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Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 18) covering the period of 4/30 thru 5/6. Running Time: 4 Hours 28 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 4 Hours 28 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E18 (04/30 - 05/06) Superstar Billy Graham def Bruno Sammartino to win the WWWF Championship. Infamous Pat Patterson vs Sgt Slaughter Alley Fight takes place at Madison Square Garden. Manny Fernandez stabbed multiple times outside TX restaurant. Looking back at Von Erich Memorial Parade Of Champions (1984, 1985, 1986, 1987). Audio: Kerry Von Erich def Ric Flair to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Looking back at AWA Superclash II (1987). Audio: Curt Hennig vs Nick Bockwinkel for AWA World Heavyweight Championship. AWA 80's fu**ery wasn't limited to just Hulk Hogan. This time it moves on to Curt Hennig, but ends with a positive conclusion. WWF vs WBF Superstars battle it out on Family Feud. Looking back at NJPW Wrestling Donataku events (1993, 1994, 1995). Audio: Current WWF Champion Hulk Hogan belittles and calls the WWF Championship a 'toy'. Rick Rude suffers serious neck injury during match with Sting which leads to retirement. Sabu wins IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title. Audio: Following his WWF in ring debut, HHH promotes 'civility'. Vignettes for the upcoming debut of The Bodydonnas (Skip and Sunny) begin airing on WWF TV. Looking back at FMW 7th Anniversary Show (1996). Audio: Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels: Home wrecker! Atsushi Onita meets with WWF about a possible joint event with FMW and the possibility of an Exploding Death Match in WWF. Christian makes his WWF debut. Looking back at ECW Wrestlepalooza '98 PPV. Looking back at AJPW 25th Anniversary Show (1998). Audio: Terry Funk and Cactus Jack battle it out on Monday Night Raw with Steve Austin on commentary. Vignettes start airing on WWF TV for the upcoming debut of Edge. Audio: Paul Bearer tells Jerry 'The King' Lawler how he 'did' Undertaker's mother. Kimberly Page appears nude in Playboy. Audio: Captain Lou Albano's memorable appearance on 'Lie Detector'. A&E premieres 'The Unreal Story Of Professional Wrestling' (1999). Looking back at AJPW Giant Baba Memorial Show (1999). Mick Foley forms a 'Union' to combat the Corporate Ministry. Macho Man Randy Savage makes last appearance in WCW. Looking back at WWF Backlash PPV (2000). Looking back at WWF Insurrextion PPV (2000, 2001, 2002) and the Plane Ride From Hell (2001). Sean 'XPac' Waltman speaks on the Plane Ride From Hell. Following the lawsuit filed by the World Wildlife Fund, World Wrestling Federation changes from WWF to WWFE. Audio: WWF Confidential segment on the death of Miss Elizabeth and arrest of Lex Luger. Daughter of Iron Shiek brutally murdered by boyfriend. Audio: Jacqueline def Chavo Guerrero Jr to win the Cruiserweight Championship. Looking back at WWE Backlash PPV 2005, 2018, 2023 Hulk Hogan Energy Drinks, Microwave Cheeseburger and Chicken Sandwiches hit stores and receive subpar reviews. Audio: Joey Styles' Pipe Bomb from WWE Raw. WWE signs Hornswoggle. Audio: Scott Steiner becomes the greatest mathematician in pro wrestling history. Rolling Stone releases explosive story on Escort Service which included Ashley Massaro as being a paid Escort. Santino Marella arrested for DUI. Ric Flair becomes Ring Of Honor's 'Ambassador'. WWE signs AJ Lee. Monday Night War II: TNA airs last episode of Monday Night Impact and moves back to Thursdays. Obsessed Mickie James fan arrested after threatening to bomb WWE offices and much worse. Looking back at WWE Extreme Rules PPV (2011, 2014). Audio: Christian becomes WWE World Heavyweight Champion for 48 hours. Audio: Michelle McCool says 'Goodbye' to WWE and Kharma says 'Hello'. Audio: John Cena makes surprise announcement to live WWE audience that Osama Bin Laden has met his demise. Jinder Mahal makes WWE TV debut. WWE releases Dustin Runnels. Audio: The Bullet Club is born. Looking back at ROH Border Wars PPV (2013). Audio: Sami Zayn's memorable WWE main roster debut taking on John Cena for United States Championship. WWE releases Zeb Coulter, Damien Sandow, Wade Barrett, Hornswoggle, Santino Marella, Cameron, Alex Riley and El Torito. Looking back at WWE Payback PPV (2016, 2017). Chris Jericho destroys The Ambrose Asylum and murders Mitch The Plant. WWE writer Jennifer Pepperman celebrates 'Bring Your Emmy To Work Day'. She celebrated alone Dominik Mysterio signs with WWE Audio: Painmaker Chris Jericho channels his inner Sam Kinison and challenges Okada for IWGP Heavyweight Title. Bonus audio: Sam Kinison has the answer to solve world hunger Audio: Bray Wyatt debuts Ramblin' Rabbit and 'Yowie Wowie' from the Firefly Funhouse Karrion Kross and Scarlett make their WWE NXT debut Ring Of Honor suspends all events and goes on hiatus due to Covid-19 Pandemic Audio: Braun Strowman shows his appreciation for Florida Hospital Workers during the Pandemic by sending them a thousand meals Looking back at AEW Blood And Guts 2021 and why Chris Jericho's fall will forever overshadow the event Rumors of Daniel Bryan leaving WWE for AEW being after his WWE Contract expires Audio: Out with Mickie James and Chelsea Green from WWE and in with Eva Marie Looking back at NXT Spring Breakin' 2022 Audio: A repackaged Lacey Evens returns to WWE TV after a one year hiatus complete Stalker of Sonya DeVille (Phillip Thomas) sentenced to 15 years in prison Audio: Police Interrogation of Sonya DeVille's stalker, Phillip Thomas Audio: Highlights of Bad Bunny vs Damian Priest (San Juan Street Fight) from WWE Backlash 2023 WWE releases fourteen including Gable Steveson, Boa, Drew Gulak, Valentina Feroz Looking back at WWE Backlash: France Looking back at TNA Under Siege PPV 2024 Audio: Cody Rhodes reveals why he left AEW and who he still supports within AEW And so much more! RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E18 (4/30 – 5/6) CLICK HERE to listen to COMMERCIAL FREE (PATREON) episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E18 (4/30 – 5/6) CLICK HERE to listen to THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E18 (4/30 – 5/6) online CLICK HERE to access previous episodes for all the shows ==== CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE WITH THE DTKC 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHIRT! CLICK HERE for DTKC Pro Wrestling Tees Store ==== Want to help promote our shows and get a special shout-out on the next show? Stop by Apple Podcasts (CLICK HERE) or SPOTIFY (CLICK HERE) and leave a review! Join Don Tony And Kevin Castle Show Patreon Family, and get a special shout-out on the next show! 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Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 16) covering the period of 4/16 thru 4/22. Running Time: 4 Hours 27 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 4 Hours 27 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E16 (04/16 - 04/22) Audio: Fabulous Moolah appears on TV Show 'To Tell The Truth' (1961) Playboy Buddy Rose loses a Hair vs Hair match against Roddy Piper. Audio: Hulk Hogan def Nick Bockwinkel for AWA Heavyweight Title - only to have decision overturned a few days later. Thus began two years of AWA fu**ery towards Hogan and fans. Adrian Adonis and Dick Murdoch (North South Connection) def Tony Atlas and Rocky Johnson to win WWF Tag Titles. Looking back at AWA Wrestlerock '86. Looking back at Saturday Night's Main Event #16 (1988). Mike McGuirk makes WWF announcing debut. Audio: Highlights of wrestling themed Morton Downey Jr Show featuring David Schultz, Paul E Dangerously, Jim Wilson, Capt Lou Albano, and others (1988). Controversial 'Now It Can Be Told' episode hosted by Geraldo Rivera accusing WWF of multiple accounts of sexual abuse airs. Roddy Piper hosts Piper's Pit that never makes TV due to controversial comments related to Geraldo 'Now It Can Be Told' episode. Paul Heyman, Jim Crockett and Jim Hudson join forces to create a new Promotion (later called World Wrestling Network). Audio: Infamous Vader vs Cactus Jack WCW Worldwide match involving multiple hard shots to Cactus' face. Includes rare unedited commentary by Jesse 'The Body' Ventura. Negotiations between All Japan Women's Wrestling and Tonya Harding fall thru. Looking back at WCW Spring Stampede PPV (1994, 1998, 2000). Audio: Ric Flair's WCW Heavyweight Title win over Ricky Steamboat not acknowledged in the record books. Looking back at ECW Hostile City Showdown 1995. Audio: After losing ECW Heavyweight Title to Sandman, Shane Douglas walks out of ECW Arena - wearing a WWF Monday Night Raw shirt. Brian Pillman released from hospital following serious auto accident. First televised Bi-Sexual wrestling angle? Beulah McGillicuddy cheats on Tommy Dreamer with Kimona Wanalea. Audio: WWF starts airing ridiculously stupid 'Reality-Check' spots during Raw episodes. Looking back at WWF IYH 14: Revenge Of The Taker (1997). Scott Steiner arrested for threatening GA DOT Highway worker. Buff Bagwell suffers serious neck injury during tag team match on WCW Thunder. Brock Lesnar passes up Olympics and agrees to a deal with WWF. Audio: 'It Never Happened!'. Looking back at the night Chris Jericho def Triple H to win WWF Championship, only to have the decision reversed moments later. Audio: WWF Champion Triple H vs ECW Champion Tazz. Looking back at ECW Cyberslam 2000. Triple H regains IC Championship def Jeff Hardy. Looking back at WWF Backlash PPV (2002, 2004). Audio: Hulk Hogan vs Triple H for WWF Undisputed Championship. Colt Cabana vs Eddie Guerrero vs CM Punk tear it up in IWA Mid South. Audio: Vince Russo replaces James Storm with AJ Styles against Jeff Jarrett (Cage Match for NWA World Heavyweight Championship). Bloody Jim Ross on Raw leads to MA Rating on WWE Network. Audio: 'You Screwed Matt!' Fans let Lita and WWE know how they feel after Matt Hardy being fired following incident with Lita and Edge. Brock Lesnar and WWE settle 'no-compete' lawsuit following failed attempt at NFL career. Palmer Cannon requests release from WWE after incident involving Chris Benoit and JBL. WWE ends working relationship with developmental territory Deep South Wrestling. Austin Aries suspended for 90 days by TNA due to unprofessional behavior. Santino Marella makes WWE debut and wins IC Title. Looking back at WWE King Of The Ring (2008). 'Barack Obama' and 'Hillary Clinton' battle it out in WWE ring. WWE suspends Michael PS Hayes after incident involving Mark Henry and a racial slur. TNA launches their 'Cross The Line' campaign. Looking back at TNA 'Lockdown' PPV (2009, 2010). WWE airs Monday Night Smackdown. WWE releases Shelton Benjamin, Mickie James, Katie Lea Burchill, Jesse, Mike Knox, Funaki, and Jimmy Wang Yang. RVD def AJ Styles to win TNA Heavyweight Championship. WWE announces the creation of WWE Performance Center. E! announces the creation of WWE Reality TV Series, 'Total Divas'. WWE sends Rosa Mendes home from European Tour due to personal issues. WWE Network releases 'Warrior: The Ultimate Legend' documentary. Takeshi Morishima abruptly retires due to complications involving diabetes. WWE airs idiotic commercial hyping 'Extreme Rules PPV (2016) by showing Bugs having sex. Samoa Joe def Finn Balor to win NXT Championship. Ring collapses on Raw during match between Braun Strowman and Big Show. Looking back at the 2018 WWE Superstar Shakeup featuring RAW, SmackDown and NXT Bruno Sammartino passes away at 82 Looking back at WWE Fastlane 2019 PPV Audio: Firefly Funhouse with Bray Wyatt, Abby The Witch and Mercy The Buzzard makes it WWE TV debut Viking Experience (War Raiders) make their WWE main roster debut Audio: Ivar speaks candid about Vince McMahon's horrible decision to change War Raiders name to Viking Experience AEW signs Private Party Audio: The Shield's Final Chapter: Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose' final sit-down interview before Jon Moxley's departure Anonymous WWE employee begs Florida officials to shut down WWE tapings due to the Pandemic NXT defeats AEW Dynamite for a second consecutive week; but the demo! Mark Carrano fired by WWE after Mickie James is shipped her locker room belongings in a trash bag Tony Khan provides a very lame reason why AEW hasn't promoted their collab with Impact Wrestling (and Rebellion PPV) on AEW TV programming Kenny Doane announces his retirement from in-ring competition Pat McAfee makes his WWE TV Commentary debut for SmackDown Liv Morgan scammed by a scammer pretending to be a fan who sold his home to a scammer pretending to be Liv Morgan. Got all that? Audio: LA 'Don't call me Max Dupri Yet' Knight debuts 'Knight Male Models' (later changed to Maximum Male Models) Ric Flair (73) posts video training in the ring with Jay Lethal which would later lead to Flair's 'Final Match' Looking back at TNA/Impact Wrestling Rebellion PPV 2023, 2024 Ted Dibiase Jr arrested and charged with multiple federal crimes with punishment up to 120 years in prison Ric Flair posts an awful picture smiling and posing next to extremely ill Steve 'Mongo McMichael' (battling ALS) Audio: Chad Gable turns on Sami Zayn Audio: Ludwig Kaiser turns on Giovanni Vinci Audio: Broken Matt Hardy makes surprise return to TNA after being released from AEW WWE begins the QR Code teasers which would eventually lead to Wyatt Sicks' WWE debut WWE releases Eight including Indus Sher, Jinder Mahal, Von Wagner, Cameron Grimes XIA Li and others Looking back at AEW Dynasty 2024 PPV And so much more! 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This week we look at more of "Slick Mick's Pix", including some candid never seen before pictures of Nick Bockwinkel, and a fantastic shot of Bobby Heenan, Curt Hennig, Wade Boggs and a ton more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch with our newly released "It's Raining In Miami" line!, it's https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus
Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 8) covering the period of 2/19 thru 2/25. Running Time: 4 Hours 44 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 4 Hours 44 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E8 (02/19 - 02/25) Audio: Bob Backlund def Superstar Billy Graham and begins 2,135 day reign as WWF Champion Audio: Superstar Billy Graham speaks on Vince McMahon Sr decision in 1978 to crown Bob Backlund as Champion Jumbo Tsuruta def Nick Bockwinkel to win AWA Heavyweight Title Looking back at NWA Chi-Town Rumble PPV 1989 Audio: Highlights of Ricky Steamboat vs Ric Flair for NWA Heavyweight Championship. Looking back at NWA/WCW Wrestlewar PPV 1990, 1991 Looking back at WCW Superbrawl III (1993), IV (1994), V (1995), VII (1997), VIII (1998), IX (1999), 2000 (2000) Hulk Hogan returns to Raw and forms the Mega-Maniacs with Brutus Beefcake Hulk Hogan and TV producers scout areas in Florida to film the movie pilot, "Hurricane In Paradise" Looking back at ECW 'Return Of The Funker' event (1995) Audio: Cactus Jack endures 82 Singapore Cane shots as Terry Funk makes surprise return to ECW (Funk In A Box) Looking back at ECW CyberSlam 1997 Audio: Paul E Dangerously accepts Jerry Lawler's challenge: ECW invades Monday Night Raw (1997) Juventud Guerrera and Rey Mysterio Jr both forced to unmask on WCW PPVs Audio: Scott Steiner turns on brother Rick and joins NWO Audio: Undertaker vs Kane Inferno Match on Raw leads to Vince McMahon crying over a torched teddy bear Audio: Public Enemy makes their WWF debut on Raw Audio: Goldberg appears on The Tonight Show and issues $100,000 challenge to Steve Austin Audio: James Brown makes a surprise appearance at WCW Superbrawl 2000 (Original unedited music) Audio: WWE Network butchery of same James Brown segment from Superbrawl 2000 Looking back at WWF No Way Out PPV (2001, 2003, 2006) Ring Of Honor makes their promotional debut Audio: The Rock makes surprise appearance on Raw and trashes the live Toronto crowd (2003) Audio: Goldust' first interview after being 'electrocuted' by Randy Orton and Batista Vince McMahon vs Eric Bischoff battle in the ring on Raw Chris Masters makes WWF Raw debut and breaks Steven Richards' orbital bone Audio: Batista gives a 'Thumbs Down' and chooses to face Triple H at WrestleMania for World Heavyweight Title WWE begins contacting former ECW wrestlers to appear at ECW One Night Stand PPV Looking back at WWE Elimination Chamber 2010, 2012, 2014, 2021, 2024 Audio: Batista ends John Cena's 32 second reign as WWE Champion WWE airs debut episode of NXT on Sci-Fi 2-21-11: Undertaker and Triple H make WWE returns and issue a WrestleMania challenge (well sorta) to each other WWE signs the original Sin Cara AJPW, NJPW, and Noah join together to raise money for those affected by Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami John Cena vs CM Punk wrestle for the last time against each other and tear it up on Raw Audio: WWE announces Donald Trump for 2013 Hall Of Fame Looking back at Ring Of Honor 12th Anniversary Show (2014) WWE Network officially launches in the US Audio: Following TNA run, Hulk Hogan makes WWE return (2014) after seven-year absence The Miz and Maryse get married. Looking back at WWE Fastlane PPV (2015, 2016). Audio: Shane McMahon makes WWE Raw return after six-year absence and interrupts Vincent J McMahon Legacy Award ceremony. Chyna (as part of D-Generation X) WWE Hall Of Fame induction announcement heavily criticized by IWC Audio: DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) defeat WWE Tag Team Champions The Revival (FTR) in their RAW debut Hulk Hogan Biopic starring Chris Hemsworth announced. Unfortunately, the project would be killed off five years later Audio: Batista makes a shocking return to WWE RAW and ruins Ric Flair's 70th Birthday celebration Audio: Roman Reigns makes WWE return and reveals to WWE Universe that he is cancer free! Controversy erupts when WWE releases Brock Lesnar kid's body costume, which looks more like a giant penis! Looking back at Impact Wrestling: Sacrifice PPV 2020 Matt Hardy rolls out of WWE (and into AEW shortly thereafter) with a memorable picture of himself in the Chair Of Wheels Audio: Cody Rhodes cuts a passionate promo to live AEW crowd following Cage Match against Wardlow (making his AEW in ring debut) Lacey Evans / Ric Flair love angle is quickly written off WWE TV due to Evans' real-life pregnancy WWE confirms the NXT signings of Andre Chase, Zoey Stark, Carmelo Hayes, GiGi Dolin, Brutus Creed, Jacy Jayne, Elektra Lopez, Anthony Henry, Cora Jade, Blake Christian, Trick Williams, Tony Dangelo, AQA, Amari Miller, Taya Valkyrie, Parker Boudreaux, Bron Breakker and LA Knight AEW signs Paul Wight, Swerve Strickland and Jennifer Pepperman Joseph Hudson, better known as The Question Mark in NWA, tragically dies at 43 years old Looking back at Impact Wrestling: No Surrender PPV 2022 Audio: Buddy Matthews makes his AEW debut and aligns with the House Of Black President of Warner Brothers Discovery Programming busted for fake news after making a claim that AEW Dynamite pulls over 4 million viewers each week. Cesaro contract expires with WWE, refuses to sign a new deal Audio: Tony Khan and Adam Cole reveal a new AEW reality show 'AEW All Access' Jeff Hardy's DUI Case is closed and begins the road to his imminent return to AEW programming Mercedes Mone and Trinity Fatu (Naomi) appear on a cringe episode of Bar Rescue Liv Morgan and Jey Uso appear in an odd commercial for Credit One credit cards John Cena launches an Only Fans page to hype up the upcoming movie release of Ricky Stanicky. And Randy Orton wants to join in on the fun Internet spat between Vanilla Ice and Chavo Guerrero over Ice purchasing a Lowrider previously connected to Eddie Guerrero Looking back at TNA: No Surrender PPV 2024 Audio: The Rock trolls fans for not appearing in Australia for Elimination Chamber during the road to WrestleMania 40 Audio: R-Truth hops on a flight to attend WWE Elimination Chamber 2024 event. But there's one problem. And so much more! RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E8 (2/19 – 2/25) CLICK HERE to listen to COMMERCIAL FREE episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E8 (2/19 – 2/25) CLICK HERE to listen to THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E8 (2/19 – 2/25) online CLICK HERE to access previous episodes for all the shows === CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE WITH THE DTKC 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 10:45PM 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. Don Tony and Kevin Castle's PATREON has been around for over seven years! 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Esta semana miramos la carrera de uno de los luchadores mas Underrated en la Historia del deporte, el ex-campeon Mundial de la AWA Nick Bockwinkel.Observemos sus inicios en el deporteQue dos Luchadores lo entrenaronSus Primero feudosTodo los territorios que trabajoSu cambio a rudoSu corrida en GeorgiaSu llegada a la AWAComo lo BookearonSu pareja con StevensLa llegada de HeeanLa combinacion Heenan y Bockwinkel.El Intento de asesinato.Su primer reinado como Campeon MundialInvitado a defender el titulo en Territorios de la NWAEl Plan de hacerlo campeon de la NWA y porque lo rechazoPorque pierde el tituloLa 2nda corridaPorque su tercera corrida quizas sea la mejorPorque gano el titulo por 4ta Ocacion.Esto y mucho mas en este increible podcast que estoy seguro sera de su agrado.
Kris and David are finally joined by their dear friend, the debuting John Pollock (@iamjohnpollock / @iamjohnpollock.bsky.social) for the bookend segments of the show to discuss the week-plus that was February 10-17, 1987. Topics of discussion include:The Battle of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, as Angelo Mosca andJim Crockett Promotions run a matinee at Copps Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario on the same day as the WWF runs a nighttime card at Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens advertised as Roddy Piper's "Canadian Farewell" show.The WWF's dominance of the Canadian wrestling scene and how Crockett is partly to blame for that happening.Jim Cornette burning Ronnie Garvin with his double flash paper fireball, leading to Jimmy Garvin turning babyface by making the save.Dick Murdoch's heel turn on the Super Powers and his amazing promo work explaining why he did what he did.Ric Flair letting us know what it's like being “Naitch.”Dave Meltzer watching recent WWC TV and giving his thoughts.Larry Sharpe and Bam Bam Bigelow take center stage in a segment about the Monster Factory on Entertainment Tonight.Tombstone and "Paulie Dangerously" making their debut on Florida TV.Chris Von Colt attacking Wendell Cooley with his flagpole in Continental.Jerry Lawler and Nick Bockwinkel forming an unlikely tag team in Memphis to take on Austin Idol and Tommy Rich.Chris Adams and “Iceman” King Parsons talk about their how their friendship helped Adams get through his time in federal prison in an ominous promo, which is naturally followed by the angle that splits them up.Hulk Hogan finally accepting Andre the Giant's challenge for WrestleMania III on a memorable edition of Piper's Pit.This show was fantastic, and we were so pumped to have John join us, so hope you enjoy it, too!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 The Battle of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area0:49:08 Jim Crockett Promotions1:42:25 Int'l: AJW, All-Star, Montreal, Stampede, EMLL, UWA, & WWC2:05:58 Classic Commercial Break2:10:31 Halftime Plus3:41:42 USA East: Bam Bam Bigelow/Monster Factory on Entertainment Tonight, CWFlorida, ICW (Savoldi)/Tyree Pride, Continental, & CWA/Memphis4:51:52 USA West: UWF, WCCW, AWA, Eddie Sharkey, California deregulation, & Portland5:30:17 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Kris and David are finally joined by their dear friend, the debuting John Pollock (@iamjohnpollock / @iamjohnpollock.bsky.social) for the bookend segments of the show to discuss the week-plus that was February 10-17, 1987. Topics of discussion include:The Battle of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, as Angelo Mosca andJim Crockett Promotions run a matinee at Copps Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario on the same day as the WWF runs a nighttime card at Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens advertised as Roddy Piper's "Canadian Farewell" show.The WWF's dominance of the Canadian wrestling scene and how Crockett is partly to blame for that happening.Jim Cornette burning Ronnie Garvin with his double flash paper fireball, leading to Jimmy Garvin turning babyface by making the save.Dick Murdoch's heel turn on the Super Powers and his amazing promo work explaining why he did what he did.Ric Flair letting us know what it's like being “Naitch.”Dave Meltzer watching recent WWC TV and giving his thoughts.Larry Sharpe and Bam Bam Bigelow take center stage in a segment about the Monster Factory on Entertainment Tonight.Tombstone and "Paulie Dangerously" making their debut on Florida TV.Chris Von Colt attacking Wendell Cooley with his flagpole in Continental.Jerry Lawler and Nick Bockwinkel forming an unlikely tag team in Memphis to take on Austin Idol and Tommy Rich.Chris Adams and “Iceman” King Parsons talk about their how their friendship helped Adams get through his time in federal prison in an ominous promo, which is naturally followed by the angle that splits them up.Hulk Hogan finally accepting Andre the Giant's challenge for WrestleMania III on a memorable edition of Piper's Pit.This show was fantastic, and we were so pumped to have John join us, so hope you enjoy it, too!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 The Battle of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area0:49:08 Jim Crockett Promotions1:42:25 Int'l: AJW, All-Star, Montreal, Stampede, EMLL, UWA, & WWC2:05:58 Classic Commercial Break2:10:31 Halftime Plus3:41:42 USA East: Bam Bam Bigelow/Monster Factory on Entertainment Tonight, CWFlorida, ICW (Savoldi)/Tyree Pride, Continental, & CWA/Memphis4:51:52 USA West: UWF, WCCW, AWA, Eddie Sharkey, California deregulation, & Portland5:30:17 WWFTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
This week we take a look at the year 1970. We discuss the schedule, attendance, Bob Luce in Chicago, Nick Bockwinkel's impact, those that became stars down the road, evolution of Dr X unmasking, and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it's https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus.
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (1-22-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller talked in-depth with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin for over two hours on a wide array of topics including:Was Roman Reigns ready and the right choice for the big push he seemed to be on the verge of getting going into the 2015 Royal Rumble?Big praise for Sami Zayn's upside as a potential top tier starHulk Hogan shining against Nick Bockwinkel and how he compared at a similar stage to ReignsHow Austin compared himself to Hogan when it came to reading a crowdAustin's thoughts on breaking character on social media and how some messages are better saved for private textsAustin on who he'd like to see go into the WWE Hall of FameAustin's clear-cut answer on how he feels about a comeback in the ringThe strengths and weaknesses of Seth Rollins as a babyface and heel, and why Austin preferred one role over the other in his careerLive callers also got to talk to Austin and ask questionsThis Interview Classic podcast includes the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow including:Austin's insights on his interview with Vince McMahon and what McMahon thought of it afterwardAustin asks Wade to do a Mauro Ranallo impersonation and then reactsMemories of Austin being asked to drop the U.S. Title in WCW to Hacksaw DugganThe importance of Paul Heyman to Austin finding his voice during his pitstop in ECW before going to WWE and how his segments came about on ECW TVWas WWE oblivious to fans rejecting Reigns as a Rumble winner like they were for Batista?Is there anyone alive who could convince Vince McMahon that what pro wrestling needs most is an immersive sports environment instead of the comedic variety show aspect McMahon pushed?Who did Austin think were the best overall athletes he wrestled who could excel on the Skull Buster Challenge?RusevThe mid-'80s glory period of in-ring wrestling and what wrestlers then had that the modern era wrestlers didn'tAustin's reaction to McMahon saying Cesaro was "too Swiss"Austin on his last match everWhether the clock was running out on Samoa Joe being a top guyAnd much moreBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
This week in the News: wouldn't you know it, Hulk Hogan can't make Saturday Night's Main Event, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Let's talk some AEW management and Vader Club: Nov picks from Superclash II in 1987 Nick Bockwinkel vs. Curt Hennig.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This week in the News: wouldn't you know it, Hulk Hogan can't make Saturday Night's Main Event, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Let's talk some AEW management and Vader Club: Nov picks from Superclash II in 1987 Nick Bockwinkel vs. Curt Hennig.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This week in the News, the Royal Rumble goes international, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Meh, and in Vader Club Chris picked Nick Bockwinkel vs. Bruiser Brody from August 31, 1979.Plus Jeff's no good very bad week and Nov talks about his maladies. We're back and not so better than ever.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This week in the News, the Royal Rumble goes international, in the LAZY RIVER OF WRESTLING CRITICISM: Meh, and in Vader Club Chris picked Nick Bockwinkel vs. Bruiser Brody from August 31, 1979.Plus Jeff's no good very bad week and Nov talks about his maladies. We're back and not so better than ever.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling-podcast-wwe-nxt-njpw/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Episode 2) covering the period of 1/8 thru 1/14. Running Time: 4 Hours 15 Minutes This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 4 Hours 15 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E2 (01/08 - 01/14) Audio: Andy Kaufman returns to Memphis and assists Nick Bockwinkel to defeat Jerry Lawler for vacant AWA World Heavyweight Title. Ric Flair def Sting to become the first ever WCW World Heavyweight Champion. Bret Hart def Ric Flair in first ever Ironman Match (60 Min) to retain WWF Championship. Audio: The Rockers officially split as Shawn Michaels superkicks and throws Marty Jannetty thru the 'Barbershop' window. First ever episode of Monday Night Raw airs on USA Network. Looking back at WCW Clash Of The Champions XXII. Audio: 'The Ringmaster' Steve Austin makes his WWF Monday Night Raw debut - Man! WWF and Mike Tyson reach a deal for an appearance at Wrestlemania XIV. DT looks back at how bad the NY press treated this deal. Bonus audio: Don King on Monday Night Raw discussing negotiations between WWF and Mike Tyson. Looking back at ECW House Party (1997, 1998). First ever episode of WCW Thunder airs on TBS. Audio: Ric Flair vs Chris Jericho wrestle for the first time ever in singles match. (From E1 WCW Thunder). Audio: Mark Henry joins the Nation Of Domination. Audio: Highlights of infamous WCW Stairway To Hell Match between Sabu and The Sandman. Audio: The streak begins; Gillberg makes WWF debut. Audio: Chyna last eliminates Vince McMahon to win the WWF Corporate Rumble. Mick Foley's first week as WWF Champion. Looking back at ECW Guilty As Charged (1999, 2000). Bret Hart wrestles last ever WCW match before abruptly retiring due to injury. Audio: WCW Commissioner Terry Funk forces Jeff Jarrett to wrestle three times on Nitro (against George 'The Animal' Steele, Tito Santana, and Superfly Jimmy Snuka). Mankind is 'reinstated' after the roster (led by The Rock) threatens to strike. ECW holds its last ever event before filing for bankruptcy. Audio: Ted Turner agrees to sell WCW to Fusient Media Ventures. Goldberg wrestles last ever WCW match, Sid Vicious breaks his leg, and more: Looking back at WCW Sin PPV (2001). WWE airs Raw 10th Anniversary Show complete with Awards and Top 10 Raw Moments as voted by fans. Looking back at WWE New Year's Revolution PPV (2005, 2006). Audio: Kurt Angle says he's not a fan of black people? Batista vacates WWE World Heavyweight Championship due to injury. Edge celebrates his first WWE Championship - by having 'live sex' with Lita on Raw. Bonus Audio: Lita speaks on the infamous Raw 'Live Sex Celebration'. Looking back at TNA Final Resolution PPV (2007). Audio: Donald Trump wrestles Rosie O'Donnell on Raw. Audio: Impact Main Event features Awesome Kong def Gail Kim to win TNA Knockouts Championship. WWE cuts 10% of their office staff, issues releases for D-Lo Brown, Val Venis, Hardcore Holly, Ron Simmons, Victoria, Kevin Thorne, Matt Cappotelli, Sgt Slaughter and others. Victoria wrestlers her final WWE singles match. Looking back at TNA Genesis PPV (2010, 2011, 2012, 2016). Brodus Clay (Tyrus) makes WWE Raw debut. WWE officially announces the creation of WWE Network. Audio: Memorable verbal confrontation between The Rock and CM Punk on Raw. Superstar Billy Graham goes on a tirade against CM Punk's Raw promo and a classic response from Chris Jericho. WWE makes significant changes to Raw and Smackdown announce teams. Highlights from TNA Lockdown (2014). Daniel Bryan leaves The Wyatt Family. WWE officially announces The Ultimate Warrior for 2014 Hall Of Fame. Audio: Roman Reigns' infamous 'Sufferin Succotash' promo on Seth Rollins. And DT has some surprising comments on the promo. Social media flips out after Chris Jericho calls The Usos 'The Back Of The Bus Brothers' during Raw segment. Audio: Becky Lynch vs Brie Bella. TNA reduces total annual PPVs down to four. Official announcement for All-In event (2018). All Elite Wrestling holds rally in Jacksonville FL announcing talents signed and their debut event "Double Or Nothing" Audio: Chris Jericho signs his first ever contract with AEW Looking back at an amazing weekend of events for Impact Wrestling held in Mexico City, Mexico WWE holds its first ever NXT UK Takeover event (2019) Tessa Blanchard makes history, becoming the first ever female Impact Wrestling Heavyweight Champion (Hard To Kill PPV Results) Audio: Tessa Blanchard post-match speech as Impact World Champion is met with quite the mixed reaction from the live crowd MJF announces his departure from Major League Wrestling (MLW) Eric Angle (Brother of Kurt Angle) pleads guilty to illegal steroid distribution Audio: Alexa Bliss greets Randy Orton with a fireball on RAW Adam Pearce vs Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship at the Royal Rumble? WWE Royal Rumble 2021 results from WWE Thunderdome Audio: Top 10 highlights from 2021 WWE Royal Rumble Samoa Joe is released for the second time within a year from WWE Tammy 'Sunny' Sytch arrested and charged with making terroristic threats and weapons possession NXT New Years Evil 2023 results Stephanie McMahon announces her resignation from WWE And so much more! RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E2 (1/8 – 1/14) CLICK HERE to listen to THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E2 (1/8 – 1/14) online CLICK HERE to access previous episodes for all the shows === CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE (2004-2024) WITH THE DTKC 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHIRT! 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Kris and David start off the new year looking at the week of January 1-7, 1984. Topics of discussion include:The first major strikes in the War of 1984 are fired as Hulk Hogan, Gene Okerlund, Roddy Piper, and David Schultz all make their WWF TV debut during our week and Dave Meltzer speculates on what the aftermath of that will look like.WWF also taking over KPLR TV in St. Louis with their version of "Wrestling at the Chase,” leaving the NWA office out in the cold…but not for long.Dusty Rhodes facing off with Antonio Inoki on 1/1 at Korakuen Hall, starting off what would be a crazy year for NJPW.Ricky Steamboat's "retirement" tour in JCP.Paul Ellering in GCW being his best run as a manager.The awesomeness of Nick Bockwinkel as the world heavyweight champion.Jerry Lawler paying by the punch to get a rematch with Bockwinkel.Magnum T.A. getting tarred and feathered in Mid-South.Terry Taylor making his debut in Mid-South in a major way.Rick Rood studying Jimmy Garvin's act in Dallas to prepare for his Memphis run.The AWA's shoddy handling of Hulk Hogan's departure.This is the earliest show we've ever done, and we have a ton of fun discussion throughout!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:34:30 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, Maple Leaf, Winnipeg, Stampede, Vancouver, EMLL, UWA, & WWC2:04:39 Classic Commercial Break2:09:47 Halftime2:34:18 USA East: JCP, GCW, CWF, SECW, & Memphis4:14:42 USA West: Mid-South, WCCW, SWCW, WWA, AWA, St. Louis, Central States, & PortlandTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Kris and David start off the new year looking at the week of January 1-7, 1984. Topics of discussion include:The first major strikes in the War of 1984 are fired as Hulk Hogan, Gene Okerlund, Roddy Piper, and David Schultz all make their WWF TV debut during our week and Dave Meltzer speculates on what the aftermath of that will look like.WWF also taking over KPLR TV in St. Louis with their version of "Wrestling at the Chase,” leaving the NWA office out in the cold…but not for long.Dusty Rhodes facing off with Antonio Inoki on 1/1 at Korakuen Hall, starting off what would be a crazy year for NJPW.Ricky Steamboat's "retirement" tour in JCP.Paul Ellering in GCW being his best run as a manager.The awesomeness of Nick Bockwinkel as the world heavyweight champion.Jerry Lawler paying by the punch to get a rematch with Bockwinkel.Magnum T.A. getting tarred and feathered in Mid-South.Terry Taylor making his debut in Mid-South in a major way.Rick Rood studying Jimmy Garvin's act in Dallas to prepare for his Memphis run.The AWA's shoddy handling of Hulk Hogan's departure.This is the earliest show we've ever done, and we have a ton of fun discussion throughout!!!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:34:30 Int'l: AJPW, NJPW, Maple Leaf, Winnipeg, Stampede, Vancouver, EMLL, UWA, & WWC2:04:39 Classic Commercial Break2:09:47 Halftime2:34:18 USA East: JCP, GCW, CWF, SECW, & Memphis4:14:42 USA West: Mid-South, WCCW, SWCW, WWA, AWA, St. Louis, Central States, & PortlandTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
We wrap up 2024 by cleaning out our inbox with our last "No DQ and A." This week we discuss the relationship between Bob Luce and the AWA, wrestler product endorsements, Mick's heat with Nick Bockwinkel, the Long Riders title runs and a ton more. We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it's https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
This week we get another sneak peek into the Mick Karch collection with "Slick Mick's Pics." We get a very emotional picture of Nick Bockwinkel at CAC, a program that looks like a ransom note, perhaps the worst misspelling ever, a one of a kind item from the Dyckman Towel, a new meaning for KOLD and a ton more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it's https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
This week on Regional Rasslin', Guest Gene Jackson returns to discuss April 20th - 26th, 1985 in the Memphis territory! The big news this week is THE RETURN OF THE KING!!! Jerry Lawler returns after a month on the shelf to exact revenge on the man that put him out... one "Macho Man" Randy Savage! The Fabulous Ones come after the PYT Express to regain the Southern Tag Titles. See who is victorious when the "Universal Heartthrob" battles the "International Playboy", it's Austin Idol vs. Bobby Colt! It also appears that we've been pronouncing Jerry Oski's name wrong all along! The Macho Man destroys the Batten Twins on TV. The CWA runs a joint show at the Coliseum with Ann Gunkel's All-South promotion featuring "Wildfire' Tommy Rich vs. Moondog Rex, Randy Rose, Doug Somers, Chic Donovan, & more! Random match alert, as Tommy Gilbert faces... Tommy Marlin.. in a Street Fight, no less!?!? Plus, Jerry Lawler Show features the King interviewing nemesis Nick Bockwinkel, & 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 we discuss some of the best talkers in the history of the AWA. Names include (but not limited to) "Superstar" Billy Graham, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, Nick Bockwinkel, Mad Dog Vachon, Baron Von Raschke and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it's https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
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 46 (11/11 – 11/17)RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 36 Minutes Audio: Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas def The Wild Samoans to win WWF Tag Team Titles. WWF Legends Battle Royal featuring Lou Thesz, Nick Bockwinkel, Bobo Brazil, Gene Kiniski, Killer Kowalski, Ray Stevens, and others. Looking back at NWA Clash Of The Champions IX and XXI. Audio: Ric Flair (c) vs Terry Funk: I Quit Match for NWA Heavyweight Title. Remember Nitron? Interesting story involving 'Sabretooth' (X-Men) and Kevin Nash. Last original SNME airs on Fox and the last pairing of The Ultimate Maniacs. Audio: Sudden departure of Ultimate Warrior puts Mr Perfect 'turn' on the fast track. Highlights of the Perfect/Heenan split. Clash Of The Sexes: Madusa vs Paul E Dangerously. Undertaker reveals an awesome looking Patriotic Betsy Ross American Flag lined inside his coat. Chris Candido wins NWA Heavyweight Title, previously vacated by Shane Douglas. Looking back at ECW November To Remember 1995, 1996. Audio: Highlights from ECW N2R 1995: Taz' profanity laced promo, Sandman dancing, Steve Austin vs Mikey, Funk/Dreamer vs Cactus/Raven and more. Looking back at Survivor Series 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2012, 2017. 1996 WWF Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. The Rock makes his WWE PPV debut. Audio: Ravishing Rick Rude appears on ECW TV, WWF Monday Night Raw, and WCW Monday Nitro all the same week. Audio: 'Bret Screwed Bret'. Infamous '97 Vince McMahon 2 Part Interview from Raw on Bret Hart and Survivor Series. DT looks at the affect on ratings for remainder of 1997 post Montreal Screwjob. Audio: Road Warrior Hawk falls from the top of the Titantron. Audio: Sid 'viciously' botches a promo after Kevin Nash impersonates him on Nitro. Audio: WCW Nitro airs a Pinata On A Pole Match, which leads to the return of Dr Death Steve Williams and the debut of 'Oklahoma'. Audio: Kurt Angle promo leading into his WWF in ring debut. Audio: Big Show wins an entire Survivor Series match in less than two minutes. Audio: Steve Austin is struck by a hit and run driver. WWF signs fitness model and radio host, Trish Stratus to a contract. WWF No Mercy Video Game is released for the Nintendo 64. WCW holds an international PPV airing exclusively in Germany. Jerry Lawler returns to Raw after quitting in February due to his then wife (Stacy Carte) being released. Audio: Ric Flair returns to WWE after 8 years and is revealed as 50% owner of WWF. Eddie Guerrero passes away at 38 years old. Audio Bonus: Rare Eddie Guerrero interview from 2002. WWE airs a special episode of Raw paying tribute to Eddie Guerrero. Looking back at TNA Genesis PPV 2005, 2006. Ric Flair and Roddy Piper's WWE World Tag Team Title reign comes to an end. The Miz and John Morrison win WWE Tag Team Titles. Audio: Save Us Y2J: Chris Jericho makes his WWE return after two years and 'saves us' from Randy Orton. Brock Lesnar wins UFC Heavyweight Championship at UFC 91. Audio: WWE Raw (2009) debuts a new intro and theme song. WWE releases seven including Luke Gallows, Shad Gaspard, and Jillian Hall. WWE presents its first ever edition of 'WWE Old School Raw'. 'Hulkamania: Let The Battle Begin' press conference in Australia leaves Hulk Hogan battered and bloodied. Matt Hardy kicked out of WWE rehab and arrested for violating a court order. WWE announces their Top 20 Superstars of the Attitude Era. WWE releases The Great Khali. Grumpy Cat invades WWE as the Guest Host of Raw. The Shield make their WWE main roster debut. Destination America announces a TV deal with TNA for 2015. And so much more! 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This week on Regional Rasslin', Guest Gene Jackson returns to tackle more 1985 Memphis goodness as we continue through April 1985. The TV program gets a new intro & theme, but everything that can go wrong, does... The Macho Man attacks Lance Russel, but stay tuned to find out why nobody cared... There's no Dave Brown so Lance Russell is forced to go at it alone as the Top Rope Breaks... TWICE... Audio issues with Nick Bockwinkel's phone call, Steve Keirn cusses on air, we say goodbye to Cyclops, Sweet Daddy Siki, Eddie Gilbert & Dutch Mantel. Plus, Constance & Ashley the "world beaters", Jerry Oski has issues with Mike Sharpe, Bobby Colt arrives, and Mid-South Coliseum action sees Southern Champion Randy Savage takes on Nick Bockwinkel, and the PYT's defeat The Fabs for the Tag Team belts.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 ★
Arriba! For our 200th episode special Dan and Benny welcome WWF Intercontinental and Tag Team Champion Tito Santana for an interview about his legendary life and career. For decades Tito Santana stayed a fan favorite and shared the ringwith the likes of Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Greg Valentine, Nick Bockwinkel, The Undertaker and countless other legends as he was a major draw, and champion, nearly everywhere he went. Send your questions for Dan and Benny to: danandbenny@outlook.com Dan and Benny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/danandbenny
Shawn and Keith open the pod with the continuation of the previous episodes cliffhanger on the controversial finish to Zybyszko vs. Slaughter and discuss the rematch between them to supposedly decide the real AWA World Heavyweight Champion with the added bonus of humorous yet amazing commentary from Nick Bockwinkel. From there its Ron Garvin vs. Arn Anderson in a match from 1987 that aired 2 days after Garvin's NWA World Title win. This one has a shocking outcome as it relates to a possible breakthrough with one of the hosts.
This week we do another "No DQ and A" where we "kind of" answer your questions! We discuss a brick and mortar Minnesota Wrestling Hall of Fame, Verne Gagne wrestling with an ear injury, respect for Bulldog Bob Brown, a broadway between Andre The Giant vs. Nick Bockwinkel and a ton more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it's https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
On this episode of Hands of Z Shawn continues his mission to prove to Keith that Ron Garvin and Larry Zybyszko are GOATS by watching and analyzing one match from each every episode! On tap this episode: Ron Garvin vs. Paul Orndorff in a match from Smoky Mountain Wrestling 1992 Larry Zybyszko vs. Nick Bockwinkel in the blow off to their feud in 1987
This week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular returning guest Brad Breitzman, and we review the year of 1984 in the AWA! On the discussion table: –Much of the 1983 AWA roster headed east to the WWF, but there's still plenty of talent left and newcomers would be arriving. –Nick Bockwinkel first won the … Continue reading Episode 324: Since He's King Kong, You're Boom Boom → The post Episode 324: Since He's King Kong, You're Boom Boom appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
It's Regional Rasslin' #60 as Guest Gene Jackson returns to talk more MARCH 1985 CWA Memphis Wrestling! THE MACHO MAN TURNS HEEL! REMATCH - Jerry Lawler vs. Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA World Title in a TEXAS DEATH MATCH! Plus, Southern Tag Champs The Fabulous Ones vs. The Interns (it's Masks vs. BEARDS!!!), Tux Newman, the Rock & Roll Express in town, laughs galore, & so much more...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 ★
This it's a show where we answer your questions with a "No DQ and A", including Nick Bockwinkel as an NWA Champion, an AWA Hall of Fame, Hulk Hogan vs. Billy Robinson? Mean Gene ribbing the crowd and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it's https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more.
It's a hilarious 2-HOUR episode of Regional Rasslin' #57 as Guest Gene Jackson returns to kick off MARCH 1985 CWA Memphis Wrestling! Jerry Lawler challenges Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA World Title... sort of... Plus, Southern Tag Champs The Fabulous Ones vs. Rock & Roll Express, Lanny Poffo talks Gang Bangs, Watermelons seeds everywhere, Lance Russell ate what(?), Macho Man's obsession with "electric fans", Joe Lightfoot goes on the war path, and find out how much money it would take for Troy Graham to spit in his own mammy's face! All of that and so much more... We DARE anyone to listen to this episode and tell us they didn't laugh.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/RasslinGrenadeREGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #057MEMPHIS EDITION - MARCH 2nd - 8th, 1985 (w/Guest Co-Host Gene Jackson)A 2-HOUR episode of Regional Rasslin' #57 as Guest Gene Jackson returns to kick off MARCH 1985 CWA Memphis Wrestling! Jerry Lawler challenges Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA World Title... sort of... Plus, Southern Tag Champs The Fabulous Ones vs. Rock & Roll Express, Lanny Poffo talks Gang Bangs, Watermelons seeds everywhere, Lance Russell ate what(?), Macho Man's obsession with "electric fans", Joe Lightfoot goes on the war path, and find out how much money it would take for Troy Graham to spit in his own mammy's face! All of that and so much more... We DARE anyone to listen to this episode and tell us they didn't laugh. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
This week we look back at what some consider the biggest year in AWA history, 1982. Mick and Joe explain why you can make the case for it, Nick Bockwinkel's non AWA opponents, we take a look at the roster, when the tide started to turn and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it's https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, and tons more
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 18 (4/29 – 5/5)RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 19 Minutes Superstar Billy Graham def Bruno Sammartino to win the WWWF Championship. Infamous Pat Patterson vs Sgt Slaughter Alley Fight takes place at Madison Square Garden. Manny Fernandez stabbed multiple times outside TX restaurant. Looking back at Von Erich Memorial Parade Of Champions (1984, 1985, 1986, 1987). Audio: Kerry Von Erich def Ric Flair to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Looking back at AWA Superclash II (1987). Audio: Curt Hennig vs Nick Bockwinkel for AWA World Heavyweight Championship. AWA 80's fu**ery wasn't limited to just Hulk Hogan. This time it moves on to Curt Hennig, but ends with a positive conclusion. WWF vs WBF Superstars battle it out on Family Feud. Looking back at NJPW Wrestling Donataku events (1993, 1994, 1995). Audio: Current WWF Champion Hulk Hogan belittles and calls the WWF Championship a 'toy'. Rick Rude suffers serious neck injury during match with Sting which leads to retirement. Sabu wins IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title. Audio: Following his WWF in ring debut, HHH promotes 'civility'. Vignettes for the upcoming debut of The Bodydonnas (Skip and Sunny) begin airing on WWF TV. Looking back at FMW 7th Anniversary Show (1996). Audio: Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels: Home wrecker! Atsushi Onita meets with WWF about a possible joint event with FMW and the possibility of an Exploding Death Match in WWF. Christian makes his WWF debut. Looking back at ECW Wrestlepalooza '98 PPV. Looking back at AJPW 25th Anniversary Show (1998). Audio: Terry Funk and Cactus Jack battle it out on Monday Night Raw with Steve Austin on commentary. Vignettes start airing on WWF TV for the upcoming debut of Edge. Audio: Paul Bearer tells Jerry 'The King' Lawler how he 'did' Undertaker's mother. Kimberly Page appears nude in Playboy. Audio: Captain Lou Albano's memorable appearance on 'Lie Detector'. A&E premieres 'The Unreal Story Of Professional Wrestling' (1999). Looking back at AJPW Giant Baba Memorial Show (1999). Mick Foley forms a 'Union' to combat the Corporate Ministry. Macho Man Randy Savage makes last appearance in WCW. Looking back at WWF Backlash PPV (2000). Looking back at WWF Insurrextion PPV (2000, 2001, 2002) and the Plane Ride From Hell (2001). Sean 'XPac' Waltman speaks on the Plane Ride From Hell. Following the lawsuit filed by the World Wildlife Fund, World Wrestling Federation changes from WWF to WWFE. Audio: WWF Confidential segment on the death of Miss Elizabeth and arrest of Lex Luger. Daughter of Iron Shiek brutally murdered by boyfriend. Audio: Jacqueline def Chavo Guerrero Jr to win the Cruiserweight Championship. Looking back at WWE Backlash PPV (2005, 2018). Hulk Hogan Energy Drinks, Microwave Cheeseburger and Chicken Sandwiches hit stores and receive subpar reviews. Audio: Joey Styles' Pipe Bomb from WWE Raw. WWE signs Hornswoggle. Audio: Scott Steiner becomes the greatest mathematician in pro wrestling history. Rolling Stone releases explosive story on Escort Service which included Ashley Massaro as being a paid Escort. Santino Marella arrested for DUI. Ric Flair becomes Ring Of Honor's 'Ambassador'. WWE signs AJ Lee. Monday Night War II: TNA airs last episode of Monday Night Impact and moves back to Thursdays. Obsessed Mickie James fan arrested after threatening to bomb WWE offices and much worse. Looking back at WWE Extreme Rules PPV (2011, 2014). Audio: Christian becomes WWE World Heavyweight Champion for 48 hours. Audio: Michelle McCool says 'Goodbye' to WWE and Kharma says 'Hello'. Audio: John Cena makes surprise announcement to live WWE audience that Osama Bin Laden has met his demise. Jinder Mahal makes WWE TV debut. WWE releases Dustin Runnels. Audio: The Bullet Club is born. Looking back at ROH Border Wars PPV (2013). Audio: Sami Zayn's memorable WWE main roster debut taking on John Cena for United States Championship. WWE releases Zeb Coulter, Damien Sandow, Wade Barrett, Hornswoggle, Santino Marella, Cameron, Alex Riley and El Torito. Looking back at WWE Payback PPV (2016, 2017). Chris Jericho destroys The Ambrose Asylum and murders Mitch The Plant. And so much more! 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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 16 (4/15 – 4/21)RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 21 Minutes Audio: Fabulous Moolah appears on TV Show 'To Tell The Truth' (1961) Playboy Buddy Rose loses a Hair vs Hair match against Roddy Piper. Audio: Hulk Hogan def Nick Bockwinkel for AWA Heavyweight Title - only to have decision overturned a few days later. Thus began two years of AWA fu**ery towards Hogan and fans. Adrian Adonis and Dick Murdoch (North South Connection) def Tony Atlas and Rocky Johnson to win WWF Tag Titles. Looking back at AWA Wrestlerock '86. Looking back at Saturday Night's Main Event #16 (1988). Mike McGuirk makes WWF announcing debut. Audio: Highlights of wrestling themed Morton Downey Jr Show featuring David Schultz, Paul E Dangerously, Jim Wilson, Capt Lou Albano, and others (1988). Controversial 'Now It Can Be Told' episode hosted by Geraldo Rivera accusing WWF of multiple accounts of sexual abuse airs. Roddy Piper hosts Piper's Pit that never makes TV due to controversial comments related to Geraldo 'Now It Can Be Told' episode. Paul Heyman, Jim Crockett and Jim Hudson join forces to create a new Promotion (later called World Wrestling Network). Audio: Infamous Vader vs Cactus Jack WCW Worldwide match involving multiple hard shots to Cactus' face. Includes rare unedited commentary by Jesse 'The Body' Ventura. Negotiations between All Japan Women's Wrestling and Tonya Harding fall thru. Looking back at WCW Spring Stampede PPV (1994, 1998, 2000). Audio: Ric Flair's WCW Heavyweight Title win over Ricky Steamboat not acknowledged in the record books. Looking back at ECW Hostile City Showdown 1995. Audio: After losing ECW Heavyweight Title to Sandman, Shane Douglas walks out of ECW Arena - wearing a WWF Monday Night Raw shirt. Brian Pillman released from hospital following serious auto accident. First televised Bi-Sexual wrestling angle? Beulah McGillicuddy cheats on Tommy Dreamer with Kimona Wanalea. Audio: WWF starts airing ridiculously stupid 'Reality-Check' spots during Raw episodes. Looking back at WWF IYH 14: Revenge Of The Taker (1997). Scott Steiner arrested for threatening GA DOT Highway worker. Buff Bagwell suffers serious neck injury during tag team match on WCW Thunder. Brock Lesnar passes up Olympics and agrees to a deal with WWF. Audio: 'It Never Happened!'. Looking back at the night Chris Jericho def Triple H to win WWF Championship, only to have the decision reversed moments later. Audio: WWF Champion Triple H vs ECW Champion Tazz. Looking back at ECW Cyberslam 2000. Triple H regains IC Championship def Jeff Hardy. Looking back at WWF Backlash PPV (2002, 2004). Audio: Hulk Hogan vs Triple H for WWF Undisputed Championship. Colt Cabana vs Eddie Guerrero vs CM Punk tear it up in IWA Mid-South. Audio: Vince Russo replaces James Storm with AJ Styles against Jeff Jarrett (Cage Match for NWA World Heavyweight Championship). Bloody Jim Ross on Raw leads to MA Rating on WWE Network. Audio: 'You Screwed Matt!' Fans let Lita and WWE know how they feel after Matt Hardy being fired following incident with Lita and Edge. Brock Lesnar and WWE settle 'no-compete' lawsuit following failed attempt at NFL career. Palmer Cannon requests release from WWE after incident involving Chris Benoit and JBL. WWE ends working relationship with developmental territory Deep South Wrestling. Austin Aries suspended for 90 days by TNA due to unprofessional behavior. Santino Marella makes WWE debut and wins IC Title. Looking back at WWE King Of The Ring (2008). 'Barack Obama' and 'Hillary Clinton' battle it out in WWE ring. WWE suspends Michael PS Hayes after incident involving Mark Henry and a racial slur. TNA launches their 'Cross The Line' campaign. Looking back at TNA 'Lockdown' PPV (2009, 2010). WWE airs Monday Night Smackdown. WWE releases Shelton Benjamin, Mickie James, Katie Lea Burchill, Jesse, Mike Knox, Funaki, and Jimmy Wang Yang. RVD def AJ Styles to win TNA Heavyweight Championship. WWE announces the creation of WWE Performance Center. E! announces the creation of WWE Reality TV Series, 'Total Divas'. WWE sends Rosa Mendes home from European Tour due to personal issues. WWE Network releases 'Warrior: The Ultimate Legend' documentary. Takeshi Morishima abruptly retires due to complications involving diabetes. WWE airs idiotic commercial hyping 'Extreme Rules PPV (2016) by showing Bugs having sex. Samoa Joe def Finn Balor to win NXT Championship. Ring collapses on Raw during match between Braun Strowman and Big Show. And so much more! 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In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (3-21-2014), Wade Keller interviews former AWA and longtime indy announcer Mick Karch, who also ran the Nick Bockwinkel fan club and wrote a column for Pro Wrestling Torch in the late 1980s. Topics during this interview include the state of wrestling announcing and the key aspect that's missing in the modern era, the AWA's place in history, whether WrestleMania 30 stacks up to past WrestleManias, the late Billy Robinson's impact on the AWA to the conviction of Buck Zumhoff on sexual misconduct charges, Hulk Hogan's first top babyface run in the AWA, the AWA-WWF War in Minneapolis/St. Paul, and more.
This week we do some house cleaning with another show that's all about your questions with a "No DQ and A." We're asked by no love for Crusher & Bruiser, Curt Hennig threatening Lance Russell in Memphis, Nick Bockwinkel's appreciation for Mick, Paul Heyman's impact, midgets and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it's https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc
This week, Scott goes over everything he got for his birthday. Including one huge gift. Also the boys hit up Stockton Con, but did the boys purchase anything? In the news Zombie shows off his Brian Pillman prototype. Rush Collectibles announces “Spell Binder” AKA Phantasio. Nick Bockwinkel and Bobo Brazil figures were shown off by Powertown. In Mattel news, Basics get a new name. Monday night wars elite series 2 were shown off as well. And Steve Ozer was back on the message boards to answer quite a few questions. And the boys round out the show with Michael Kanik. Michael is back on the show to talk about the item he is bringing to Figlife Meetup 3. Also discussing Extreme series 2. As well as what is on the schedule for upcoming Big Rubber Guys Figlife Meet up April 5th at 4PM at the City Tap house in Philadelphia
This week we discuss the great Ray "The Crippler" Stevens. His debut and connection with Nick Bockwinkel, his more memorable feuds, classic promos, the genesis of "The Crippler" nickname, split from the Heenan Family and more! We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it's https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
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 8 (2/19 – 2/25)RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 35 Minutes Audio: Bob Backlund def Superstar Billy Graham and begins 2,135-day reign as WWF Champion. Audio: Superstar Billy Graham speaks on Vince McMahon Sr decision in 1978 to crown Bob Backlund as Champion. Jumbo Tsuruta def Nick Bockwinkel to win AWA Heavyweight Title. Looking back at NWA Chi-Town Rumble PPV (1989). Audio: Highlights of Ricky Steamboat vs Ric Flair for NWA Heavyweight Championship. Looking back at NWA/WCW Wrestlewar PPV (1990, 1991). Looking back at WCW Superbrawl III (1993), IV (1994), V (1995), VII (1997), VIII (1998), IX (1999), 2000 (2000). Hulk Hogan returns to Raw and forms the Mega-Maniacs with Brutus Beefcake. Hulk Hogan and TV producers scout areas in Florida to film the movie pilot, "Hurricane In Paradise". Looking back at ECW 'Return Of The Funker' event (1995). Audio: Cactus Jack endures 82 Singapore Cane shots as Terry Funk makes surprise return to ECW (Funk In A Box). Looking back at ECW CyberSlam 1997. Audio: Paul E Dangerously accepts Jerry Lawler's challenge: ECW invades Monday Night Raw (1997). Juventud Guerrera and Rey Mysterio Jr both forced to unmask on WCW PPVs. Audio: Scott Steiner turns on brother Rick and joins NWO. Audio: Undertaker vs Kane Inferno Match on Raw leads to Vince McMahon crying over a torched teddy bear. Audio: Public Enemy makes their WWF debut on Raw. Audio: Goldberg appears on The Tonight Show and issues $100,000 challenge to Steve Austin. Audio: James Brown makes a surprise appearance at WCW Superbrawl 2000 (Original unedited music). Audio: WWE Network butchery of same James Brown segment from Superbrawl 2000. Looking back at WWF No Way Out PPV (2001, 2003, 2006). Ring Of Honor makes their promotional debut. Audio: The Rock makes surprise appearance on Raw and trashes the live Toronto crowd (2003). Audio: Goldust' first interview after being 'electrocuted' by Randy Orton and Batista. Vince McMahon vs Eric Bischoff battle in the ring on Raw. Chris Masters makes WWF Raw debut and breaks Steven Richards' orbital bone. Audio: Batista gives a 'Thumbs Down' and chooses to face Triple H at WrestleMania for World Heavyweight Title. WWE begins contacting former ECW wrestlers to appear at ECW One Night Stand PPV. Looking back at WWE Elimination Chamber PPV (2010, 2012, 2014). Audio: Batista ends John Cena's 32 second reign as WWE Champion. WWE airs debut episode of NXT on Sci-Fi. 2-21-11: Undertaker and Triple H make WWE returns and issue a WrestleMania challenge (well sorta) to each other. WWE signs the original Sin Cara. AJPW, NJPW, and Noah join together to raise money for those affected by Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami. John Cena vs CM Punk wrestle for the last time against each other and tear it up on Raw. Audio: WWE announces Donald Trump for 2013 Hall Of Fame. Looking back at Ring Of Honor 12th Anniversary Show (2014). WWE Network officially launches in the US. Audio: Following TNA run, Hulk Hogan makes WWE return (2014) after seven-year absence. The Miz and Maryse get married. Looking back at WWE Fastlane PPV (2015, 2016). Audio: Shane McMahon makes WWE Raw return after six-year absence and interrupts Vincent J McMahon Legacy Award ceremony. And so much more! RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S1 E8 (2/19 – 2/25) online ==== CHECK OUT DON TONY AND KEVIN SHOW CONTENT ACROSS THESE PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE FOR APPLE PODCASTS CLICK HERE FOR SPOTIFY CLICK HERE FOR ANDROID CLICK HERE FOR AMAZON MUSIC CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE PODCASTS CLICK HERE FOR PANDORA CLICK HERE FOR PODBEAN CLICK HERE FOR IHEARTRADIO CLICK HERE FOR DON TONY MERCHANDISE!
This edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith (former PWI managing editor during the 1980s and 1990s) is about...uh...well...a little bit of everything! The OWH welcomes back Liam Savage (formerly of the Front Row Material podcast) as this pair of longtime pundits talk about this and that and everything in between - the WWF, NWA, AWA, wrestling rules and regulations, Nick Bockwinkel, Bobby Heenan, Ric Flair, CM Punk, the current NWA, Harley Race, Hulk Hogan, Roman Reigns, and more as the topics keep coming fast and furious. We can't explain what this particular show is all about - but we CAN promise you a great time looking back at pro wrestling!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showContact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!
This week we recap some of Nick Bockwinkel's memorable feuds which include (but not limited to), Hercules Cortez, Red Bastien, the High Flyers, Verne Gagne, Ray Stevens, plus we talk about his initial TV appearances, working other territories, why Otto Wanz and Jumbo Tsuruta stand out and more. We have a new one stop shop for AWA Unleashed merch, it's https://www.teepublic.com/user/unleashed-plus. You can get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, phone cases, etc. Plus we have new ways to get involved with two different membership tiers! Check it out and get on board! RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
On the latest episode of Territorial, Shawn takes us on the journey to Verne Gagne's “last match” against his biggest rival, Nick Bockwinkel, for the AWA World Title on May 10, 1981. Topics include the history and build of the feud, the promo brilliance of Bockwinkel, tributes to Gagne from the likes of Don Rickles and Ed Asner, Verne Gagne Day in Minnesota, the match, aftermath and impact to both men.
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 2 (1/8 – 1/14)RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 39 Minutes Audio: Andy Kaufman returns to Memphis and assists Nick Bockwinkel to defeat Jerry Lawler for vacant AWA World Heavyweight Title. Ric Flair def Sting to become the first ever WCW World Heavyweight Champion. Bret Hart def Ric Flair in first ever Ironman Match (60 Min) to retain WWF Championship. Audio: The Rockers officially split as Shawn Michaels superkicks and throws Marty Jannetty thru the 'Barbershop' window. First ever episode of Monday Night Raw airs on USA Network. Looking back at WCW Clash Of The Champions XXII. Audio: 'The Ringmaster' Steve Austin makes his WWF Monday Night Raw debut - Man! WWF and Mike Tyson reach a deal for an appearance at Wrestlemania XIV. DT looks back at how bad the NY press treated this deal. Bonus audio: Don King on Monday Night Raw discussing negotiations between WWF and Mike Tyson. Looking back at ECW House Party (1997, 1998). First ever episode of WCW Thunder airs on TBS. Audio: Ric Flair vs Chris Jericho wrestle for the first time ever in singles match. (From E1 WCW Thunder). Audio: Mark Henry joins the Nation Of Domination. Audio: Highlights of infamous WCW Stairway To Hell Match between Sabu and The Sandman. Audio: The streak begins; Gillberg makes WWF debut. Audio: Chyna last eliminates Vince McMahon to win the WWF Corporate Rumble. Mick Foley's first week as WWF Champion. Looking back at ECW Guilty As Charged (1999, 2000). Bret Hart wrestles last ever WCW match before abruptly retiring due to injury. Audio: WCW Commissioner Terry Funk forces Jeff Jarrett to wrestle three times on Nitro (against George 'The Animal' Steele, Tito Santana, and Superfly Jimmy Snuka). Mankind is 'reinstated' after the roster (led by The Rock) threatens to strike. ECW holds its last ever event before filing for bankruptcy. Audio: Ted Turner agrees to sell WCW to Fusient Media Ventures. Goldberg wrestles last ever WCW match, Sid Vicious breaks his leg, and more: Looking back at WCW Sin PPV (2001). WWE airs Raw 10th Anniversary Show complete with Awards and Top 10 Raw Moments as voted by fans. Looking back at WWE New Year's Revolution PPV (2005, 2006). Audio: Kurt Angle says he's not a fan of black people? Batista vacates WWE World Heavyweight Championship due to injury. Edge celebrates his first WWE Championship - by having 'live sex' with Lita on Raw. Bonus Audio: Lita speaks on the infamous Raw 'Live Sex Celebration'. Looking back at TNA Final Resolution PPV (2007). Audio: Donald Trump wrestles Rosie O'Donnell on Raw. Audio: Impact Main Event features Awesome Kong def Gail Kim to win TNA Knockouts Championship. WWE cuts 10% of their office staff, issues releases for D-Lo Brown, Val Venis, Hardcore Holly, Ron Simmons, Victoria, Kevin Thorne, Matt Cappotelli, Sgt Slaughter and others. Victoria wrestlers her final WWE singles match. Many thanks to these very special members of our Patreon Family. They are our ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS and ELITE FAMILY. They are the HEAD OF THE DTKC TABLE! DTKC HEAD OF THE TABLE: Roger Rubio D Boy Gentleman Sean Bysom(Ramsfan086) David Peralta (Nomad.artist92) Anthony Juice Giorgio Tommy Pockesci Murrell Coombes Jr Alton Ehia Crisis in the ToyVerse Edward Vary Craig Neuens D'Quincy Rawls James Gruesome Matt Ragan George Morris Hassan AL- Hashmi Bruno Caamano Kyle Kaczmarski Brent Webster Scott Taylor jrdiehl96 Tim Everhardt Steve Szczepaniak Anthony Smith Chris Lumnah Garcia akane Derek Brewer Matt Manley Liam Savage Vernon Somoza CHI loU Matt Krause Nathan Moyers Aaron S Lyndsay Neale DavidNero Brian Jonathon Hernandez Whisperer Rob Chardae Hill Adam fried SHOUT OUT TO OUR OFFICIAL SPONSORS OF DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE NETWORK OF SHOWS! SUB ZERO COMICS Have any comics, wrestling memorabilia or any other collectible you'd like to sell? Stop by our websiite, www.SubZeroComics.com because we're buying! SHOOT THE DEFENCE Soccer fans! Excellent podcast talking soccer by fans, for fans! (Twitter: @ShootTheDefence) CRISIS IN THE TOYVERSE PODCAST (Website: ComicCrusaders.com)
Dave LaGreca & Jonathan Hood break down in full detail which match inspired them to be lifelong pro wrestling fans and choose to have a broadcasting career in the wrestling world.
This week it's the first of back to back :No DQ and A" where we answer more of your questions. We discuss Larry Nelson partying with the Midnight Rockers, Brad Rheingans and Rick Martel both stepping away from the business, Nick Bockwinkel using an alias, ugly crowds and more. RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE!
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: S2 E46 (11/12 - 11/18)RUNNING TIME: 3 HOURS 34 MINUTES Audio: Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas def The Wild Samoans to win WWF Tag Team Titles. WWF Legends Battle Royal featuring Lou Thesz, Nick Bockwinkel, Bobo Brazil, Gene Kiniski, Killer Kowalski, Ray Stevens, and others. Looking back at NWA Clash Of The Champions IX and XXI. Audio: Ric Flair (c) vs Terry Funk: I Quit Match for NWA Heavyweight Title. Remember Nitron? Interesting story involving 'Sabretooth' (X-Men) and Kevin Nash. Last original SNME airs on Fox and the last pairing of The Ultimate Maniacs. Audio: Sudden departure of Ultimate Warrior puts Mr Perfect 'turn' on the fast track. Highlights of the Perfect/Heenan split. Clash Of The Sexes: Madusa vs Paul E Dangerously. Undertaker reveals an awesome looking Patriotic Betsy Ross American Flag lined inside his coat. Chris Candido wins NWA Heavyweight Title, previously vacated by Shane Douglas. Looking back at ECW November To Remember 1995, 1996. Audio: Highlights from ECW N2R 1995: Taz' profanity laced promo, Sandman dancing, Steve Austin vs Mikey, Funk/Dreamer vs Cactus/Raven and more. Looking back at Survivor Series 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2012, 2017. 1996 WWF Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. The Rock makes his WWE PPV debut. Audio: Ravishing Rick Rude appears on ECW TV, WWF Monday Night Raw, and WCW Monday Nitro all the same week. Audio: 'Bret Screwed Bret'. Infamous '97 Vince McMahon 2 Part Interview from Raw on Bret Hart and Survivor Series. DT looks at the affect on ratings for remainder of 1997 post Montreal Screwjob. Audio: Road Warrior Hawk falls from the top of the Titantron. Audio: Sid 'viciously' botches a promo after Kevin Nash impersonates him on Nitro. Audio: WCW Nitro airs a Pinata On A Pole Match, which leads to the return of Dr Death Steve Williams and the debut of 'Oklahoma'. Audio: Kurt Angle promo leading into his WWF in ring debut. Audio: Big Show wins an entire Survivor Series match in less than two minutes. Audio: Steve Austin is struck by a hit and run driver. WWF signs fitness model and radio host, Trish Stratus to a contract. WWF No Mercy Video Game is released for the Nintendo 64. WCW holds an international PPV airing exclusively in Germany. Jerry Lawler returns to Raw after quitting in February due to his then wife (Stacy Carte) being released. Audio: Ric Flair returns to WWE after 8 years and is revealed as 50% owner of WWF. Eddie Guerrero passes away at 38 years old. Audio Bonus: Rare Eddie Guerrero interview from 2002. WWE airs a special episode of Raw paying tribute to Eddie Guerrero. Looking back at TNA Genesis PPV 2005, 2006. Ric Flair and Roddy Piper's WWE World Tag Team Title reign comes to an end. The Miz and John Morrison win WWE Tag Team Titles. Audio: Save Us Y2J: Chris Jericho makes his WWE return after two years and 'saves us' from Randy Orton. Brock Lesnar wins UFC Heavyweight Championship at UFC 91. Audio: WWE Raw (2009) debuts a new intro and theme song. WWE releases seven including Luke Gallows, Shad Gaspard, and Jillian Hall. WWE presents its first ever edition of 'WWE Old School Raw'. 'Hulkamania: Let The Battle Begin' press conference in Australia leaves Hulk Hogan battered and bloodied. Matt Hardy kicked out of WWE rehab and arrested for violating a court order. WWE announces their Top 20 Superstars of the Attitude Era. WWE releases The Great Khali. Grumpy Cat invades WWE as the Guest Host of Raw. The Shield make their WWE main roster debut. Destination America announces a TV deal with TNA for 2015. And so much more! ==== CHECK OUT THE DON TONY SHOW ON THESE PLATFORMS: CLICK HERE FOR ITUNES CLICK HERE FOR SPOTIFY CLICK HERE FOR APPLE & ANDROID APPS CLICK HERE FOR AMAZON MUSIC CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE PODCASTS CLICK HERE FOR PANDORA CLICK HERE FOR STITCHER CLICK HERE FOR PODBEAN CLICK HERE FOR IHEARTRADIO CLICK HERE FOR DON TONY MERCHANDISE! ==== THE DON TONY SHOW: UPCOMING SHOW SCHEDULE (EST): WWE Raw Post Show: LIVE MON 11:05PM on YouTube This Week In Wrestling History: Uploaded TUE 4PM at www.DonTony.com DT VIPatreon: LIVE TUE 10:05PM on Patreon www.patreon.com/dontony Wednesday Night Don-O-Mite: WED at MIDNIGHT on www.DonTony.com Q&A w/Don Tony (Mailbag): Bi-Weekly on THU The Don Tony Show: LIVE SAT 12PM on YouTube The Sit-Down w/Don Tony: LIVE SUN 8:05PM on YouTube WWE/AEW PPV Reviews following PPV/PLE on YouTube ==== SOCIAL MEDIA / WEBSITE / CONTACT INFO: Twitter: https://twitter.com/dontonyd Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dontony Facebook: https://facebook.com/dontonyshow YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/dontony Website: http://www.dontony.com Email: dontony@dontony.com
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: S2 E41 (10/8 - 10/14) Nick Bockwinkel begins his 501 day run as AWA Heavyweight Champion after def Otto Wanz Audio: Classic promos by Ric Flair and Fritz Von Erich over the $10,000 bounty placed on Kevin Von Erich Audio: Koko B Ware speaks on being fired by WWF after overseas fight with WWF Executive Audio: Bret Hart def Ric Flair and begins his first reign as WWF Champion Macho Man Randy Savage (managed by Vince McMahon) def Jerry Lawler for USWF Unified Heavyweight Title Important meeting between Steve Austin and WWF (1995) leads to a contract Audio: Cactus Jack vs El Puerto Ricano and the beatdown by Cactus and Raven to Tommy Dreamer Audio: Another classic Cactus Jack (w/ Raven) promo involving dreams of Tommy Dreamer going to WCW and lots more Bill Watts out after three weeks working for WWF Creative Infamous Club 37 fight (Syracuse, NY) involving Shawn Michaels and several Servicemen Audio: Cliq of HBK, HHH, Chyna, and Rick Rude finally get a name - Degeneration X Audio: Memorable WCW Nitro match: Sting and Warrior vs Bret Hart and Hollywood Hogan Audio: Judy Bagwell stinks up Nitro, and Scott Steiner is not happy about it Steve Austin destroys Vince McMahon's Corvette with cement Audio: The Rock gives The British Bulldog a Rockbottom onto dog sh** Audio: "Seven" is coming to WCW Looking back at the 1999 PPV disaster: Heroes Of Wrestling Audio: Rikishi admits running of Steve Austin, and did it for The Rock Steve Austin def Kurt Angle for WWF Heavyweight Title and makes history Audio: DDP says Angle losing isn't a bad thing, but a good thing Brock Lesnar wins IWGP Championship in his NJPW debut Kurt Angle and John Cena exchange rap insults After Austin stunning the entire McMahon family the week before, Linda McMahon kicks Jim Ross in the nuts as the McMahons fire JR (again) Audio: Mickie James makes her WWE debut Kurt Angle signs with TNA & debuts the following week immediately going after Samoa Joe. Psichosis arrested after using toy gun to carjack CA resident The Marine (2003) starring John Cena hits movie theatres WWE releases Francine, Gunner Scott, Teddy Hart, and Lance Cade Drew McIntyre makes his WWE in ring debut Looking back at TNA Bound For Glory 2007 Gail Kim becomes first TNA Knockouts Champion Dolph Ziggler suspended 30 days for WWE Wellness Violation Current TNA 'wrestler' Adam Pacman Jones suspended by NFL Audio: Jillian Hall def Mickie James for Divas Championship, just to lose it minutes later to Melina 10/10/10: Therrrrrrrre Herrrrrre! Audio: Jersey Shore J-Woww makes TNA debut Autopsy results reveal Lance Cade cause of death Freddie Prinze Jr signs deal to join WWE as a producer and director Audio: CM Punk does solo commentary for Cena/Shaemus Raw match following walkout by WWE staff due to Triple H providing unsafe working conditions Looking back at the PPV disaster: AWE Night Of Legends 2011 Cody and Goldust def The Shield to win WWE Tag Team Champions Sasha Banks challenges Charlotte to HIAC match Audio: Paul Heyman puts Goldberg on notice after telling ESPN he'd challenge Brock Lesnar if returning to WWE Audio: AJ Styles vs James Ellsworth w/ Referee Dean Ambrose Kalisto dedicates match to Eddie Guerrero and def Enzo Amore for Cruiserweight Title The Shield triple powerbomb Braun Stroman thru the announcers table And so much more! CLICK HERE to listen to THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S2 E41 (10/8 – 10/14) online RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S2 E41 (10/8 – 10/14) online CLICK HERE to access previous episodes for all the shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on My World, listeners take control of the show as Jeff and Conrad do another edition of Ask Jeff Anything! Topics include Dana White's comments about WWE, Deion Sanders, Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis, working with Nick Bockwinkel, and MUCH more! Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Factor- Head to FACTORMEALS.com/MYWORLD50 and use code MYWORLD50 to get 50% off your first box AG1- Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/MYWORLD. BlueChew- Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code MYWORLD at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. bluechew.com FUM- Join Füm in accelerating humanity's breakup from destructive habits - Visit TryFum.com and use code MYWORLD to save 10% off when you get the Journey pack today. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at MyWorldPod.com 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 My World with Jeff Jarrett. 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 AdvertiseWithJarrett.com now and find out more about advertising with My World with Jeff Jarrett. Get all of your My World with Jeff Jarrett merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/my-world-with-jeff-jarrett Logos and album art by Dominic DeAngelo Videos edited and uploaded by Marcus DeAngelo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on My World, listeners take control of the show as Jeff and Conrad do another edition of Ask Jeff Anything! Topics include Dana White's comments about WWE, Deion Sanders, Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis, working with Nick Bockwinkel, and MUCH more! Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Factor- Head to FACTORMEALS.com/MYWORLD50 and use code MYWORLD50 to get 50% off your first box AG1- Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/MYWORLD. BlueChew- Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code MYWORLD at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. bluechew.com FUM- Join Füm in accelerating humanity's breakup from destructive habits - Visit TryFum.com and use code MYWORLD to save 10% off when you get the Journey pack today. FOLLOW ALL OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA at MyWorldPod.com 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 My World with Jeff Jarrett. 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 AdvertiseWithJarrett.com now and find out more about advertising with My World with Jeff Jarrett. Get all of your My World with Jeff Jarrett merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/my-world-with-jeff-jarrett Logos and album art by Dominic DeAngelo Videos edited and uploaded by Marcus DeAngelo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Steve Austin and Scott Hall meander through the early days of Scott's pro-wrestling career. Hear stories about the territories, AWA, tag teaming with Curt Hennig, the steroid scandal, the best feedback Tully Blanchard ever gave him, how he became The Diamond Studd, and what it was like working with Jerry Lawler, Barry Windham, Dan Spivey, and Nick Bockwinkel. And the best thing of all - this is only part 1! Presented by Geico!
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