Helmut Hesler to win the NWL Heavyweight Championship. After that, he worked for many other independent companies throughout the 90s. Finally, he became the south Atlantic pro wrestling heavyweight champion in 1992 and held the belt for 4 months until the promotion folded. He would then go back and finish his career in the NWL until his death… Which is why we're here.    Early on the morning of August 23, 1996, Caricofe, who had left his hotel room around 4:00 A.M., was observed acting erratically and running naked on the seventh floor of the Fenwick Inn in Ocean City, Maryland. Which, of course, we've all done at some point in our lives. It was believed that Caricofe had left his room accidentally and was unable to find his way back. Caricofe may have suffered from a medical condition caused by seizures, which made him sleepwalk. According to the Caricofe family, it wasn't unusual for him to sleep either in his underwear or nude. The night desk clerk, Lisa Mulvihill, became aware of the situation when a concerned guest called the front desk. When Mulvihill investigated, she saw Caricofe "jumping around and banging himself against the wall ."She briefly attempted to communicate with Caricofe but returned to the front desk and called the police, finding him unresponsive. Mulvihill received a second call that Caricofe was banging on the doors of several rooms. Mulvihill then made a second call to the police, informing them that she was returning to the seventh floor and requesting that officers meet her there. Officers would arrive and find Superior roaming the hallway, and when they approached him, they said he appeared to be in a boxer's stance, dancing around on his tiptoes and doing some kind of shadowboxing. They say he was not responding to their commands, and they called for backup when they assumed he was under the influence and dangerous. An attempt by two officers to handcuff Superior failed. They continued shouting commands to lay down on the ground and, when Caricofe failed to respond, all four officers used pepper spray, which they later claimed had no effect. Caricofe then moved toward the officers, pinning Officer Freddie Howard up against the wall, and held the officer by his shirt. Sergeant Braeuninger and Officer Alban radioed for backup, the latter calling in a "Signal 13," indicating an officer needed emergency assistance. Alban, Braeuninger, and Jones began hitting Caricofe on his lower back and legs with nightsticks to free Howard. Caricofe would run away and mash his way down 7 flights of stairs; along the way, police say he ran into a vending area and began beating his head and shoulders into the vending machines. Once he made it down the stairs, he headed into the parking lot, where more police were waiting. They sprayed him with pepper foam and beat him with nightsticks in another attempt to subdue him. Finally, the over officer grabbed him and held him long enough for the others to restrain him. The group held Caricofe down while attempting to handcuff him and place the "violent prisoner restraining device" on his legs. While police were waiting for paramedics to arrive, the officers observed that Caricofe was no longer breathing. They assisted paramedics in performing CPR on Caricofe but could not revive him. He was pronounced dead at the hospital a short time later. The story does not end there, though.    The circumstances surrounding Caricofe's death were questioned during the next few weeks. It was not learned until afterward that Caricofe had been diagnosed with a medical condition two years earlier, a neurological problem possibly resulting from a wrestling-related injury that caused seizures and made him appear to be sleepwalking. Ya know, CTE... for those that don't know, Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive brain condition that's thought to be caused by repeated blows to the head and repeated episodes of concussion. It's mainly associated with contact sports, such as boxing or American football. The Caricofe family was given little information from authorities regarding the death of their son. They learned from Gerald Minnich, director of Minnich Funeral Home in Hagerstown, who described their son's injuries, that Neil Caricofe had sustained "a possible broken nose, swelling around his eyes and a bruise on the back of his head ." Caricofe's father did not initially hold Ocean City police liable for the death of his son. He was told by a Maryland State Police investigator and a friend who was a state trooper at the Berlin police barracks that his son had hit his head on a vending machine as he was running from police. The family believed that the responding police officers, three of whom were temporary, seasonal patrolmen, were inexperienced and had overreacted due to Neil Caricofe's size. In an article from the Washington Post, shortly after the incident, a woman who said she was staying at the hotel and witnessed the incident said Caricofe "didn't yell back or attack but refused to lay down and kept running around."   The woman, who spoke on the condition that her name not be used, said she believes that officers put something resembling a dog collar around Caricofe's neck just before he became unconscious. "There were at least 10 of them on top of him," she said. "When they were finished, he was unconscious."    City spokesman Jay Hancock said he had "not heard about anything being placed around {Caricofe's} neck at all." He said officers are trained to use a baton to strike someone in "the extremities."   The witness also said police officers did not attempt to revive Caricofe by giving him CPR, contradicting police statements that officers had done so.   The autopsy ruled the cause of death was heart disease combined with the ingestion of drugs and alcohol. A toxicology report found the presence of ephedrine, gamma hydroxybutyrate, anabolic steroids, and ethanol in his system. The family would challenge this ruling, though, as they believed he was perfectly healthy and that the police used excessive force, which caused his death. A year after Caricofe's death, his parents were still unable to find out the details of what occurred that night. The family's Baltimore attorney, Gerald Ruter, believed his clients were being stonewalled by law enforcement. So the family began their own investigation. On June 2, 1998, Caricofe's parents filed a $350 million federal lawsuit against the Ocean City Police Department, claiming that their son had died due to police brutality. The case was heard in U.S. District Court in Baltimore. Gerald Ruter, an attorney for the Caricofe family, claimed that the officers "jumped on him and knocked him down and emptied several cans of pepper spray into his face," causing him to suffocate to death. It was further claimed their use of nightsticks and pepper spray to subdue Neil Caricofe was unnecessary and constituted excessive force. Among those named in the lawsuit included former mayor Roland F. Powell, Police Chief David Massey, and 13 Ocean City police officers charged with wrongful death, excessive force, inadequate training and supervision of police, and false arrest.    The case was dismissed by Judge Frederic Smalkin, who believed the officers had appropriately responded. The ruling was upheld by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on April 1, 2002, concluding that the officers had never resorted to deadly force.   Sounds pretty fucked up. More police bullshit? Justified force? Who knows, but that's a crazy tale!   Next is one of the more prominent wrestlers we're gonna talk about. He started out as the Blue Angel, which transformed him into the Blue Blazer, the character that first brought him success. He is none other than the legendary Owen Hart. This is another one that's been covered a ton, but we wanted to talk about it because some of us here at the train remember watching this happen live. A member of the Hart wrestling family, he was born in Calgary, Alberta, the youngest of twelve children of Stampede Wrestling promoters Stu and Helen Hart. Among other accolades, Owen was a one-time USWA Unified World Heavyweight Champion, a two-time WWF Intercontinental Champion, a one-time WWF European Champion, and a four-time WWF World Tag Team Champion, as well as the 1994 WWF King of the Ring. He headlined multiple pay-per-view events for the WWF and was widely regarded as one of the company's best in-ring performers. And if you've never seen him in action, the guy was an absolute specimen in the ring. On May 23, 1999, Hart fell to his death in Kansas City, Missouri, during the Over the Edge pay-per-view event. Hart was in the process of being lowered via harness and grapple line into the ring from the rafters of Kemper Arena for a booked Intercontinental Championship match against The Godfather. In keeping with the Blazer's new "buffoonish superhero" character, he began a dramatic entrance, being lowered to just above ring level. At that time, he would act "entangled," then release himself from the safety harness and fall flat on his face for comedic effect—this necessitated the use of a quick-release mechanism. It was an elaboration on a Blue Blazer stunt done previously on Sunday Night Heat before Survivor Series in 1998. While being lowered into the ring, Hart fell 78 feet (24 m), landing chest-first on the top rope (approximately a foot from the nearest turnbuckle), throwing him into the ring. Hart had performed the stunt only a few times before. Hart's widow Martha has suggested that Hart unintentionally triggered an early release by moving around to get comfortable with both the harness and his cape. Television viewers did not see the incident. Instead, a pre-taped vignette was being shown on the pay-per-view broadcast and on the monitors in the darkened arena during the fall. A vignette is any piece of video footage featuring characters or events shown to the audience for entertainment or edification. It is usually meant to introduce a debuting character, get a wrestler over before their TV wrestling debut, or signify an impending return. Afterward, while medical personnel worked on Hart inside the ring, the live event's broadcast showed only the audience. Meanwhile, WWF television announcer Jim Ross repeatedly told those watching live on pay-per-view that what had just transpired was not a wrestling angle or storyline and that Hart was hurt badly, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation. Jim Ross would later say in an interview.                     "Being at ringside the night he fell [and announcing live on air that he had died] was the toughest thing I ever did. To this day, I've still never seen the tape. I was pretty numb. Everyone was in shock that night. I still have nightmares about it. Owen was as warm-hearted as any human being I have ever known. He loved to laugh, and he loved to make other people laugh. He had a great spirit, a good soul, and a good heart."   Five months before his tragic death, Owen Hart opened up to Slam Wrestling about his desire to soon leave wrestling:   "When my contract is up, I'm out of wrestling. I've made plans. I've been smart with my fiscal affairs. Financially, I'll be set. I really want to devote a lot of time to my family. I've bought some property on a lake. I plan on doing a lot of boating and fishing. I want to continue to stay in shape. And who knows, I might do ten weeks a year in Japan. Something just to motivate me to keep in shape, keep involved a little bit but not have to deal with the politics, the pressures that are so intense right now. I've paid my dues for twelve years now. If I continue for five more, that's seventeen years working at a pretty hard clip. I think that at that point, my family, my wife, and my kids, have been compromised enough. I would like to kind of just disappear from wrestling fans and stuff. I don't want to forget the fans and what they've done. They've supported me and stuff, but at the same time, I'd like to just — I don't want to be hanging on like one of these wrestlers who's sixty years old, saying, 'Hey, I'm a wrestler.' Let it go. Make your money out of it and get on. Going out and performing- it's an art. I'd like fans to remember me as a guy who would go out and entertain them, give them quality matches. Not just the same old garbage every week."   There was a lot of controversy over the incident. One of the main things that people talked about was how they went on with the show that night after the fall. So many people were upset that they would do this.    Vince McMahon would say of the decision:              "Knowing Owen as the performer he was, it is my belief that he would have wanted the show to go on. I didn't know if it was the right decision. I just guessed that it was what Owen would want." This is bullshit and just shows the kind of person McMahon was, in my personal opinion.   Referee Jimmy Korderas, who Hart almost landed on when he fell, would say:   "It's easy for us to say afterward, 'Well, the show should have stopped…' I was kind of on the fence with that. I kind of liken it a little bit to a Nascar race, where the race continues even after a tragic accident. Again, it's a tough call. I'm just glad I'm not the one who had to make that call."   There were lawsuits filed by Hart's wife against the WWE and the harness company. A settlement was reached with the WWE for 18 million dollars which his wife used much to set up the Owen Hart Foundation. The lawsuit against the harness company was dropped after the settlement.    A traffic end to the life of a great wrestler.   Next up Adolfo Bresciano! You may know him better as Dino Bravo! After training under Gino Brito, he started his career in Montreal in the 1970s, working for Lutte Internationale. He became one of Canada's top professional wrestling stars, winning several major titles, including the Canadian International Heavyweight Championship six times, the NWA Canadian Heavyweight Championship (Toronto version), and the NWA Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship. He later signed with the World Wrestling Federation, where, as a partner to Dominic DeNucci, he won the WWF World Tag Team Championship. He was also the sole holder of the WWF Canadian Championship before the title was abandoned in 1986.  Bravo returned to the WWF in late 1986 with a new look. He was now noticeably more muscular and almost immediately began bleaching his brown hair blonde. Again, he was a heel and began working as part of Luscious Johnny Valiant's stable with Greg "The Hammer" Valentine and Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake. Bravo was known as more of a technical wrestler in his days of wrestling in Canada. Still, with his strongman gimmick, his technical side was pushed into the background and his style changed to using power (brawling) moves such as bodyslams, clotheslines, punches, kicks, and other power holds such as the bearhug. In contrast, his finishing move changed from an airplane spin to a sidewalk slam. Bravo left the WWF and retired from wrestling following a European tour in April 1992. After retiring, he helped train wrestlers in Montreal.    After retiring from the WWF, Dino reportedly struggled to make ends meet. Related by marriage to Montreal mobster Vic Cotroni, Dino became involved with crime. Using his status as a wrestling celebrity, he smuggled and sold illegal cigarettes in Canada, mainly to Aboriginals. The story goes that while his wife was taking his daughter to ballet class, he sat down to watch a hockey game on television and ended up shot 17 times with seven hits to the head and 10 to his torso. The crime remains an unsolved murder; however, it is widely accepted that Dino's involvement in smuggling was the reason for his death. As there were no signs of a break-in and no footprints outside the home's windows, there is speculation that Dino knew his killer, that the person was watching hockey with him when the assassination happened. While this can't be confirmed, what is certain is that Dino's wife found him later that evening when she returned home with their daughter. Dino Bravo was killed on Wednesday, March 10, 1993.    In an interview, his former opponent Bret "The Hitman" Hart revealed that Bravo confided to friends shortly before his death that he knew his days were numbered.   Canadian Mafia… Not gonna lie… Didn't know that was a thing!    Speaking of murdered wrestlers, it's time for everyone's favorite…. The midnight train's quick hits!   John Meek wrestled under the name "Iron" Mike Steele, and in his career, he shared the ring with the likes of Marc Mero and Dean Malenko. Unfortunately, his wrestling career and life came to an end on August 29, 2007.   Harry Brian Taylor intentionally ran over Steele from behind with his van while he was riding his motorcycle. Steele passed away two hours later next to his damaged motorcycle.   On July 10, 2008, Taylor was found guilty of second-degree murder for killing Mike Steele. He was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.   Frank' Bruiser Brody' Goodish found success as a main eventer and became one of the most talented big men in wrestling. Brody was scheduled to face Dan Spivey in Puerto Rico, but he was called into the shower area by wrestler José Huertas González to talk about some business.   Brody was stabbed in the gut by González and died in the hospital from his stab wounds. He was only 42. González was charged with murder but pleaded self-defense and was acquitted.    Tank Morgan was born in 1933, and his name died down following his tenure in WWF (now WWE) from 1966-1967.   On December 12, 1966, he lost to former WWE Champion Bruno Sammartino in a two out of three falls match inside Madison Square Garden's, the world's most famous arena.   This was the most notable moment in Morgan's entire career, but sadly, he was gunned down in a drive-by shooting on August 15, 1991, while walking his dog. Unfortunately, the details concerning his death are pretty scarce.   Many people believed that Morgan was caught up in the crossfire and was a victim of mistaken identity. What we do know, however, is that he was murdered.   "Gentleman" Chris Adams had a successful wrestling career. He's also the man who trained a guy named Steven James Anderson, aka Steve Williams "The Ringmaster," aka "Stunning" Steve Austin, aka... you guessed it! Stone Cold Steve Austin. Adams worked for World Class Championship Wrestling as a mid-carder in the late 1990s.   After Adams' short-term girlfriend Linda was found dead in 2000 following a drug or alcohol overdose, Adams was charged for manslaughter. However, he was passed out too, but he survived the overdose.   He waited to find out whether or not the court found him guilty, but he never lived to hear the verdict. Adams was shot in the chest after a heated argument with his friend on October 7, 2001.   The charges were acquitted after the friend claimed that he shot Adams in self-defense.   Ricky Lawless was considered an excellent technician during his career in the '80s. He trained a lot of independent wrestlers such as Joey Maggs, Bobby Starr, and Axl Rotten.   Lawless was discovered dead at the age of 28 after he, too, was shot. It was determined by the police that Raymond Swartz, the husband of the woman Lawless had reportedly had an affair with, was the man responsible for the shooting.   There you have it… murdered wrestler quick hits.   No wrestling family has been through more tragedy than the Von Erichs. The family's actual last name is Adkisson. However, every member of the family who joined the wrestling business used the Von Erich name. This was in dedication to the patriarch of the family, Jack (Fritz Von Erich) Adkisson.   Fritz lived to the age of 68, though unpleasantly, five of his six sons preceded him in death, three by suicide.   The firstborn son, Jack Jr., was electrocuted at the age of six in 1959 in a household accident.   In 1984, David Von Erich died in Japan from an unconfirmed cause, although it is widely believed he died from a drug overdose.   On April 12, 1987, Mike Von Erich left a suicide note for his family, then went to Lewisville Lake, where he drank alcohol and overdosed on the sleeping aid Placidyl. A few days before his death, Mike was arrested after a DUI. His body was found four days later and buried at Grove Hill Memorial Park in Dallas.   On September 12, 1991, at about 9 P.M., Chris Von Erick was found by his brother Kevin and mother outside of their family farm in Edom, suffering from a self-inflicted 9mm gunshot wound to the head. According to Kevin, he discovered Chris sitting alone on top of a hill. Chris reassured him, and after Kevin left, he shot himself in the head. Although Chris was hospitalized at the East Texas Medical Center shortly after 10 P.M., he died 20 minutes after arriving, eighteen days before his 22nd birthday. Toxicology reports also revealed cocaine and valium were in his system at his death. Kevin had talked to Chris earlier that day about 100–150 yards north of their home where an apparent suicide note had been left. After the 1987 suicide of brother Mike, Chris began to experience depression and drug issues. He was also frustrated by his inability to make headway as a wrestler due to his physical build. His interment was located at Grove Hill Memorial Park in Dallas.   On June 4, 1986, Kerry von Erich was in a motorcycle accident that nearly ended his life. He suffered a dislocated hip and a badly injured right leg. Doctors were unable to save his right foot, eventually amputating it. According to his brother Kevin, Kerry injured the foot following surgery by attempting to walk on it prematurely, thus forcing the doctors to amputate it. He continued wrestling after the accident with a prosthesis. He kept the amputation secret to most fans and fellow wrestlers, even going to the extreme of showering with his boots on. His amputation was kept secret from the public until after his death. However, Roddy Piper stated in his autobiography: "We were the best of friends. In fact, he felt comfortable enough to sit with me in a hotel and shoot the breeze with his prosthetic off".   After the amputation of his foot, Kerry became addicted to pain killers, followed by several drug problems. Among the many of them were two arrests, the first of which resulted in probation. Kerry died by suicide with a single gunshot to the heart with a .44 caliber pistol on February 18, 1993, on his father's ranch in Denton County, Texas, just 15 days after his 33rd birthday. His death came just one day after being indicted for the second drug charge, which would have more than likely resulted in extensive jail time (being a violation of his probation),   In his autobiography, "My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling", Brett "the Hitman" Hart stated that Kerry had told him that he had decided to join his late brothers in heaven and was waiting for God to tell him when. Bret told Kerry that his living daughters would need him more than his late brothers. Kerry mostly convinced Bret that he had changed his mind, but Bret feared that it was only words. Kerry told Bret again in the summer of 1992 that he wanted to follow his three late brothers David, Mike, and Chris and that they were calling him. Kerry's marriage had fallen apart earlier in 1992, and according to Hart, Kerry believed that his death was inevitable.   Fritz lived to the age of 68 and had to bury 5 of his sons.    Kevin Von Erich talks about being the last Von Erich brother left alive in an interview from 1994. He says:   "My brothers and I lived real dangerously.   "We were a really reckless group always showing off for each other – like walking on bridges in Japan and taking every chance we could. We were just young kids. I'm really surprised that I survived…   "We used to have this thing called the 'chance of the day,' where every day we'd take a chance on our lives. Dave was always too smart for that, so he'd just watch. We'd jump on wild bulls' backs, jump on trains going fast. "We'd get on the roof of a car at highway speed. You start thinking nothing can get you, and you're indestructible. That's part of being in sports. We were blessed with good bodies and good balance. We felt like we could do anything, and nothing would hurt us."   He goes on about the pain killers and drugs:            "Mike was into painkillers. All the brothers had painkillers prescribed by doctors. Kerry was the only one who got into illegal drugs [that weren't prescribed].   "Kerry figured he didn't have anything to live for. He was rootless. He had no home. Seeing me with my family made his pain greater. It reminded him of what he was missing. It was such a sad, tragic thing.   "He had his two beautiful daughters and a wife he loved, but then he'd come home, and all his stuff would be moved out. She'd move all his stuff out. Kerry was no saint [but] they both treated each other kind of rough.   "He had pretty much come to an understanding the day he killed himself. He just left having lunch with Kathy, his wife. Kerry was going to jail*, and he was afraid of never seeing his girls again.   "He said, 'Kevin, I'm about to kill myself…'   "We had talked for about an hour. We told some good dirty jokes, we laughed, and he told me, 'I'm going to kill myself.' I thought I had him talked out of it.   "He said, 'I didn't want to be like Mike and not say goodbye.'   "That's when I begged him. I said, 'Don't do this. Don't leave me alone. You're my only brother. Don't leave me.'   "I thought I had talked him out of it.   "Thirty minutes later, they found his body. He must have gone right out and done it.   If you want to talk about tragic wrestler deaths, there you go. We can't even imagine going through something like that. And remember, if you or someone you know are having thoughts of harming yourself or someone else, please reach out to your local mental health professionals. It takes a stronger person to get help than to do something you can't take back.   Those are some of the crazier deaths we found. This list is but a small fraction of the tragic deaths from the world of wrestling. Tons of guys we grew up watching have died recently due to health complications and drug issues. There have been some younger guys that have passed on recently as well. There have been tons of suicides in wrestlers under the age of 50. Also, as we've seen, a pretty good amount of murders. As we stated earlier, we stayed away from many more prominent names, mainly because they were health-related and covered extensively in recent years. Also, we don't want to talk about a guy who decided it was best to end his wife's and son's lives, as well as his own. CTE is a raging bitch. We'd like to hear what you guys think and maybe some crazy ones we've missed since we're not perfect! But before we talk about anything else, I am going to show you wonderful listeners some of my favorite moves in the ring on my boy Logan and check this out on our youtube page! Top wrestling movies   https://www.ranker.com/list/wrestling-movies-list-of-all-wrestling-films/ranker-film

Can the Steiner Brothers stand up to the massive duo of Dan Spivey and Sid Vicious, the Skyscrapers? Will Brian Pillman win the rematch with Lex Luger and capture the NWA United States Title? And, when Ric Flair meets Terry Funk in an “I Quit” match, who will utter those two fateful words? What are the consequences for the loser? The award-winning Jim Valley is on extended medical leave, but you can still learn the answers to these and many more questions as Pat McNeill and guest host Sarah Knight (@esotericSarah) take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the conclusion of our NWA Clash of Champions IX watchalong. It's “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (84:37)=================================Join us on Patreon.com/WaybackPlayback for ad-free content, show archives and bonus material.

Episode Fifty Nine - UWF Blackjack Brawl Before AEW there has always been men with a bit of money and influence threatening the established order, and one man who made an explosive impact on the world of wrestling was Herb Abrahms and the UWF. In 1994 it would relaunch on to a wrestling scene dominated by WWF and WCW with the Blackjack Brawl from the 15 thousand seater MGM Grand! Headlined by Sid Vicious and Dr Death Steve Williams and with an undercard featuring Cactus Jack, Jimmy Snuka, Dan Spivey and the Killer Bees, why did this end up only attracting 600 paid fans! And why does it go do in wrestling history as one of the worst shows ever? We review all 9 title matches and 11 matches in total, and rebook what this event could have been! It's the Blackjack Brawl...and Herb...you'd Better Call Creative!

Tag team with a young Undertaker and Sid Vicious to one of wrestling's most famous fights with Adrian Adonis to Wayon Mercy. Dan Spivey is a legend in and out of the ring.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tag team with a young Undertaker and Sid Vicious to one of wrestling's most famous fights with Adrian Adonis to Wayon Mercy. Dan Spivey is a legend in and out of the ring. 

Today, WWE's greatest ever Intercontinental Champion tackles one of the greatest ever technical wrestlers and high fliers in the history of the business in the first of a special two part episode. Among the topics explored are Dynamite Kid's near career-ending back injury and coping mechanisms to overcome the pain, Dynamite's mean streak that stretched to fans as well as wrestlers, the differences in personality between Dynamite and his British Bulldog tag team partner and cousin Davey Boy Smith, Davey Boy's oddest tag team partners while Dynamite was out injured and the first time Don and Dynamite met. Elsewhere in the show, the original Prince of Darkness takes on why Captain Lou Albano was fazed out of the WWF in 1986, "Playboy" Buddy Rose' personal demons, why Bam Bam Bigelow was a pig, how much Don spent on road expenses during his WWF heyday, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper's secret acts of kindness, Stan Hansen, Terry Funk and the famous Dan Spivey vs Adrian Adonis shoot fight in the middle of the ring. Enjoy! Don Muraco's Magnificent Podcast YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbVIe9EgTc2aYA2Zn3LFvuQ Don Muraco's Magnificent Twitter: https://twitter.com/DonMuracoPod Don Muraco's website - https://dontherockmuraco.com/shop-1 Email the show: romeropodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to another installment of “Not About Dark Side of the Ring” – a humorous weekly review & recap of “Dark Side of the Ring” on Vice. This week, Steph, Chris, and Don discuss the influential but volatile life and career of Tom Billington, known to fans worldwide as The Dynamite Kid. The Dynamite Kid earned worldwide fame with a riveting, self-sacrificing style, but violent confrontations outside the ring would destroy his family, his body, and his legacy. In this episode, the gang discusses Billington's life and career, Dan Spivey's impressive head vein, Professor Lance Storm, why Dave Meltzer refuses to look at the goddamn camera, crapping in travel bags, Mick Foley quoting The Boss, how Billington's need to make young wrestlers "pay their dues" is a slap in the face to wrestling, and more. ***Support for “Not About Wrestling” is brought to you by MANSCAPED. Use the code NOTABOUTWRESTLING20 at checkout and get 20% and free shipping*** --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/not-about-wrestling/support

On this episode, we will be checking out the 7/18/1992 episode of WCW Worldwide. The following are the matches for this show: Brian Pillman & Marcus Alexander Bagwell vs. Scotty Flamingo & Richard Morton Rick Rude vs. Larry Corey Ricky Steamboat vs. Bob Cook Dustin Rhodes & Barry Windham vs. Pat Rose & John Peterson Brad Armstrong vs Tracy Smothers Barbarian & Dan Spivey vs. Scott Allen & Larry Santo Steve Williams & Terry Gordy vs. Dustin Rhodes & Barry Windham Sting vs. Big Van Vader Get your official WWR merchandise at: https://wrestlingwithreality.sellmytees.com To get this show in full as well as so much other great content.... check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/wwrpodcast

The Grenade puts a bow on 1989 in the NWA this week with a formal “YEAR IN REVIEW” and “AWARDS” Episode! Ray & Steve take a trip down Memory Lane for '89 in the NWA as they discuss the many feuds, angles, and matches involving the likes of Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat, Terry Funk, Sting, Lex Luger, the Steiner Brothers, the Road Warriors, and so many more!  Plus, they look back one final time at the musical Booking chairs of the NWA throughout the year, listen to some of their favorite sound bites from 1989, recollect the top 30 matches, and perform an Awards Show for all the deserving talent. From Best Wrestler to Worst Wrestler, from the Jobber of the Year to the Biggest B***h Award, they leave no stone unturned!And YES, the boys from the Grenade their NEXT STOP for the Grenade show. What promotion will they be doing next? What year are they headed to now??? You'll find out on this episode!Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade and be automatically entered into our FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY CONTESTS! Our next FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY on Twitter is an AUTOGRAPHED WWF 8x10 of Bret “The Hitman” Hart. Image of the 8x10 will be posted to our Social Media accounts! You must FOLLOW US on Twitter in order to be eligible for the prize! Follow us NOW @RasslinGrenade  Please Follow and LIKE our brand news FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/The-Wrestling-Memory-Grenade-114209227068592 . I will begin to add new content to the Facebook page, but we need your support to achieve our own personal URL for the Podcast Page. In order to do that we need your help by LIKING and Following us on Facebook to reach the needed quota. We look forward to interacting with our Facebook fans! Please Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2t-jVRFc7oJW86eunzYtSg as we begin to add new videos to complement our next venture in the Grenade Series.  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, and so much more!  Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Timestamps below for easy navigation. Where Next? (00:04:36)You've been wondering for weeks… Well, wait no longer… We finally let the cat out of the bag and announce the next Year and Promotion we'll be tackling now that we've wrapped up the NWA in 1989. Where to next? Listen and find out! YEAR IN REVIEW (00:16:30) We take a trip down Memory Lane for 1989 in the NWA as we discuss the many feuds, angles, and matches involving the likes of Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat, Terry Funk, Sting, Lex Luger, the Steiner Brothers, the Road Warriors, Jim Cornette's Midnight Express, and so many more! THANK YOU! (00:52:06)We've set aside a special time in the program to thank everyone who played a part in helping the show grow, whether it was sharing their first-hand knowledge, helping us to find missing episodes of TV, or simply engaging in social media conversation. Some of those we thank include…  TheRetroNetwork.com @TRNSocial Richard Land - @MaskedWrestlers Missy Hyatt - @MissyHyatt Jim Cornette - @TheJimCornette Jim Ross - @JRsBBQ Terry Funk - @TheDirtyFunker Lex Luger - @GenuineLexLuger And more… Favorite Sound Bites (01:01:50)Some made us laugh…. Okay, MOST of them made us laugh…. We briefly dive back into some of our favorite Sound Bites from the year featuring the likes of Dan Spivey, Norman the Lunatic, the Iron Sheik, the Z-Man, Gordon Solie, and Lex Luger! Memorable Matches (01:09:51)As we count down to the Top 5 Matches of 1989, we go back and discuss 30 of the top matches of the year! Year-End Awards (01:37:19)We have a little fun as we present an Awards Show for all the deserving talent. From Best Wrestler to Worst Wrestler, from the Jobber of the Year to the Biggest B***h Award. Which match did we peg “Match of the Year”? Listen and find out! Which Interview received “Promo of the Year”? Tune in to find out! Who was the “Worst Tag Team of the Year?”.. The Dynamic Dudes. Free Prize Giveaway News (02:31:05) As we conclude the final episode of the NWA in 89, we discuss the latest Free Prize Giveaway, How You Can Enter to Win, when to expect the winner to be drawn, and we talk a little more about the new direction the Grenade will be headed beginning with Episode 33. One final THANK YOU to all our listeners who continue to listen, download, and subscribe to the Grenade on the many Streaming Apps that our show is available on. Also, a thank you to those who continue to check us out on the WrestleCopia Podcast Network for all the latest updates on the Wrestling Memory Grenade and all of our sister Podcasts. 

It's finally here!!! This week we wrap up 1989 in the NWA with the final 3 WEEKS of December TV, plus news & notes. We talk the return of Arn Anderson and Sting's alliance with the FOUR HORSEMEN. Lex Luger making another run against World Champion Ric Flair. Jim Cornette goes into detail about poor decisions made by Shane Douglas that ended the MX vs. Dudes program. Cactus Jack's arrival. Norman's $350 Bounty. A counterfeit Windham. Pus, U.S. Champion Lex Luger defends against Sting and SO MUCH MORE!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!Matches listed below... NWA NEWS FOR DECEMBER '89 (00:03:51) Arn Anderson is back in the NWA, while “Wildfire” Tommy Rich suffers an injury. NWA Power Hour for 12/15/89 is GONE WITH THE WIND… Literally… (00:08:23) NWA Worldwide Quick Results 12/16/89 (00:09:52) Action involving Doom, the Z-Man, the Midnight Express, Dragon Master, Buzz Sawyer, Eddie Gilbert, Tommy Rich, plus the Minnesota Wrecking Crew Returns! NWA World Championship Wrestling 12/16/89 (00:10:43) The World Title picture heats up when Ric Flair has a confrontation with Lex Luger. The Cuban Assassin goes after the $350 Bounty in “MOSTLY American Money” on Norman. See how the Stinger responds when he receives his own Stinger Splash from Joe Cruz! The Z-Man faces the Samoan Savage. 6-Man Tag Team action with J-Tex (Muta, Sawyer & Dragon Master). More action involving the Freebirds, Steiners, Kendall Windham, New Zealand Militia w/Lord Littlebrook, Midnight Express, and the Andersons! Promos with the Roadies, Steiners, Buzz Sawyer & Gary Hart, the Dudes, Cornette & MX, Woman, Teddy Long, Norman, & Sting. Plus, Cactus Jack makes his NWA debut and lands the first of many running elbow drops to the concrete!  NWA Main Event 12/17/89 (00:49:56) Kevin Sullivan meets “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert. The Midnight Express take on “Wildfire” Tommy Rich & Ranger Ross. Jim Cornette talks the Dudes. We talk weekend Ratings. Plus, Arn & Ole Anderson reunite to take on the Fabulous Freebirds in the main event… of the Main Event NWA Power Hour 12/22/89 (00:5838) Arn Anderson takes on Capt. Mike Rotunda. Sawyer & The Dragon Master face Tommy Rich & Eddie Gilbert. Ranger Ross meets Agent Steel, Gordon Solie is back with WNN talking Japan, the WWF, and the NWA! Terry Funk's Grill with Norman the Painter?!? Plus, we discuss what will never make it to the Peacock Network, Vince McMahon SQUATTING, and 7-Up presents the Countdown to Christmas Cotton balls on Santa's beard! NWA Worldwide Quick Results 12/23/89 (01:09:46) Action with The Andersons, the State Patrol, the Wild Samoans, Kevin Sullivan. Plus, The Steiners team with Norman vs. Doom & Dan Spivey! NWA World Championship Wrestling 12/23/89 (01:10:09) From the Greensboro Coliseum with Jim Ross & Gordon Solie on the call! The Dynamic Dudes lure Jim Cornette into signing an “Anything Goes” Match between Shane Douglas vs. Jim Cornette!!! The Midnight Express vs. The New Fantastics, the Andersons vs. The State Patrol, Tommy Rich vs. Capt. Mike Rotunda.  The Galaxians vs. Eddie Gilbert & Ranger Ross. More action with Doom, Kendall Windham, Z-Man, Brian Pillman, and the Militia. Brian Pillman talks Michael “PMS” Hayes. The Terminator FINALLY makes his in-ring debut. Promos with Lex Luger, the Horsemen, and Tommy Rich. The Freebirds attack Zenk & Pillman. We discuss the necessity of the U.S. Tag Team Titles. Plus, U.S. Heavyweight Champion LEX LUGER defends against former friend STING! NWA Main Event 12/24/89 (01:35:53) It's the Christmas Eve edition with a Main Event that sees a Lumberjack Match between Capt. Mike Rotunda vs. Tommy Rich. The New Zealand Militia vs. The Dynamic Dudes. Promos with the Roadies, the Steiners, and the Horsemen! We also talk weekend Ratings. Plus, Eddie Gilbert takes on the Italian Stallion with Referee LEE SCOTT?!? NWA Power Hour 12/29/89 (01:46:24) The Freebirds receive their World Tag Title Rematch against Champions the Steiners in what proves to be a PHOTO FINISH! The Midnight Express tangle with the Galaxians. Ray Russell talks about life imitating art with the Norman character. It's Terry Funk's Grill with Lord Littlebrook & Norman. It's the final WNN of 1989 with Gordon Solie! Plus, U.S. Champion Lex Luger vs. Ranger Ross. NWA Worldwide 12/30/89 (01:59:09) Flyin' Brian takes on Cactus Jack Manson in the main event. U.S. Champion Lex Luger defends against the Italian Stallion. Norman apologizes to Woman. More action involving the Andersons, Buzz Sawyer, and the New Zealand Militia. Promos with Lex Luger, Gary Hart, the Horsemen with Sting, and Woman. Plus, Sting has a wild run-in with Cactus Jack to close the show! NWA World Championship Wrestling 12/30/89 (02:14:20) From the Greensboro Coliseum again this week with JR & Solie. The Freebirds vs. Z-Man & Flyin' Brian kicks off the program! Sting meets the Dragon Master. Ranger Ross & Tommy Rich vs. Nasty Ned & Cactus Jack. Cactus once again obliterates his own partner on the concrete after suffering a loss! More action with Buzz Sawyer, Norman, Arn Anderson, the Wild Samoans, and the Steiners. Promos with Ric Flair, the Andersons, Lex Luger, Tommy Rich & Ranger Ross. Shane Douglas vs. Stan Lane ends when Shane pins…. Jim Cornette??? Plus, JIM CORNETTE TELLS ALL!!! Cornette explains how the match between him vs. Shane Douglas was re-taped to be Shane vs. Lane after Douglas complained to Jim Herd about the storyline. Corny shows Shane what happens in another case of “When Keepin' It Real, Goes Wrong” for the future Franchise. NWA Main Event 12/31/89 (02:39:50) It's a special YEAR IN REVIEW New Year's Eve edition of the Main Event, featuring a quick discussion of highlights and one final Lex Luger promo to close out the year! FINAL 1989 NEWS & NOTES (02:42:15) It's the Final Champions of 1989 Roll Call. Jim Herd still pushing got Lex Luger as the next World Champion. We talk the list of names about to arrive in 1990 to the NWA. Plus, WHO did Vince McMahon hire to make his own J-Tex? We have one final fantasy booking discussion on what would have happened if Luger had become World Champion when Sting goes down with the knee injury. Plus, Kendall Windham & Blackjack Mulligan arrested for passing counterfeit bills!!! All of that and Ray Russell drops a small hint about where we're headed next after 1989 in the NWA!!! Don't miss next week's NWA 1989 AWARDS & YEAR IN REVIEW EPISODE! We put a nice bow on the previous 31 episodes of the Wrestling Memory Grenade as we give thanks and reminisce about our favorites angles, storylines, interviews, sound bites, and so much more from the NWA in 1989. Plus, our very own first-ever WMG AWARDS CEREMONY as we hand out deserving Awards to a slew of NWA personalities for their contributions to the company throughout 1989. Best Wrestler, Top 5 Matches, WORST Wrestler… and SO MUCH MORE!  Also as part of the Episode 32 Year in Review show, Steve has plans to announce a new FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY, so be sure to FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @RASSLINGRENADE for your chance to enter and win! AND YES, NEXT WEEK on Episode 32 we will announce OUR NEXT VENTURE when we pull out a new grenade and rip the pin out. An explosion of NEW memories coming our way… Which promotion, what year? Listen next week to find out!!!

'Flash Boys': Swimming In The Dark Pools With The Sharks

The biggest sports entertainment event of our childhood is nigh. This episode of Saturday Night's Main Event features most of the Superstars who will appear in front of 93,000 fans in just a few weeks. Stories are advanced and some of the most memorable matches from that pay per view come together on this episode.Taking place right next door to where Mania will take place, at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit on February 21, 1987 (airing March 14) for 21,000 fans who probably also had their tickets in hand for the Pontiac Silverdome.Ricky Steamboat and Randy Savage are ready to tear into each other. The battle of the full nelson is about to begin. Plus, Andre the Giant has recently turned heel and his feud against Hulk Hogan is so hot even the other wrestlers have to stop and bear witness to history.We discuss the WrestleMania III build up. Could the opening quick promos segment work today? How exactly does one win a human and who decides the rightful possessor? Does WWF beta test ideas? And what exactly is an "official observer"?All of that plus we give an update on where the collection talk is going. Matty makes a big boy purchase. The Educator gives an ACL update. Along with all of the tangents and jokes you've come to know and love.Tonight's matches include:Randy Savage (Intercontinental champion) (with Miss Elizabeth) vs George the Animal Steele for the title and for the managerial services of Miss Elizabeth.20 man Battle Royal.King Kong Bundy (with Bobby Heenan) vs Jake Roberts.The Hart Foundation (tag team champions) (with Jimmy Hart and Danny Davis) vs Tito Santana and Dan Spivey.Ricky Steamboat vs The Iron Sheik (with Slick).If you like the Hot Tag of the show, you can now read all of Kevin's show notes by becoming a Patron at the $5 level over at pateron.com/maskedlibrary.Check out our new merchandise store! Tee Public link.The Retro Network's own Kevin Decent (@MaskedLibrary) along with his two best friends “Sweet” Matty Treats (@MattyTreats) and Matt “the Educator of Excellence” began The House Show by reviewing WWF's In Your House pay per view events over the course of the worldwide quarantine. Next, they covered all of the WCW Halloween Havoc events finishing out 2020. Now in 2021, they will be going back to WWF for all the Saturday Night's Main Event shows. This trios team has been watching wrestling all their lives and debating the outcomes since high school. Invite them in your house each week for the main episode on Thursdays and The Run In on Mondays.Contact The House Show across social media! Follow @TRNHouseShow on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Watch along with each podcast by signing up for a 30-day free trial of the WWE Network. Watch all the In Your House, Halloween Havoc, and now Saturday Night's Main Event shows plus so much more from the '80s and '90s eras including Wrestlemania, Summerslam, and events from other leagues like ECW 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.Listen from the beginning! Subscribe to The House Show feed directly or search "The House Show" in your favorite podcast feed.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It’s War Games at WrestleWar ‘91! Inside the confines of a double ring steel cage, who’s gonna bleed, who’s gonna no-sell, and who’s gonna attempt murder on live PPV when Sting and his buddies take on the Horsemen? How many stars can U.S. Champ Lex Luger carry Dan Spivey to? (More than you’d think.) The Freebirds kick off their negative title reign in style with Diamond Dallas Page and some “brown sugar.” We’ve got a great crowd, the most random six man tag match you’ll ever see, Buddy Landel being hilarious, Bobby Eaton being awesome, Alexandra York’s Tandy word processor, Vader and Hansen stiffing each other, WCW Production Values, Jim Ross dunking on little kids, and Big Dust is back in the saddle, if you will, in pul’lic, with the book and a bottle. Pass the Courvoisier and settle in with JR and Mikey for this hilarious LATE NIGHT EDITION of TLD.

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!

On this episode of Grilling JR, LISTEN as Jim and Conrad revisit WCW's WrestleWar `91, which went down on February 24, 1991 from the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, AZ. In it, we'd see a WarGames match featuring The Four Horsemen and Larry Zbyszko vs. The Steiner Brothers, Sting and Brian Pillman. Plus, Vader vs. Stan Hansen, The Freebirds vs. Doom, Lex Luger vs. Dan Spivey, and more! Do you own or rent your home? Sure you do! And I bet it can be hard work. You know what's easy? Bundling policies with GEICO. GEICO makes it EASY to bundle your homeowners or renters insurance, along with your auto policy. Visit GEICO.com today. Gifts that say I love you every single day, backed with decades of experience in the comfort of your own home. It's EASY! Just go to www.IHATESTEVENSINGER.com, fast, free and safe shipping. LUCY Nicotine is a company founded by former smokers looking for a better and cleaner nicotine alternative. Finally, tobacco alternatives that don't suck. Try LUCY today and get 20% your order! Go to WWW.LUCY.CO and use promo code: JR “Insight with Chris Van Vliet” brings you in-depth interviews with the whose who in professional wrestling. Don't miss a single episode check out “Insight with Chris Van Vilet” at www.ChrisVanVilet.com Save yourself some money, get a better interest rate, lower monthly payments and even skip your next two payments at www.SaveWithConrad.com Warmer weather is just around the corner, and you need to make sure you're ready for grilling season. Head over to www.JRsBBQ.com and grab yourself some great bbq sauce and order "Under The Black Har" JR's latest book too! Do you want to style and profile like good ol' JR? Well, stop by www.jimrossshirts.com and check out all our tees. We have new designs going up almost every week! Plus, JR's jumped into the Patreon game with a new and unique way to list to the podcast...ADFREESHOWS.com! Not only will you get Grilling JR ad free and early you'll also get all four of Conrad's other podcasts and a whole lot more! Head over and check out the available tiers and all they offer over at ADFREESHOWS.com Do you have a product or business you want JR & Conrad to talk about on the show? Let us know about it and fill out a FREE quick form over at www.AdvertiseWithConrad.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Grilling JR, LISTEN as Jim and Conrad revisit WCW's WrestleWar `91, which went down on February 24, 1991 from the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, AZ. In it, we'd see a WarGames match featuring The Four Horsemen and Larry Zbyszko vs. The Steiner Brothers, Sting and Brian Pillman. Plus, Vader vs. Stan Hansen, The Freebirds vs. Doom, Lex Luger vs. Dan Spivey, and more! Do you own or rent your home? Sure you do! And I bet it can be hard work. You know what’s easy? Bundling policies with GEICO. GEICO makes it EASY to bundle your homeowners or renters insurance, along with your auto policy. Visit GEICO.com today. Gifts that say I love you every single day, backed with decades of experience in the comfort of your own home. It’s EASY! Just go to www.IHATESTEVENSINGER.com, fast, free and safe shipping. LUCY Nicotine is a company founded by former smokers looking for a better and cleaner nicotine alternative. Finally, tobacco alternatives that don’t suck. Try LUCY today and get 20% your order! Go to WWW.LUCY.CO and use promo code: JR “Insight with Chris Van Vliet” brings you in-depth interviews with the whose who in professional wrestling. Don’t miss a single episode check out “Insight with Chris Van Vilet” at www.ChrisVanVilet.com Save yourself some money, get a better interest rate, lower monthly payments and even skip your next two payments at www.SaveWithConrad.com Warmer weather is just around the corner, and you need to make sure you're ready for grilling season. Head over to www.JRsBBQ.com and grab yourself some great bbq sauce and order "Under The Black Har" JR's latest book too! Do you want to style and profile like good ol' JR? Well, stop by www.jimrossshirts.com and check out all our tees. We have new designs going up almost every week! Plus, JR's jumped into the Patreon game with a new and unique way to list to the podcast...ADFREESHOWS.com! Not only will you get Grilling JR ad free and early you'll also get all four of Conrad's other podcasts and a whole lot more! Head over and check out the available tiers and all they offer over at ADFREESHOWS.com Do you have a product or business you want JR & Conrad to talk about on the show? Let us know about it and fill out a FREE quick form over at www.AdvertiseWithConrad.com

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!

This week on Wrestling Omakase we take a completely randomized look back at WCW's annual February extravaganza, SuperBrawl, on our second ever Retro Roulette episode! The Wrestling Omakase Patreon is your best source for coverage of Japanese wrestling, from yesterday and today. Patrons get so much bonus audio that never hits the free feed, most notably two full length exclusive episodes per month. Our next episode will feature our 5 Matches format with debuting guest WH Park from Post Wrestling, as he and I will cover some awesome stuff from Japan spanning 4 different decades. Plus, you get shorter and yet still jampacked 1 Match episodes, currently covering matches submitted by Omakase patrons (spanning a wide range already in week 1- a BattlArts classic shoot-style match from 2000 and a DDT cinematic match featuring Yoshihiko from 2020!), ANIME OMAKASE, daily coverage of all the major Japanese tournaments (soon to include the New Japan Cup!), and so much more! You can get access to all of this and much more right now for only $5 at www.patreon.com/wrestlingomakase! John is joined by first time guest & VOW contributor Matt Francist (@archivingmatt), an old school WCW fan dating back to the early 90s which makes him the perfect guest for this episode! If you missed our prior Retro Roulette episode from October (that time covering Halloween Havoc), it's sort of a different spin on the 5 Matches format- instead of just picking five old matches ourselves, in this case we've come up with a theme (WCW SuperBrawl PPVs) and then let the randomizer gods choose six random shows, and then one random match on each of those shows. Here's what we ended up with. All can of course be found on the WWE Network, along with many other illicit places I'm sure: 1991- Dan Spivey vs. Ricky Morton 1992- Marcus Alexander Bagwell vs. The Taylor Made Man 1996- Ric Flair vs. Randy Savage (WCW World Title Steel Cage) 1997- Jeff Jarrett vs. Mongo McMichael 1998- Rick Martel vs. Booker T (WCW World TV Title) 2001- Chuck Palumbo & Sean O'Haire vs. Mark Jindrak & Shawn Stasiak (WCW World Tag Team Titles) Topics that come up along the way include: boy did the randomizer job us out on some of these shows, brief thoughts of SuperBrawl and some of the weirdness involved with WCW's schedule (and which one was bigger, SuperBrawl vs. Starrcade), Spivey does some movez, Morton months away from turning on his partner for a computer, why couldn't we get Pillman vs. Liger instead of this, did Jesse Ventura just make a joke about Bagwell's apparently legitimate mommy issues, Bobby Heenan has some thoughts on the opposite sex, THE DEADLY EFFECTS OF SHOE VIOLENCE, John and Matt disagree sharply on this 97 match, Debra was completely insane during this match, Rick Martel's sadly aborted major league comeback, the best match we discussed on this show by far, the WCW Heat Machine, a good little tag match to wrap us up, and a whole lot more. Follow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter to submit questions for future episodes and get alerts every time new episodes go up (both free feed & Patreon)- @wrestleomakase! Support Wrestling Omakase with a donation through Red Circle! All donations are split with that week's guest. We really appreciate it: http://bit.ly/2o42FP6 Wrestling Omakase has dedicated channels on TWO Discords! Come join either one where you can chat with John and show guests and submit questions for future episodes! Super J-Cast Discord: https://discord.gg/zWEgNK5 VOW Network Discord: https://discord.gg/rGTXwXd Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Wrestling Omakase we take a completely randomized look back at WCW's annual February extravaganza, SuperBrawl, on our second ever Retro Roulette episode! The Wrestling Omakase Patreon is your best source for coverage of Japanese wrestling, from yesterday and today. Patrons get so much bonus audio that never hits the free feed, most notably two full length exclusive episodes per month. Our next episode will feature our 5 Matches format with debuting guest WH Park from Post Wrestling, as he and I will cover some awesome stuff from Japan spanning 4 different decades. Plus, you get shorter and yet still jampacked 1 Match episodes, currently covering matches submitted by Omakase patrons (spanning a wide range already in week 1- a BattlArts classic shoot-style match from 2000 and a DDT cinematic match featuring Yoshihiko from 2020!), ANIME OMAKASE, daily coverage of all the major Japanese tournaments (soon to include the New Japan Cup!), and so much more! You can get access to all of this and much more right now for only $5 at www.patreon.com/wrestlingomakase! John is joined by first time guest & VOW contributor Matt Francist (@archivingmatt), an old school WCW fan dating back to the early 90s which makes him the perfect guest for this episode! If you missed our prior Retro Roulette episode from October (that time covering Halloween Havoc), it's sort of a different spin on the 5 Matches format- instead of just picking five old matches ourselves, in this case we've come up with a theme (WCW SuperBrawl PPVs) and then let the randomizer gods choose six random shows, and then one random match on each of those shows. Here's what we ended up with. All can of course be found on the WWE Network, along with many other illicit places I'm sure: 1991- Dan Spivey vs. Ricky Morton 1992- Marcus Alexander Bagwell vs. The Taylor Made Man 1996- Ric Flair vs. Randy Savage (WCW World Title Steel Cage) 1997- Jeff Jarrett vs. Mongo McMichael 1998- Rick Martel vs. Booker T (WCW World TV Title) 2001- Chuck Palumbo & Sean O'Haire vs. Mark Jindrak & Shawn Stasiak (WCW World Tag Team Titles) Topics that come up along the way include: boy did the randomizer job us out on some of these shows, brief thoughts of SuperBrawl and some of the weirdness involved with WCW's schedule (and which one was bigger, SuperBrawl vs. Starrcade), Spivey does some movez, Morton months away from turning on his partner for a computer, why couldn't we get Pillman vs. Liger instead of this, did Jesse Ventura just make a joke about Bagwell's apparently legitimate mommy issues, Bobby Heenan has some thoughts on the opposite sex, THE DEADLY EFFECTS OF SHOE VIOLENCE, John and Matt disagree sharply on this 97 match, Debra was completely insane during this match, Rick Martel's sadly aborted major league comeback, the best match we discussed on this show by far, the WCW Heat Machine, a good little tag match to wrap us up, and a whole lot more. Follow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter to submit questions for future episodes and get alerts every time new episodes go up (both free feed & Patreon)- @wrestleomakase! Support Wrestling Omakase with a donation through Red Circle! All donations are split with that week's guest. We really appreciate it: http://bit.ly/2o42FP6 Wrestling Omakase has dedicated channels on TWO Discords! Come join either one where you can chat with John and show guests and submit questions for future episodes! Super J-Cast Discord: https://discord.gg/zWEgNK5 VOW Network Discord: https://discord.gg/rGTXwXd Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestling-omakase/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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. 

We head into September '89 in the NWA with the Sting & Flair vs. J-Tex feud headlining the upcoming Clash 8 card. Plus, Syndication is all out of whack as segments on NWA Pro seem to be WEEKS BEHIND. Meanwhile, over on World Wide, the NWA reaches another new low when they air promos meant to be shown AFTER the Clash with several of the wrestlers giving away the finishes to the Clash 8 matches… THAT HAVEN'T HAPPENED YET! Oh, NWA.   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. AUGUST '89 VIP JOBBER OF THE MONTH (00:04:24) Who will take home the August '89 VIP JOTM Trophy? Is there even a doubt?!? RIP STEVE CASEY (00:08:08) We touch on the recent passing of 1989 NWA Competitor Steve Sasser (AKA Steve Casey/Stave Dane). You can listen to our full salute to the career of Steve Casey here at our WCNN report of his passing https://wrestlecopia.com/wcnn/wcnn-steve-casey-dane/ NWA Power Hour 9/1/89 (00:10:57) We kick off Labor Day weekend as The Road Warriors invade Funk's Grill, Gordon Solie talks the Clash, Jim Cornette ribs poor Joe Pedicino, Tommy Rich vs. Wild Bill Irwin, the Cuban Assassin takes on a Ding Dong, and STING VS. THE GREAT MUTA headline the program!!! Plus, KLONDIKE BILL MAKES AN APPEARANCE!!! NWA Pro 9/2/89 (00:31:07) The syndication issues reach an all-time low as we try to figure out how far BEHIND the current product Pro is and how far AHEAD WorldWide is. Because NWA, UGH. World Champion Ric Flair battles the Cuban Assassin, the SST launch Lee Scott into orbit AGAIN, Lance Russell names the enzuigiri, plus action with the Freebirds, the Midnights, the Steiners, Flyin' Brian, and Pedicino Knows has overstayed it's welcome.  We relive Rick Steiner and Robin Green's first date at the Atlanta Zoo. What a B*tch! Terry Funk talks, and we talk a fantasy 3 Horsemen. Plus, Dave Meltzer loses his mind when ROLLERGAMES RETURNS TO TV! NWA World Wide Wrestling 9/2/89 (56:33) As far behind as the Pro show is, Worldwide is a week ahead of the current product and it's making things really hard to keep track of. Darn you NWA! World Champion Ric Flair defends against Wild Bill Irwin, plus action with the Birds, the Steiners, the Roadies, and Sid. What a lineup! Plus, interviews from Teddy Long, Terry Funk & Gary Hart, the Birds, Flair & Pillman, and Lex Luger says he's bigger than the U.S. title. NWA World Championship Wrestling 9/2/89 (01:14:17) The Braves run long as we join this episode of WCW in progress, but just in time for a Tommy Rich match! Wahoo McDaniel joins commentary for action with the SST, Dan Spivey, the Birds and Promos from the Steiners, Ric Flair, Sting, Road Warriors, Michael Hayes, Tommy Rich's insults on the mic are about as effective as his offense in the ring. Plus, Music Videos galore, including the infamous Dynamic Dudes Jazzersizing video! NWA Main Event 9/3/89 (01:25:42) It's ARMBAR MANIA as “Wildfire” Tommy Rich takes on Ron Simmons in a match that goes on forever.. and ever… and ever… Just ask Steve! NWA Power Hour 9/8/89 (01:29:13) It's a monster 8-Man Tag Main Event with the Steiners teaming with the Roadies to take on the SST & The Freebirds. J-Tex joins Funk's Grill. Gordon Solie talks the Clash. Jim Cornette roasts Jim Ross and his Sooners. Action with Flyin' Brian & Tommy Rich. Plus, U.S. Champion Lex Luger vs. Ranger Ross coming to Twitter: watch as the Total Package slips off the middle rope and takes a nosedive to the mat! RIGHT IN THE SCHNOZ! NWA Syndicated Issues (01:40:55) The syndication timeline woes continue. Even though NWA Pro for 9/9 is MIA, we discuss once more how behind the times the program is and what exactly is going wrong behind the scenes with the NWA production staff. NWA World Wide Wrestling 9/9/89 (01:42:47) Okay, NOW the NWA hits an all-time low when they air Post Match Promos discussing results from Clash 8…. BEFORE THE CLASH HAPPENS!!! First, Jim Ross interviews Robin Green about her interference at the Clash, THAT HASN'T HAPPENED YET! Then, Terry Funk & Gary Hart discuss their dastardly attack on Ric Flair at the Clash, THAT ALSO HASN'T HAPPENED YET!!! Plus, the Midnights vs. The Militia, and more with the Skyscrapers, Flyin' Brian, the Roadies, Lex Luger, and Tommy Rich. Plus, the Fan's Man Joe Pedicino smells cheeseburgers… and dissension between Missy Hyatt & Robin Green. NWA World Championship Wrestling 9/9/89 (02:04:56) Until now, it was thought that only 15 minutes of this show existed… but no more! It's here, the full 2 HOUR VERSION of the September 9th WCW program! Wahoo McDaniel joins for commentary once more as we see Ranger Ross vs. Bill Irwin, Flyin Brian takes on Eddie Gilbert, the battle of the Mikes with Capt. Mike Rotunda vs. future star Mike Awesome, and a candidate for worst match of the year as Sid Vicious meets Scott Hall. The Z-Man is coming 9/12/89! There's a new TV Champion and his name is Muta. We're gifted an encore presentation of the NEW Robin Green vignette. Squashes galore with the Birds, the Steiners, the Midnights, and U.S. Champ Lex Luger. Clash 8 hype to the tune of Feud Video packages, plus College Football breaks with Craig Sager, and the AMERICAN GLADIATORS are coming so check your local listings! But that's not all, RARE audio of promos including The J-Tex Corporation, Lex Luger, Teddy Long & his Skyscrapers, Gordon Solie talks the Clash, and Ric Flair & Sting join the Danger Zone. Listen as Flair buries Paul E. shortly before firing him in real life, #politics. Plus, listen as host Ray Russell shares a Z-MAN STORY you won't want to miss!!! NWA Main Event 9/10/89 (02:47:45) It's the rematch we never knew we needed when we witness ARMBAR MANIA 2 – this time Tommy Rich teams with “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert to take on the Sheik's Army of Ron Simmons and The Cuban Assassin. Plus, the final countdown to Clash 8 “Fall Brawl”. This all takes us to the Clash of the Champions 8 “Fall Brawl” on Sept. 12, 1989. The Clash 8 he Watch-Along is also now available at Episode 19 of the Wrestling Memory Grenade!  Enjoy the fun with Episode 21 and come back next week when we knock out THREE WEEKS of NWA '89 goodness to close out the month of September in what is sure to be an ultra-mega-mass edition of the show!

It's a news heavy episode of the Grenade this week as we talk Ric Flair as the new booker of the NWA, Jim Cornette chimes in on the SkyScrapers/Mike Blackwell shoot situation, Missy Hyatt talks being misted by the Great Muta, and the NWA politics that led to her being removed from TV. We also look at more names headed into the company, unanswered questions about the Bash in the Omni, and just who is the July '89 VIP Jobber of the Month? It's a full hour of NWA news to kick off the show this week!  From there we move into the weekend of August 12, 1989 and dissect all 5 episodes of NWA TV for the weekend featuring the Doc vs. Rotunda Scientific Challenge Series, Muta vs. Gilbert in a NO DQ Match, Johnny Ace suffers an injury, and the production issues continue to cause mass confusion!Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeVisit 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. More on the Skyscrapers/Mike Blackwell Shoot Situation (00:01:12) We look more in-depth at the infamous SkyScrapers vs. Mike Blackwell/Avalanche match from last week's episode. Just who was Mike Blackwell? Listen to this episode to find out! Special thanks to @TheJimCornette on Twitter for chiming in and adding a little insight on the situation and what went on backstage after the mayhem in the ring. Also, a special thanks to the Hannibal Channel on Youtube for an excerpt of a Dan Spivey shoot interview discussing the fallout. It wasn't disappointing! Missy Hyatt Talks The Great Muta, Eddie Gilbert, and Politics in the NWA (00:05:29) Special thanks once again to @MissyHyatt on Twitter as she talks being misted TWICE by the Great Muta, the abrupt ending to the Muta/Eddie Gilbert feud, and reuniting with Muta nearly 30 years later and receiving a special gift. Was she misted a THIRD TIME? From there, Missy also talks the Politics within the NWA, Eddie Gilbert being demoted both on and off-screen, and Missy herself being removed from TV for “gaining too much weight”. GET REAL NWA! Missy is truly underappreciated for her knowledge and memory of this time period in the business and doesn't get nearly enough respect. The Wrestling Memory Grenade Free Prize Giveaway Update (00:12:19)We talk the winners of the most recent Thanksgiving Free Prize Giveaway Event and what's coming next! All you have to do is FOLLOW US on TWITTER for your chance to win future free prizes! WRESTLECOPIA BRAND NEWS (00:14:05) What's the latest in the world of the WrestleCopia Podcast Network? We talk upcoming episodes and new shows coming to WrestleCopia.com in the upcoming weeks!  Host Ray Russell Announces MAGAZINE MONDAY (00:15:49) Ray went deep diving into his storage room and pulled out bins of decades-old News Clippings, Magazines, Articles, Ads, Programs, and so much more. The collection dates back to at least the 1930s and Ray plans to slowly share his collection of rare nostalgia and fond memories with you via Twitter and our upcoming Youtube launch! NWA VIP Jobber of the Month (00:18:08) This week we take a look at the NWA's July '89 VIP JOBBER OF THE MONTH. Any guesses as to who walked away with this title… AGAIN??? We also discuss the miserable time the boys of the NWA had working with what appeared to be (at times) some of the untrained or half-trained job guys throughout the Louisiana and Texas Tapings. WRESTLECOPIA PATREON NEWS IT'S 14 TIERS of goodness over at Patron.com/Wrestlecopia . Please subscribe to help out the WreslteCopia Podcast Network, The Grenade, our sister show Monday Warfare, and other Podcast Programs. Keep us alive for 2021 with as little as a $1 Tier donation! Plus higher-level subscriptions allow you access to our uncensored Power Hour Podcast, random wrestling Watch-Along, Ray's Show Notes, and so much more! Let us know you're there, let us know you care over at Patron.com/Wrestlecopia ! NWA Pro Results for 8/5/89 (00:27:23) We couldn't find the footage in time for last week's episode of the Grenade, but we did find detailed results of the program, and we share those with you this week. Featuring Match #1 in the Dr. Death vs. Rotunda Scientific Series. The Omni Bash Revisited (00:31:14)As promised, Ray did some research and came up with some better answers for some of the unanswered questions last week in regards to the final night of the 1989 Bash Tour that culminated at the Omni. What was the legit figure in regards to crowd attendance? Why did Sting miss the TV Title Match with the Great Muta? We follow up on last week's questions right here!  There's a NEW BOOKER in Town. WOOOO! (00:35:32)With record-low TV Ratings and attendance at the house shows un the toilet, in steps the Nature Boy as the “Ultimate Decision Maker” as far as creative goes. Hear the story of just how Ric Flair came to be booker. Talent Comings and Goings (00:43:16) There's even more new talent headed into the promotion, a few on their way out, and a new Iron Sheik-led faction in town that just may rival the Four Horsemen…. Or not! We talk negations, tryouts, who got hired, who didn't, and the demise of the Ding Dongs… We have a lot of fun here talking Ron Simmons keeping it real, Iron Sheik impressions, John Nord's interpretation of the business, the masked Mr. Z, Kamala II, and Dick Slater as Terry Funk V2.0.  After realizing how deep we were into the show, Ray calls an audible and elects to cover just one week of NWA TV this week for the sake of quality over quantity!  And with the Power Hour on Saturday Night this week, we kick things off with…  NWA Pro 8/12/89 (01:02:45) It's Match #2 in the Scientific Series between Dr. Death & Mike Rotunda. Can the Doc tie things up at 1 fall a piece? Flyin' Brian takes on Norman the Lunatic, a match in which Pillman may win the battle but not necessarily the war. The New Zealand Militia mean business as they take on the Dynamic Dudes and break the cheekbone of Johnny Ace! Fun squashes with the Roadies and the Great Muta. The Steiners face Ron Simmons & The Bounty Hunter. Lex Luger is NUMERO UNO BABY! We discuss at length the production issues going on right now in the NWA. Plus, the Iron Sheik has some word for co-host Steve at (01:13:38). NWA Worldwide 8/12/89 (01:31:52) In an angle that sets up the main event, The Freebirds show Rick Steiner what Brotherhood is all about. Then, later in the program, it's the Steiner Brothers vs. World Champions The Freebirds in non-title action. Squashes with Norman and the Roadies. Tommy Rich teams with Flyin' Brian to take on Ron Simmons & Cruel Connection. Plus, we hear briefly from “The Iron Sheik” again. NWA World Championship Wrestling 8/12/89 (01:58:04)It's our first 2-HOUR edition of WCW in quite a while! It's Dr. Death vs. Mike Rotunda in a match in the middle of the Scientific Series… that isn't part of the scientific series??!?!? We get out very first Flyin' Brian Promo as he challenges Norman to a rematch, how will Teddy Long respond? Sid Vicious sends “Chopper” Steve Casey out of the NWA. The Danger Zone with guest Capt. Mike Rotunda. In-ring action with Ron Simmons, Brian Pillman, the Midnight Express, World Champion Freebirds, Ranger Ross, Tommy Rich, the New Zealand Militia, and the Steiner Brothers. Promos galore with the likes of Lex Luger, Sting, Ric Flair, the Roadies, Cornette & the Midnights, Paul E., the Steiners, the Birds, Gary Hart, and Terry Funk explains the one thing you never do to a Cowboy!   NWA Power Hour 8/12/89 (02:37:27)It's a special Saturday Night edition of the Power Hour featuring Road Warrior Hawk battling Samu of the SST, and there's trouble in paradise between the SST and their manager Paul E. Shane Douglas takes on Capt. Mike Rotunda. It's WNN with Gordon Solie. Terry Funk's Grill with the Steiner Brothers where Alex meets his little brother “Knuckles”. And “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert battles The Great Muta in a NO DQ Match! See how a solid match ends with a groan-worthy finish. Plus, Missy Hyatt gets the Green Mist for the second time as Muta goes on a spewing spree.    NWA Main Event 8/13/89 (02:53:12) We're told all weekend that there will be no episode of the Main Event this week… only there is.. It's more of a recap show this week though we do wind up seeing the final match, Match #3, in the Scientific Series between Dr. Death vs. Mike Rotunda, only now it's somehow morphed from a scientific series in a No Holds Barred match… Yeah, we have no idea either…. Listen as Steve's head explodes while he tries to compute all of the poor production management over the weekend of the 12th. It's a fun time trying to make sense of all of this… or at least fun listening as Steve tries to hold it together… A Teaser For Next Week – Poor Production Continues… (03:01:35) It's the NWA at it's finest… but not really. We take a very brief look at next week's episode of the Grenade that features two major faux pas on the 6:05 WCW program. First, on 8/19 the wrong tape airs, and the NWA re-airs an episode of WCW from 3 weeks prior! Then on 8/26 the production team forget to press record during the main event match and angles during the taping and have to call an emergency taping to fix the issue. Because WCW. Another truly fun week of News, Notes, and Reviews here this week on the Grenade. Tell your friends about us. Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade. Subscribe to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia . And check out our Podcast Network over at https://wrestlecopia.com !

The Great American Bash Watch-Along is in the books but we keep on truckin' through the summer of '89 with new stars, new stories, and some unfinished business! Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade 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 With the Bash PPV behind us, we move forward with another two weeks of NWA news and action for the weekends of July 28 and August 4, 1989. WrestleCopia Podcast Network (00:05:26)What's going on in the world of WrestleCopia brand and the Grenade?   PATREON NEWS, PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO KEEP US GOING IN 2021! (00:07:11) Let us know you're there, let us know you care. Please subscribe! Your choice of 14 Tiers, as low as a $1 Tier just to show your support. Help keep the Grenade and the Copia Podcast Network going in 2021 by subscribing to a Tier that best suits you. Constant additions to our Watch-Along Tier, the Power Hour Podcast Tier, and so many more. Patreon.com/Wrestlecopia A quick look at the Free Prize Giveaway Contest (00:10:08) The Exodus of Ricky Steamboat (00:10:50) Jim Herd can't seem to come to terms on a new contract with the Dragon, and Steamer shockingly walks. Where does this leave the Total Package as far as challengers for his U.S. Title goes?  The Conclusion of the Bash Tour (00:17:24) We take a lake at the final leg of the Bash Tour. How did the houses fair post Bash PPV? NWA Power Hour 7/28 - 29/89 (00:21:25) The Braves go 17 Inning (and lose) causing the Power Hour to air LATE, LATE at night! It's the battle of two friends as part of the NWA Top 10 rankings when “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert takes on “Wildfire” Tommy Rich. The storytelling from Paul E and Lance Russell in the Rich vs. Gilbert match is a thing of beauty. Gordon Solie breaks down the entire Bash PPV. Norman the… Clown(?) is the guest on Funk's Grill. Scott Hall & Ranger Ross vs. New Zealand Militia. Missy Hyatt's cups over-floweth. Plus, Dan Spivey vs. Johnny Rich outs new meaning to the term “Extended Squash”. NWA Pro 7/29/89 (00:35:05) From Amarillo, hometown hero Terry Funk receives the cheers against Big Scott Hall. Dr. Death takes on Wild Bill Irwin. Gary Hart talks the vacant TV Title. Mike Rotunda issues a challenge to Dr. Death, and Doc accepts with an added stipulation. More action from Sting, the Midnight Express, Mike Rotunda, and Norman runs into stuff. Scott Hall cuts his very first (and probably last) NWA promo. Plus, Doc channels his inner Hacksaw Duggan. Hooo! NWA Worldwide 7/29/89 (00:51:19) The show opens with Rick Steiner doing his best Iron Sheik impersonation, and concludes with Rick taking on the Sheik in a hilarious contest that sees Steiner make Sheik HUMBLE! This may be Sheik's last entertaining match of his career! Highlights of that match on Twitter right now @RasslinGrenade ! In-ring action with Terry Funk, the SST, Norman, & Flyin' Brian. The Skyscrapers meet Johnny & Davey Rich. Plus, promos from Terry Funk, Scott Steiner, Lex Luger, and….. RICKY STEAMBOAT??? NWA World Championship Wrestling 7/29/89 (01:09:50) In a major production snafu, Mike Rotunda challenges Dr. Death to a scientific match, but they play the wrong rebuttal with Doc giving away the outcome of the match… BEFORE IT AIRS NEXT WEEK!!! The Steiner Brothers battle The Iron Sheik & Ron Simmons. SkyScrapers & Norman team up vs. Tommy, Johnny, AND Davey Rich. Action with Sting, Flyin' Brian, and the already departed RICKY STEAMBOAT. Plus, hear what the Funker has in common with the WHOOPING CRANE! NWA Main Event 7/30/89 (01:32:32) Jim Ross hosts as Paul E. is “running late” to avoid discussing his losses at the Bash. Dick Murdoch teams with Eddie Gilbert, along with 49ers legend John Ayers in their corner, to take on Wild Bill Irwin and Norman. We get another look at the Ding Dongs, and I swear to you, they're slightly less terrible here than earlier matches. In a throwback to 1980 WTBS the Iron Sheik faces Tommy Rich. Plus, Ric Flair talks the fallout from the Bash, Co-host Steve Eckstat feels bad for Joe Pedicino, AND Paul E. finally arrives at the studio! MONDAY WARFARE: THE BATTLES WITHIN (01:44:54) Follow us @MondayWarfare and listen to our sister Podcast, Monday Warfare! It was the WWF vs. WCW. Raw vs. Nitro. The Monday Night War. The Ratings War. The nWo. The Attitude Era. While everyone discusses who won the war, it's truly the battles within the war that made this weekly episodic rivalry so exciting. We break it all down from episode reviews to backstage news, to those ever-important TV ratings! QUICK NOTE: For the weekend of August 4th – 6th, Ray goes into his own master tapes in his “Archives” (A/K/A his Storage Room) to find the most complete form of each episode possible. He uncovers 4 complete episodes of NWA TV for the weekend! Cha-ching! NWA Power Hour 8/4/89 (01:45:36) How's THIS for a main event… Sting & Dr. Death vs. Terry Funk & Terry Gordy!!! Gordon Solie announces the departure of Ricky Steamboat from the NWA. Eddie Gilbert battles the Bounty Hunter while Missy and Rick Steiner eat popcorn, no lie! Scott Steiner meets Rip Morgan of the Militia. Norman returns to Funk's Grill and brings Teddy Long with him. Plus, there's an overhaul of the NWA Top 10, and introducing THE FAN SCAN.  NWA Worldwide 8/5/89 (02:02:56) OH BOY!!! See what happens when a job guy decides he's going to NO SELL THE SKYSCRAPERS!!! (Full match currently on Twitter @RasslinGrenade !) Production continues to drop the ball as they air Luger and Steamboat promos hyping “upcoming No DQ matches”. How's this for a hidden gem, The Dong Dongs battle the New Zealand Militia! Action with Scott Steiner, Terry Funk, and Dr. Death. Promos Galore with Sting, Funk, Flair, Bill Irwin, and more Fan Scan nonsense. Plus World Tag Team Champion Freebirds vs. Johnny & Davey Rich NWA World Championship Wrestling 8/5/89 (02:27:13) It's the hard sell for the final stop on the Bash tour at the Omni! Gary Hart cohosts with Jim Ross. Rick Steiner replaces Steamboat to face Lex Luger for the U.S. Title in the Omni, and Rick has bought himself a front-row ticket, to watch… himself wrestle??? Michael Hayes invades the Danger Zone. Matches with the Road Warriors, SkyScrapers, and Tommy Rich. Promos from Flair, Sting, Funk, Lex, and Rick Steiner. Sting teams with Eddie Gilbert in the main event to take on the New Zealand Militia. A wild brawl ensues between Sting & Flair vs. Muta & Funk. And the Nature Boy steals, wears, and dances in Terry Funk's Cowboy Boots!!! Wooo! NWA Main Event 8/6/89 (02:48:23) World Tag Champ Freebirds defend against The Dynamic Dudes. Mike Rotunda offers Steve Casey his Letter Jacket if he's caught cheating. Plus, the Midnights vs. The Militia. Last Stop On The Bash Tour – The Omni 8/6/89 (02:56:37) It's the final night of the Bash and it doesn't disappoint. We look at the results from the show, a major change in a key match on the card, and more! RIC FLAIR BECOMES BOOKER OF THE NWA AND MORE!!! (03:00:38) A quick look at some of the topics for next week's episode as Ric Flair becomes the new head booker of the NWA, more new names headed in, and the biggest Production faux pas to date, and quite possibly in all of NWA/WCW History!!!

It's been a little while since we've talked some 'rasslin, so with the 30th anniversary of The Undertaker's debut at Survivor Series coming up, it only seemed natural we dive into what happened at this past Sunday's PPV. Who would survive? Who would care? Would Todd reach through his TV to try and interfere in the Reigns-McIntyre main event? Let's see! LINKS OF INTEREST:- Here's Dan Spivey's wikipedia page for some fun- Yup, it's 2020 and AC/DC are at the top of the charts. Makes perfect sense.- Here's the Riddle-Thatcher match Tim was talking about- Here's the Chapelle's Show segment Todd was talking about (NSFW)- And here is the majesty of Larry Bird Night - aka how you say good bye to a legend properly ...AND ANOTHER THING:Tim recommends going back and rewatching The Last Ride on WWE Network documenting the last couple years of The Undertaker's career.Todd thinks you should give one of the latest episodes of the Battlestar Galacticast for Daybreak Part One featuring Katee Sackhoff a listen FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIAL MEDIAS:Did you love what you listened to? Fantastic - we love people with questionable taste that enjoy a couple chuckleheads cracking each other up. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more of the internet funny.Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on Podbean, iTunes, or Spotify!

Dale and Jim discuss Dan Spivey taking it to no selling jobbers, cancellation assassination, Columbus Day, Bill Burr’s controversial monologue on SNL, and more!

It's the most fun yet! Ray and Steve cover the weekend news and notes for May 6th, 1989 before diving into the WrestleWar '89 PPV Watch-Along on the WWE Network. Easily the most fun and relaxed show yet. The new booking made it easy to enjoy, and we have a lot of fun throughout the PPV, including Ray's various wrestler impressions and our take on the product in the ring. A great listen, you won't be disappointed!  Timestamps from the show below for your convenience. All of that, plus we announce the WINNER of the FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY of the Autographed 1989 Lex Luger Promo Pic. Remember, you too can enter your chance to win future prizes by simply following us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade. PATREON ANNOUNCEMENT! (00:03:54)We announce our 14-Tier Patreon Account. Prices and offers of all shapes and sizes, subscriptions affordable for anyone's budget, from $1 to $100! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia  NWA World Championship Wrestling 5/6/89 (00:07:08)It's the FINAL COUNTDOWN to WrestleWar as Champion and Challenger prepare for their PPV match, as both Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat compete in tune-up matches. Teddy Long cuts his very first HEEL promo. It's the debut of the Dynamic Dudes. TV Champ Sting tangles with Rip Morgan. Plus, we hear from Michael Hayes, Rick Steiner squashes the competition, and Dr. Death vs. Animal in a 'Designated Hitter' Match! But what's a Designated Hitter Match? Tune in and find out!NWA Main Event 5/6/89 (00:40:19)Jim Ross and Paul E host the final show before THE show. Matches from the Omni include Sting vs. Dan Spivey, and Ron Simmons vs. Rip Morgan. Plus, Butch Reed in action from Center Stage.NWA WrestleWar '89 Lineup (00:54:56)Jim Ross runs down the entire PPV card with a couple of Easter Eggs in the lineup. Special Announcement! (00:57:24)Find out who won the Autographed 1989 "Total Package" Lex Luger Promo pic!NWA WrestleWar '89 Watch-Along (00:59:04) Ric Flair vs. NWA World Champion Ricky Steamboat in the final match of their legendary Trilogy.  The Road Warriors seek revenge vs. World Tag Champs Mike Rotunda and Steve 'Dr. Death' Williams, with Nikita Koloff as Special Referee. United States Champion Lex Luger vs. Michael 'P.S.' Hayes U.S. Tag Team Champions 'Hotstuff' Eddie Gilbert & Rick Steiner vs. Kevin Sullivan & Dan Spivey TV Champion Sting vs. The Iron Sheik Bullrope Match: Dick Murdoch vs. Bob Orton The Dynamic Dudes vs. The SST "Hacksaw" Butch Reed vs. Ranger Ross The Great Muta vs. Doug Gilbert

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.