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Shane McMahon visited 317 Gimmick Street, and talked to Steve about his incredible dive from atop the cage in his match against The Undertaker at Wrestlemania 32, what it was like traveling down the road with Don Muraco and Roddy Piper, hanging out with Andre The Giant, being Commish of Smackdown, and his relationship with his father, Vince McMahon. Shane & Steve also discuss Steve's abrupt departure from WWE back in the day, and how that affected not only Vince personally, but the company as a whole.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's a monster-sized 2+ Hour edition of the Grenade this week as the Poz-man cometh! We're joined by Special Guest John Poz of the "Two Man Power Trip" Podcast Empire as he joins the show to talk the week of October 8th, 1988 in the WWF and all of the current goings on in the company! Listen in as the "little Warrior" in Ray works side-by-side with the longtime Hulkamaniac in Poz as they discuss a variety of topics, including the introduction on the Brother Love Show of Bobby Heenan's latest charge "The Red Rooster" Terry Taylor! Plus, the transformation of the One Man Gang to Akeem, Mr. Perfect Vignettes, Hercules' babyface turn on Ted Dibiase, the underrated gimmick of the Fabulous Rougeaus and their feud with The Hart Foundation, IC Title feud between the Ultimate Warrior vs. Honky Tonk Man, the build up of Bad News Brown coming for WWF Champion Randy Savage, the most excellent Jake Roberts/Rick Rude feud vs. the disappointing matches, USA vs. Quebec when Hacksaw Duggan deals with Dino Bravo, lingering issues between Tag Champs Demolition vs. British Bulldogs, Brutus Beefcake's issues with The Outlaw, the awesomeness of newcomers like The Big Boss Man & Rockers, the departures of Don Muraco & JYD, the announcement of Survivor Series 88, Vince's obsession with Dino Bravo, we also talk Koko B. Ware, Ken Patera, Crockett Job Guys, Sandy Beach... All of that and more, plus soundbites galore!Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!WrestleCopia Merchandise Available at https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
It's Grenade #150, featuring OCTOBER 1988 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! The return of the "Break It Down" segment as we look into the backstage issues and fight between The British Bulldogs' Dynamite Kid and Jacques Rougeau! Plus, Harley Race returns... to dance with Akeem(?!), Bad News Brown challenges WWF Champion Randy Savage, the 1988 King of the Ring is crowned, the arrival of Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard, the dismissal of Don Muraco & JYD, Warlord Injured, The Baron already gone, Hulk Hogan finishes up his "Fist Helmet" bookings, Referee BROTHER LOVE officiates The Hart Foundation vs. The Fabulous Rougeaus, rematch with IC Champ The Ultimate Warrior vs. Honky Tonk Man, DDT vs. Rude Awakening Matches, The Rockers get a WWF Tag Title shot vs. Demolition at MSG, Curt Hennig's "perfect" record remains in tact, plus... Where is the Maple Leaf Garden Ramp(?), & so much more!Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony aired back in 2018-2019 and spanned two seasons. These retro episodes return remastered and are filled with hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. SYNOPSIS: Episode 50 (12/10 – 12/16)RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 38 Minutes Rikidozan dies after stabbing at Japanese Nightclub. DT looks back at the rumored involvement of the Japanese Yakuza in this tragedy. Terry and Dory Funk Jr def Abdullah The Butcher and The Shiek to win AJPW Real World Tag League Tournament. A match over three decades old that still holds up today. Although not recognized in the record books, Bob Backlund regains WWF Championship def Bobby Duncam. Audio: Bob Backlund, 'mastery of the mic' cuts, promo on Bobby Duncam (1979). Hulk Hogan makes his MSG debut def Ted Dibiase. Memorable SNME (9) event: Hulk Hogan vs Paul Orndorff steel cage match for WWF Championship. Dynamite Kid suffers serious back injury during match involving British Bulldogs vs Don Muraco and Bob Orton Jr. Looking back at AWA's lone PPV: Superclash III. Second ever Slammy Awards (1987) featuring the musical performance by Vince McMahon (Stand Back). Audio: The Colossal Connection (Haku and Andre The Giant) def Demolition to win WWF Tag Team Titles. WWF tapes No Holds Barred: The Match / The Movie. Audio: NHB The Match Main Event Cage Match: Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake vs Macho Man Randy Savage and Zeus w/ Sherri. Looking back at Starrcade '89 Futureshock, Starrcade '90: Collision Course, and the disaster Starrcade 2000. Audio: Ric Flair revealed as The Black Scorpion. AWA retires the World Heavyweight Championship. The bloody match between Great Muta vs Hiroshi Hase which led to the creation of the 'Muta Scale'. Audio: Alundra Blayze (Medusa) def Heidi Lee Morgan in a tournament final to win the vacated WWF Womens Championship. Looking back at ECW Holiday Hell 1994. Audio: Steve Austin final ECW promo before leaving for WWF. WWF releases the entire Womens Division and retires the Womens Championship. Audio: Looking back at Stu Hart 50th Anniversary Event (1995) which included WCW vs WWF match. Looking back at WWF IYH 5: Season's Beatings (1995) and IYH 26: Rock Bottom (1998). Anniversary of the Super J-Cup: 2nd Stage Tournament. NWO Saturday Night airs on TBS Network. Audio: Steve Austin throws The Rock's IC Title into the Piscataqua River. Audio: Vince McMahon announces a change in creative direction dubbed 'The Cure For The Common Show'. Bret Hart makes his WCW debut following Montreal Screwjob. RVD and Sabu def Dudley Boyz in Tokyo Japan to win ECW Tag Team Titles. Ric Flair has a 'heart attack' on WCW Monday Nitro. Looking back at WWF/WWE Armageddon PPV: 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008. Audio: The McMahon-Helmsley Era official begins. Stephanie turns on Vince (Armageddon 1999). Audio: As Vince hunts down Triple H, Stephanie (supporting a sexy new look) explains why she turned - and it makes complete sense. ECW holds its last Hardcore TV (TNN) taping. NWA Wildside: AJ Styles vs Sabu vs Air Paris. Audio: Booker T and Goldust become World Tag Team Champions. Audio: Battle Of The Sexes: Chris Jericho and Christian vs Trish Stratus and Lita. JAPW: Dan Maff vs Jerry Lawler vs Shane Douglas. Audio: Daniel Puder vs Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin: Dixie Dog Fight. American Angel (Sara del Rey) loses Mask vs Mask Match against Tsunami. Looking back at TNA Turning Point PPV including no-show by Jeff Hardy. Audio: Batista and Rey Mysterio become World Tag Team Champions. Chris Jericho lands a book deal to release the autobiography "A Lion's Tale". CBS announces Trish Stratus to co-star in reality series 'Armed & Famous'. Looking back at Hermie Sadler UWF event (2006). WWE releases Amy Zidian. WWE launches 'A Jingle With Jillian' EP on Itunes. Audio: Sample of Jillian Hall: 'I'll Be Home For Christmas'. Looking back at WWE TLC PPV: 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. Looking back at Slammy Awards: 1987, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, Audio: During interview hyping Tribute To The Troops special, CM Punk comments on Hulk Hogan signing with TNA and the primetime WWF vs TNA WWF Jan 4, 2010. Christy Hemme announces her retirement from in ring action. WWE signs a deal with Netflix. Looking back at WWE Tribute To The Troops: 2010, 2011 Looking back at TNA Final Resolution PPV (2011). Billy Gunn returns to WWE as a trainer. Jeff Hardy launches Music CD 'Similar Creatures'. Audio: Sample of Jeff Hardy: 'Similar Creatures'. Tony Atlas reveals to TMZ how far he will go to satisfy his foot fetish. Audio: Michelle Beadle and CM Punk give their side of the backstage incident at Tribute To The Troops involving AJ Lee. AJ Styles officially leaves TNA after 11 years with the company. Looking back at NXT Takeover 3: R-Evolution (2014) and NXT Takeover: London (2015). Audio: Kevin Owens makes NXT debut. Audio: Sami Zayn def Neville to win NXT Heavyweight Championship. Audio: Roman Reigns returns at WWE TLC 2014 and cuts an infamous 'promo'. Roman Reigns def Sheamus in a Career vs Title Match to win WWE World Heavyweight Title. And so much more! RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S1 E50 (12/10 – 12/16) === CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE (2004-2024) WITH THIS NEWLY RELEASED 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHIRT! CLICK HERE for DTKC Pro Wrestling Tees Store ==== Remember: DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE SHOW streams LIVE every MONDAY NIGHT at 10:15PM after WWE RAW at DTKCDiscord.com. ==== DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE *PATREON* AND *YOUTUBE CHANNEL MEMBERSHIPS: You can send additional support for Don Tony And Kevin Castle and help grow the brand, by becoming a member of DT/KC PATREON and/or YOUTUBE CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP FAMILY. 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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad talk you through the 1988 Survivor Series where "teams of five strive to survive!" JYD, the Baron, and Don Muraco are out and Scott Casey and Jim Brunzell are in? Bruce discusses the Bulldogs departure, the way Arn and Tully reacted to their first WWF Pay Per View, whether or not Savage had an issue with Hogan coming out last, and so much more! Plus the guys discuss Vince's foray into promoting boxing Pay Per Views, what Vince did for the guys for Thanksgiving, why Richfield got so many big shows, and so much more! TRUE CLASSIC - Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://www.trueclassictees.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=SomethingtoWrestle&utm_campaign=podscale LUMEN - Take the next step in improving your health, go to https://www.lumen.me/WRESTLE to get 15% off your Lumen. ZBIOTICS - Start your night out with ZBIOTICS! Go to https://zbiotics.com/products/zbiotics?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=21719366833&utm_content=&utm_term=&gadid=&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADDaTmjI50misR7AiW71cYzw3vA-s&gclid=CjwKCAjw1NK4BhAwEiwAVUHPUOCTpI5xYLWjG6F_-gkwP_pVyyvkmruCXDG2zQ48GZ4MDTPJ_m9mGBoCjacQAvD_BwE and get 15% off your purchase when you use the code: WRESTLE MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code STW at https://www.manscaped.com/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADOo6mBNOS9rQrvdC12xrAUD0RTNU&gclid=Cj0KCQjw05i4BhDiARIsAB_2wfAGbDtnZO9wsa0cjliySeXtGu6FZwnbXWr-bgCa04NzQNnboAQQ_b8aAjKREALw_wcB. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLE at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That's https://bluechew.com/, promo code WRESTLE to receive your first month FREE FREEBIRD ROAD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd6MCIEkztQ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ ADVERTISE WITH BRUCE - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Something to Wrestle 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 https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Something to Wrestle. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ 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 https://adfreeshows.supercast.com/ Get all of your Something to Wrestle merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/stw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad talk you through the 1988 Survivor Series where "teams of five strive to survive!" JYD, the Baron, and Don Muraco are out and Scott Casey and Jim Brunzell are in? Bruce discusses the Bulldogs departure, the way Arn and Tully reacted to their first WWF Pay Per View, whether or not Savage had an issue with Hogan coming out last, and so much more! Plus the guys discuss Vince's foray into promoting boxing Pay Per Views, what Vince did for the guys for Thanksgiving, why Richfield got so many big shows, and so much more! TRUE CLASSIC - Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://www.trueclassictees.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=SomethingtoWrestle&utm_campaign=podscale LUMEN - Take the next step in improving your health, go to https://www.lumen.me/WRESTLE to get 15% off your Lumen. ZBIOTICS - Start your night out with ZBIOTICS! Go to https://zbiotics.com/products/zbiotics?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=21719366833&utm_content=&utm_term=&gadid=&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADDaTmjI50misR7AiW71cYzw3vA-s&gclid=CjwKCAjw1NK4BhAwEiwAVUHPUOCTpI5xYLWjG6F_-gkwP_pVyyvkmruCXDG2zQ48GZ4MDTPJ_m9mGBoCjacQAvD_BwE and get 15% off your purchase when you use the code: WRESTLE MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code STW at https://www.manscaped.com/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADOo6mBNOS9rQrvdC12xrAUD0RTNU&gclid=Cj0KCQjw05i4BhDiARIsAB_2wfAGbDtnZO9wsa0cjliySeXtGu6FZwnbXWr-bgCa04NzQNnboAQQ_b8aAjKREALw_wcB. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLE at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That's https://bluechew.com/, promo code WRESTLE to receive your first month FREE FREEBIRD ROAD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd6MCIEkztQ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ ADVERTISE WITH BRUCE - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Something to Wrestle 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 https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Something to Wrestle. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at https://nationsgo.com/conrad/ 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 https://adfreeshows.supercast.com/ Get all of your Something to Wrestle merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/stw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Championship Wrestling from November 2, 1985! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Why the sudden pivot to a show from 1985 * Where were we for the last several weeks? * The weirdness of the Roddy Piper-Rick McGraw match * Don Muraco clearly had some of the good stuff * The old WLVI channel 56 jingle * Bruno Sammartino and the city of Boston * Lord Al promotes the Wrestling Classic * November 1985 as a big month in WWF history
This week on the Grenade we look at the first two weeks of AUGUST 1988 WWF TV! The Mega Powers vs. The Mega Bucks build intensifies for SUMMERSLAM 88, while "Mega Ref" Jesse Ventura's integrity is put into question. Rick Rude shows off his new tights in the likeness of one Cheryl Roberts (the wife of Jake "The Snake")! Brutus Beefcake comes after the Honky Tonk Man's IC Title one final time. Jimmy Hart aligns with Demolition & Mr. Fuji in order to screw his former team The Hart Foundation. The COCKY Terry Taylor tries out some nicknames. Brother Love has his show interrupted by some unexpected guests in the form of the WWF Champ Macho Man & Hulk Hogan! Gorilla Monsoon doesn't mince words with Brother Love on the Prime Time Set. Plus action and promos involving the likes of The British Bulldogs, Rockers, Powers of Pain, Bolsheviks, Tito Santana, Ted Dibiase, Bad News Brown, Don Muraco, Dino Bravo, Hacksaw Duggan, Greg Valentine, Hart Foundation, Jake Roberts, Ultimate Warrior, One Man Gang vs. JYD, & soundbites galore!Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop talks the end if his run in the Florida territory as he heads off to San Francisco in early 1977. Bob Roop reunites with Bob Orton Jr. to recapture the Florida Tag Titles and take out former NWA World Champion Jack Brisco. From there, we play the "Name Game" and discuss the likes of Don Muraco on the beach, King Curtis Iaukea's beach-front enterprise, a reunion with Sam Steamboat, wrestling the natural rookie Ricky Steamboat, the powerful Milo Steinborn, Bob also shares a crazy story involving Milo's son Dick Steinborn! Plus, we talk grizzled vet Abe Jacobs, Great Mephisto punching out Roy Shire, Bugsy McGraw, the travel in different territories, a meeting of the "ring rats", a Poffo Paycheck, and much more!Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
IT'S THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE #137. CONTINUING WITH TWO MORE WEEKS OF JULY 1988 WWF TV! The Powers of Pain make their WWF DEBUT! The Macho Man issues a challenge to Ted Dibiase & Andre. SSSSummer Slam hype begins. Jake & Cheryl Roberts are the guests of Brother Love! And speaking of Brother, Mr. Love joins an episode of Prime Time Wrestling, which only upsets the Gorilla! The Big Boss Man shows us what "hard times" is all about! Tito Santana battles "Headbanger" Jos LeDuc, Greg Valentine vs. Ken Patera (as Don Muraco intervenes). The Iron Sheik's brief return to TV. Tag team action is hot & heavy as we see the likes of The Hart Foundation, Rockers, Rougeaus, Tag Champs Demolition, & more! Plus, Jesse Ventura will return to the ring... as a REFEREE?!?!?! Also, soundbites out the wazoo, and so much more summer of 88 goodness!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "Superfan DELUXE" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
The Grenade is back covering the first 2 weeks of APRIL TV for 1988 in the WWF. We look at all of the feuds coming out of the big WrestleMania IV event, plus establish a few new rivalries along the way. As Hacksaw Duggan does the impossible and KNOCKS OUT Andre the Giant! Plus, we hear from NEW Undisputed WWF Champion Randy Savage, Ted DIbiase still has a master plan, "Outlaw" Ron Bass chokes out the Junkyard Dog, Rick Rude introduces the Rude Awakening KISS to his shtick, Dino Bravo takes issue with Ken Patera's strongman claims, "Hitman" Bret Hart vows revenge on that no good "double cross" Bad News Brown, Strike Force look to regain their Tag Titles from Demolition, IC Champ Honky Tonk Man vs. Outback Jack, Rick Rude vs. Koko B. Ware in a Prime Time rematch, Don Muraco shines with new manager Superstar Graham, fancy footwork from Bam Bam Bigelow, The Bolsheviks beat the Killer Bees, Matilda back on TV, feuds that weren't meant to be, Andre re-acquires manager Bobby Heenan, and so much 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!The Grenade is back covering the first 2 weeks of APRIL TV for 1988 in the WWF. We look at all of the feuds coming out of the big WrestleMania IV event, plus establish a few new rivalries along the way. As Hacksaw Duggan does the impossible and KNOCKS OUT Andre the Gian! Plus, we hear from NEW Undisputed WWF Champion Randy Savage, Ted DIbiase still has a master plan, "Outlaw" Ron Bass chokes out the Junkyard Dog, Rick Rude introduces the Rude Awakening KISS to his shtick, Dino Bravo takes issue with Ken Patera's strongman claims, "Hitman" Bret Hart vows revenge on that no good "double cross" Bad News Brown, Strike Force look to regain their Tag Titles from Demolition, IC Champ Honky Tonk Man vs. Outback Jack, Rick Rude vs. Koko B. Ware in a Prime Time rematch, Don Muraco shines with new manager Superstar Graham, fancy footwork from Bam Bam Bigelow, The Bolsheviks beat the Killer Bees, Matilda back on TV, feuds that weren't meant to be, Andre re-acquires manager Bobby Heenan, and so much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
This is a solo podcast featuring Bob Smith, the engaging former editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and a host of mat magazines. It's a simple show where Smith looks back at some of the biggest moments of his life while following wrestling - covering matches for PWI, working at the world's biggest magazine, and simple times watching classic matches on television as both a kid and an adult. It's the kind of unique presentation that makes The Outdated Wrestling Hour a most unique listen in the podcast world - you don't have to be a wrestling fans to enjoy it!Support the showContact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!
On the 48th episode of the 24 Inch Podcast (Season 4 Episode 3), Steve Bennett and Dave Rowlands take a deep dive into the Madison Square Garden house show from 6-21-1985. On this night, Hulk Hogan wrestles Don Muraco for the WWF Heavyweight Championship. At the top, Steve and Paula are together to kick off the episode but are derailed by technical issues thanks to Mom's dusting. After the break, Steve brings on Dave and welcome him to the show. Dave, like usual, has mayhem to report. After our update on all things Hollywood, the guys give the bio of Don Muraco. Then, Dave tells us what the Hulkster was up to in June of 1985. Steve reads the news from June of 1985 while Dave cracks wise and adds his thoughts on a month filled with baseball stuff, jersey numbers, and diplomacy. Steve and Dave break down the entire card from the 06-21-85 event at MSG, a strong debut by Leaping Lanny, the start of one of the greatest runs in company history, and a ladies match that brings the house down. Finally, Steve and Dave break down the huge main event of Hulk Hogan vs. Don Muraco for the WWF Heavyweight Championship, in a steel cage. Also on this episode, Steve and Dave read listener emails and comments from our facebook page and announce the topic for the 49th episode of the podcast. Intro w/Paula: 00:03:31 History of: 00:07:28 The News/Matches: 00:28:30 Plugs/Emails: 01:24:01 For more information follow us on twitter @24InchPodcast Email us: 24InchPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: 24_inch_podcast
IT'S AN ULTRA MEGA MONSTER 4-HOUR EPISODE OF THE GRENADE! As we begin our WWF WRESTLEMANIA IV REVIEW - Part 1. Featuring special guests Jammie Ward, Gene Jackson, and my very own brother Jesse, all join the show to talk the matches and memories from March 27, 1988. This week we discuss The Battle Royal, The 1st Round of the WWF Championship Tournament, Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules, Bret Hart's first screwjob courtesy of Bad News Brown, Bob Uecker-isms, a crazy Hulk Hogan promo, the event not really being at "Trump Plaza", Steamboat & Butch Reed finish up, Bam Bam's injury, Jake Roberts new theme, Jammie talks being at WrestleMania IV, George Steele shenanigans, Sika's pants, Gorgeous Miss Liz, Muraco's Hoses, Craig DeGeorge's voice, Vanna White = "Woman Person", Crockett competes with is Clash, Donald Trump High Rollers, and so much more. Plus, we talk names like Rick Rude, Jake Roberts, One Man Gang, Bam Bam Bigelow, Ricky Steamboat, Greg Valentine, The Macho Man, Butch Reed, Don Muraco, Dino Bravo, Jim Duggan, Ted Dibiase, and Soundbites Galore!SPECIAL MESSAGE: This was a major undertaking for me. I put a lot of time and effort into this project. I want to thank everyone who participated in this episode for their contributions to the final product. I hope everyone enjoys this episode and appreciates the passion behind it. Please share with your friends and thank you for your continued support!RAYAvailable 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!IT'S AN ULTRA MEGA MONSTER 4-HOUR EPISODE OF THE GRENADE! As we begin our WWF WRESTLEMANIA IV REVIEW - Part 1. Featuring special guests Jammie Ward, Gene Jackson, and my very own brother Jesse, all join the show to talk the matches and memories from March 27, 1988. This week we discuss The Battle Royal, The 1st Round of the WWF Championship Tournament, Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules, Bret Hart's first screwjob courtesy of Bad News Brown, Bob Uecker-isms, a crazy Hulk Hogan promo, the event not really being at "Trump Plaza", Steamboat & Butch Reed finish up, Bam Bam's injury, Jake Roberts new theme, Jammie talks being at WrestleMania IV, George Steele shenanigans, Sika's pants, Gorgeous Miss Liz, Muraco's Hoses, Craig DeGeorge's voice, Vanna White = "Woman Person", Crockett competes with is Clash, Donald Trump High Rollers, and so much more. Plus, we talk names like Rick Rude, Jake Roberts, One Man Gang, Bam Bam Bigelow, Ricky Steamboat, Greg Valentine, The Macho Man, Butch Reed, Don Muraco, Dino Bravo, Jim Duggan, Ted Dibiase, and Soundbites Galore!SPECIAL MESSAGE: This was a major undertaking for me. I put a lot of time and effort into this project. I want to thank everyone who participated in this episode for their contributions to the final product. I hope everyone enjoys this episode and appreciates the passion behind it. Please share with your friends and thank you for your continued support!RAY ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Welcome to Randommaniaaaaaaaaaa. This is a double episode. We had a Wrestlemaina 4 tournament match, which we figured wouldn’t take forever to cover, so we picked another and it’s a doozey. We had a nice chat about each match and the circumstances that lead to each encounter, and now you can listen to us talk … Continue reading “Macho Man” Randy Savage vs “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair …and also Dino Bravo vs “The Rock” Don Muraco →
The Grenade is back with our final stop on the Road to WrestleMania IV! This week we close out the month of March WWF TV in 1988, all the last minute build, promos, the final WrestleMania IV Report, sound bites, and so much more! Featuring the likes of Hulk Hogan, The Macho Man, Andre the Giant, The Million Dollar Man, Hacksaw Duggan, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Rick Rude, Ricky Steamboat, Greg Valentine, The Honky Tonk Man, Brutus Beefcake, Strike Force, Demolition, Don Muraco, One Man Gang, Bam Bam Bigelow, Butch Reed, The Ultimate Warrior, Hercules, The British Bulldogs, Islanders, Koko B. Ware, Bobby Heenan, and many others!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!The Grenade is back with our final stop on the Road to WrestleMania IV! This week we close out the month of March WWF TV in 1988, all the last minute build, promos, the final WrestleMania IV Report, sound bites, and so much more! Featuring the likes of Hulk Hogan, The Macho Man, Andre the Giant, The Million Dollar Man, Hacksaw Duggan, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Rick Rude, Ricky Steamboat, Greg Valentine, The Honky Tonk Man, Brutus Beefcake, Strike Force, Demolition, Don Muraco, One Man Gang, Butch Reed, The Ultimate Warrior, Hercules, The British Bulldogs, Islanders, Koko B. Ware, Bobby Heenan, and many others! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
The Grenade is back with MARCH TV for 1988 in the WWF. It's nostalgia at its finest as the hype for WrestleMania IV is well underway! The final matches for the PPV are announced. Tons of hype for the WWF Title Tournament as we hear from Hulk Hogan, Ted Dibiase, Andre the Giant, Macho Man Savage, Greg Valentine, Don Muraco, Dino Bravo, Hacksaw Duggan, & more! Bobby Heenan has plenty to say about the British Bulldogs and The Birdman. Brutus Beefcake looks for The Honky Tonk Man's IC TItle, and his hair! The Ultimate Warrior declares "World War 3" on The Mighty Hercules. Bad News Brown continues to dominate, while Demolition await their title shot vs. Strike Force.Bruno Sammartino makes his final appearance as an announcer. Miss Elizabeth is a true inspiration. The Rougeaus declare "WrestleMania 4, for more!. It's the Battle for Texas when The Outlaw meets "Cowboy" Scott Casey. Some great Prime Time banter with the Gorilla & The Brain. All of that, plus we'll hear from Bob Uecker in some funny segments, and SOUNDBITES GALORE!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!The Grenade is back with MARCH TV for 1988 in the WWF. The hype for WrestleMania IV is well underway as the final matches for the PPV are announced. Tons of hype for the WWF Title Tournament as we hear from Hulk Hogan, Ted Dibiase, Andre the Giant, Macho Man Savage, Greg Valentine, Don Muraco, Dino Bravo, Hacksaw Duggan, & more! Bobby Heenan has plenty to say about the British Bulldogs and The Birdman. Brutus Beefcake looks for The Honky Tonk Man's IC TItle, and his hair! The Ultimate Warrior declares "World War 3" on The Mighty Hercules. Bad News Brown continues to dominate, while Demolition await their title shot vs. Strike Force. It's the Battle for Texas when The Outlaw meets "Cowboy" Scott Casey. All of that, plus we'll hear from Bob Uecker in some funny segments, and SOUNDBITES GALORE! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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 ★
The Grenade rolls on with the first two weeks of FEBRUARY 1988 WWF TV! As President Jack Tunney strips "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase of the WWF Title and announces a 14-Man Single Elimination Tournament to crown a NEW WWF Champion at WrestleMania IV! The build for WrestleMania begins as names like Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Ted Dibiase, "Macho Man" Savage, Rick Rude, Jake Roberts, One Man Gang, Bam Bam Bigelow, Ricky Steamboat, Don Muraco, Dino Bravo, Greg Valentine, Hacksaw Duggan, and Butch Reed all prepare for the big tourney. Plus, a new Warrior/Hercules feud is brewing, Rick Rude faces The Dragon in a Rumble rematch, the Bulldogs/Islanders issues continue, Gorilla Monsoon returns from his heart attack, and Demolition call out Strike Force for a Tag Team Title Shot! 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!The Grenade rolls on with the first two weeks of FEBRUARY 1988 WWF TV! As President Jack Tunney strips "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase of the WWF Title and announces a 14-Man Single Elimination Tournament to crown a NEW WWF Champion at WrestleMania IV! The build for WrestleMania begins as names like Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Ted Dibiase, "Macho Man" Savage, Rick Rude, Jake Roberts, One Man Gang, Bam Bam Bigelow, Ricky Steamboat, Don Muraco, Dino Bravo, Greg Valentine, Hacksaw Duggan, and Butch Reed all prepare for the big tourney. Plus, a new Warrior/Hercules feud is brewing, Rick Rude faces The Dragon in a Rumble rematch, the Bulldogs/Islanders issues continue, and Demolition call out Strike Force for a Tag Team Title Shot! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
The Grenade is back discussing February 1988 WWF News & Results, plus you'll enjoy 30 LOCALIZED PROMOS in audio form! First, it's all of the latest WWF NEWS as WrestleMania IV begins to take form... From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of February '88 including NEW WWF Champion "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase & Andre the Giant vs. Hulk Hogan & Bam Bam Bigelow. 6-Man STEEL CAGE Match - Macho Man & Strike Force vs. Honky Tonk Man & Hart Foundation. The Islanders vs. British Bulldogs, Don Muraco vs. Butch Reed, Steamboat vs. Rick Rude, Beefcake vs. Valentine, Bomb Angels vs. Glamour Girls, Sherri vs. Rockin' Robin. Plus, Iron Sheik Returns (and leaves again), Jake Roberts, Demolition, Dino Bravo, One Man Gang, Ron Bass, Hacksaw Duggan, The Ultimate Warrior, Harley Race, Hercules, & many more! PLUS, SOUNDBITES GALORE!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.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/RasslinGrenadePlease 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!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!The Grenade is back discussing February 1988 WWF News & Results, plus 30 LOCALIZED PROMOS in audio form! First, it's all of the latest WWF NEWS as WrestleMania IV begins to take form... From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of February '88 including NEW WWF Champion "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase & Andre the Giant vs. Hulk Hogan & Bam Bam Bigelow. 6-Man STEEL CAGE Match - Macho Man & Strike Force vs. Honky Tonk Man & Hart Foundation. The Islanders vs. British Bulldogs, Don Muraco vs. Butch Reed, Steamboat vs. Rick Rude, Beefcake vs. Valentine, Bomb Angels vs. Glamour Girls, Sherri vs. Rockin' Robin. Plus, Iron Sheik Returns (and leaves again), Jake Roberts, Demolition, Dino Bravo, One Man Gang, Ron Bass, Hacksaw Duggan, The Ultimate Warrior, Harley Race, Hercules, & many more! PLUS, SOUNDBITES GALORE! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Bully Ray tells Dave LaGreca in full detail which match inspired him to be a lifelong fan and choose pro wrestling as his career.
WWE WrestleMania IV took place in 1988 live at the Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, New Jersey! Robin Leach introduces us to the WWE Championship tournament featuring The Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase, Hulk Hogan, Macho Man Randy Savage, Andre the Giant, Dino Bravo, Don Muraco, Ricky Steamboat, Greg Valentine, Jake the Snake Roberts, Ravishing Rick Rude, One Man Gang, Bam Bam Bigelow, plus we get a 20 man Battle Royal, The Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules, WWE Intercontinental Champion The Honky Tonk Man vs. Brutus the Barber Beefcake, WWE Tag Champions Strike Force vs. Demolition, and a 6 man tag as Koko B. Ware and The British Bulldogs team up against Bobby the Brain Heenan and The Islanders
It's Grenade Episode #111 talking WWF TV FOR JANUARY 1988! "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase purchases the services of Andre the Giant! The Islanders suspended for Dog-Napping Matilda. Bad News Brown Arrives! Rick Rude debuts his "Rude Awakening" Neckbreaker. Everybody is getting ready for the "Rumble Royal". Hulk Hogan vs. Andre is announced for primetime TV on NBC! Jake Roberts and his DDT are O-V-E-R. Macho Man chasing down Honky Tonk. Bam Bam Bigelow impresses. Don Muraco and his HOSES. The fans can't help but cheer the HEEL Demolition. Terry Garvin's school of self-defense. Miss Elizabeth returns to the promo scene. Tons of Prime Time conversation between Bobby & The Gorilla, and so much more... PLUS, Soundbites Galore! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.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/RasslinGrenadePlease 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!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!It's Grenade Episode #111 talking WWF TV FOR JANUARY 1988! "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase purchases the services of Andre the Giant! The Islanders suspended for Dog-Napping Matilda. Bad News Brown Arrives! Rick Rude debuts his "Rude Awakening" Neckbreaker. Everybody is getting ready for the "Rumble Royal". Hulk Hogan vs. Andre is announced for primetime TV on NBC! Jake Roberts and his DDT are O-V-E-R. Bam Bam Bigelow impresses. Don Muraco and his HOSES. The fans can't help but cheer the HEEL Demolition. Terry Garvin's school of self-defense, Miss Elizabeth returns to the promo scene. Tons of Prime Time conversation between Bobby & The Gorilla, and so much more... PLUS, Soundbites Galore! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Back by Popular Demand! This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony aired back in 2018-2019 and spanned two seasons. These retro episodes return remastered and are filled with hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. SYNOPSIS: Episode 50 (12/11 - 12/17) RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 38 Minutes Rikidozan dies after stabbing at Japanese Nightclub. DT looks back at the rumored involvement of the Japanese Yakuza in this tragedy. Terry and Dory Funk Jr def Abdullah The Butcher and The Shiek to win AJPW Real World Tag League Tournament. A match over three decades old that still holds up today. Although not recognized in the record books, Bob Backlund regains WWF Championship def Bobby Duncam. Audio: Bob Backlund, 'mastery of the mic' cuts, promo on Bobby Duncam (1979). Hulk Hogan makes his MSG debut def Ted Dibiase. Memorable SNME (9) event: Hulk Hogan vs Paul Orndorff steel cage match for WWF Championship. Dynamite Kid suffers serious back injury during match involving British Bulldogs vs Don Muraco and Bob Orton Jr. Looking back at AWA's lone PPV: Superclash III. Second ever Slammy Awards (1987) featuring the musical performance by Vince McMahon (Stand Back). Audio: The Colossal Connection (Haku and Andre The Giant) def Demolition to win WWF Tag Team Titles. WWF tapes No Holds Barred: The Match / The Movie. Audio: NHB The Match Main Event Cage Match: Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake vs Macho Man Randy Savage and Zeus w/ Sherri. Looking back at Starrcade '89 Futureshock, Starrcade '90: Collision Course, and the disaster Starrcade 2000. Audio: Ric Flair revealed as The Black Scorpion. AWA retires the World Heavyweight Championship. The bloody match between Great Muta vs Hiroshi Hase which led to the creation of the 'Muta Scale'. Audio: Alundra Blayze (Medusa) def Heidi Lee Morgan in a tournament final to win the vacated WWF Womens Championship. Looking back at ECW Holiday Hell 1994. Audio: Steve Austin final ECW promo before leaving for WWF. WWF releases the entire Womens Division and retires the Womens Championship. Audio: Looking back at Stu Hart 50th Anniversary Event (1995) which included WCW vs WWF match. Looking back at WWF IYH 5: Season's Beatings (1995) and IYH 26: Rock Bottom (1998). Anniversary of the Super J-Cup: 2nd Stage Tournament. NWO Saturday Night airs on TBS Network. Audio: Steve Austin throws The Rock's IC Title into the Piscataqua River. Audio: Vince McMahon announces a change in creative direction dubbed 'The Cure For The Common Show'. Bret Hart makes his WCW debut following Montreal Screwjob. RVD and Sabu def Dudley Boyz in Tokyo Japan to win ECW Tag Team Titles. Ric Flair has a 'heart attack' on WCW Monday Nitro. Looking back at WWF/WWE Armageddon PPV: 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008. Audio: The McMahon-Helmsley Era official begins. Stephanie turns on Vince (Armageddon 1999). Audio: As Vince hunts down Triple H, Stephanie (supporting a sexy new look) explains why she turned - and it makes complete sense. ECW holds its last Hardcore TV (TNN) taping. NWA Wildside: AJ Styles vs Sabu vs Air Paris. Audio: Booker T and Goldust become World Tag Team Champions. Audio: Battle Of The Sexes: Chris Jericho and Christian vs Trish Stratus and Lita. JAPW: Dan Maff vs Jerry Lawler vs Shane Douglas. Audio: Daniel Puder vs Mike 'The Miz' Mizanin: Dixie Dog Fight. American Angel (Sara del Rey) loses Mask vs Mask Match against Tsunami. Looking back at TNA Turning Point PPV including no-show by Jeff Hardy. Audio: Batista and Rey Mysterio become World Tag Team Champions. Chris Jericho lands a book deal to release the autobiography "A Lion's Tale". CBS announces Trish Stratus to co-star in reality series 'Armed & Famous'. Looking back at Hermie Sadler UWF event (2006). WWE releases Amy Zidian. WWE launches 'A Jingle With Jillian' EP on Itunes. Audio: Sample of Jillian Hall: 'I'll Be Home For Christmas'. Looking back at WWE TLC PPV: 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. Looking back at Slammy Awards: 1987, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, Audio: During interview hyping Tribute To The Troops special, CM Punk comments on Hulk Hogan signing with TNA and the primetime WWF vs TNA WWF Jan 4, 2010. Christy Hemme announces her retirement from in ring action. WWE signs a deal with Netflix. Looking back at WWE Tribute To The Troops: 2010, 2011 Looking back at TNA Final Resolution PPV (2011). Billy Gunn returns to WWE as a trainer. Jeff Hardy launches Music CD 'Similar Creatures'. Audio: Sample of Jeff Hardy: 'Similar Creatures'. Tony Atlas reveals to TMZ how far he will go to satisfy his foot fetish. Audio: Michelle Beadle and CM Punk give their side of the backstage incident at Tribute To The Troops involving AJ Lee. AJ Styles officially leaves TNA after 11 years with the company. Looking back at NXT Takeover 3: R-Evolution (2014) and NXT Takeover: London (2015). Audio: Kevin Owens makes NXT debut. Audio: Sami Zayn def Neville to win NXT Heavyweight Championship. Audio: Roman Reigns returns at WWE TLC 2014, and cuts an infamous 'promo'. Roman Reigns def Sheamus in a Career vs Title Match to win WWE World Heavyweight Title. 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WWF, IWF, and SPW veteran John Callahan (Sgt. Muldoon) sits down with the guys to talk about his decades in the business, and run against legends such as Piper, Don Muraco, Iron Sheik, and others. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
It's finally here, Grenade Episode #104 covering the 1987 WWF SURVIVOR SERIES! After discussing the Series/Starrcade 87 drama, I welcome a special guest co-host to help me break down the entire Series event! Team Hulk Hogan vs. Team Andre the Giant. Team Macho Man vs. Team Honky Tonk... A special 20-MAN TAG TEAM ELIMINATION MATCH featuring Team Strike Force vs. Team Hart Foundation! The Sensational Sherri leads her team of 5 into battle against The Fabulous Moolah and company! Plus, we learn how "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase spends his Thanksgiving, and so much more! THREE HOURS OF ENJOYMENT COMING YOUR WAY!!! 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 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!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!It's finally here, Grenade Episode #104 covering the entire 1987 WWF SURVIVOR SERIES event!* HULK HOGAN, BAM BAM BIGELOW, "MR. WONDERFUL" PAUL ORNDORFF, DON MURACO, KEN PATERA VS. ANDRE THE GIANT, ONE MAN GANG, KING KONG BUNDY "RAVISHING" RICK RUDE, BUTCH REED * "MACHO MAN" RANDY SAVAGE, RICKY STEAMBOAT, JAKE "THE SNAKE" ROBERTS, HACKSAW DUGGAN, BRUTUS "THE BARBER" BEEFCAKEVS. IC CHAMP - THE HONKY TONK MAN, "KING" HARLEY RACE, HERCULES, "DANGEROUS" DANNY DAVIS, "OUTLAW" RON BASS20-MAN TAG!!!!!* TAG CHAMPS STRIKE FORCE, BRITISH BULLDOGS, ROUGEAU BROTHERS, KILLER BEES, YOUNG STALLIONSVS. HART FOUNDATION, DEMOLITION, ISLANDERS, NEW DREAM TEAM, THE BOLSHEVIKS* FABULOUS MOOLAH, ROCKIN' ROBIN, VELVET MCINTYRE, THE JUMPING BOMB ANGELS (TATENO & YAMAZAKI)VS. WOMEN'S CHAMP - SENSATIONAL SHERRI, DONNA CHRISTIANELLO, DAWN MARIE, THE GLAMOUR GIRLS (MARTIN & KAI)Plus, we learn how "The Million Dollar Man" TED DIBIASE celebrates his Thanksgiving, Honky Tonk Man has words for the Mega Powers, I break down the Survivor Series/Starrcade drama, and so much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
It's time for the 3rd episode of our trip through SNME 1986 and it's gonna be a fun ride. We are continuing our drive into the catalog of SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT & this fantastic relationship between NBC/WWF as we make our second stop in the DELOREAN. Episode 3 of Season 5 is this upcoming Friday and as per usual ACEFIELD RETRO returns with MIKE BELCASTER to chat about an retro filled happening! We take on SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT V (MARCH 1, 1986) & SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT VI (MAY 3, 1986) of WWF programming! We talk about all the usual WWF happenings like titles changes, new debuts and just the importance of this working relationship with NBC & WWF. HULK HOGAN defends his WWF TITLE against DON MURACO. We are also building towards WrestleMania 2 in 3 different cities. We will also get to talk about the fall out as the biggest event of the year is sandwiched between these two! The celebrities & goofy presentation are attempting to bring in the casual fans and tying in popular culture with some of the biggest names in WWF history. Don't forget to grab your weekly Shot of Nostalgia at 7 PM Eastern to continue FLASHBACK FRIDAY ON THE TAVERN. As always, tip your bartenders & learn from the past!
This week we give our reaction to Punk being fired and rundown the results of Payback and All Out!WRESTLER OF THE WEEK: Superfly Jimmy SnukaMATCH RECOMMENDATION: Intercontinental Title Match: Jimmy Snuka vs Don Muraco 10/17/83Dubby is the only brand who is Waging War on Big Energy! Dubby actually works - giving you energy and focus with ZERO jitters or crash. Dubby also has the best custom flavors in the industry. Use the link below to save 10% off your order!https://www.dubby.gg/discount/Wrestlegeddon?ref=UREbwLwGG5ZayQLike, subscribe and follow us on all of our social media outlets by using this link linktr.ee/wrestlegedonpodIf you're listening to us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify be sure to leave us a 5 star rating! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wrestlegeddon-podcast/id1471506236https://open.spotify.com/show/2dsUK63nZSmNdco9uD9muw?si=VOza6z9sRKShuhL2_L3IKA&utm_source=copy-linkYou can also leave us a review on our new Podchaser page as well!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-wrestlegeddon-podcast-889473/reviewsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Since we keep getting questions submitted , this week it's another "No DQ and A" where it's all about topics you want to know about. Things like who owns the rights to the AWA video library, Don Muraco sitting on Mick's lap, Scott Norton, Stan Kowalski quitting and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE! Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie, and now a black and white t-shirt! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we'll get it on the podcast. Also welcome aboard 7th Ave. Pizza! It's the highest quality, best tasting frozen pizza available on the market today! If delicious toppings are what you crave, look no further. https://www.7thavenuepizza.com
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
On this week's Can Crushers Spotlight, Mark "The Mark" welcomes wrestling legend Bobby Blaze! The stories you will hear on this podcast are unbelievable, as you hear about how Bobby got into the wrestling business, working matches with Jimmy Valiant, Buddy Landell, Brian Lee, & Chris Candido, working Smokey Mountain with Jim Cornette, and training some Can Crushers alums from the Art of Grappling. That is just the tip of what you will hear on this show. Grab a beverage and enjoy going down memory lane with Bobby Blaze!Collar X Elbow - The Wrestling Brand Use promo code CanCrushers to save 10% off your order!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRemember, just because your trash it doesn't mean you can't do great things! It's called a garbage CAN not a garbage CAN NOT!Order your Can Crushers Merch: https://can-crushers-wrestling-podcast.creator-spring.com/
New Grenade Episode #94 begins the month of SEPTEMBER 1987 WWF TV! BAM BAM BIGELOW DEBUTS! The Macho Man/Honky Tonk Man feud heats up BIG TIME! ANDRE THE GIANT RETURNS to TV! Life Lessons with "Million Dollar Man" as Ted Dibiase shows us that doing your best, just isn't good enough! "Dangerous" Danny Davis finally makes his syndicated TV debut. Gorilla Monsoon covers his bald spot with a new look! Ken Patera talks his arm injury. Don Muraco becomes "The Rock", and 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 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!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!WWF TV – For the Weekends of SEPTEMBER 5th & 11th, 1987BAM BAM BIGELOW DEBUTS taking on Nikolai Volkoff! The Macho Man/Honky Tonk Man feud heats up BIG TIME! ANDRE THE GIANT RETURNS to TV! After 6 months of anticipation, "Dangerous" Danny Davis makes his syndicated TV debut in the ring. Gorilla Monsoon covers his bald spot with a new look! The Battle for Bam Bam concludes as Bigelow announces his manager! Ken Patera talks arm injury. Don Muraco becomes "The Rock". Tito Santana challenges IC Champ Honky Tonk Man. One Man Gang off probation. Prime Time moves to Thursdays. Mike McGuirk arrives. More Pet Tips with the British Bulldogs. More Piledriver Album talk. Steve Gatorwolf = Scum. Action featuring the likes of Jake "The Snake" Roberts, "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase, Tag Team Champion Hart Foundation, "Dangerous" Danny Davis, Demolition, Superstar Graham, Strike Force, Butch Reed, The Shadows, IC Champion Honky Tonk Man, "Ravishing' Rick Rude, Sivi Afi, Rougeau Brothers, Koko B. Ware, The Islanders, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake, "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, Lamnny Poffo, Nikolai Volkoff, Outback Jack, SD Jones, One Man Gang, Killer Bees, Bam Bam Bigelow, Bob Orton, "Rock" Don Muraco, Killer Khan, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, and more! Soundbites & promos from Rick Rude, Jesse Ventura, Honky Tonk Man, Bobby Heenan, Ken Patera, Superstar Graham, Craig DeGeorge, Mean Gene Okerlund, Junkyard Dog, Butch Reed, Jimmy Hart, Lanny Poffo, Hercules, Macho Man, The Million Dollar Man, Slick, King Kong Bundy, Gorilla Monsoon, and more! Plus, Life Lessons with "Million Dollar Man" as Ted Dibiase shows us that doing your best, just isn't good enough! NOTE: Second week discussion for SEPTEMBER 11th - 17th begins at the timestamp (00:56:47) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
We finish out the month of AUGUST for 1987 in the WWF as "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff FIRES Bobby Heenan, and replaces him with Oliver Humperdink! The Million Dollar Man pays someone to wrestle for him! Rick Martel & Tito Santana STRIKE with FORCE in their tag team DEBUT! Ken Patera INJURED with a ruptured tendon! The Battle for Bam Bam Bigelow nears the end. Bob Orton & Don Muraco talk their split. Brutus Beefcake learns from Hairstylist Sal Fodera. Another Butch Reed/Superstar Graham altercation. ROMA & POWERS DEFEAT KAMALA & SIKA! The Magnificent Muraco becomes THE ROCK! Stand Back Jive Soul Bros because The Piledriver Album is coming. Ted Dibiase pays a fan to kiss Virgil's foot. Danny Davis the next TV Star? Questionable booking of the future Young Stallions in a match with the Heenan Family. Federettes eat Ice Cream? Sherri is Sensational. Dog Tips with the Bulldogs. Brady Boone Botches. Plus, The Greatest Intercotinental Champion of ALLLL Time The Honky Tonk Man puts down all past champions, including "Macho Man' Randy Savage (Yikes!). 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!WWF TV – For the Weekends of AUGUST 22nd & 29th, 1987We finish out the month of AUGUST for 1987 in the WWF as "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff FIRES Bobby Heenan, and replaces him with Oliver Humperdink! The Million Dollar Man pays someone to wrestle for him! Rick Martel & Tito Santana STRIKE with FORCE in their tag team DEBUT! Ken Patera INJURED with a ruptured tendon! The Battle for Bam Bam Bigelow nears the end. Bob Orton & Don Muraco talk their split. Brutus Beefcake learns from Hairstylist Sal Fodera. Another Butch Reed/Superstar Graham altercation. ROMA & POWERS DEFEAT KAMALA & SIKA! The Magnificent Muraco becomes THE ROCK! Stand Back Jive Soul Bros because The Piledriver Album is coming. Ted Dibiase pays a fan to kiss Virgil's foot. Danny Davis the next TV Star? Questionable booking of the future Young Stallions in a match with the Heenan Family. Federettes eat Ice Cream? Sherri is Sensational. Dog Tips with the Bulldogs. Brady Boone Botches. Action featuring the likes of The Macho Man, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, Paul Orndorff, Junkyard Dog, Butch Reed, Ken Patera, Paul Roma & Jim Powers, Islanders, Killer Khan, Kamala, Sika, Koko B. Ware, Ted Dibiase, New Dream Team, Brutus Beefcake, Demolition, The Rougeaus, Nikolai Volkoff, King Harley Race, Hercules, One Man Gang, Tito Santana, Rick Martel, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, George Steele, Brady Boone, and many more! Soundbites & promos from "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, Jake Roberts, Don Muraco, Slick, Bob Orton, Brutus Beefcake, The Rougeaus, Jesse Ventura, New Dream Team, Craig DeGeorge, Strike Force, Mean Gene, Rick Rude, Koko B. Ware, The Macho Man, Billy Jack Haynes, Gorilla Monsoon, Bobby Heenan, Lord Alfred Hayes, Killer Bees, Jimmy Hart, Honky Tonk Man, Hart Foundation, Mr. Fuji, Demolition, & more! Plus, The Greatest Intercotinental Champion of ALLLL Time The Honky Tonk Man puts down all past champions, including "Macho Man' Randy Savage (Yikes!). NOTE: Second week discussion for August 29th - 31st begins at the timestamp (01:06:25) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
New Grenade Episode #91 covers more AUGUST 1987 TV in the WWF. STRIKE FORCE IS BORN! The Million Dollar Man makes his ring debut. Dibiase pays a woman to BARK like a dog, while the Bulldogs have Matilda SPEAK like a human! Two words... Headbutt, Dynamite! Battle for Bam Bam Eliminations Begin. Powers & Roma beat The Harts! Muraco & Orton Explode. One Man Gang Fined. Who betta, Orndorff or Rude? Reed/Superstar Feud Continues. Jumping Bomb "Ice Cream" Angels. The Piledriver Music Album is Coming. The Sensational Sherri arrives, & 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!WWF TV – For the Weekends of AUGUST 8th & 15th, 1987Tito Santana saves Rick Martel from an Islanders attack as STRIKE FORCE is born! The Million Dollar Man humiliates a fan, forcing her to get down on all fours and bark like a dog! The Battle for Bam Bam Bigelow eliminations begin. Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeat Tag Champ Hart Foundation thanks to Special Enforcer Mr. T. The team of Don Muraco & Bob Orton Explode. One Man Gang put on probation. The Butch Reed/Superstar Graham feud continues. Ted Dibiase makes his in-ring debut. Who has the better physique, Rick Rude or Paul Orndorff? The NEW Women's Champion Sensational Sherri in action. The crazy announce team of Jake Roberts & Don Muraco! Jumping Bomb "Ice Cream" Angels? The Piledriver Music Album is upon us. Action featuring the likes of Demolition, Tag Champs Hart Founsation, Tito Santana, Junkyard Dog, Bob Orton, Don Muraco, Hillbilly Jim, Jake Roberts, George Steele, One Man Gang, Roma & Powers, Islanders, Barry Horowitz, Sivi Afi, Brady Boone, IC Champ Honky Tonk Man, Brutus Beefcake, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, Rick Martel, Ted Dibiase, Kamala, Sika, Rougeau Brothers, Lanny Poffo, New Dream Team, Macho Man Savage, Superstar Graham, Koko B. Ware, & more. Soundbites & promos from Jesse Ventura, Jimmy Hart, Superstar Graham, Butch Reed, Slick, Craig DeGeorge, Jim Brunzell, Bobby Heenan, Jake Roberts, Harley Race, Hercules, Honky Tonk Man, Danny Davis, One Man Gang, Mean Gene, Macho Man, Mr. Fuji, Sensational Sherri, Bob Orton, The Bulldogs, Gorilla Monsoon, & more. Plus, MATILDA THE BULLDOG SPEAKS!!!NOTE: Second week discussion for August 15th - 17th begins at the timestamp (01:05:29) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
In this interview with ECW's Chubby Dudley, we walk down memory lane and discuss..Being part of both Eastern Championship Wrestling and Extreme Championship WrestlingTalks legends like Road Warrior Hawk, wrestling Don Muraco and Superfly Jimmy SnukaHis new YouTube Channel reacting to every ECW TV Episode https://www.youtube.com/@chubbydudleyofficialChubby Dudley shares a story watching Steve Austin and Mick Foley in ECW talking about getting WWF contracts.How he felt being let go from ECW twiceThoughts on if we could see a Dudley Family reunion!What it was like being a promotor of his own independent wrestling company after leaving ECW and the infamous Taz threatsMr. Hughes being part of ECW and legends leaving once it changed to Extreme Championship WrestlingHis thoughts Gisele Shaw-Rick Steiner & Matt Cardona-Greg Valentine confrontations at Wrestle ConBeing back involved with wrestling and seeing friends like Andrew Anderson, Buff Bagwell and meeting Kevin SullivanLast time he's talked to D-Von and Bubba Ray DudleyFB: www.facebook.com/perchedonthetopropeTwitter: @PerchedTopRopeInstagram: @PerchedOnTheTopRopePodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/@perchedonthetoprope#ECW #ExtremeChampionshipWrestling #DudleyBoyz #TheDudleyBoyz #DudleyFamily #ChubbyDudley #WrestlingCommunity #WrestlingNews #ProWrestling #SportsEntertainment #PerchedOnTheTopRopeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perchedonthetoprope/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
"The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase goes poolside before catching some lunch. Killer Khan blinds Outback Jack. Brutus "The Stylist" Beefcake? Hammer Valentine gets a haircut. Orton & Muraco have issues. The Can-Am Connection finishing up. Butch Reed takes issue with Superstar Graham. Managers begin to scout Bam Bam Bigelow. Ken Patera responds to his whipping at the hands of the Heenan Family. Referee Rita (Chatterton) Marie, STILL THERE! Masked Confusion on the Snake Pit. Killer Bees vs. Orton & Muraco. Rougeaus eat Ice Cream. Corporal Kirchner finishes up his tour of duty. 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 our Patreon Watch-Along Series, 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!WWF TV – For the Weekends of JULY 4th & 11th, 1987"The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase goes poolside before catching some lunch. Killer Khan blinds Outback Jack. Brutus "The Stylist" Beefcake? Hammer Valentine gets a haircut. Orton & Muraco have issues. The Can-Am Connection finishing up. Butch Reed takes issue with Superstar Graham. Managers begin to scout Bam Bam Bigelow. Ken Patera responds to his whipping at the hands of the Heenan Family. Referee Rita (Chatterton) Marie, STILL THERE! Killer Bees vs. Orton & Muraco. Rougeaus eat Ice Cream. Corporal Kirchner finishes up his tour of duty. Masked Confusion on the Snake Pit. Action featuring the likes of "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Kamala, Sika, IC Champion The Honky Tonk Man, Tito Santana, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Jim Powers, Paul Roma, The Islanders, Killer Khan, Brutus Beefcake, Demolition, Ken Patera, Hercules, King Kong Bundy, Harley Race, Can-Am Connection, New Dream Team, Junkyard Dog, Bob Orton, Don Muraco, Killer Bees, The One Man Gang, Scott Casey, George "The Anima;" Steele, Iron Mike Sharpe, Hillbilly Jim, Billy Jack Haynes, Tag Champs Hart Foundation, SD Jones, & more! Soundbites & promos from Ken Patera, Ted Dibiase, Butch Reed, Danny Davis, Mr. Fuji, Demolition, Killer Bees, The Macho Man, Tito Santana, Brutus Beefcake, Johnny V, Dino Bravo, Greg Valentine, Rick Martel, Tom Zenk, Slick, Craig DeGeorge, Mean Gene, The Heenan Family, and plenty of Prime Time audio goodness from Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan!NOTE: Second week discussion for July 11th - July 13th begins at the timestamp (01:00:59) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
We reach the halfway point in the year as we close out June 1987 in the WWF. "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase makes his WWF debut. Mr. Wonderful Returns! Mr. T confronts both Honky Tonk Man & The Macho Man! Ken Patera suffers a whoopin' at the hands of the Heenan Family. Plus, Butch Reed calls out Superstar Graham, The Killer Bees upset The Hart Foundation with "Masked Confusion", The Macho Man enters The Snake Pit, NEW IC Champion The Honky Tonk Man in action, "Outlaw" Ron Bass introduces Miss Betsy, One Man Gang has a new finisher, The Jumping Bomb Angels are on their way, JYD is fightin' and a bitin'. All of that and so much more, plus Soundbites Galore! 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 our Patreon Watch-Along Series, 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!WWF TV – For the Weekends of JUNE 20th & 27th, 1987It's the debut vignette of "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase! Mr. Wonderful is BACK, as is King Kong Bundy! Ken Patera suffers a whoopin' at the hands of the Heenan Family. Butch Reed calls out Superstar Graham. The Killer Bees upset The Hart Foundation with Masked Confusion. The Macho Man enters The Snake Pit, NEW IC Champion The Honky Tonk Man in action, "Outlaw" Ron Bass introduces Miss Betsy, One Man Gang has a new finisher, The Jumping Bomb Angels are on their way, the latest on Superstar Graham's return to the ring, Greg Valentine vs. Ray Rougeau, Jesse Ventura in "Predator". Were the Midnight Rockers firing the Young Stallions' gain? JYD is fightin' and a bitin'. Action featuring the likes of The Can-Am Connection, The Hart Foundation, George Steele, Killer Khan, Billy Jack Haynes, King Kong Bundy, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake, Hercules, King Harley Race, "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, Jim Powers & Paul Roma, Honky Tonk Man, Jimmy Jack Funk, Ken Patera, The Islanders, Koko B. Ware, Lanny Poffo, One Man Gang, Demolition, Jose Estrada, The Rougeau Brothers, The Macho Man, "Outlaw" Ron Bass, & more! Soundbites & promos from The NEW IC Champ Honky Tonk Man, Brutus Beefcake, Koko B. Ware, The Can-Am Connection, Danny Davis, Don Muraco, Bob Orton, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Slick, Butch Reed, The British Bulldogs, Ted Dibiase, Billy Jack Haynes, Hercules, Craig DeGeorge, Mean Gene, Mr. T, and plenty of Prime Time banter between Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan! Plus, Mr. T confronts both Honky Tonk Man & The Macho Man! NOTE: Second week discussion for June 27th - 29th begins at the timestamp (00:59:37) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Back with June TV Reviews for 1987 in the WWF as we see a historic moment in WWF history when THE HONKY TONK MAN WINS THE IC TITLE FROM RICKY STEAMBOAT!!! We'll talk rumors of Butch Reed as IC Champion. Plus, Junkyard Dog Returns, "Outlaw" Ron Bass gets Miss Betsy while Hillbilly Jim gets a little Beaver. Jake Roberts says "Don't Do Drugs", President Jack Tunney gives his ruling on the potential banning of the DDT, The Islanders join the Heenan Family, Superstar Graham rehabs for a comeback, the Killer Khan vignettes continue, Outback Jack enters the Snake Pit, Struttin' & Cuttin' with the Barber. SD Jones scores a win, Jesse Ventura in "The" Predator, and Soundbites Galore! 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 our Patreon Watch-Along Series, 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! WWF TV – For the Weekends of JUNE 6th & 13th, 1987THE HONKY TONK MAN WINS THE IC TITLE FROM RICKY STEAMBOAT!!! We'll talk the rumors of Butch Reed as IC Champion. "Outlaw" Ron Bass gets Miss Betsy, while Hillbilly Jim gets a little Beaver. Jake Roberts says "Don't Do Drugs" as the WWF PSA's begin! President Jack Tunney gives his ruling on the DDT! The Islanders join the Heenan Family, Superstar Graham rehabs for a comeback, the Killer Khan vignettes continue, Outback Jack enters the Snake Pit, the WWF "On Tour". Struttin' & Cuttin' with the Barber. The Harts are NOT afraid! SD Jones scores a win. Outback eats Ice Cream. Jesse Ventura in "The" Predator. Action featuring the likes of Demolition, The Macho Man, Koko B. Ware, Kamala, Sika, Ken Patera, Jimmy Jack Funk, Brutus Beefcake, Tito Santana, Billy Jack Haynes, Jim Powers & Paul Roma, Honky Tonk Man, Jerry Allen, Hercules, Sivi Afi, George Steele, Tiger Chung Lee, New Dream Team, British Bulldogs, Cpl. Kirchner, The Islanders, Hillbilly Jim, Iron Mike Sharpe, Sam Houston, SD Jones, Bob Orton, Don Muraco, Terry Gibbs, One Man Gang, Lanny Poffo, Killer Khan, Scott Casey debuts, & more! Soundbites & promos from Bobby Heenan, The Islanders, Danny Davis, Honky Tonk Man, Jimmy Hart, Mean Gene, Ken Patera, Outback Jack, Slick, Butch Reed, Nikolai Volkoff, Ricky Steamboat, Powers & Roma, One Man Gang, Jake Roberts, Ron Bass, Craig DeGeorge, Superstar Graham, Mr. Fuji, Demolition, Killer Bees, Koko B. Ware, Hart Foundation, and plenty of Prime Time banter between Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan! PLUS, The Junkyard Dog Returns! NOTE: Second week discussion for June 13th - June 17th (Special Wednesday Edition of Prime Time) begins at the timestamp (00:59:47) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
This time around we discuss MAY 1987 WWF TV as Davey Boy Smith faces Bret "Hitman" Hart! Brutus Beefcake visits The Barber Shop. The Islanders get aggressive vs. The Killer Bees! Ken Patera returns to the ring vs. Hercules! SLICK SINGS, and it ain't "Jive Soul Bro"! Killer Khan dominates Outback Jack. Blackjack Mulligan's final WWF match (we were so close to seeing Sara Jo Puckett)! Billy Jack Haynes battles Mike Sharpe in the ring AND in the locker room! Randy Savage = Cream of the Crop! The Rougeau Brothers battle Demolition! George Steele meets The Honky Tonk Man! Lanny Poffo with a Poem about the Bird... and the Bees! IC Champion Ricky Steamboat battles Butch Reed. Plus, Soundbites Galore! 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 our Patreon Watch-Along Series, 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! This time around we discuss MAY 1987 WWF TV as Davey Boy Smith faces Bret "Hitman" Hart! Brutus Beefcake visits The Barber Shop. The Islanders get aggressive vs. The Killer Bees! Ken Patera returns to the ring vs. Hercules! SLICK SINGS, and it ain't "Jive Soul Bro"! Killer Khan dominates Outback Jack. Blackjack Mulligan's final WWF match (we were so close to seeing Sara Jo Puckett)! Billy Jack Haynes battles Mike Sharpe in the ring AND in the locker room! Randy Savage = Cream of the Crop! The Rougeau Brothers battle Demolition! George Steele meets The Honky Tonk Man! Lanny Poffo with a Poem about the Bird... and the Bees! IC Champion Ricky Steamboat battles Butch Reed. Plus, Soundbites Galore!WWF TV – Weekend of MAY 9th - 11th, 1987Davey Boy Smith goes one on one versus Bret "Hitman" Hart! Bobby Heenan issues a challenge to Ken Patera, and the Strongman responds! Brutus Beefcake visits The Barber Shop. Randy Savage = Cream of the Crop! The Rougeau Brothers battle Demolition! Killer Khan enters the Snake Pit! George "The Anima" Steele meets The Honky Tonk Man! SLICK SINGS, and it ain't "Jive Soul Bro"! Lanny Poffo with a Poem about the Bird... and the Bees! More WWF Ice Cream Bar shilling. Action featuring the likes of IC Champion Ricky Steamboat, Iron Sheik, Nikolai Volkoff, Butch Reed, Jim Powers & Paul Roma, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Killer Khan, The Killer Bees, Koko B. Ware, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Nick Kiniski, Honky Tonk Man, Tito Santana, Don Muraco, Bob Orton, Tiger Chung Lee, The Rougeaus, Demolition, & more! Soundbites & promos from Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan on the Prime Time set, also Slick, Nikolai Volkoff, The Can-Am Connection, Billy Jack Haynes, "Outlaw" Ron Bass, Lanny Poffo, Ricky Steamboat, Ken Patera, "Hacksaw" Duggan, Iron Sheik, Butch Reed, Macho Man Savage, & more! WWF TV – Weekend of MAY 16th - 18th, 1987 (01:03:13)Ken Patera returns to the ring vs. Hercules! IC Champion Ricky Steamboat takes on "Natural" Butch Reed. The Islanders battle Demolition! Killer Khan dominates Outback Jack. King Harley Race issues a Challenge to WWF Champ Hulk Hogan! Blackjack Mulligan's final WWF match (we were so close to seeing Sara Jo Puckett)! Billy Jack Haynes battles Mike Sharpe in the ring AND in the locker room! "Ban the DDT" campaign continues. The New Dream Team & Johnny V enter The Snake Pit! Action featuring the likes of Tag Champs Hart Foundation, Hacksaw Duggan, Honky Tonk Man, Killer Khan, Ken Patera, Tito Santana, Billy Jack Haynes, Blackjack Mulligan, The Shadows, Iron Mike Sharpe, Koko B. Ware, & more. Soundbites & promos from Gorilla & Heenan on Prime Time, King Harley Race, Outback Jack, George Steele, Johnny V, Ken Patera, Jimmy Hart, Hart Foundation, Honky Tonk Man, Brutus Beefcake, Mr. Fuji, Kamala, Bob Orton, Hulk Hogan, and more! Plus, The Islanders become unusually aggressive vs. The Killer Bees! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Rick Martel graces the cover of the January 1984 issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated Magazine. Wrestling historian Karl Stern takes a look back at the issue in this retro magazine review. Also inside the magazine: Ted DiBiase, The Freebirds verses The Von Erichs feud from World Class, Don Muraco, and Larry Zbyszko are discussed. NWA World heavyweight champion Harley Race is featured as the centerfold. Pro wrestling history fun!
On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from September 10, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Testing the waters with a Demolition turn * Jake the Snake nearly exposes Rick Rude's....snake * Keithie prepares to channel a Billy Joel song * More shenanigans with the IC title at the TV taping * An all time duo for an Event Center * Fun with a Bret Hart smile * Hulk Hogan lays claim to the world title in spite of his best friend holding it * Saluting Carmella's dad taking the Bossman slam * A pre-Red Rooster Terry Taylor promo! Lineup: - British Bulldogs vs. Gene Ligon & Rusty Riddle - Update: Whatever Happened There with Greg Valentine, Don Muraco, and Superstar Billy Graham - Big Bossman vs. Paul Van Dale - Tito Santana vs. Trent Knight - Event Center promos: Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Terry Taylor - Rick Rude vs. Tommy Angel - Jake Roberts attacks Rick Rude for having his wife's picture on his tights - Event Center promo: Hulk Hogan - Ron Bass vs. Joe Cruz - Honky Tonk Man vs. Dave Lanning - Hart Foundation vs. Len Kruger & Tony Ulysses - Event Center promos: Bad News Brown, King Haku with Bobby Heenan Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod
This week on the OSWP, Black Cat is joined by Jon Boucher while Dre is on special assignment to discover the origins of Parts Unknown to discuss some early 80s Championship Wrestling from Florida. They watch and talk about two angles – the first between Don Muraco and a young Barry Windham, followed by the […]
It's the first Slamboree and the launch of the WCW Hall of Fame! Can Too Cold Scorpio and Marcus Bagwell get the better of Chris Benoit & Bobby Eaton? Van Hammer is a former WCW Rookie of the Year, but is he ready for Colonel Parker's not-so-mysterious mystery man? And whose bright idea was it to make Jimmy Snuka and Don Muraco tag team partners? Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as hosts Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the first hour of WCW Slamboree 1993. It's “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (77:09) Join us on Patreon.com/WaybackPlayback for ad-free content, show archives and bonus material.
This week it's another show that addresses the questions you want answered. We go a little more in depth with Bob Backlund's outburst at Verne Gagne's memorial service, and Mick gives a first hand account of the Buck Zumhofe incident at a charity event, most violent AWA crowds, Don Muraco, Jesse Hennig and more. Don't miss out on AWA Reunion #2, Sat. Oct. 29, 2022 from 12:00pm-4:00pm, at The Embassy Suites, 2800 American Blvd. West in Bloomington, MN! Brought to you by our friends at Sotastick. It's the ONLY place to go for your OFFICIAL AWA Unleashed merchandise, including your very own personalized hoodie! They run small, so size up. Check out their website https://sotastickco.com/collections/awa-unleashed-podcast and use the promo code UNLEASHED for 15% off! Send us a pic of you and your t-shirt or hoodie to us w/ your name and hometown and we'll get it on the podcast. Also welcome aboard 7th Ave. Pizza! It's the highest quality, best tasting frozen pizza available on the market today! If delicious toppings are what you crave, look no further. https://www.7thavenuepizza.com
Story building at its finest. In this week's episode we talk about an often overlooked star studded match. On one side we have Ken Patera, Don Muraco, Paul Orndorff, Bam Bam Bigelow and Hulk Hogan. While on the other side we have Butch Reed, Rick Rude, One Man Gang, King Kong Bundy and Andre The Giant. If you haven't seen this match it is absolutely worth watching and the finish was a huge surprise to both Jim and Tariq. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sixmantagpodcast/support
Well, it was meant to go for the usual hour, but Don's internet died about 25 minutes in and because it was late at night nobody was around to help him restart it. So what we have here is 25 minutes of YOUR questions about Don's experiences in Japan. 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 Magnificent Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontherockmuraco Don Muraco's website: https://dontherockmuraco.com Email the show: romeropodcast@gmail.com
In a departure from the usual AMAs and WWF in 1986 reviews, we are heading to the Orient to discuss Don's first forays into Japanese wrestling and acclimatising to the Japanese culture and way of life. 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 Magnificent Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontherockmuraco Don Muraco's website: https://dontherockmuraco.com Email the show: romeropodcast@gmail.com
As we wrap 1986... it's… our final ChroNoSo... for now! Each and every morning, the North-South Connection Podcast Network takes you down memory lane by exploring one match from WWE history. Starting with WrestleMania I, our contributors are on a quest to cover every important match in WWE PPV and television history. One day. One match. One voice. So strap in for a ride that will no doubt carry us well into the 22nd century, forever alienating us from friends and family! Today on ChroNoSo… Tim Slomka breaks down Dick Slater vs. Don Muraco from Saturday Night's Main Event 11/29/86. So join Tim in covering the highs, the lows, and the absurdities of our beloved sport.
It's… ChroNoSo! Each and every morning, the North-South Connection Podcast Network takes you down memory lane by exploring one match from WWE history. Starting with WrestleMania I, our contributors are on a quest to cover every important match in WWE PPV and television history. One day. One match. One voice. So strap in for a ride that will no doubt carry us well into the 22nd century, forever alienating us from friends and family! Today on ChroNoSo… Dave Hall breaks down Paul Orndorff vs. Don Muraco from WrestleMania 2. So join Dave in covering the highs, the lows, and the absurdities of our beloved sport.