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On this episode, we take a look at NWA World Championship Wrestling from July 13, 1985. We'll also be discussing some of the memorable moments from years ago in the world of professional wrestling.

This week the boys go back to August 1987 and some good old NWA action! We talk Eric the Red, we get Bad with MJ, and we dance dirtily with one another... All this while Tully loses to the Russian Nightmare and a whole bunch of jobber matches. So come back to 1987 with us this week on FFP!www.patreo.com/filterfree

Join the crew this week as they go back to May 1987 and some old school NWA!  A knuckleballer says goodbye, Joan Rivers and Johnny Carson don't say anything, and whatever you say on this video cd better not last more than 5 minutes...  All this while we wastch an hour long wrestling show with 1 match!  So hop aboard and come back to 1987 with us this week on FFP! www.patreon.com/filterfree  

Adam & Jeremy review an episode of World Championship Wrestling from Halloween 1987.  This show featured:- The build to Starrcade 87- Squash matches featuring, The Horsemen, Eddie Gilbert, New Breed, Midnight Express, Dick Murdoch, Ricky Morton, & More!For Exclusive Bonus Episodes, subscribe via out Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingatrandomOr subscribe directly in Apple PodcastsEvery week we will fire up the randomizer, & will review a classic wrestling event from a streaming service. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram for the reveal of what show will be reviewed each week. Music by Devin Davis, download his album at http://devindavis.bandcamp.com/

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about NWA World Championship Wrestling from November 5, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Jim Cornette takes a phone call...and a beating from the "other" Midnight Express * The background of the sale of JCP to Ted Turner * A new attitude for the Road Warriors * The limitations of Eddie Gilbert as a face * Monitoring for any and all Dusty Rhodes references * Heel fans dressed up like DB Cooper * Enjoying the theme from the 1980s TV show "227" Lineup: - RON SIMMONS vs. RIP MORGAN - Promo: Ron Simmons and Eddie Gilbert - MIDNIGHT EXPRESS vs. ROAD WARRIORS (Warriors win titles) - Promo: The Road Warriors and Paul Ellering - RUSSIAN ASSASSINS vs. HOLIDAY/JONES - BAM BAM BIGELOW vs. TRENT KNIGHT - Promo: Oliver Humperdink and Bam Bam Bigelow - FANTASTICS vs. SOUTH/ROYAL - Promo: Fantastics - LEX LUGER vs. AGENT STEELE - Promo: Lex Luger - Promo: Jim Cornette and the Midnight Express - STAN LANE vs. MENACE II - EDDIE GILBERT vs. MIKE JACKSON - Promo: Dusty Rhodes - ABDULLAH THE BUTCHER vs. DAVID ISLEY - Promo: Gary Hart and Abdullah the Butcher - MIKE ROTUNDA vs. BOB EMORY - Promo: The Varsity Club - Kevin Sullivan, Mike Rotunda, Rick Steiner - SHEEPHERDERS vs. PRICE/ALLEN - Promo: Sheepherders Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod

This week the crew goes back to November 1988 and so NWA World Championship Wrestling!  Dave calls Emma Stone, we find out They Live, and Chuck Berry is a douche!  All this while the NWA is building to 3 shows at once with a dime store Hulkster...  So hop aboard and come back with us to 1988 this week on FFP! www.patreon.com/filterfree  

We're back!!!  This week the crew goes back to August 1986 and an episode of NWA World Championship Wrestling!  The USFL gets paid, Jim Kelly does as well, and Stand By Me hits theaters.  All this while NWA showcases a lot of promos.  So hop aboard and come back with us to 1986 this week on FFP! www.patreon.com/filterfree  

This week the crew goes back to February 7, 1987 and NWA Action!  We talk Liberace, SMU's fall from grace, and the boys sing their hearts out (and blow out speakers).  All of this while catching Ric, Tully, Dusty, Nikita, and all the rest of the NWA in some really classic matchups.  Hop aboard and come back with us this week as we go back to 1987 this week on FFP! Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/filterfree 

This week Adam & Jeremy review an episode of NWA World Championship Wrestling.  This show featured:- The Mod Squad being bad- Lex Luger & Ric Flair Vs Ronnie & Jimmy Garvin- TV Championship, Tully Blanchard Vs Hal Moore- Glorious Jobbers, Great Promos, and Wargames RulesFor Exclusive Bonus Episodes, subscribe via out Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingatrandomOr subscribe directly in Apple PodcastsEvery week we will fire up the randomizer, & will review a classic wrestling event from a streaming service.   Follow us on Twitter & Instagram for the reveal of what show will be reviewed each week.Music by Devin Davis, download his album at http://devindavis.bandcamp.com/

Episode 133 - Contractual Confusion: Aug ‘03 This week Mike & JV will discuss the following events on Raw from August 11 & 18, 2003 & Summerslam ‘03! RAW 533 - 08/11/03 - Promo - Part I - Eric Bischoff & Jim Ross (01:52- 08:51) RAW 533 - 08/11/03 - Audio - Promo - Part II - Stone Cold confronts Eric Bischoff (09:50- 16:29) RAW 533 - 08/11/03 - Backstage - Evolution Bitches (24:30 - 26:20) RAW 533 - 08/11/03 - Backstage - Eric Bischoff & Kane (40:41- 42:18) RAW 533 - 08/11/03 - Match  - Eric Bischoff vs. Kane (45:45- 51:12) RAW 533 - 08/11/03 - Backstage - Evolution (58:00- 59:35) RAW 533 - 08/11/03 - Audio - GM Office - Stone Cold Steve Austin & Eric Bischoff (01:00:58- 01:03:30) RAW 533 - 08/11/03 - Match Results - Ric Flair vs. Bill Goldberg (Special Ref. Randy Orton) RAW 534 - 08/18/03 - Audio - Backstage - Stone Cold & Evolution (18:17- 19:58) RAW 534 - 08/18/03 - Promo - Shane McMahon (20:30- 22:11) RAW 534 - 08/18/03 - Live Via Satellite - McMahon's Home - Linda McMahon - Eric Bischoff Arrives - Shane McMahon's Reaction  (01:00:30- 01:07:42) RAW 534 - 08/18/03 - Match Results -WWE Intercontinental Championship Match - Christian vs. Rob Van Dam  (01:09:48- 01:18:46) RAW 534 - 08/18/03 - Backstage - Kane & Rob Van Dam (01:19:31- 01:21:46) RAW 534 - 08/18/03 - Match - Randy Orton vs. Bill Goldberg (Special Enforcer: Stone Cold Steve Austin) (01:21:47-01:32:23) Summerslam 2003 - 08/24/03 -  Summerslam Results Summerslam 2003 - 08/24/03 -  Quick Match Results - Match #3 - Falls Count Anywhere Match - Shane McMahon vs. Eric Bischoff (RAW) (40:08- 56:00) Summerslam 2003 - 08/24/03 -  Quick Match Results - Match # 6 - No Holds Barred Match - Kane vs. Rob Van Dam (RAW) - (01:50:26- 02:06:00) Summerslam 2003 - 08/24/03 -  Match #7 - Main Event - World Championship Match - Elimination Chamber - Triple H vs. Goldberg vs. Randy Orton vs. HBK vs. Kevin Nash vs. Chris Jericho (RAW) - (02:20:52-02:44:06) Next Week - E134 - Employee of the Month - August - Sept ‘03 - RAW 8/25/03 & RAW 09/01/03 Check out "Talking Taker” Alex & Travis are "digging up" the career of the Undertaker. You can now dig deep back into their archives of  episodes and explore the entire run of the Deadman. Give them a follow on Twitter @TalkingTaker and follow their YouTube page!  This month is Ep 193 - Escape the Undertaker Booking the Territory: The Unprofessional Wrestling Podcast - Mike Mills, along with his hilarious & informative team of Doc Turner & Hardbody Harper, break down episodes of NWA WCW Saturday Night from 85-90. This Thursday on the NWA/WCW episode they cover June 30, 1990  Join the Booking the Territory Patreon Page at Patreon.com/BookingTheTerritory at the $5 Tier to join JV & Mike on the “Extreme ECW Live Cast”.  This past week, Extreme ECW Live Cast: Extreme ECW Live Cast - Supercard Special #10 - Hostile City Showdown: April 15, 1995 Check out Our Vantage Point: Retro Wrestling Podcast with Joe Marotta & Michael Quinn, this week is Ep 248 - Anywhere But NY: Lex Luger , Royal Flush Week 4 -  Worst WWE PPV's (The Wrestling Classic & Wrestlemania XI), Review of NWA World Championship Wrestling 4/29/89 Please reach out and support us on Twitter  @bottomlinecast, @MPRU83 & @JOHNVANDAMAGE Please take the time to Subscribe and write a Five Star Rating at Apple Podcasts! Please Subscribe to our YouTube channel, Bottom Line Wrestling Cast. Thank you for listening! Find out more at https://bottomlinecast.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/bottomlinecast/5fbc8a8e-f480-4e5a-849b-3fba0f81b2f5 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

IN THIS EPISODE: - Anywhere But New York:  Lex Luger - Royal Flush Week #4:  Worst WWF PPVs - NWA World Championship Wrestling 4/29/1989 review AND SO MUCH MORE! For extra content: patreon.com/ovppodcast Website: ovppodcast.com Twitter: @ovppodcast

This week Adam & Jeremy Review an episode of NWA World Championship Wrestling from March 11th, 1989.  This show featured:-Ric Flair in action-Several Flair promos!-Luger in Paul E's Danger Zone!-An incredible array of jobbers and more!For Exclusive Bonus Episodes, subscribe via out Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingatrandomOr subscribe directly in Apple PodcastsEvery week we will fire up the randomizer, & will review a classic wrestling event from a streaming service.   Follow us on Twitter & Instagram for the reveal of what show will be reviewed each week.Music by Devin Davis, download his album at http://devindavis.bandcamp.com/

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

It's the final build to Starrcade '89 “Future Shock” with tons of action and angles. The HORSEMEN REUNITE when ARN ANDERSON RETURNS TO THE NWA! The Dudes and the Midnights continue their feud with another great piece added to their storyline. Terry Funk makes his announcing debut. Lord Littlebrook leads the Militia on a “winning streak”. Norman completes his babyface turn on Teddy Long, and Long puts a Bounty out on his former charge. A job guy decides he doesn't want to take the Frankensteiner, MID-MOVE… hear how Scotty responds! Referee Tommy Young suffers a career-ending neck injury. World Tag Champs the Steiners take on the likes of Doom and the SST. For the first time ever, NWA Champion Ric Flair goes 1-on-1 with Bobby Eaton. Plus, THE IRON SHEIK RETURNS for one night only and the DYNAMIC Duo of Bruce Wayne & Dick Grayson accept the $10,000 Midnight Express Triple Challenge!  All of that, and just about everyone and their brother give their insight and predictions for the upcoming Starrcade PPV.  Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade , home of the FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Please Subscribe to Patreon to help keep us going, 14 Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes a $5 "All Access" Tier featuring our Patreon Watch-Along Series of PPV Events, Coliseum Video collection, and so much more!  Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Timestamps below for easy navigation.  NOVEMBER '89 VIP JOBBER OF THE MONTH (00:03:51) Lee Scott has competition again this month for JOTM. Can Lee's body of work match up to Danny Marlowe's near-death experience at the hands of the Steiner Brothers?NWA DECEMBER NEWS (00:10:18) The Brain Busters have quit the WWF, but only Arn Anderson is on his way back to the NWA. Find out the inside details on Tully Blanchard's failed WWF drug test and Jim Herd's lowball offer to "Double A" after the fact. Plus, we talk Sam Muchnick keeping it real, Terry Funk's new job title, and more.   NWA POWER HOUR 12/1/89 (00:16:16) Tag Team Champions The Steiners defends against DOOM. Kevin Sullivan meets Ranger Ross. And the Dynamic Dudes take on Rip Rogers and the Avenger. Plus, it's a double dose of Gordon Solie as he hosts WNN and is the guest of Terry Funk's Grill!  NWA WORLDWIDE 12/2/89 (00:28:41) Terry Funk makes his announcing debut alongside Chris Cruise. Doom battles Tommy Rich & Ranger Ross. More action with Lex Luger, the Midnight Express, and the Z-Man. Promos from the Steiners, the Total Package, Doom, Cornette & his Midnights. Plus, Oliver Humperdink talks regression therapy with the SST in a WILD promo. NWA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING 12/2/89 (00:45:30) The Dynamic Dudes come looking for revenge when they take on the Midnight Express. J-Tex in 6-man action with Muta, Buzz Sawyer, and the Dragon Master in the ring. See what happens when a reluctant job guy decides mid-move that he doesn't want to take the Frankensteiner. YIKES! Gordon Solie hosts the Starrcade report. Promos from Cornette and the Midnights, Flair, Sting, the Roadies, Buzz Sawyer & Gary Hart. More action with Ranger Ross, Doom, Lex Luger, Sting, and the New Zealand Militia with Lord Littlebrook. Norman takes the KEY from Teddy Long to complete his face turn! Plus, Ric Flair promises the biggest surprise of his wrestling career!NWA MAIN EVENT 12/3/89 (01:02:20) Promos kick things off as Jim Cornette, Bobby Eaton, and Ric Flair discuss their upcoming World Title Match later in the program! 6-Man action with the Wild Samoans. Doom vs. Ranger Ross & Tommy Rich replay. Promos from the Roadies and Lex Luger. Gordon Solie talks Starrcade. And in the main event OF the Main Event, Ric Flair defends his NWA World Championship against “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton, in their first-ever 1-on-1 encounter! We even discuss the fallout with Jim Herd complaining NWA RATINGS HIT A NEW RECORD FOR 1989 (01:11:33) Did the Midnights vs. The Dudes draw the highest rating of the year? Can it be true? Listen as we break down the weekend ratings!NWA POWER HOUR 12/8/89 (01:14:36) Buzz Sawyer & Gary Hart join Terry Funk's Grill for a heated exchange! Kevin Sullivan battles Scott Armstrong. Gordon Solie gives his Starrcade predictions on WNN. The New Zealand Militia in action with manager Lord Littlebrook. Plus, 8-Man action at the Road Warriors & Steiners team up to take on The Cuban Assassin, Mike Awesome, Bob Cook, and THE IRON SHEIK RETURNS! Closing comments from the Steiners, the Roadies, and JR & Cornette give their Starrcade predictions! Plus, Woman wins WRESTLER of the week, find out why! NWA WORLDWIDE 12/9/89 (01:24:08) Tuxedo Terry and the Crispy Cruiser host the show with action featuring U.S. Champ Lex Luger, Tag Champs the Steiners, “Mad Dog” Buzz Sawyer, the Midnight Express, Sting battles “Galaxian” Danny Davis, and Ron Simmons takes on Johnny Rich. Interviews with the Roadies, Luger, and Ric Flair. Plus, it's final Starrcade hype as Jim Ross, Kevin Sullivan, Terry Funk, Jim Cornette, and Joe Pedicino all talk Starrcade predictions.NWA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING 12/9/89 (01:37:21) Jim Ross & Kevin Sullivan host action involving the Steiners, SST, Sting, Z-Man, Doom, Dynamic Dudes, Lex Luger, Buzz Sawyer, Great Muta, and Kendall Windham returns! Promos from the likes of the Roadies, Teddy Long, Sting, Doom, Buzz Sawyer & Gary Hart. Teddy Long puts a $350 Bounty in “Mostly American Dollars” on the head of Norman, and the Cuban Assassin is the first man up for the challenge. Jim Cornette tells a funny Johnny Ace story. Tommy Rich meets Capt. Mike Rotunda in what winds up being referee Tommy Young's final match due to a severe neck injury during the bout. It's the Midnight Express' $10,000 Triple Challenge, but can the MX outlast the likes of… Bruce Wayne & Dick Grayson? I smell an angle there! PLUS, Ric Flair's big surprise is out of the bag when ARN ANDERSON makes his RETURN TO THE NWA as he aids Ric Flair & Ole Anderson in a fight with J-Tex. All of that, and we hear from the rechristened FOUR HORSEMEN! NWA MAIN EVENT 12/10/89 (02:05:42) NWA Tag Team Champions the Steiners defend against the SST. The Midnight Express have their hands full with Johnny Rich and the mysterious Stargazer. Plus, Kendall Windham takes on Powerhouse Tim Parker, and Lex Luger has some final words before Starrcade!  EVEN MORE NWA NEWS (02:10:29) We discuss another weekend of TV ratings in the NWA. Plus, Samu is suspended, and the NWA receives a cease and desist from Bob Segar!It's all the final build to the NWA Starrcade '89 “FUTURE SHOCK” Watch-Along episode dropping next Wednesday! 

It's the fallout from Clash IX and the Funk vs. Flair "I Quit" Match as we move forward toward Starrcade '89 "Future Shock". It doesn't take long for Gary Hart to replace the Funker with "Mad Dog" Buzz Sawyer in the J-Tex Corporation. The Steiners become NEW NWA World Tag Team Champions. The November to Remember Dream Matches continue with Flair vs. Muta! Lord Littlebrook finds a team. Cornette and the Midnights return to the Darkside. LEE SCOTT GETS A WIN! Plus, we uncover more missing episodes of NWA TV!  Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade , home of the FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Please Subscribe to Patreon to help keep us going, 14 Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes a $5 "All Access" Tier featuring our Patreon Watch-Along Series of PPV Events, Coliseum Video collection, and so much more! Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Timestamps below for easy navigation.  OCTOBER 1989 VIP JOBBER OF THE MONTH (00:03:02)Oopsie, we forgot to announce our October '89 VIP JOTM last week! Ray hands over the reins to co-host Steve Eckstat to make the final call this time around. Who will take home the trophy this time? Will Lee Scott gain yet another victory, or can the veteran Gene Ligon steal one this time around? NWA NOTES & NEWS (00:06:19)The NWA FINALLY gets a second World Tag Team Title belt to go along with the NEW Champions. Flyin' Brian suffers an injury. This year's Starrcade undergoes major changes in the format. Sid Vicious is out with a punctured lung. There's been a change in the return of Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard to the NWA. NWA Power Hour 11/17/89 (00:14:10)Buzz Sawyer Arrives in the NWA! Dick Murdoch challenges U.S. Champion Lex Luger in a Title rematch. World Tag Champions Freebirds vs. Flyin' Brian & The Z-Man. Gordon Solie's WNN, Plus, Jim Cornette HOSTS Fun's Grill with Special Guests his Midnight Express. NWA Pro 11/18/89 Quick Results (00:31:22)TV Champion the Great Muta faces the challenge of Ranger Ross. Flyin Brian vs. The Italian Stallion. Plus, Flair, Sid Vicious, Buzz Sawyer, the Steiners, Kevin Sullivan, more! NWA Worldwide 11/18/89 (00:33:03)A promo heavy edition with words from the likes of the Freebirds, Brian Pillman & Z-Man, Ric Flair, Cornette & the Midnights, the Dynamic Dudes, Woman & Doom. Joe Pedicino Knows Starrcade. Lee Scott meets the Mad Dog Buzz Sawyer for his first of two encounters. Plus, action with the NEW Wild Samoans, Sting, and the Road Warriors. NWA World Championship Wrestling 11/18/89 (00:39:36)The Steiner Brothers defeat the Freebirds to become NEW NWA TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS! Six-Man action with the SST and Samoan Savage, plus more from the Skyscrapers, Ron Simmons of Doom, Buzz Sawyer, Kevin Sullivan, and Brian Pillman vs. Louie Spicolli. Promos from the Steiners, Doom & Woman, the Dudes, and the Birds. Plus, Kevin Sullivan explains his departure from Doom! NWA Main Event 11/19/89 (01:04:39)Sound bites galore with Cornette & the Midnights, Sting, Lex Luger, Gary Hart & Mr. J. Action involving the Z-Man, and Mad Dog Buzz Sawyer. We hear from World Champion Ric Flair. Sting & Flyin' Brian take on the New Zealand Militia. Plus, Lord Littlebrook arrives in the NWA! The Sting/Luger DebateWe break down and discuss the "What If?" scenarios leading into 1990. What if Lex had won at Starrcade? What if Sting hadn't gotten injured? What if Flair had dropped the belt to the Total Package? Very intriguing indeed! NWA Power Hour 11/24/89 (01:25:06)Action involving TV Champion The Great Muta. The Z-Man & Flyin' Brian vs El Diablo & Cuban Assassin, World Champion Ric Flair vs. Capt. Mike Rotunda. Jim Ross proclaims that Lex Luger is THE man to beat! Gordon Solie hits another WNN out of the park! Hip, Hip Hooray, for Christmas Vacation! Plus, it's Funks Grill as Terry Funk announces his “Retirement” from the ring and his move to color commentator on Worldwide Wrestling. NWA Worldwide 11/25/89 (01:40:16)U.S. Champion Lex Luger grants Flyin' Brian one more title shot, but he has other plans in mind when he lures the Stinger to the ring! An Update on Starrcade. Action with Doom, the Roadies, and Buzz Sawyer. Plus, promos from Woman & Doom, Lex Luger, Buzz Sawyer & Gary Hart, World Champ Ric Flair, Sting & Flyin' Brian NWA World Championship Wrestling 11/25/89 (01:47:31)What a way to end Dream Match month when NWA Champion Ric Flair takes on The Great Muta! Promos with Teddy Long, the Roadies, Lex Luger, the Steiners, Cornette & the Midnights, Buzz Sawyer & Gary Hart. Lord Littlebrook leads the New Zealand Militia into battle. Jim Ross interviews the Nature Boy. Action with all 3 Samoans, the Road Warriors, Doom, Sting, the Steiner Brothers, and Buzz Sawyer. Plus, LEE SCOTT GETS HIS FIRST WIN ALL YEAR over the Midnight Express but pays for it in the end! NWA Main Event 11/26/89 (02:08:45)Buzz Sawyer wrestles not one, but TWO matches back-to-back! More from Lex Luger, Sting, and Brian Pillman. Plus, a “Hot Stuff” ALERT as Eddie Gilbert GETS A WIN against the Cuban Assassin! NWA Ratings Peak For 1989! (02:14:24)The WCW Rating hits an all-time high for 1989 under the new booking committee of Ric Flair, Jim Cornette, and Kevin Sullivan.

In this episode we travel back 10 years in our timeline to look at NWA World Championship Wrestling (2 years before it became WCW) vs WWF Wrestling Challenge from end of October / Start of November 1986. The Mountie theme we were discussing in the episode is below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_r06TGDxYo If you are new to the podcast, you can find us on Facebook at @mondaynitrobrother or @mondaynitrobro on twitter or on Instagram as the Monday Nitro Brother Podcast. You can also email us at mondaynitrobrother@gmail.com and we are in the process of getting all of our episodes uploaded onto our YouTube channel. We are available on the majority of podcast providers including iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-linstead/support

With Halloween Havoc in the books, we head into the first 2 weeks of November '89 as the NWA wastes no time building towards their next supercard – Clash of the Champions IX “New York Knockout”. Terry Funk and Ric Flair lay it all on the line as they discuss their upcoming “I QUIT” Match. The Steiners nearly kill a guy. Gordon Solie hits another home run. J-Tex unveils Mr. J. Ratings are on an upswing. Dr. Death vs. Sid Vicious! Norman finds a friend. A rare 4-Corner Elimination match in 1989! Woman has a good IDEAR. The THIRD Laurinaitis brother makes his debut. Plus, November begins “Dream Match” month…. But who's the one doing the dreaming? Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade , home of the FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAYVisit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comPlease Subscribe to Patreon to help keep us going, 14 Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 "All Access" Tier featuring our Patreon Watch-Along Series of PPV Events, Coliseum Video collection, and so much more!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Timestamps below for easy navigation.  NWA NOTES & NEWS (00:02:36) - Da Meltz comments on Thunderdome - We have NEWWWW NWA World Tag Team Champions! - Lord Littlebrook arrives to save the Militia! - EL GIGANTE SIGNS! - House Shows are on an upswing - Joe Pedicino spoils DOOM - Dissension in J-Tex - Starrcade '89 - Fans are fooled by the name/date of Halloween Havoc - Clash IX – I QUIT MATCH NWA Power Hour 11/3/89 (00:14:31) Ric Flair joins Terry Fun's Grill to talk their upcoming “I Quit” Match at the Clash! It's our very first “Dream Match” (that's a stretch) for the November to Remember Dream Match Month, featuring Tag Champs the Freebirds defending against Tommy Rich & Ranger Ross. Dr. Death meets a Rude Dog. Plus, 6-Man action with the SST & Samoan Savage vs. Dick Murdoch, Scott Hall, and Eddie Gilbert! NWA Pro 11/4/89 (00:24:55) Lance Russell and Bob Caudle on the call with matches featuring the Road Warriors, Steiners, Sting, Dr. Death, The Freebirds, and more. Promos from Flyin' Brian, Gary Hart, Terry Funk, Ric Flair, the Roadies, Skyscrapers & Teddy Long. Plus, we get a very early look at SOFTBALL Sid Vicious! NWA Worldwide 11/4/89 (00:38:14) A RARE 4-Corner Elimination Match for $5,000 headlines the show featuring “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert vs. Flyin' Brian vs. Wild Bill Irwin vs. The Cuban Assassin! Promos from Gilbert, Pillman, Doom & Woman, Steiners, Terry Funk, and the Birds. Action with World Champion Ric Flair, Doom, and U.S. Champ Lex Luger vs. King Cobra. Plus, Gary Hart talks Mr. J's revenge against America for the Hiroshima bombings… Jeeze NWA World Championship Wrestling 11/4/89 (00:47:06) More than a dozen matches on the program involving the likes of Sting, the Roadies, Flyin' Brian, Steiners, Z-Man, Dr. Death, Tommy Rich, the Midnights, Muta, and the SST. Norman continues his teddy bear collection at the displeasure of Teddy Long. Doom makes a rare appearance with Kevin Sullivan as manager. Jim Ross talks with both Terry Funk and Ric Flair about their “I Quit” Match at the Clash. Promos from Teddy Long, Lex Luger, Kahuna Humperdink and his Samoans. We get our very first STARRCADE '89 Ad! A disappointed Jim Cornette is CONTRACTUALLY OBLIGATED to appear at the Clash! In our next “Dream Match” (another stretch), The Cuban Assassin takes on Ranger Ross in a FLAG MATCH, but both are in for a very BIG surprise. All of that, plus, Woman has a Good IDEAR! NWA Main Event 11/5/89 (01:25:45) Flyin' Bryan battles Capt. Mike Rotunda in the main event, with Lex Luger lurking around ringside. Plus, action with Doom, Eddie Gilbert, and more. The Birds talks the Roadies at Clash 9, and Jim Ross interviews Terry Funk & Ric Flair once more as they talk PRIDE and the upcoming “I Quit” Match. Doom NWA Ratings are on a rise! (01:31:23) Things are looking up for the NWA as their TV ratings are on the rise for the first time in nearly a YEAR! NWA Power Hour 11/10/89 (01:34:39) Corny visits Disney Land… Sort of. Norman takes on Tommy Rich. Doom in action. Gordon Solie breaks down the Funk vs. Flair “I QUIT” Match as only he can. This week's Funk's Grill with more Gordon Solie! Plus, an excellent TV main event featuring U.S. Champion Lex Luger defending against Capt. Redneck, Dick Murdoch! NWA Pro Quick Results 11/11/89 (01:53:!6) Featuring the Dynamic Dudes, the Z-Man, the SST, Doom, Flyin' Brian, and more NWA Worldwide 11/11/89 (01:54:04) In-ring action with World Champion Ric Flair, Dan Spivey, Norman, Tommy Rich, the Freebirds, and Flyin' Brian battles the Cuban Assassin. Chris Cruise speaks with Terry Funk and Ric Flair. Promos from Brian Pillman, Lex Luger, Jimmy Garvin, Gary Hart & Mr. J. Jim Ross talks to the Road Warriors. Plus, the Steiner Brothers DESTROY poor Danny Marlowe! NWA World Championship Wrestling 11/11/89 (02:10:35) FINALLY, A REAL DREAM MATCH! WHEN DR. DEATH FACES BIG SID VICIOUS! Fun tag action when Sting teams with Flyin' Brian to take on the State Patrol. Ric Flair meets Lee Scott, with Terry Funk standing by. In the second Dream Match of the night, the Italian Stallion replaces an injured Tommy Rich to take on The Great Muta for the TV Title in a surprisingly competitive encounter. Dr. Death has a present for Norman, and Teddy Long doesn't approve. Interviews with Dr. Death, Woman, Lex Luger, and final words from Ric Flair before the Clash. Action with the likes of Ron Simmons of Doom, Norman, the Steiners, Z-Man, Samoan Savage, Midnight Express, Ranger Ross, and the SST. Plus, for those who are gluttons for punishment, Michael Hayes returns to do color commentary this week. NWA Main Event 11/12/89 (02:31:31) The new attitude Midnight Express take on Eddie Gilbert & Tommy Rich, with an unexpected appearance by Jim Cornette and the Dudes. Flyin' Brian goes one-on-one with Freebirds Jimmy Garvin. And the Z-Man takes on legendary journeyman Pat Rose. EVEN MORE NWA NEWS! (02:36:12)- The Roadies Re-sign! - TV Ratings continue to climb!

It's the final build to Halloween Havoc '89, featuring THUNDERDOME!!! Sound bites are back in full effect as we cover the final two weeks of October '89 TV, and all of the news and notes leading into the PPV. Some of this week's topics include... Chris Cruise making his NWA Debut. Oliver Humperdink is... the Big Kahuna? There's a new member of the SST. Kevin Sullivan gets yanked from the Doom stable.  The outstanding booking of the Midnight Express/Dynamic Dudes storyline. OILY Anderson joins Funk's Grill. We get a look at the real-life Luchador who inspired Nacho Libre, Friar Tormenta. The Terminators confirm no liability as to their parts in Thunderdome. Plus, the Z-Man is ready for Halloween Ha-Vock! Plus, Missy Hyatt chimes in again on the backstage politics that put a pause on her on-camera career, and we discuss the September '89 VIP Jobber of the month, and you won't believe whose name is announced!  Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade , home of the FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Please Subscribe to Patreon to help keep us going, 14 Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes a $5 "All Access" Tier featuring our Patreon Watch-Along Series of PPV Events, Coliseum Video collection, Saturday Night's Main Event, and so much more!  Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Timestamps below for easy navigation. Shout-out to JIM CORNETTE and Latest News (00:00:30) A special Shout-out segment to @TheJimCornette on Twitter for his engagement in some of our recent posts. Plus, hints to which promotion/era we'll be doing next on the Grenade, and we've got a new Territory Podcast on the horizon! MISSY HYATT SPEAKS!!! (00:12:55) More Missy Hyatt news as she chimes in again on the politics in the NWA here in 89, Eddie Gilbert's falling out with head booker Ric Flair, and how it got her pulled from TV as well. Missy discusses being told she was “fat” and sounded “too southern” for TV, and the complex she developed because of it. Miss Hyatt also speaks on the “coincidence” of being able to return to TV in 1990 after her divorce from Gilbert was finalized! Wow… VIP Jobber of the Month – September '89 (00:21:27) This is going to be one of the most controversial Grenade decisions to date… And No, it's NOT Lee Scott! And before you bite Ray's head off for his choice this month, please listen to the reasoning behind the choice first. NWA Power Hour 10/20/89 (00:25:44) TV Champion The Great Muta defends against “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert. Ole (Oily) Anderson is the guest on Funk's Grill. Jim Cornette alludes that there are issues between Stan Lane and Johnny Ace. Gordon Solie breaks down Lex vs. Pillman on WNN. Plus, action with the Steiners, and the Big Kahuna's Samoan Savage. NWA Pro 10/21/89 (00:37:08) In a Thunderdome tune-up match Sting & Ric Flair team up to take on the State Patrol. Bob Caudle talks with Terry Funk & Gary Hart. Promos with the Steiners, Flair, Sting, Ole Anderson, and the Z-Man talks Halloween Ha-Vock! Action with Tag Champions the Freebirds, the Skyscrapers, the Steiners, and the Z-Man. Plus, a brief appearance on the show from the “Black Scorpion”, mwahaha. NWA Worldwide 10/21/89 (00:51:50) Chris Cruise makes his NWA debut as we see a loaded show! Action with Sting, the Steiners, Terry Funk, and U.S. Champion Lex Luger. Jim Ross interviews Gary Hart & Terry Funk. Flyin' Brian talks the Total Package. Plus, Brian Pillman teams up with the Z-Man to take on the New Zealand Militia. NWA World Championship Wrestling 10/21/89 (01:06:08) No less than eleven matches stack this card, featuring the likes of the NEW Fantastics, the Z-Man, Sid Vicious in a handicap match, the Dudes, Norman, Tag Champion Freebirds, Mike Rotunda, Dr. Death, Flyin' Brian, the Steiners, and U.S. Champion Lex Luger. The Dynamic Dudes find themselves in trouble when the Birds attack, and Cornette must call the calvary in the Midnight Express. Promos with Dr. Death, the Roadies, Teddy Long & Norman, the Birds, Funk & Hart, Lex Luger, Ric Flair, Sting, Ole Anderson, and the Z-Man talks more Halloween Ha-Vock!  Plus, the angle continues between the Dudes and Midnights… Listen to how the Midnights respond in a tremendous post-match promo! BOBBY EATON SPEAKS, and shocks Cornette when he sides with Stan Lane!!! Great stuff!!! NWA Main Event 10/22/89 (01:38:54) As time ticks down to the Thunderdome, Gordon Solie interviews both sides… First, it's Gordon with Funk & Gary Hart, then Flair and Ole Anderson respond. Tag action with the Skyscrapers. Sting takes on Wild Bill Irwin. Plus, we fantasize a Christmas Carol outcome with Ole Anderson as Scrooge. NWA Power Hour 10/27/89 (01:48:19) Road Warrior Animal battles Dan Spivey in a Captain's Match. The SST team with Samoan Savage vs. Scott Hall, Tommy Rich, & Richard Sartain. Terry Funk meets the Italian Stallion. Plus, Kevin Sullivan joins Terry Funk's Grill to talk Doom, on the same day Jim Herd pulls Sullivan from the stable. NWA Pro 10/28/89 (02:02:21) Hear when happens when Lee Scott slaps Terry Funk! The Z-Man takes on Wild Bill Irwin. Bob Caudle gets finals words from Terry Funk and his Terminator, Gary Hart, prior to Thunderdome. Promos from Tommy Rich, the Steiners, and the Z-Man continues to shill Halloween Ha-Vock as only he can! Action with the Birds, the Midnights, and Stiiing! Jim Cornette finally spills the beans on the issues between Lane and Ace. Plus, we meet the REAL LIFE NACHO LIBRE, the man who inspired the movie, an interview with Friar Tormenta of Mexico. NWA World Championship Wrestling 10/28/89 (02:20:02) It's the final build to Halloween Havoc as Jim Ross comes to us live via satellite to promote the PPV from Philly. Gordon Solie steps in for Ross as host this week with FOURTEEN MATCHES on this action-heavy episode of WCW featuring Sting vs. Italian Stallion, Flyin' Brian, Dr. Death, the Steiners, Norman, the Skyscrapers, Z-Man, the SST, New Zealand Militia, Samoan Savage, the Midnights, Roadies, the Birds, and Ranger Ross! Final hype promos from Lex Luger, Dr. Death, Terry Funk, and Michael Hayes. Gordon Solie talks with Sting, Flair, and Ole Anderson. Woman has a final message for the Steiners before they meet their DOOM. We learn of the upcoming “November to Remember” Dream Match series. Plus, Jim Cornette learns that his two teams have signed on to meet EACH OTHER at the Clash! NWA Main Event 10/28/89 (02:56:22) It's the highest-rated Main Event in 18 months, as NWA World Champion Ric Flair defends against Capt. Mike Rotunda in a solid main event. Plus, action with the Samoan Savage, and the Z-Man. NWA News and Notes – October '89 (03:02:42) Tommy Rich suffers an injury at the hands of Lex Luger- a busted eardrum and 30 stitches! TV Ratings are on the rise! Plus, we have NEWWWW NWA World Tag Team Champions… Thank goodness for small favors!This is it... All the final hype for the PPV as all roads lead to next week and Episode 25's Halloween Havoc '89... The Watch-Along!

It's been a wild two weeks with 4 funerals and a blizzard, but we were determined to keep this Podcast train a-rollin'. Ray was attending 4 separate funerals while Steve was able to sneak in a well-deserved mini-vacation with the family. When it was time to get back to recording, mother nature presented us with a snowstorm that wreaked havoc (or as Tom Zenk would say, “Ha-Vock”) on our internet connection. Bound and determined over the course of multiple days of recording (and thanks in part to an all-nighter of some solid editing skillz from yours truly :P ) we were able to get this puppy out right on time!  We're on the road to the NWA's Halloween Havoc '89, featuring THUNDERDOME! Angles galore as we build to the PPV and beyond. Lex Luger has a crash landing when he meets Air Pillman. There's dissension between Cornette's teams of the Dudes and the Midnights. Kevin Sullivan is revealed as a member of Doom, for now! We say goodbye to Missy Hyatt for '89 and the return of Hawk and Sting to the ring. The Z-Man has trouble pronouncing his words. Plus, Ric Flair names OLE ANDERSON as their designated Terminator for THUNDERDOME!!!  Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade , home of the FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Please Subscribe to Patreon to help keep us going, 14 Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Includes a $5 "All Access" Tier featuring our Patreon Watch-Along Series of PPV Events, Coliseum Video collection, and so much more! Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Timestamps below for easy navigation. NWA October '89 Notes & News (00:02:40) - We found a missing segment from Worldwide Wrestling from Sept 23rd! - The Main Event for October 1st gets shaded by TBS - Turner brass cracks down! We talk the edict of the NWA being informed that their shows containing physical violence, can no longer contain… physical violence… OR verbal threats during promos… Sorry Turner Execs but do you comprehend how wrestling works??? - We look at the October 8th OMNI card results featuring Sting vs. Gary Hart??? And Flair vs. Funk in an “I QUIT” Match NWA Power Hour 10/6/89 (00:16:22) Bear with Steve's brief audio interference (damn snowstorms!) as we are introduced to the infamous THUNDERDOME vignette, featuring Big Bully Busick!!! Plus, Woman joins Terry Funk's Grill where the Funker has written her a song. The Z-Man in action. Road Warrior Animal vs. Jacko Victory. And, The Dudes vs. Cuban Assassin & Mike Rotunda (with Stan Lane on commentary doing a fantastic job of continuing the Dudes/MX storyline) NWA Pro 10/7/89 (00:36:03) World Champion Ric Flair takes on Dick Slater! The Freebirds attack the Midnights, and the Dudes come to make the save… But do the Midnights want the Dudes' help??? Action with Norman the Lunatic, the Steiners, and the Birds. Promos from Teddy Long, Road Warrior Animal, Lex Luger, Jim Cornette, Rick Steiner & Missy Hyatt. What does Joe Pedicino Know this week? Plus, a new Woman Vignette from her Parlor. NWA Worldwide 10/7/89 (00:58:16) Terry Funk cuts a spooky Halloween themed promo. Lex Luger talks Flyin' Brian. Action with the Z-Man, the Steiners, the Midnights, the SkyScrapers. Plus we hear from Sting, Ric Flair, Cornette's band of the Midnights, Dudes and Dr. Death, plus it's official… Roadies vs. Scrapers at Havoc!!! NWA World Championship Wrestling 10/7/89 (01:10:34) This is night 2 of our recording and the internet was back in full swing at (01:22:45) A LOADED SHOW!!! A star is born when Brian Pillman accepts Lex Luger's Open Challenge, hear what happens when Lex first accepts, then postpones the match in a tremendous 3-segment arc over the course of the program that leads to Luger getting a little more than he bargained for. Ranger Ross takes on evil foreigner Cuban Assassin. Stan Lane has questions for Jim Cornette as the issues intensify. Teddy Long gets confused about what a contract signing is. Promos with Gary Hart, Woman, the Steiners w/Missy, Michael Hayes, Cornette, Flair, Funk, Animal & Ellering, and even the Dudes actually speak! Action with the likes of the Dudes, Tommy Rich, the Midnights, the Skyscrapers, Road Warrior Animal, Rick Steiner, and we learn the Z-Man is Tom Zenk. Plus, it's the final appearance of Missy Hyatt in 1989. Missy, this BOINGS for you! NWA Main Event 10/8/89 (01:44:55) Dr. Death teams with the Midnights in 6-Man action. Terry Funk and Gary Hart hard sell the Omni and Thunderdome. The Steiners talk Doom as Scotty shows off his swollen-shut eye, but how did he REALLY get it??? Jim Ross interviews Woman, and By Gawd, she's looking all the way live. Plus, the Skyscrapers take on “Wildfire” Tommy Rich & Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert. NWA Power Hour 10/13/89 (01:58:26) Hawk returns to action as the Road Warriors take on the New Zealand Militia. It's Gordon Solie's WNN as he talks Havoc, Strip Searches, and the THUNDERDOME... It's Electric-Fying… Action with Ric Flair vs. Slater, Norman. Jim Cornette insults an entire island of people! Plus, it's comedy hour in Funk's Grill with guests The Steiner Brothers. NWA Pro 10/14/89 (02:09:05) Another tremendous episode of TV here when the Dudes team with the Midnights in an amazingly booked piece of their storyline. Woman unveils KEVIN SULLIVAN as a member of her stable!!! Action involving Lex Luger, the Z-Man, the Roadies, and Terry Funk teams with the Great Muta! Interviews with the Steiners, the Roadies, Jim Cornette, Pillman, Funk & Gary Hart. Z-Man talks Halloween HA-VOCK. Plus, Ric Flair & Sting reveal their TERMINATOR for Thunderdome and it's a DOOZY! NWA Worldwide 10/14/89 (02:29:38) Jim Cornette talks the issues between the Midnights and the Dudes. The trio of Flair, Sting, and Pillman talk Halloween Havoc. Lex Luger has comments for Flyin' Brian. The Steiners are ready for Doom. And another Scary Terry Funk promo. Action involving the Steiners, Animal, and the Midnights team with Dr. Death. Joe Pedicino… a sexist, or just sexless? Plus, Trent Knight hears his first (and last?) “WE WANT TRENT” chant!!! NWA World Championship Wrestling 10/14/89 (02:36:47) Another STACKED episode building up to Halloween Havoc… Lex Luger shines again this week in yet another 3-segment arc on the show. First, the U.S. Champ interrupts an instant replay call to talk trash on Brian Pillman. Then, during a Pillman squash, Lex can't help but attack the man who humiliated him last week in what turns into a wild brawl. Finally, Gene Ligon gets his very first promo on NWA TV, and Lex Luger isn't in the mood to hear it! Sting returns to the ring after an ankle injury! TV Champion the Great Muta vs. Fantastics' Bobby Fulton. Jim Cornette shoots on the treatment of the NWA vs. MLB. Mike Rotunda faces the Italian Stallion. Action with Norman, Tommy Rich, the Z-Man, the Skyscrapers, Steiners, the Midnights team with Doc, and the Dudes in action with TWO Ace Crushers! Promos with the Roadies, Terry Funk, Gary Hart, Steiners, and Z-Man talks Ha-Vock. And, we have an Elvira sighting! Plus, Sting & Ric Flair introduce OLE ANDERSON as their Terminator for Thunderdome! NWA Main Event 10/15/89 (03:01:25) We couldn't find the footage but we talk results when Dr. Death challenges Lex Luger for the U.S. Title in the main event, of the… Main Event!

Join us for Episode 22, the Double Deuce edition of the Wrestling Memory Grenade with hosts Ray “James Dalton” Russell and Steve “Wade Garrett” Eckstat.   It's all the fallout from the NWA's Clash of the Champions 8 as we cover another 3 weeks of NWA goodness, including heavy coverage of the Ric Flair/Terry Funk suffocation angle. Robin Green becomes a WOMAN, Scott Steiner meets his DOOM, Paul E. is both kayfabe and shoot fired, the Roadies are destined for a battle with the SkyScrapers, plus has Jim Cornette lost his mind… advising the Dynamic Dudes??? All of that, and we hear from Lex Luger as he chimes in on the Grenade!Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade , home of the FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Please Subscribe to Patreon to help keep us going, 14 Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia  Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Timestamps below for easy navigation.LEX LUGER Replies to the Grenade! (00:02:21)We hear from the Total Package himself, Lex Luger @GenuineLexLuger on Twitter, after he viewed one of our recent Video Tweets (also available on our Youtube Channel!). We recently posted a match featuring Lex Luger vs. Ranger Ross in which Lex slips off the middle rope and lands right on the schnoz! Hear how the man himself Lex Luger responded to our post and our thoughts on the entire ordeal! SHOUT OUT TO JIM ROSS! (00:09:23) Special thanks again to Jim Ross @JRsBBQ on Twitter for responding to our post on his sell job when he sees Robin Green in her “Woman” outfit for the first time! NWA Notes & News (00:11:06) We talk Clash 8 Quick ResultsTBS receives a flood of complaints after the suffocation angleRoos ShoesThe New NWA Booking Committee, who's in and who's out?Paul E. Dangerously is FIRED, plus other politics involving Hot Stuff & HyattThe Brain Busters give notice to the WWF!   NWA Pro 9/16/89 (00:36:57) There's no Power Hour due to the Braves Game so we kick things off this weekend with Pro! And what a pleasant surprise as the Pro Show looks to be chronologically caught up! Bob Caudle talks to Terry Funk and Gary Hart following the Funker's dastardly act on Flair at the Clash. Action involving the likes of Norman, the Freebirds, the Steiners with Robin Green, and multi-time VIP JotM Mr. Lee Scott. The Roadies talk the Skyscrapers, the Midnights meet the State Patrol, and Flyin' Brian teams up with Tommy Rich vs. Ron Simmons & The Cuban NWA Worldwide 9/16/89 (00:58:05) Gary Hart and Dick Slater talk the Clash and the attempted murder of Ric Flair, Yeesh! Flyin' Brian in a rematch with Eddie Gilbert! The Dynamic Dudes WITH Jim Cornette face Randy Rose & The Cuban Assassin. Plus matches with the Midnights and the SkyScrapers. And, from the pages of the NWA Magazines… Here's Update!?!?? Plus, say it ain't so, Jim Cornette becomes the advisor to the Dynamic Dudes? WHAT IS HAPPENING!!??!!? NWA World Championship Wrestling 9/16/89 (01:13:52) Jim Cornette joins Jim Ross as the new cohost of the program. Terry Funk is fined $100,000 and suspended indefinitely for his actions at the Clash! Hear how the Funker responds! Eddie Gilbert issues a challenge to Brian Pillman for a rematch next week. Congratulations are in order for Rhubarb Jones! We go old school when Tommy Rich takes on Dick Murdoch. Tons of action involving Ron Simmons, the Dudes, the Midnights, Flyin' Brian, the SkyScrapers, the Z-Man makes his Center Stage debut vs. Mike Awesome, and the Steiner Brothers in individual competition. And we'll hear from Lex Luger, Tommy Rich, Jim Cornette, Ron Simmons, plus Scott Steiner and Woman give their take on the “trip” from The Clash. Plus, it's the FINAL episode of the Danger Zone as Paul E. Dangerously is FIRED at this taping for going “off-script”. NWA Main Event 9/17/89 (01:53:09) A special syndicated version of the show hosted by Lance Russell and the recently departed (from the company) Paul E. Dangerously. The main event of the Main Event sees a wily one when Dick Slater takes on Bobby Eaton. Plus, the State Patrol vs. Lee Scott & Agent Steel. and the Dynamic Dudes are back in action with advisor Jim Cornette. And we'll hear from both sides of the suffocation angle as Gary Hart & Dick Slater comment before we hear a reply from Flyin' Brian and the Nature Boy himself! NWA Power Hour 9/22/89 (01:59:35) NWA World Tag Champs the Birds meet the NEW Fantastics! Gordon Solie reveals a ridiculous twist in the Terry Funk suspension when he announces that Funk can't wrestle but he can still appear on TV… WTF? Rick Steiner battles Norman the Lunatic in a fun one! The SUSPENDED Terry Funk can still host Funk's Grill, and his guest this week is manager Gary Hart. Plus, Ranger Ross steps in the ring, and the Funker reminds kids not to attempt suffocating their siblings at home. NWA Pro 9/23/89 (02:10:52) Stan Lane goes one on one with Michael Hayes, Bob Caudle talks to Flyin' Brian & Ric Flair. We hear from Lex Luger and Tommy Rich. More Clash fallout. Ron Simmons meets a Ding Dong. Plus, Terry Funk headed to a town near you…. Even though he's suspended??? NWA Worldwide 9/23/89 (02:16:55) Robin Green shows her true colors when her DOOM attack Scott Steiner on the streets! Dick Slater teams with the Great Muta to take on two unfortunate souls. U.S. Champ Lex Luger has a fun match with Lee Scott. A message from Jimmy Garvin, yeah-yeah-yeah. Ric Flair cuts his typical great promo, looking for revenge on Terry Funk. Plus, the Dynamic Dudes are back for revenge when they're ADVISED by Jim Cornette as they take on the New Zealand Militia accompanied by Paul E. Dangerously, in Paul's last appearance here in 1989. And in a special update, Gordon Solie announces the reinstatement of Terry Funk (THAT WAS FAST!) as Ric Flair paid his fine! Whoa! NWA World Championship Wrestling 9/23/89 (02:39:54) Flyin' Brian battled Eddie Gilbert in their WCW Rematch. The Great Muta in handicap action. Matches involving Lex Luger, the Dudes, and the Z-Man locks in the… Z-LOCK? We'll also hear from Gary Hart, Ric Flair, and Lex Luger issues an Open Challenge for his United States Title. NWA Main Event 9/24/89 (02:49:40) Another syndicated version of the Main Event with Lance Russell hosting solo now that Paul E is gone. Lots of replay action but with one new twist… Lance Russell is on the call! That's worth the price alone!   NWA Power Hour 9/29/89 (02:51:56) Gordon Solie talks Flair/Funk, the new Robin Green, and the WWF's Jake Roberts! It's Funk's Grill with guest once again, Gary Hart as they continue to push the feud with Ric Flair! Plus, Dick Murdoch battles the Great Muta in a solid TV main event! NWA Pro 9/30/89 (02:59:33) She is WOMAN, hear her roar! Jim Cornette gets the Dynamic Dudes a match with World Tag Champs the Freebirds. Teddy Long renames the Road Warriors. Action with Dick Murdoch, Tommy Rich, and the SkyScrapers. Lex Luger says he's become bigger than the sport itself... Oh, brother. Plus, Dick Slater calls out Ric Flair for a wild match to close the show! NWA World Championship Wrestling 9/30/89 (03:16:32) ELVIRA HAS ARRIVED! Is there dissension in Camp Cornette? See how the Midnights respond to the Dudes getting the title shot at Havoc! Dick Murdoch battles Dan Spivey. More of Woman! Promos with Animal, Flyin' Brian, and Lex Luger warns Jim Ross about the bass in his voice! Action with World Champion Ric Flair, Road Warrior Animal, the Dudes, Flyin' Brian, and the Steiners. Ray tells Steve how Scott Steiner REALLY got his swollen black eye! You won't believe it… or maybe you will! Plus, Bruno Sammartino is coming to the NWA… Say Whaaaaaa? NWA Main Event 10/1/89 (Syndicated Quick Results) (03:35:22) Quick Results from syndication, mostly replays. No Main Event on TBS due to the final Atlanta Braves game of the season. Hopefully, things pick back up for the Main Event moving forward with the Braves done for the year. 

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

Don't adjust your browsers, this is VERY Special Holiday Edition of the Wrestling Memory Grenade! In light of the NEW YEAR (Happy 2021!) and it being Rumble season and all, the boys from the Grenade are gifting everyone a very special ROYAL RUMBLE WATCH-ALONG edition of the Grenade this week with the 1996 WWF Royal Rumble PPV from the WWE Network!  In reality, we've managed to track down episodes of NWA TV for the month of September 1989 that were thought to be missing forever up until now, including an episode of the NWA Main Event and a complete 2-Hour edition of NWA World Championship Wrestling for Sept. 9, but more on that next week when we resume the NWA '89 Timeline…  While we take an extra week to view and take notes on the newly found NWA footage, we figured this special 20th episode of the Podcast would be a great time to bring all of our WrestleCopia brand projects together under one umbrella for one week only.   Not only does Royal Rumble '96 coincide with our current discussions over at the weekly Monday Warfare Podcast (follow us on Twitter @MondayWarfare) where we break down and discuss the entire history of the Monday Night War, but it also gives everyone just a small taste of what we have to offer as part of our Watch-Along Series over at Patreon.com/WrestleCopia  Right now you can subscribe to our All-Access Tier for ONLY $5 over at Patreon.com/WrestleCopia and on top of several other benefits that tier also includes our entire library in our WATCH-ALONG SERIES which includes Coliseum Video Releases, Saturday Night's Main Event, Clash of the Champions, and of course all other WCW and WWF PPV's that take place throughout the course of the Monday Night War. They're great complementary pieces that you can Watch OR Listen along to as you follow the Monday Warfare show. All of that plus more random Watch-Alongs are going up all the time!Some of the recent Watch-Along events we've posted over at our Patreon account include the WWF's Survivor Series '95 and In Your House Dec. 95 PPVs, and on the WCW side most recently added include Halloween Havoc, World War 3, and Starrcade '95, with Clash of the Champions January '96 dropping soon!But for this week we decided to give everyone a taste of our Watch-Along series by bringing the Royal Rumble to our flagship show, the Grenade.Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade , home of the FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY!Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com What to expect in this episode??? The Lineup is below! Before we kick the Rumble PPV Watch-Along off in grand fashion, we go back in time to the WWF's very first “FREE FOR ALL” Preshow and give that a watch as well! We hear from the returning Jake Roberts, the debuting Vader, plus HHH battles Duke “The Dumpster” Droese to determine who enters the Rumble match at #1 and who will get the coveted #30 spot! Then it's on to the main course, the 9th annual spectacle known as the Royal Rumble, featuring… WWF ROYAL RUMBLE 1996 Ahmed Johnson vs. “Double J” Jeff Jarrett WWF Tag Team Champs The Smoking Gunns vs. The Body Donnas (w/Sunny) Intercontinental Champion Razor Ramon vs. Goldust (w/Marlena) The 30-Man Royal Rumble Match featuring Shawn Michaels, Vader, Yokozuna, Diesel, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, “Ringmaster” Steve Austin, Owen Hart, The British Bulldog, Marty Jannetty, HHH, Henry Godwinn, 1-2-3 Kid, Bob Backlund, Jerry Lawler, Bob Holly, King Mabel, Dory Funk Jr., Savio Vega, All Japan's Takao Omori, The Squat Team, USWA's Doug Gilbert, Hakushi, Tatanka, Aldo Montoya, Kama, Barry Horowitz, Fatu, Isaac Yankem, & Duke “The Dumpster” Droese WWF Heavyweight Champion Bret “Hitman” Hart vs. The Undertaker ROYAL RUMBLE PLUS+ - Post PPV interviews with Gorilla Monsoon, Shawn Michaels, Diesel, The Undertaker, and more!  Listen to all the memories and fun as Ray and Steve relive an entire day of action from their youth. Next week it's right back to the NWA 1989 grind, but for this week, it's time for the Rumble… It's time for the RRROYAL RRUMMBLLLLEEE!!!!!!

 We close out the month of August '89 in the NWA as Ric Flair gets named the new head booker, but things are anything but smooth sailing for the Nature Boy! Production issues and continuity continue to be major issues within the company when the NWA and TBS air the WRONG episode of World Championship Wrestling… You can't make this stuff up!  Plus, we talk rare episodes of Germany's NWA TV program “Catch Up”, the Skyscrapers permanently eliminate a team from the Tag Division, and Sid Vicious tries to do it again to poor Lee Scott. Poor… Poor… Lee Scott. Dick Slater joins J-Tex. The Iron Sheik introduces his short'-lived stable when he speaks with “Intelligent Jew American” Paul E. Dangerously on the Danger Zone. We get out first look at the NEW Robin Green. And Gary Hart REALLY hates Cleveland!   Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade , home of the FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY. Follow now for your chance to win ONE OF THREE FREE PRIZES on Christmas weekend! Including a Prize #1 A Jake"The Snake" Roberts autographed promo pick from his prime days in the WWF. Prize #2 is an autographed promo pic of the legendary Pat Patterson (RIP, Pat). And Prize #3 is a 3-Pack Divas Prize featuring sultry autographed photos of Christy Hemme, Gail Kim, and Terri Runnels. Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Please Subscribe to Patreon to help keep us going, 14 Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Timestamps below for easy navigation. WRESTLECOPIA BRAND NEWS (00:04:56)What's the latest in the world of the WrestleCopia Podcast Network? We talk upcoming episodes and new shows coming to WrestleCopia.com in the upcoming weeks!   Monday Warfare: The Battled Within (00:06:42) It was the WWF vs. WCW. Raw vs. Nitro. The Monday Night War. The Ratings War. The nWo. The Attitude Era. We break it all down from episode reviews to backstage news, to those ever-important TV ratings! Listen to our sister program Monday Warfare NOW! Available on most podcast streaming apps! THE RETRO NETWORK (00:07:24) Just in time for the holidays, Jason, Mickey, and the crew are working diligently over at TheRetroNetwork.com to bring you all the holiday cheer you could ask for… and then some! NWA Power Hour 8/18/89 (00:08:42) Big names compete throughout the episode as United States Champion Lex Luger battles “Wildfire” Tommy Rich. NWA World Champion Ric Flair takes on The Cuban Assassin. Sting vs. Ron Simmons in a fun, competitive match. Plus, that wacky Norman is a guest on Terry Funk's Grill yet again. NWA Pro 8/19/89 (00:24:48) We finish up the NWA's Tapings from Baton Rouge as Terry Funk takes on Big Scott Hall in a rematch from Amarillo. Dr. Death faces Mike Rotunda in a NO DQ Match in their Best of 3 Series. It's death and destruction as we're introduced to a SKYSCRAPERS MUSIC VIDEO! Plus, action with Sting, the Freebirds, and the Midnight Express. NWA Worldwide 8/19/89 (00:39:21) New tapings begin, emanating from Cleveland, OH featuring World Tag Team Title action with the Freebirds meeting The Steiner Brothers. The Great Muta faces Big Scott Hall. Action with the Midnights, SST, Brad Armstrong, Tommy Rich. Plus, who is the A&W Cream Soda Tag Team Kings of the Slam? And, Gary Hart REALLY hates Cleveland! NWA World Championship Wrestling 8/19/89 (00:01:26) Or… Maybe Not… In the biggest example of WCW being WCW, the company reaches an all-time low. It's the biggest faux pas in company history, and that covers a lot of ground… instead of airing the show taped for 8/19, the NWA winds up accidentally airing the episode of WCW from 3 weeks prior on 7/29!!! By the time they realized the mistake and found the correct tape, WCW had been off the air for 45 minutes. We discuss the ludicrousy of it all here. NWA BONUS MATCHES FROM BATON ROUGE! - Taped 8/1/89 (01:04:51) Rare matches, aired of Germany's “Catch-Up” Program featuring matches never aired in the United States from the Baton Rouge TV Taping. The Steiner Brothers do battle with Ron Simmons and Frogman LeBlanc, with a cameo from the Iron Sheik. And Big Scott Hall takes on ”Chopper” Steve Casey (RIP) in a battle of babyfaces. NWA Main Event 8/19/89 (01:11:02) World Tag Team Champions The Freebirds defend against the Midnight Express. It's the DEBUT of the State Patrol. Scott Hall & Ranger Ross team up to take on the New Zealand Militia. Plus, Rick Steiner takes Robin Green on a date to the Atlanta Zoo. NWA Power Hour 8/25/89 (01:22:53) United States Heavyweight Champion Lex Luger defends against Brad Armstrong. Tommy Rich takes on The Cuban Assassin. And Brian Pillman finishes up action in the ring before joining Terry Funk as a guest of Funk's Grill. It's too bad Norman is waiting for Flyin' Brian. Plus, there's a new Top 10 and it's WNN as Gordon Solie talks Mike Tyson, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, and the mysterious Z-Man! NWA Worldwide 8/26/89 (01:40:04) NWA World Champion Ric Flair squares off against Brad Armstrong. The Skyscrapers obliterate the Ding Dongs, destroying them in a match before removing their masks and putting an end to the gimmick in a fitting fashion. The Steiner Brothers meet The State Patrol. We get out first look at the NEW-look Robin Green hours before the vignette airs which actually explains the angle. Oh WCW, you never disappoint. Action with Sting and Flyin' Brian, Interviews with the likes of Tommy Rich, the Birds, Terry Funk, Gary Hart, Jim Cornette, and the Steiners. Who will be crowned the A&W Cream Soda Singles King of the Slam? Plus, Terry Funk delivers a neck-breaking piledriver to Lee Scott, and that's not even the worst thing that happens to Lee this weekend! WRESTLECOPIA PATREON NEWS! (02:04:14) IT'S 14 TIERS of goodness over at Patron.com/Wrestlecopia . Please subscribe to help out the WreslteCopia Podcast Network, The Grenade, our sister show Monday Warfare, and other Podcast Programs. Keep us alive for 2021 with as little as a $1 Tier donation! Plus, higher-level subscriptions allow you access to our uncensored Power Hour Podcast, The Wrestling Watch-Along Series, Ray's Show Notes, and so much more! JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, we've lowered our Tier Prices!!! Now, for only $5 you can have access to our entire vault of the Watch-Along Series and all future Watch-Alongs that we do! Let us know you're there, let us know you care over at Patron.com/Wrestlecopia ! NWA World Championship Wrestling 8/26/89 (02:07:10) Jim Cornette joins Jim Ross for hosting duties tonight! We talk Dick Slater beating up a rookie Sting in the UWF. Sting battles Dick Slater in a wild main event that sees interference from Muta, Funk, Flair, and PILLMAN? Plus, Ric Flair “breaks” the arm of Dick Slater during the wild melee. Rick Steiner meets the NEW Robin Green. The SST battle the FORMER Ding Dongs tag team. Ron Simmons and The Iron Sheik are guests of the Danger Zone, hosted by “Intelligent Jew American” Paul E. Dangerously. Brad Armstrong vs. Cuban Assassin. A fan writes in defending the heel Lex Luger to Jim Ross, see how the Total Package responds. We get a Terry Funk video package. Action involving the Midnights, the SkyScrapers, Tommy Rich, The Freebirds, Dr. Death, Flyin' Brian, and the Steiners. We hear from the likes of Jim Cornette, Dick Slater, Gary Hart, Doc, World Champion Ric Flair, and more. Plus, THE Z-MAN IS COMING!!! NWA Main Event 8/27/89 (03:02:41)TB-YES! Sid Vicious murders Poor Lee Scott. Poor…. Poor… Lee Scott. Tommy Rich teams with “Hot Stuff' Eddie Gilbert to take on the Iron Sheik's new tandem of Ron Simmons and The Cuban Assassin. And in the main event, it's “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton battling Jimmy Garvin of the Freebirds. We cover all of these shows and so much more in between as we discuss and breakdown everything going on and have some fun in the process! And d

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

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

It's our final stop before the NWA Great American Bash, our very own “Go-Home” Show, if you will. This week we take a look at the final two weeks of TV and news leading into the NWA's Bash PPV. Listen to everyone's final thoughts right before the NWA's biggest event of the Summer as they set the stage for what is sure to be a tremendous night of hot wrestling action!  Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Please Subscribe to Patreon to help keep us going, 14 Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia SPECIAL THANKS! (00:01:31)Big thank you's this week to Good Old J.R., Jim Ross @JRsBBQ as well as Mr. Richard Land @MaskedWrestlers for two completely different reasons. Find out why by listening to the show! THANKSGIVING FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY (00:04:12) THREE FREE PRIZES being given away on Thanksgiving, which means THREE WINNERS will be drawn, which means you have THREE CHANCES to win! I like those odds! All you have to do is FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @RasslinGrenade to enter for a chance to win one of those prizes. Listen to our show or visit our Twitter feed to hear all about those Turkey Day prizes!  PATREON NEWS, PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO KEEP US GOING!  (00:08:24) Let us know you're there, let us know you care. Please subscribe! Your choice of 14 Tiers, as low as a $1 Tier just to show your support. Help keep the Grenade and the Copia Podcast Network going in 2021 by subscribing to a Tier that best suits you. Patreon.com/Wrestlecopia WrestleCopia Podcast Network (00:11:22) What's going on in the world of WrestleCopia and the Grenade? The Great American Bash Tour Continues (00:13:32) We continue our look at the 1989 Great American Bash Tour as we continue to break down ticket sales and compare them to Bash Tours of year's past. NWA Main Event 7/9/89 (00:24:25) In a rarity, we cover both the SYNDICATED AND WTBS version of this week's Main Event! It's Dr. Death teaming with the Steiners to take on All 3 Freebirds in the main event! Listen to two separate Terry Funk promos specifically made for two different audiences. Plus, Tommy Rich vs. The Bounty Hunter, NWA Power Hour 7/14/89 (00:40:46) STEEL CAGE MAIN EVENT as the ROAD WARRIORS are set for battle against the SST. ANGLE ALERT!!! Watch what happens in the aftermath inside the Cage as it's a 5 on 2 beating leading to Hawk being taken out on a stretcher!!! All to set up WAR GAMES at the Bash! The Great Muta is the gust of Funk's Grill. Watch as Muta mists the Funker to give him the power of the ancient Samurais and Shogun Warriors!!! Plus, Gordon Solie weighs in on this week's WNN, and action with the Skyscrapers, and Ricky Steamboat vs. Jacko Victory. NWA Pro 7/15/89 (01:00:27) NWA Representative Sandy Scott oversees the contract signing between TV Champion Sting and the Great Muta. Ricky Steamboat actually cuts a GREAT heated promo demanding a No DQ match with the Total Package, hear how Lex responds. Missy Hyatt's jugs be a jigglin'. Plus, the Steiners vs. New Zealand Militia, and action with the SkyScrapers, Flyin' Brian, Sting, Ricky Steamboat, and Dr. Death teams with the Midnights as they aid Trent Knight in defying the laws of gravity. NWA Worldwide 7/15/89 (01:18:53) Terry Funk shows just how hardcore he can be when he battles “Chopper” Steve Casey while wrestling with a fractured back! The Steiners take on Kevin Sullivan & Mike Rotunda. The first-ever DUELING CHANT from the fans??? VOTE NO for the Dynamic Dudes on the A&W Cream Soda King of the Slams. Jim Cornette has a message for Paul E. Dangerously. Action featuring the likes of The SkyScrapers, The Great Muta, The Freebirds, and a new attitude Ricky Steamboat vs. The Bounty Hunter. Plus, the crowd goes crazy TWICE on the same show! First, Sting goes nose to nose with the Great Muta in the ring, then Ric Flair closes the show with an insanely awesome ringside promo! NWA World Championship Wrestling 7/15/89 (01:40:45)Ric Flair joins Paul E.'s Danger Zone! Lex Luger shares the latest on Steamboat's No DQ demands. Action with the likes of Dr. Death, The SkyScrapers, and the Dynamic Dudes. Plus, Hey Yo! Scott Hall steps in the ring to take on The Great Muta! The Retro Network (02:00:09) Head over to TheRetroNetwork.com and Follow them @TRNSocial Monday Warfare: The Battles Within (02:01:28) It's a look at our sister Podcast, Monday Warfare, chronicling the Monday Night War from the very beginning, launched on November 9th, and will continue to post each and every Monday morning! Visit WrestleCopia.com or any of your favorite Podcast Streaming Apps to give it a listen right now! NWA Power Hour 7/21/89 (02:02:09) We begin the weekend of the Bash with the “Battle of the Bulls” when Terry Gordy takes on Dick Murdoch in the main. Sid Vicious meets Davey Rich of the Party Patrol. The Freebirds join Funk's Grill. Gordon Solie talks BOBBY HEENAN on WNN! Plus, 6-Man action with Flyin' Brian, Scott Hall, and Tommy Rich vs. DJ Meadows, Wild Bill Irwin and the RETURN OF THE IRON SHEIK! NWA Pro 7/22/89 (02:14:25) It's a VERY busy episode of NWA Pro as everyone shares their final thoughts before the Bash in a slew of tremendous promos! Terry Funk goes insane as he bashes his head into a dressing room mirror while cutting one of his final promos before the PPV. Ricky Steamboat continues to goad Lex Luger into a No DQ Match, does he finally succeed? Hear from both men here this week. Paul E. Dangerously vows to take out Jim Cornette permanently. “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert and Sting talk their history and the Stinger's match with Muta. Action with the likes of Flyin' Brian, Wild Bill Irwin, The SkyScrapers, The Dynamic Dudes, and Ranger Ross vs. Rip Morgan. All of that, PLUS the SST try to murder poor Tony Suber when Fatu delivers the Top Rope Splash to Suber… ON THE ARENA FLOOR!!! NWA Worldwide 7/22/89 (02:34:25) Action involving the SkyScrapers, the Dynamic Dudes, Flyin' Brian, the Midnights team with Dr. Death, and Scott Hall & Tommy Rich team up vs. The New Zealand Militia. Another great promo from the Nature Boy as Ric Flair counts down the hours to kicking Terry Funk's a$$! Plus, The SST try to murder yet another job guy when they nearly launch poor Jerry Price out of the ring with a backdrop. Price winds up landing on the ropes and bouncing back inside. The Flying Wallendas couldn't have done it better. NWA World Championship Wrestling 7/22/89 (02:46:43) It's the final episode of NWA TV before the Bash! Six-man action with All 3 Rich Cousins, Davey, Johnny, and Tommy Rich. More action involving Ranger Ross, the SkyScrapers, and The Steiner Brothers vs. Wild Bill Irwin & The Iron Sheik while Missy Hyatt shows off her goods! What does Robin Green thinks of all this? A WAR GAMES PROMO to get you hyped for the mayhem inside the cage! Sting and Eddie Gilbert join the Danger Zone as Paul E. ponders if the Stinger can trust longtime friend Hot Stuff. Final thoughts from the Freebirds, Ricky Steamboat, Lex Luger, Terry Funk, and the Nature Boy! Everyone has done their job to get the fans psyched up for the Great American Bash PPV and the Watch-Along set to drop November 25th, Thanksgiving Eve. We hope you enjoy our final stop on the way to the Bash and we hope to see you back for the Watch-Along! 

We're another step closer to the Great American Bash “Glory Days”! Hosts Ray and Steve take a look at the first two weeks of July 1989, including TV reviews, Bash Tour ticket sales compared to years past, plus the June '89 VIP Jobber of the Month and the NWA Top 10!!!Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeVisit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com Please Subscribe to Patreon to help keep us going, 14 Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia Scott Steiner debuts the Blockbuster Suplex AND THE FRANKENSTEINER. Plus, JR coins the phrase “Steinerline” for brother Rick. The SST have 3 attempts to launch Lee Scott into orbit… and they succeed!!! We see our first angle involving BLOOD here in 1989 as the Funker attacks Sting WITH A BRANDING IRON TO THE SKULL!!! Find out what happens when the Freebirds refuse to sell for Dr. Death. Plus, the in-ring debuts of “Wildfire” Tommy Rich and Flyin' Brian Pillman, and Ric Flair's Press Conference addressing the future of his wrestling career. And before they were stars… a look at Mike Awesome and “Glacier” Ray Lloyd paying their dues here as job guys. It's a stacked 2 weeks you won't want to miss!!! WrestleCopia Podcast Network News (00:04:24) What's going on in the world of WrestleCopia and the Grenade? Monday Warfare: The Battles Within Launches (00:06:06) Our very first episode of Monday Warfare, chronicling the Monday Night War from the very beginning, launched on November 9th and will continue to post each and every Monday morning! Visit WrestleCopia.com or any of your favorite Podcast Streaming Apps to give it a listen right now! PATREON NEWS, PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO KEEP US GOING! (00:06:48) Let us know you're there, let us know you care. Please subscribe! Your choice of 14 Tiers, as low as a $1 Tier just to show your support. Help keep the Grenade and the Copia Podcast Network going in 2021 by subscribing to a Tier that best suits you. Patreon.com/Wrestlecopia JUNE ‘89 VIP JOBBER OF THE MONTH (00:09:44) Lee Scott continues to impress but see who knocked the Two-Time-Two-Time VIP Jobber of the Month off the mountain top. There's a NEW Jobber of the Month in town. Find out who he is right now! JUNE 1989 NWA TOP 10 (00:12:02) He pokes Gators with a Stick… and Women with his…. Well, you know… “Gator” Scott Hall cracks the Top 10 this month! THE 1989 NWA BASH TOUR (00:13:34) Ray breaks down the first half of the 1989 Great American Bash Tour, comparing this year's ticket sales with years prior. We discuss everything from the Tour Main Event of Terry Funk vs. Sting being canceled for the first leg of the tour due to injury, to events drawing less than 1,000 fans, to the NWA completely CANCELING cities due to poor ticket sales. Find out where the '89 Tour matches up with previous Bash tours. Spoiler alert… Not well. NWA Power Hour 6/30/89 (00:30:37) TV Champion Sting defends against Ron Simmons. 6-Man action with All 3 Freebirds taking on Dr. Death, Rick Steiner, and Eddie Gilbert! It's the TV DEBUT of Flyin' Brian Pillman as well as the final taped match of Ricky Santana in the NWA. U.S. Champion Lex Luger is the guest this week on Funk's Grill. The Skyscrapers continue to dominate. Plus, it's WNN with Gordon Solie who talks the WWF and Jake Roberts' injury, Ric Flair's announcement, and he even creates some #FakeNews for good measure. Uh-uh, BRU-THER! NWA Worldwide 7/1/89 (00:51:16) WE HAVE BLOOD! For the first time in 1989, we get BLOOD when crazy Terry Funk attacks Sting with the Branding Iron!!! The Funker returns later in the program to take on Ricky Santana and grabs a hand full of junk. The SST have a trial run with Lee Scott as a human projectile. 6-Man action with all 3 Freebirds, plus action with Sullivan & Rotunda, Ranger Ross, Jim Cornette speaks, and Scott Hall pokes things with a different stick this week. We even get an early look at the future Glacier, Blood Runs Cold… Plus, it's finally here… Ric Flair makes his special announcement. Will he retire, or will he return to action??? NWA World Championship Wrestling 7/1/89 (01:13:11) THE SST LAUNCH LEE SCOTT INTO ORBIT WITH THE HIGHEST BACKDROP WE'VE EVER SEEN!!! No seriously, go check it out on our Twitter @RasslinGrenade . A pair of debuts for the Steiner Brothers as Jim Ross coins the term “Steinerline” while Scott Steiner debuts his “Blockbuster” Backflip Suplex. “Wildfire” Tommy Rich makes his return to the TBS ring to battle Wild Bill Irwin. The Great Muta takes on the returning Italian Stallion. Terry Funk responds to Ric Flair's Press Conference. Action with the likes of the Skyscrapers, and another appearance from the future Glacier, Blood Runs Colder… Plus, a surprise IN-STUDIO promo from the Nature Boy closes the show. He's Baa-ack, WOOO! NWA Main Event 7/2/89 (01:39:19) It's our second look at THE DING DONGS. Plus, the Skyscrapers continue to dominate, Flyin' Brian makes his singles TV debut against George South, and Dick Murdoch teams with Ranger Ross vs. The New Zealand Militia in the main event. THE RETRO NETWORK NEWS (01:49:03) Head over to TheRetroNetwork.com and Follow them @TRNSocial NWA Power Hour 7/7/89 (01:50;23) SCOTT STEINER DEBUTS THE FRANKENSTEINER!!! It's Funk's Grill with guest Paul E. Dangerously. Flyin' Brian teams with the Dynamic Dudes vs. Wild Bill Irwin and the New Zealand Militia. Scott Steiner has his hands full with the Bounty Hunter (Al Green). Singles action with Wildfire Tommy Rich. Plus, it's Gordon Solie's WNN as he talks the WWF feud between the Ultimate Warrior and Rick Rude, and the NWA TOP 10 FINALLY CHANGES!!! NWA Pro 7/8/89 (02:02:13) Dr. Death takes on all 3 Freebirds, and does a pretty good job before he gets some help to even the odds. The Dynamic Dudes challenge the Freebirds for the World Tag Team Titles. It's the Road Warriors “Ironman” Video. Action involving Norman the Lunatic, “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert, the Skyscrapers, Sullivan & Rotunda, and the SST continue to pick on poor Lee Scott as he's launched one more time into the sky. Interviews with Lex Luger, Terry Funk, and Jim Cornette. Plus, the NWA Top 10 changes TWICE in the same weekend as Ranger Ross manages to crack the list! Hey, who are you to doubt the Ranger?! NWA Worldwide 7/8/89 (02:20:29) U.S. Champion Lex Luger defends again Ranger Ross. Plus, action with the Midnight Express, the Steiner Brothers, Eddie Gilbert, the Skyscrapers, the SST, and Terry Funk takes on the future Glacier, Ray Lloyd. In an odd piece of business, Joe Pedicino demands that Ric Flair take out Terry Funk. Plus, Norman plays the drums… on his head… thanks to the use of a garbage can and a stick. You can't make this stuff up. NWA World Championship Wrestling 7/8/89 (02:34:31) It's THE RETURN OF THE DANGER ZONE with guest Terry Funk! Action with the Tag Champs The Freebirds vs. Randy Rose & Steve Casey, the Midnight Express vs. The New Zealand Militia, Flyin' Brian vs. Cruel Connection, and Scott Steiner continues to try and break his neck on the sensational, yet suicidal Blockbuster Suplex. Ricky Steamboat demands a No DQ match for the U.S. Title at the Bash. Lex Luger responds to Ricky's challenge. Ric Flair promises to KILL Terry Funk at the PPV. Yikes! Plus, Missy Hyatt has been dressing conservatively all Grenade, but she finally gives Ray something to drool over. Hubba, Hubba! The Great American Bash – Boston Garden Results 7/8/89 (02:56:02)We close out the show by looking at Bash results as the NWA invades WWF territory with a stacked card. Hear what happens when the Freebirds refuse to sell to Dr. Death and the Midnights. Jimmy Garvin gets a taste of what happens When “Keepin' It Real Goes Wrong” at the hands of Dr. Death. 

As we count down to the Clash of the Champions VII, we cover the final two weeks of news and TV reviews before the big event. It's two weeks of NWA Pro, two weeks of Worldwide, two weeks of WCW, and two weeks of the Main Event. All NWA programming for the first two weeks of June 1989! Plus, the May '89 Jobber of the Month, and another edition of the NWA Top 10. The Grenade's Free Prize Giveaway Info (00:01:42) Find out how you can enter into all of our upcoming absolutely FREE Prize Giveaways!The Retro Network (00:02:56) If you're into old school wrestling, you're probably into old school everything else as well. Find out what TheRetroNetwork.com is all about!The WrestleCopia Podcast Network (00:04:16) It's not only the new home of the Wrestling Memory Grenade but several other upcoming podcasts as well. Find out all the latest on this new Wrestling Podcast Network over at WrestleCopia.com Monday Warfare Podcast (00:06:01) It's the newest edition to the WrestleCopia Podcast Network, “Monday Warfare: The Battles Within”, covering the Monday Night War from the very beginning. Listen here for more news on this upcoming podcast schedule to launch this November! The WrestleCopia / Wrestling Grenade PATREON ACCOUNT (00:06:42)We're proud to announce that in order to keep our shows ad-free, we've opened our very own Patreon account at Patreon.com/Wrestlecopia in order to offset the costs of running the Podcast Network. Listen here for info on the amazing 14 Tiers of goodies offered by Copia and the Grenade as you can subscribe for as little as $1 or as much as $100 depending on the Tier you deem the most valuable to you! THE MAY '89 VIP JOBBER OF THE MONTH (00:09:42)See who becomes the first job guy to earn a 2nd JOTM Award here in 1989! MAY '89 NWA TOP 10 (00:13:07)We all know 1989 Michael Hayes is a steaming pile of #2, but with George Scott gone, who is the new #1?JUNE '89 NWA NEWS & NOTES (00:14:53) The NWA continues to play musical announcers. The latest on Eddy Guerrero joining the NWA. Where did Tonga, the Polynesian Savage go?NWA Pro 6/3/89 (00:19:46)Terry Funk has his first of several altercations with Sting! Ricky Steamboat battles “Hacksaw” Butch Reed. Kevin Sullivan announces that Terry Gordy took out Dr. Death in Japan. Plus, the A&W Cream Soda SCAM…. I mean SLAM of the week.NWA Worldwide 6/3/89 (00:39:35)Lex Luger has a new attitude, and Steve Casey finds out the hard way. It's more Terry Funk goodness on the mic. The Great Muta takes on two opponents. Eddie Gilbert suffers a legit injury in a match with Jack Victory. Michael Hayes teases the new member of the Freebirds. NWA World Championship Wrestling 6/3/89 (00:54:33)It's Two Hours this week with TEN MATCHES! Terry Funk introduces the world to RICK FLAIRE, and Sting takes exception. Ranger Ross looks for revenge against Ron Simmons. Teddy Long introduces yet another video of Norman, the Lunatic. Bob Orton becomes a victim of “When keeping it real goes wrong”. In a precursor to Smashing Pumpkins, the SST are Smashing Pineapples. They call him HALL…..SCOTT HALL. The Midnight Express return to the NWA and take on Butch Reed & The Raider. The Great Muta vs. “CHOPPER” Steve Casey. Another fun Roadies Promo. Action from the likes of Ricky Santana, Dick Murdoch, Ricky Steamboat, the Dynamic Dudes, and Scott Steiner. Plus, Rick Steiner's biggest fan has her sign ripped up by Kevin Sullivan and spends an entire segment crying in the crowd. Awww, poor Woman.NWA Main Event 6/4/89 (01:32:59)Terry Funk battles Johnny Rich. Ricky Santana takes on Jack Victory. And the SST face Scott Steiner and Randy Rose while we try and count how many concussions Rose should have by now. NWA Worldwide 6/10/89 (01:37:27) This is a stacked weekend on syndication…. First, a Major Title Change! Lex Luger regains the U.S. Heavyweight Title from Michael Hayes! The Great Muta takes on 3 men in an Oriental Torture Match. Terry Funk finally cracks the Top 10. Plus, action involving Butch Reed, Scott Steiner, and tag action with Ranger Ross & Randy Rose vs. Jack Victory & The Raider. NWA Pro 6/10/89 (01:48:18) ANGLE ALERT #1! As Terry Funk and Sting tear the arena down in one of the wildest brawls at that time. ANGLE ALERT #2! Missy Hyatt confronts Gary Hart and gets Misted by the Great Muta for her troubles! Butch Reed meets Ricky Steamboat in a rematch from last week. Plus, Scott Steiner, the SST, and the Great Muta in a handicap match.NWA World Championship Wrestling 6/10/89 (02:01:39)Terry Funk trashes Ricky Steamboat's family, and you won't believe how the white meat babyface responds to this one. Also, a worked-shoot angle with Lex Luger “unexpectedly” taking over the program in a great promo. The Great Muta battles the future Glacier. The Dudes battle the debuting New Zealand Militia for the final spot in the semi-finals of the NWA World Tag Title Tournament. Promos from Jim Cornette and Paul E. Dangerously. Action involving Ranger Ross, Dick Murdoch, the Midnight Express, Wild Bill Irwin, Sullivan and Rotunda. It's the debut of the Steiner Brothers as a tag team this week! Plus, the SST vs. Randy Rose and Bucky Siegler as the concussion count continues for poor Randy.  NWA Main Event 6/11/89 (02:26:30)It's the final program before the Clash! Terry Funk takes on the Army when he battles Ranger Ross. Rick Steiner faces the masked Bounty Hunter (Al Greene). And, Ricky Steamboat meets Wild Bill Irwin.    FINAL NEWS AND NOTES BEFORE THE CLASH (02:33:39) The Power Hour is coming! The WCW program returning to 6:05! The Meltz Says… It's easier to lose viewers than get them back. Jimmy Garvin headed in Booking changes-o-plenty THE HALLOWEEN FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY UPDATE! (02:47:45) In the spirit of Trick-or-Treating, we're giving away not one, but TWO FREE PRIZES on Halloween Night! Listen here to find out what those prizes will be! And don't forget to Follow Us on Twitter for your chance to win one of these two Free Prizes!

Join us this week as we discuss the fallout from the NWA's WrestleWar '89 PPV and cover the final 3 weeks of May, featuring loads of Terry Funk goodness. We'll walk you through the month of May as the Funker wreaks havoc while he works his way up the NWA Top 10 for a shot at NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair. It's loads of fun, mixed with show reviews, news and notes, sound bites, the April '89 VIP Jobber of the Month, and another edition of the NWA Top 10 (Parody!). Timestamps are included below for your convenience.Thank You TRN!!! (00:01:19)A very special thanks to Jason, Mickey, and all of The Retro Network crew. As the Grenade migrates to its new Wrestling Network home, I hope to continue to participate in future TRN gatherings!OUR MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT! (00:03:42) WRESTLECOPIA.COM - THE NEW WRESTLING PODCAST NETWORK!Take a listen to all of the shows coming to this new Podcast Network!MAJOR PATREON NEWS! (00:06:29) WrestleCopia offers an astounding 14 TIERS for as little as $1 per month! Listen to all the offers here and be sure to visit Patreon.com/WrestlecopiaVIP Jobber of the Month for April ‘89 (00:10:07)Who will join names like Trent Knight, Jack Victory, and Cougar Jay in the hallowed halls?April '89 NWA Top 10 (00:11;37)Join us as we say goodbye to George Scott in the Top 10!NWA Notes and News for May '89 (00:13:23)Rick Steiner Injury Update! NWA Hirings and Firings ROADHOUSE is coming to a theater near you!NWA Pro 5/13/89 (00:23:04)It's our very first Terry Funk promo and he doesn't disappoint! The Great Muta vs. Randy Rose. Ron Simmons vs. JYD. It's the fallout from WrestleWar '89 and it's hosted by Bob Caudle & Lance Russell for crying out loud. You can't go wrong!NWA World Championship Wrestling 5/13/89 (00:38:48)Scott Steiner makes his NWA in-ring debut as he battles Kevin Sullivan. The Fabulous Freebirds are back together. Paul E. picks a fight with the Roadies! The Great Muta gets “Stone Cold” on Ranger Ross when he busts out a STUNNER! Another tremendous Terry Funk Promo before he proceeds to murder a jobber. Teddy Long introduces his pal Norman via a vignette. Jim Herd has a special announcement regarding the NWA Tag Team Titles. Ray and Steve discuss why “The Meltz” thinks it's okay for Steamboat to hold the World Title for a couple of months, but not Ron Garvin. Plus, Lex Luger is developing a new attitude! NWA Pro 5/20/89 (01:12:01)Gary Hart issues an open challenge for the Dragon Shai Match as we get our first confrontation between Sting and the Great Muta! Yet another great Terry Funk Promo before he's interrupted by two rookies. Things don't end well for the rookies. We also talk the Casey Kasem syndrome and the importance of structuring the segments within a show. Kevin Sullivan faces Eddie Gilbert. Ron Simmons takes on Randy Rose. Plus, it's our first look at a young man named Flyin' Brian!NWA Worldwide 5/20/89 (01:36:12)The Road Warriors and the SST battle it out in a wild one. Sting takes on Ron Simmons in a fun one. Eddie Gilbert tries to teach Scott Steiner how to strut! Terry Funk gets politically incorrect as he uses Rick Steiner as a reason for Roe v. Wade to be repealed. Kevin Sullivan trashes a former member of the Varsity Club. Plus, we see another Sting and Great Muta confrontation! NWA World Championship Wrestling (01:52:01)The NWA Tag TItle Tournament kicks off with the Roadies vs. The Freebirds! TV Champion Sting defends against Jack Victory directly before Sting and the Great Muta have a stare down for the ages! Terry Funk faces the challenge of a young man by the name of Eddy Guerrero shortly before he tells us a story about blowing the brains out of a jackass! We check in on Rick Steiner's rehab. Ron Simmons and Ranger Ross prepare for the tournament. The Dynamic Dudes are introduced to Jazzercise! Teddy Long is back with another Norman vignette. We're introduced to the Party Patrol in what may be their one and only appearance. Scott Steiner dominates in the ring. Plus, find out what Flyin' Brian and TWIX have in common! Chika chika! NWA Main Event 5/21/89 (Quick Results Only)Terry Funk vs. Brad Armstrong headlines the show.  NWA Pro 5/27/89 (02:20:38)Rookie DeWayne Bruce is given interview time, but Terry Funk interrupts. You can guess what happens next! Paul E. explains his heat with the Road Warriors dating back to 1983! Plus, the Dynamic Dudes, Scott Steiner, and Michael Hayes gets obscene with the camera. NWA Worldwide 5/27/89 (02:32:25)Paul E. taunts the Roadies and Hawk takes offense of the “banana boaters”. Scott Steiner goes one-on-one with Michael Hayes. Butch Reed battles Randy Rose. Plus action involving Ron Simmons, the SST, and the Great Muta in handicap action!NWA World Championship Wrestling 5/27/89 (02:45:02)The Great Muta takes on 3 men in an “Oriental Torture Match”. The World Tag Title tournament continues with the SST vs. Ranger Ross & Ron Simmons. Lex Luger challenges Michael Hayes to a Badstreet Match. Terry Funk takes on Johnny Rich. Scott Steiner faces Jack Victory, while brother Rick's admiring fan returns with a present for the Dog faced Gremlin. We hear from Ric Flair's doctor. Michael Hayes returns as cohost, sigh. Plus, Jim Cornette announces the return of the Midnight Express!NWA Main Event 5/28/89 (03:02:56)We learn that Kevin Sullivan hired Terry Gordy to attack Dr. Death in Japan. It's the debut of “Wild” Bill Irwin. The Dynamic Dudes try to balance on their skateboards. More Jim Cornette goodness in the form of a pre-tape hyping his Midnight's return. Norman the Lunatic looks to win a Razzie award for worst actor. Plus, the Great Muta battles newcomer Ricky Santana in a building that is clearly in dire need of air conditioning!

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

 We continue on with 1989 and the fallout of the Chi-Town Rumble PPV. If you fans missed the PPV Watch-Along episode, do yourselves a solid and head back to episode #4 and check it out. It's a whole lot of fun mixed with a ton of discussion about the PPV and the history of wrestling in general.And now it's onto episode #5 as we dissect another FOUR WEEKS of NWA TV where we begin with the weekend following Chi-Town Rumble, Feb. 25th, and continue on through March 19th, 1989. That's a month's worth of reviews in one history-packed jumbo-sized monster edition of the Grenade!As always, along with the TV reviews, we'll have sidebar discussions about a variety of topics going on in the NWA today, including all the latest behind-the-scenes notes and news relevant to the weeks we are covering. Plus it's the February edition of the VIP Jobber of the Month, AND the February '89 NWA Top 10!We know this is a monster-sized edition, so just in case you need to cut it up into a few periods of free time to get it all in, for your convenience we've included Timestamps below for all of the segments on the show so you can keep track of where you left off. Another tremendous show, so what are you waiting for? Dive on in!NWA Notes and News for February and March 1989 (00:04:42)NWA Pro 2/25 (00:09:30)David Crockett just won't go away! Steve Casey tries to get over by stealing his brother's stache. The crowd pops for a Russian Assassins win? Are they trying to force the Fantastics out of the company? We're still trying to identify the Terminators. Based on the card, could this be the worst episode ever?NWA Worldwide 2/25 (00:17:40)The NWA introduces the Green Screen of doom. The Fantastics are Poetry in Motion. Dick Murdoch busts out a KIP UP. Can someone find something for Sting to do (besides cutting promos)? Junkyard Dog never leaves his feet, even for the pin. Ivan Koloff's face turn fizzled out of the gate. And who will be Michael Hayes' teammate on the wheel of partners this week?NWA World Championship Wrestling 2/25 (00:29:10)We're just FIVE DAYS REMOVED from the Chi-Town Rumble PPV and the NWA is GIVING AWAY ALL OF THE FINISHES ON FREE TV???!!! Missy Hyatt returns to manage Hot Stuff. Jim Ross makes a promise he can't keep when he claims he will present an Internationally renowned superstar. If this were 1982 that might be true. Michael Hayes continues to cross the line, and this week he gets bleeped for his troubles. George Scott begins the push for "That Show in New Orleans". Plus the first of three awesome Dan Spivey sound bites, worth the price of admission alone!VIP Jobber of the Month for February 1989 (00:48:41)We're back for the next VIP Jobber of the Month Award! Who will win the trophy this time?It's the NWA Top 10 Parody for the month of February 1989 (00:50:28)NWA Pro 3/4/89 (00:52:17)This is it!!! It's finally here!!! It's David Crockett's FINAL APPEARANCE, I PROMISE! Plus the SST unveil their manager, Michael Hayes continues to spin his Wheel of Partners, and it's time to play Howdy Doody on your coconut with another Dan Spivey sound bite!NWA Worldwide 3/4/89 (01:03:05)Steve and Ray discuss if the SST was handed a manager too soon. We also discuss the new pay scales for some of the top talent. Is it fair that managers are making as much as the wrestlers? And it's the last of 3 Dan Spivey sound bites as he promises to snap, crackle, and pop AT your bones! Plus, is the grass really greener on the other side?? Can it be true, can George Scott be worse than Dusty Rhodes? Lots of discussions on this episode.NWA World Championship Wrestling 3/4/89 (01:16:21)It's the DEBUT of the DANGER ZONE, and Secret Service Jack Victory! More discussions as we talk Missy Hyatt and the First Family and if they work well as faces. Hiro Matsuda scouts his next rock band? Bob Emery EARNS a shot at the TV TItle? Mike Rotunda is christened CAPTAIN of the Varsity Club. Plus, Lex Luger is CLEARLY on a CYCLE, and I don't mean a bike. And, the Iron Sheik is HOW OLD???NWA Main Event 3/5/89 (01:43:52)We get a rematch from the main event from Chi-Town Rumble, no, not Steamboat vs. Flair, I'm talking Kendall vs. Casey, as The Windhams take on Eddie Gilbert and Steve Casey in the main event. Plus, Paul E. mocks former client Randy Rose, and they give away FLAIR VS. STEAMBOAT from Chi-Town Rumble on free TV!!! Just WTF?!?!NWA Pro 3/11/89 (01:52:15)We talk David Crockett's DEATH STARE at Bob Caudle from his final episode last week (images are on our Twitter!). Kevin Sullivan replaces Crockett on commentary. The round mound of sound, Joe Pedicino, makes his NWA debut, as does the NWA HOTLINE! Call 1-900-909-9900 today, or maybe not. Lex Luger uses a Full Nelson and it's just weird. Flair and Steamboat continue to sell their rematch, but we're never told when or where it is. #Stoopid. And we talk Flair's change in demeanor while in the challenger position. Fun stuff all around.NWA Worldwide 3/11/89 (02:00:44)A lackluster card is made up for 100X over by THE DEBUT OF LANCE RUSSELL AS THE NEW HOST!!! Plus, the WWF's American Express reunite, as Spivey and Rotunda team-up for tag team action.NWA World Championship Wrestling 3/11/89 (02:04:53)Capt. Mike begins the $10,000 challenge as he shows off his money in a ratty briefcase, IRS would be disgusted. Jim Cornette talks the SST. Jim Ross is a horn dog for Missy, but isn't impressed by the Sheik. Michael Hayes gets compared to... fertilizer? Makes sense. Ric Flair in action, plus count them, 2 promos with the Nature Boy. We learn who was behind Rick Steiner's "accident" They continue to push "That show in New Orleans". Junkyard Dog does his best Akeem impersonation. And.... "Hot Stuff" Rick Steiner? Just look at the episode image!NWA Main Event 3/12/89 (02:28:36)Dr. Death & Mike Rotunda vs. Dick Murdoch & Michael Hayes. Can you believe Hayes tries to wrestle with Rotunda on the mat? PLEASE! Plus, it's Lex Luger battling Barry Windham.... FROM CHI-TOWN RUMBLE.... Another freebie. Why ever buy a PPV again? NWA Pro 3/18/89 (02:32:21)6-Man Action with the Varisty Club vs. JYD, Michael Hayes, and Steve Casey. The Iron Sheik takes a "bump" to the floor in classic fashion. Seriously, check out the GIF on our Twitter @RasslinGrenade !NWA Worldwide 3/18/89 (02:39:02)Lance Russell and Ric Flair on commentary for the entire episode!!! Plus, Paul E. seeks revenge on Jim Cornette in the form of the SST. And, we have NEWWW United States Tag Team Champions. Oh yeah, and you've GOT to hear this ring announcer! Sound bites galore!NWA World Championship Wrestling 3/18/89 (02:56:29)Business is about to pick up, it's the debut of THE GREAT MUTA! The Danger Zone w/JYD. Kevin Sullivan becomes a Coach. Ranger Ross debuts. Jim Ross does his best Ronald Reagan impersonation. We're only two weeks away but we FINALLY get our very first mention of the Clash, in the form of a bumper. And holy crap, Ricky Steamboat cuts a GOOD promo! Plus, the Windhams take on Lex Luger & Michael Hayes which ends in a wild twist.NWA Main Event (03:21:05)Quickie Results in under a minute! The main event features Ric Flair and Barry Windham vs. Lex Luger & Eddie Gilbert, We wish we could have found this footage. If someone has this footage drop us a message, ASAP!And to close the show, Ray Russell can't hold it back any longer and goes on a George Scott Rant. (03:21:56)

This week on the Grenade, we present a special Hybrid episode as we first look at TV from the weekend of February 18th in the NWA. Then, we follow that up with another special Watch-Along, this time of the NWA's Chi-Town Rumble PPV, featuring Flair vs. Steamboat for the NWA World Title!NWA Pro 2/18/89 (00:02:34)David Crocket has technically been removed from TV weeks ago but he still won't go away!!! Sting meets the future Billy Gunn, the final match involving the Original Midnight Express, and more.NWA Worldwide 2/18/89 (00:05:03)Steamboat goes all "Star Wars" on us as he claims that Ric Flair is from the Darkside. Lex Luger teams with Sting to take on the Cruel Connection. The Varisty Club gear up for 6-man tag team action. Steiner Watch '89 continues as Rick Steiner takes to the ring. Plus, the interesting team of Barry Windham paired with "Hacksaw" Butch Reed, and more.NWA World Championship Wrestling 2/18/89 (00:07:30)Debuts Galore! This is the NWA... We Wrestle. Dan Spivey debuts as the newest member of the Varisty Club and gives the first of many insane promos. Just 48 hours before his World Championship Match at Chi-Town Rumble, Ricky Steamboat has a warmup match. The Roadies in another Murder Squash. Vince Young breakdances his way into the NWA. The Samoan Swat Team also make their NWA debut in impressive fashion. Jim Ross just won't let Pearl Harbor go. Plus, is there a First Family Reunion on the way? All of that, and it's some female fan's 18th Birthday. Hear how uncomfortable the program gets when they make a fuss over this girl now being "legal".  Yikes!NWA Chi-Town RumbleFebruary 20, 1989 PPV Intro (00:25:33) Michael P.S. Hayes vs. The Russian Assassin (w/Paul Jones) (00:31:29, complete with Hayes' Promo) Ricky Steamboat and Family Promo (00:51:23) Sting vs. "Hacksaw" Butch Reed (w/Hiro Matsuda) (00:52:53) Paul E. Dangerously drops a bomb on Jim Cornette just moments before their match. (01:13:55) Jim Cornette Responds (01:16:15) 6-MAN LOSER LEAVES - Jim Cornette & His Midnight Express vs. Paul E. & His NEW Original Midnight Express (01:17:27) NWA World Champion Ric Flair has some final words for The Dragon (01:36:02) NWA TV Champion Rick Steiner (w/Scott Steiner) vs. Mike Rotunda. Can Steiner Watch '89 survive another week with George Scott as the booker? Find out here! (01:37:44) Road Warriors Promo (1:55:04) U.S. Heavyweight Champion Barry Windham vs. "Total Package" Lex Luger (01:56:20) Mike Rotunda Promo (02:08:06) NWA World Tag Team Champions The Road Warriors vs. Kevin Sullivan & Steve "Dr. Death" Williams (02:09:20) Lex Luger Promo (02:19:08) Highlights of the Flair/Steamboat feud (2:20:30) NWA World Heavyweight Champion "Nature Boy" Ric Flair vs. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat (02:24:15) THE REAL MAIN EVENT! Steve Casey vs. Kendall Windham (02:51:40)

BOOM! The Wrestling Memory Grenade is on the air!The Grenade will be taking you on a weekly trip down Memory Lane as we focus on one promotion and year at a time. Join us as we analyze everything that happened throughout that 12-month period. It's a mixture of information, discussions, results, watch-alongs, special guests, and so much more.Tune in to Episode #1 as we kick things off by examining the National Wrestling Alliance circa 1989. (Note: Thanks to my co-host Steve Eckstat for spoiling the planned in-podcast announcement. He literally lets the cat out of the bag within 2 minutes!!!  D'oh)In our first episode, we'll recap the tail end of 1988 by discussing the Ted Turner buyout of JCP and the ramifications it had on the NWA. We'll also talk about the demotion of the head booker and in-ring superstar “the American Dream” Dusty Rhodes. Plus, there's a new sheriff in town… and his name is Jim Herd!!!From there, we look at Starrcade '88 and the fallout it had leading into 1989.We discuss all of that, plus we've tracked down and watched everything we could find from the company that aired between the dates of December 31, 1988 through January 15, 1989. We'll review all of those results and look into the behind the scenes goings-on as reported by the dirt sheets from that period.We've included a breakdown of some of the results we'll be discussing below so that you can follow along.  - Ted Turner buys JCP - Dusty Rhodes loses his power - Exit the American Dream, Enter Jim HerdNWA Starrcade '88 Results and Fallout (00:20:56)NWA Championship Wrestling 12/31/88 (Sat. Morning Show)  (00:34:37)Hosted by David Crockett & Paul E. Dangerously, featuring the likes of the JYD, Paul E's Original Midnight Express, “Hotstuff” Eddie Gilbert, the Texas Broncos, the Fantastics, tag-team Ladies action, and the “high flying” action of the Commandos. NWA World Championship Wrestling 12/31/88 (Sat. Night 6:05) (00:46:42)It's New Year's Eve, so it's PSA time as Jim Ross, Eddie Gilbert, and even the evil Paul E. Dangerously remind us not to drink and drive!  And featuring a 6-Woman Tag, JYD, Eddie Gilbert, another 5-star classic involving the Commandos, Dustin Rhodes & Kendall Windham, the Original Midnights, the Fantastics, and an appearance by Missy Hyatt. Plus, they give away Starrcade action on FREE TV! What were they thinking???NWA Main Event 1/1/89 (1:10:25)Those Texas Broncos are at it again. Plus, the Original Midnights vs. The Fantastics, and a huge main event with World Champion Ric Flair teaming with U.S. Champion Barry Windham to take on Bam Bam Bigelow and “American Dream" Dusty Rhodes!!!NWA Championship Wrestling 1/7/89 (Morning Show) (1:18:47)Hosted this week by David Crockett & Jim Cornette. Featuring tag team action from Sting & Lex Luger, Al Perez & Larry Zbyszko, and the dreaded Russian Assassins. Abdullah the Butcher EATS Segment 6! Plus, youngster Steve Casey, Eddie Gilbert, and a fun but short main event featuring U.S. Champion Barry Windham vs. Capt. Redneck Dick Murdoch.NWA World Championship Wrestling 1/7/89 moves to 7:05!?!?! Sacrilege!!!A Year-In-Review show highlighting the events of 1988.NWA Championship Wrestling 1/14/89 (Morning Show) (1:29:28)Hosted by David Crockett & Paul E. Dangerously, featuring a wild angle between the Road Warriors and the Varsity Club just minutes after the Roadies destroy a pair of unfortunate souls in the ring. Other action involving the Original Midnights, Steve Casey, Dustin Rhodes, Kendall Windham, Al Perez, and Larry Zbyszko. Plus, this week's main event features the odd pairing of Michael Hayes and the JYD vs. The Russian Assassins.NWA World Championship Wrestling 1/14/88 (Sat. Night) (1:37:25)ANGLE ALERT!!! Eddie Gilbert battles U.S. Champion Barry Windham to kick off the show, and it leads to a special challenge tag team match for next week! Who will Gilbert's mystery partner be???Plus, we'll see Steve Eckstat's favorite wrestler Michael P.S. Hayes, the Varsity Club, The Road Warriors, Sting, Lex Luger, the Original Midnights, Al Perez, Larry Zbyszko, Jim Cornette's Midnight Express, and Dick Murdoch. All of that and Mike Rotunda gets his TV Title rematch against Champion Rick Steiner. Missy Hyatt chats with the Nature Boy Ric Flair, and the Roadies announce their new partner in the 6-Man Tag Team Championships.NWA Main Event 1/15/89 (2:02:22)From the Omni, featuring a hodgepodge of 6-man tag team action in the main event when Dusty Rhodes teams with JYD and Rick Steiner to take on the unique pairing of Road Warrior Hawk, Paul Ellering, and… Steve “Dr. Death” Williams???Promotional Considerations (2:05:12)

Two Bobby's, a Tommy and a Stan enter the UTC Arena. No, it's not the lineup for a cartoon character convention, it's the makeup of an NWA United States Tag Team Championship match featuring two of the hottest pairs of their era: The freshly arrived Fantastics challenge the dastardly Midnight Express who are in the middle of lengthy run as champions. Though they wrestled at least a dozen times (in this run alone), this particular contest, taped in front of lively crowd in Chattanooga, was called an instant classic despite spanning five commercial breaks. One wonders how many California Raisins ads aired on TBS that day. Joining the gang to help break down the action is Mike Mitchell (@SirMitchell)! Find everything TIA at thisisawesomepod.com and send match suggestions for the show to @TIAPOD or thisisawesomepod@gmail.com [The Fantastics vs The Midnight Express, NWA World Championship Wrestling, April 24 1988]

As 2019 comes to a close this is the final recording for The Professor, Tommy Wonder and Jay B as we usher in a new decade here at Hamin Media! What a way to end the decade as the boys break down arguably the best rivalry in pro wrestling histotry Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat in a new show where the PWR boys recap PRO WRESTLING'S GREATEST RIVALRIES!!! We kick off the show with the genesis of this rivalry as Ric FLair and Barry Windham take on "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert and Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat in a televised NWA World Championship Wrestling match on WTBS 01/21/1989!"Chi-Town Rumble" (Chicago, February 20, 1989!Their first encounter was a classic tale of good versus evil."Clash of the Champions VI: Ragin' Cajun" (New Orleans, April 2, 1989!The second match was the pinnacle of their rivalry, where both men fought in a two out of three falls match for Steamboat's World Heavyweight Championship."WrestleWar: Music City Showdown" (Nashville, May 7, 1989!The final match of their great trilogy took place in Nashville that saw Flair and Steamboat go at it once again for over thirty minutes. Again, providing fans top-notch entertainment with their athleticism, both men went beyond the call of duty to end their feud perfectly.We close out the show as Jay B gives his caption of the week winner! The next two shows will be the best of the PWR Podcast 2019 Main Event special which will be broken into 2 parts baby!!!!

The second part of a series looking at one specific weekend takes a look at NWA World Championship Wrestling from July 7, 1990 - The build for Sting vs Flair at the Great American Bash ’90 with its odd psychology and what could have been done differently - Ole Anderson as the annoying kid from high school and as a faded former all-star - Stan Hansen’s what-if acting career - The confusion created by the Big Van Vader video - A brutally dull tag team match designed to apparently kill time - The amazing part about Doug Furnas’ weightlifting career - One thing El Gigante was good at - The Rock and Roll Express in 1990: emblematic of the end of the JCP era? Plus: - A delicious and healthy pizza topping - Why a certain beach town in Massachusetts beings to mind Dealey Plaza in Dallas - How the Braves fared against the Mets after this show aired on TBS - YouTube Comment Theater! Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown

The second part of a series looking at one specific weekend takes a look at NWA World Championship Wrestling from July 7, 1990 - The build for Sting vs Flair at the Great American Bash ’90 with its odd psychology and what could have been done differently - Ole Anderson as the annoying kid from high school and as a faded former all-star - Stan Hansen’s what-if acting career - The confusion created by the Big Van Vader video - A brutally dull tag team match designed to apparently kill time - The amazing part about Doug Furnas’ weightlifting career - One thing El Gigante was good at - The Rock and Roll Express in 1990: emblematic of the end of the JCP era? Plus: - A delicious and healthy pizza topping - Why a certain beach town in Massachusetts beings to mind Dealey Plaza in Dallas - How the Braves fared against the Mets after this show aired on TBS - YouTube Comment Theater! Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown

On this episode of The Pro Wrasslin Reflection Podcast… While the Professor Chabello Vera Cruz is still away trying to procure relics from the past to help discover the true meaning of life in the Pro Wrestling Universe…. This week’s Party Host “The White Walrus” and King of The Nighttime World Tommy Wonder is not only joined by our resident compadre The Gooch Marinelli but joining the boys this week is the Executive Producer and one of the Founding Fathers of Hamin Media Big Ray!!! The boys jump into the Time Machine and go way back to 1986! We go back to the good ol’ days of 6:05 pm Eastern Time Saturday night Wrestling! We tune into WTBS for NWA World Championship Wrestling! With the NWA World Heavyweight Championship back around the waist of Ric Flair, The Four Horsemen are once again on top of the wrestling world as The Nature Boy gives a special gift to J.J. Dillon. Plus, The return of Magnum T.A, The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express, Dick Murdoch, The Road Warriors, and many more in action!  

6/22/2018 Joe (@RWAnimal on Twitter and @RoadWarriorAnimal on Instagram) and Joe watch the June 25, 1988 episode of NWA WCW and they continue the build up to the Great American Bash. During this episode, we see Animal almost take a jobber's head off, and we talk about how feuds were written 30 years ago compared to today. Stay tuned until the end when Joe gives his thoughts on the passing of his friend, Vader and tells stories of their many times together. www.prowrestlingtees.com/roadwarriors

6/8/2018 The guys are once again watching along with the action from 30 years ago. It's another episode of NWA World Championship Wrestling as Jim Crockett Promotions is full steam ahead to the Great American Bash. But before the episode gets going, we get to hear Joe give the play by play of Animal (@RWAnimal on Twitter and @RoadWarriorAnimal on Instagram) dealing with a Democratic solicitor at his door. Once we get back in to the action, it's all business as we get stories about Dusty (it's been 3 years since his death), the Four Horseman are running wild, and what made Kevin Sullivan so damn good! Road Warriors return to action on next week's show, so get up to speed on what's going on and be sure to join us again next week! www.prowrestlingtees.com/roadwarriors

6/15/2018 Our trip down memory lane continues with another watch-along of old school wrestling. Get on the Network and join us once again as the Road Warriors make their return and Animal (@RWAnimal on Twitter and @RoadWarriorAnimal on Instagram) gives running commentary of his 10 second match. Hear what the WWE Hall of Famer remembers as we get closer to the Great American Bash PPV. And visit us at RoadWarriorAnimal.com to make sure you are up to date with the latest downloads on your favorite podcast app! Oh, What A Rush!!!​ www.prowrestlingtees.com/roadwarriors

6/1/2018  Watch along as Joe and Road Warrior Animal (@RWAnimal on Twitter and @RoadWarriorAnimal on Instagram) watch the June 4, 1988 episode of World Championship Wrestling and give running commentary. Even though Animal isn't on the card, many of his friends are, and we are leading up to the Great American Bash which featured the Tower of Doom match. Tune in and watch with us as we lead you on a fun journey through wrestling 30 years ago and hear stories about the guys from someone who was in the locker room and on the road with some of your old school favorites. Make sure to also subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. And get on ProWrestlingTees.com this weekend for a great sale on shirts. #OhWhatARush

Our trip down memory lane continues with another watch-along of old school wrestling. Get on the Network and join us once again as the Road Warriors make their return and Animal gives running commentary of his 10 second match. Hear what the WWE Hall of Famer remembers as we get closer to the Great American Bash PPV.And visit us at RoadWarriorAnimal.com to make sure you are up to date with the latest downloads on your favorite podcast app!Oh, What A Rush!!!​

The guys are once again watching along with the action from 30 years ago. It's another episode of NWA World Championship Wrestling as Jim Crockett Promotions is full steam ahead to the Great American Bash. But before the episode gets going, we get to hear Joe give the play by play of Animal dealing with a Democratic solicitor at his door. Once we get back in to the action, it's all business as we get stories about Dusty (it's been 3 years since his death), the Four Horseman are running wild, and what made Kevin Sullivan so damn good!Road Warriors return to action on next week's show, so get up to speed on what's going on and be sure to join us again next week!

Watch along as Joe and Road Warrior Animal watch the June 4, 1988 episode of World Championship Wrestling and give running commentary. Even though Animal isn't on the card, many of his friends are, and we are leading up to the Great American Bash which featured the Tower of Doom match.Tune in and watch with us as we lead you on a fun journey through wrestling 30 years ago and hear stories about the guys from someone who was in the locker room and on the road with some of your old school favorites.Make sure to also subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. And get on ProWrestlingTees.com this weekend for a great sale on shirts. #OhWhatARush

If you had to trace the "boom" in popularity in professional wrestling in the late 90s back to a single point, it was the May 27, 1996, Monday Nitro when Scott Hall showed up on Nitro and started what would become the hottest angle in history, the nWo. This was the first ever two hour Nitro, plus Steve Doll vs. the Mauler, Bobby Walker vs. Brad Armstrong, a hilarious new moment in the show for the American Males, a Ric Flair promo even Meltzer was embarrassed by, a tremendously awful angle with John Tenta and Ray Traylor, plus Ham Cubes takes on Sting in the main event of a show that would be otherwise horribly forgettable without Scott Hall. Conrad and Tony debate who was or was not a "stooge" plus they make a tremendous announcement about the future of the show, what's changing, and what new content you can expect very, very soon! Don't miss this very special edition of WHAT HAPPENED WHEN! Support us on Patreon and get TONS of BONUS content: patreon.com/WHWMonday Ask a question about "06/07/86 NWA World Championship Wrestling" on Twitter: @WHWMonday Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/WHWMonday Check out the new coozies, hoodies, beach towels, and baby onsies (?!) at BoxOfGimmicks.com Buy a shirt and Tony will call you (eventually!) at LoisRules.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/whw Save thousands at SaveCade.com

Isn't wrestling great! We have watched a lot of excellent stuff including NXT, 205 Live, NJPW Strong Style Evolved from the USA and our randOHMYser pick of NWA World Championship Wrestling from November 1985.

This week on BoredWrestlingFan Radio, Coester returns, Joe forgets what episode we’re doing a couple of times, and we talk about Virgil for a little while.  We talk about what wrestling we’ve watched through the week, including NWA World Championship Wrestling, WCW Monday Nitro, among other stuff.  Joe reveals that he once considered asking former […] The post BWF Radio Episode 211 [PODCAST] appeared first on BoredWrestlingFan.com.