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Trans TruthEpisode-14: Houston Roundup RemoteWhat a goldmine!
On very short notice (like... two days!), we learned of this event, a fundraiser for this year's Houston Roundup, being held at Houston's Lambda Center. BTW, y'all need to update that Roudup website. :)
Anyway, we were thinking it might be a chance to get an interesting interview or two, and to promote the Houston Roundup conference and, what we quickly learned has been a very important part of the Houston LGBTQ+ community for decades, Lambda Center. Sharon, the director of the event, quickly got approval for us to show up and do ou...2023-07-301h 14
Trans TruthEpisode-13: Interview With Kelly NelsonIn the second of our series entitled "Our Stories", Jeri Ann interviews co-host Kelly Nelson. News Links:Transgender Floridians remain in limbo as legal fight over gender-affirming care continues | WGCU PBS & NPR for Southwest FloridaTransgender people largely lack sense of community, seek refuge online (usatoday.com)USU study shows clinicians lack knowledge of transgender health care | KSL.comPolicing Gender: How Surveillance Tech Aids Enforcement of Anti-Trans Laws (pogo.org)Supreme Court Lets Gender Dysphoria Ruling Stand in Win for Transgender Rights (usnews.com)Judge orders Kansas to stop letting trans people change sex on driver’s...2023-07-2132 min
Trans TruthEpisode 4: AmbassadorshipIn this episode, Aunt Kelly introduces the concept of "ambassadorship". We'll discuss what it means to be an ambassador from our community to the general public, why its important for us to engage in such "diplomacy", and provide some ideas on how to get your diplomatic credentials. :)News Links:Fern Feather Murder (Pink News)Kennedy Health Spotlights Trans Care (Worcester Magazine)Dan Patrick says "Don't Say Gay!"Several States Now Considering "Don't Say Gay" bills.https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/god-is-transgender-pastor-and-congressional-candidate-asks-after-biden-videohttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10684927/Former-Archbishop-Canterbury-urges-ministers-include-trans-people-conversion-therapy-ban.htmlhttps...2022-04-2520 min
Trans TruthEpisode2: TransphobiaIn this episode Jeri Ann and Kelly discuss "transphobia", what it is, what causes it, how it affects us, and most importantly, how we can deal with it in a positive and constructive way.2022-03-1635 min
World CastWorld Cast #99: Farewell to the Old BarnOriginally released August 10, 2020
This episode is dedicated to James "Kamala" Harris. RIP (this was recorded prior to his passing)
The boys review one last Sportatorium show, taped right after the Parade of Champions and aired May 26, 1984. They are definitely treated to some better action than they were when they raised the curtain on this show with January 2, 1982. (Tom "Boogaloo" Shaft anyone?)
Highlights include...
-Jules Strongbow arrives to bid adieu to the boys for a second time, tearing it up vs Kelly Kiniski
-The Candyman is heel vs heel crazy...2021-11-0458 min
World CastWorld Cast #92: Announcement of David Von Erich's PassingOriginally released May 25, 2020
The boys review the February 11, 1984 episode of WCCW where Bill Mercer announces the passing of David Von Erich at the very end of the show, preceded by a full wrestling card. The card is reviewed first and then the announcement is discussed. It is a controversial topic, with three different opinions offered on how it was handled. Kelly's mic unfortunately died at the start of the show, so his take was recorded solo at a later date. (and apologies for the quality of his audio)
The boys will provide a thorough examination...2021-11-0455 minWorld CastWorld Cast #81: October 26 & November 5, 1983Originally released November 26, 2019
Kelly is lost in the internet ether, so Pete and Johnny bring back some of that Space City magic for a review of TWO Sportatorium shows! Among the highlights...
-An "encore" match from Ft. Worth TV, featuring Kamala losing his tag team match virginity
-The MASKED AVENGER is here ...and he's wearing the Texan's mask.(remember him?) Did Pete and Johnny notice? Tune in to find out!
-What the F*** is Black Gordman doing back in the territory?
-JUDY MARTIN is here...but is it a dis...2021-11-0157 minWorld CastWorld Cast #77: October 1, 1983Originally released September 24, 2019
The boys have reviewed a lot of fun, sometimes even great, shows over the last two years. This sure as shit isn't one of them...
-25 minutes of reruns to start the program
-John Mantell keeps riding the Superpush '83 (TM Kelly Nelson) train against Bill Rathke, who is now working the world's laziest cowboy gimmick
-The Mongol starts bleeding and seemingly never stops
-Do the Network edits of original music affect viewer enjoyment?
-Not much of a main event between Brody and Hayes, but...2021-10-3138 minWorld CastWorld Cast #71: August 20, 1983Originally released June 12, 2019
After a brief break, the boys are back, and they have a super fun show to discuss. Highlights include...
-The Iceman continuing his quest to complete the elusive "troika"
-Michael Hayes putting a jinx on the Atlanta Braves
-Jimmy Garvin calling a news conference to announce he solved a rubik's cube, or something
-Boris Zurkoff/Zurkhov/Zhukov/Zewchoff makes his debut, and he has to earn his way into the prestigious ranks of Devastation Inc.
-The Birds vs the Von Erich's in another epic e...2021-10-271h 08World CastWorld Cast #70: August 13, 1983Originally released May 21, 2019
Sometimes the week's show is just a show. This is definitely one of those weeks. Highlights, as they are, include...
-Mr. Ebony squashes some poor schlub. Mike something
-A decent tag match featuring Lothario/Adams vs Markus/Mongol
-Iceman vs Buddy for the first time since the hair vs hair match
-Kerry vs Hayes in a main event matchup that sounded much more exciting only a few months ago
Yes, a bit of staleness has set in, despite the territory still being red hot. C...2021-10-2733 min
World CastWorld Cast Presents: The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous GinoOriginally released May 14, 2019
With Kelly unavailable, Pete and Johnny are joined by Pete's buddy, loyal listener and super knowledgeable fan, JB, for a look at the Dark Side of the Ring documentary, The Mysterious Death of Gorgeous Gino. The boys discuss various conspiracies, cocaine, the quality of the various talking heads, cocaine, Billy Jack Haynes' possible involvement (???) and, of course, cocaine. This is a great listen, so everyone check it out!2021-10-271h 02
World CastWorld Cast What The--?!: The Battle of Breakfast CerealOriginally released March 12, 2019
Johnny and Kelly take a walk on the weird side and check out a one-of-a-kind show put on by the AWA in 1989. Everybody ready for the BATTLE OF BREAKFAST CEREAL!?!?!?
The Hyatt Hotel in Minneapolis is the site of one of the strangest shows in wrestling history. It's Kellogg's (aka the "Good Guys") vs. General Mills (the "Bad Guys") and all the stars are here: Nutra Rockne, Dr. K, Hondo the Honeybee Haymaker, Mr. Oat-portunity, and many more. Also, we get motivational speeches/crazed propaganda from genuine Kellogg's executives. It's pure insanity, folks...2021-10-261h 01
World CastWorld Cast What If...?: WWWF 1965-1966Originally released February 12, 2019
This episode is dedicated to former WWWF Champion, Pedro Morales. RIP
Pete is at the SCI Rumble, so Kelly and Johnny decide to watch something about as far removed from that as you can get, WWWF TV from 1965 and 1966!
On the docket tonight:
May 6, 1965 Washington, DC
Cowboy Bill Watts vs Thomas Marin
Chief Big Heart vs Tony Newberry
Argentina Apollo vs Bob Boyer
Steve "Mr. America" Stanlee vs Chief White Owl
January 27, 1966 Washington, DC
Arnold Skaaland & An...2021-10-252h 12World CastWorld Cast #57: April 30 & May 7, 1983Originally released January 1, 2019
The boys ring in the new year with a double-sized double episode! Truth be told, this was unplanned, but Pete had a bit too much New Year's Eve fun (*wink, wink*), so Kelly and Johnny go alone and decide to bash out TWO reviews of WCCW for you lucky listeners.
Highlights include...
-More Mongol being crappy
-Chavo vs Gorgeous Jimmy in a hot little match
-More Kamala being awesome
-Mike Fucking Reed
-More Akbar being weird
-Two super hot main events further continuing the Von Eri...2021-10-231h 12
World CastJose Lothario: A World Cast TributeOriginally released November 20, 2018
Pete, Kelly and Johnny get together for a look at the life and times of recently departed wrestling legend, Jose Lothario (December 12, 1934-November 6, 2018). The boys discuss Jose's career from the 50s to the 80s and then look at a sampling of some choice cuts, featuring battles against The Great Mephisto, Gino Hernandez, Hector Guerrero and others. Jose was an all-time great babyface performer and this show celebrates his legacy in professional wrestling.
RIP2021-10-221h 55World CastWorld Cast #50: March 12, 1983Originally released October 23, 2018
Another super fun WCCW show to review, with only a couple bumps...
-Bill Irwin vs Johnny Mantell: Lost classic according to Pete, dullsville according to Kelly
-The Great Yatsu vs Mike ("don't call me Vaughn") Bond: Not squashy enough
Then the good stuff...
-"Cold Facts About the Iceman"
-Kerry vs Hayes: Great, despite that $*#%! David Manning
-David/Kevin vs Roberts/Gordy: Wild tag encounter that brings out the Rattlesnake in Kevin2021-10-2054 min
World CastWorld Cast What If...?: WWE Hidden Gems 2Originally released October 9, 2018
The latest Hidden Gems drop on the Network got the boys excited (well, more Pete and Kelly than Johnny) so they decided to take another brief break from WCCW to talk about it. This drop is all about famous "shooters" in wrestling, looking at...
-Karl Gotch/Rene Goulet vs The Rugged Russians 1/22/72 Boston Garden
-Danny Hodge/Jos LeDuc vs Pak Song/Toru Tanaka 11/12/74 Florida
-Billy Robinson vs Rick Martel 5/19/83 Winnipeg Arena
-Nobuhiko Takada vs Athol Foley 8/12/83 Stampede
-Lou Thesz vs Wild Bill Longson 6/17/52 Sportatorium, Dal...2021-10-201h 28
World CastWorld Cast #41: Whoops (aka the non-watch along watch along)Originally released July 24, 2018
Kelly and Johnny thought they would revisit an old concept and do a watch along of the December 18, 1982 episode (Pete conveniently "forgot" about the recording date) but they were burned by free Skype recording software...a frustratingly common problem the last few months grrrr. Anyway, instead of saying "fuck, we can't release this episode because, you know, you can't actually really watch along at home because the audio doesn't sync up properly" Kelly wove some editing magic and here you go, lucky listener, a somewhat listenable episode full of bitching about the dull WCCW undercar...2021-10-1655 minWorld CastWorld Cast #36: November 13, 1982Originally released June 19, 2018
The Freebirds continue to impress both the boys and the fans in 1982, but Dear God, this TV show is in a coma otherwise...
-Kabuki AGAIN in a handicap match (at least the Samoan provides some laughs with multiple botches)
-Is Destroyer #1 THE Destroyer...or is Kelly putting way too much thought into this?
-THAT match between The Checkmate and Bugsy
-And, the piece de resistance, Fritz finally provides evidence of the bounty on Kerry (but something is a little fishy about the name on the check...)...2021-10-1443 min
World CastWorld Cast What If...?: WWE Hidden GemsOriginally released May 29, 2018
Pete, Kelly, and Johnny take a look at some choice cuts (ie. nothing post-1990) from the big Hidden Gems drop this past Thursday. Each and every one of these is given thorough examination as only the boys can...
This is Your Life: Jack Brisco
Clubbing With Sheiky Baby
Meet the Lugar
A Lesson from Funk University
Dog Fight
A Race for The Yellow Rose
The Hammer Pays the Piper
Some of these gems are truly rare, some are hi...2021-10-141h 48
World CastThe Eighth Wonder of the World Cast: Andre the Giant HBO Doc ReviewOriginally released April 15, 2018
Kelly, Pete and Johnny take a brief break from WCCW to review the Andre the Giant documentary recently broadcast on HBO. The boys discuss the doc in depth, t heir personal memories of Andre, and include additional historical information not found in the film.
A good time was had by all so please enjoy this look at one of wrestling's greatest legends!2021-10-121h 49World CastWorld Cast #26: September 4, 1982Originally released March 6, 2018
JAY SALDI LIVES!!! (And Johnny Sorrow is pissed off)
Last week we pretty much said goodbye to everyone's favorite back-up Tight End, but he's back, and he's got a lot to say about wrestlers from other territories and internationally! Meet Jumbo "Tsnuka", Bob "Blacklund", and "Rodney" Piper, some of the biggest stars in the world!
Also on the show...
-Bugsy "Mr. USA" (???) McGraw and a returning David Von Erich
-Good Ol' Al bringing his usual ** game (or at least Kelly thinks so)
-Perhaps the wor...2021-10-0946 minWorld CastWorld Cast #25: The Star Wars of Wrestling, August 15, 1982Originally released February 27, 2018
Join Pete, Kelly and Johnny for a double-sized episode looking at The Star Wars of Wrestling from Reunion Arena on August 15, 1982!
Three big matches are examined:
King Kong Bundy vs Harley Race
Kevin/David Von Erich vs Great Kabuki/Magic Dragon
Kerry Von Erich vs Ric Flair, 2 of 3 falls NWA title match
Among the topics discussed on the show:
-Andre the Giant's bodyslam history
-Whatever happened to Jay Saldi?
-Bad WWE Network music dub jobs galore
-A thorough discussion of the u...2021-10-091h 11
World CastWorld Cast What If...?: CHV Bloopers, Bleeps and BodyslamsOriginally released February 20, 2018
The Watcher once again turns his attention to the boys from World Cast, this time observing an alternate reality where instead of WCCW they chose to look at Coliseum Home Video on the WWE Network. (Also, in this reality Pete said f**k you, I'll pass)
So join Kelly and Johnny as they dive into the very first CHV release, Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams. Among the highlights we have...
-An epic posedown between Paul Orndorff and Tony Atlas taking a hilarious turn
-A jobber who couldn't afford the top of t...2021-10-092h 13World CastWorld Cast #23: August 7, 1982Originally released February 6, 2018
Join Pete, Kelly and Johnny for the long-awaited debut of ROSCOE THE CLOWN!!!! Who is he? What is he? Why is he?
Also... Brian (aka "Don't call me Dave Meltzer", aka Mr. Wood) Adidas vs Captain Frank Dusek...the Sportatorium crowd gets more and more interesting... power couple Kerry and Al take on Bundy and the Superfly in the main event...and, oh yeah, Ric Flair happens to be here too
Aint no party like a World Cast party cuz a World Cast party don't stop!2021-10-0753 minWorld CastWorld Cast #0: 1981 Christmas Star Wars Xmas Special!Originally released December 24, 2017
Santa Claus is real folks, and this morning he just dropped a special World Cast episode for all the good boys and girls out there!
Pete, Kelly and Johnny couldn’t get enough of the, shall we say, lesser elements of 1982 WCCW, so they decided to dip into 1981 and really wallow in the muck. Marvel at a not so exciting brass knuckles title match, a not so light challenger for the light heavyweight title, a not so easy to follow two ring 6-man tag team match, a not so impressive Texas Death match, and, yet...2021-10-041h 08World CastWorld Cast #18: Star Wars - The Super Bowl of Wrestling, June 4, 1982Originally released December 19, 2017
Forget about trying to get tickets to that movie and join Pete, Kelly and Johnny for a double-sized look at Star Wars: The Super Bowl of Wrestling/Fritz Von Erich's Retirement Show, from a,..ahem...relatively well-attended Texas Stadium!
The boys look at a crazy good ladies match, a hollow match featuring legendary luchadores, a contender for worst battle royal ever, an epic battle between Kerry Von Erich and Harley Race, and, of course, the "Immortal" Fritz Von Erich vs King Kong Bundy in a (the first ever?) Falls Count Anywhere match.
S...2021-10-041h 25World CastWorld Cast #10: April 24, 1982Originally released October 24, 2017
It only took ten episodes but we have an actual top to bottom GOOD SHOW folks! (the WCCW ep, not the pod, which is always great, right?). Ok, maybe not top, but definitely middle to bottom. We have a crazed Kerry Von Erich promo, the underrated Richard Blood (according to Kelly at least), Kerry vs. Black Gordman, Bill Irwin again and again, and a slugfest between King Kong Bundy and the Spoiler in the main event. Join Pete, Kelly and Johnny for another fun time on World Cast!2021-10-0155 min
Titans of WrestlingMount Olympus, Spring 2018: Holy GrailsOriginally released June 14, 2018
Kelly and Pete get together (remarkably, for the first time without anyone else) and have an epic chat about Holy Grail wrestling footage! All kinds of wrestling legends and classic territories are discussed...
-Mid South and JYD
-Georgia greats and the Omni
-Various MSG matches, including the famous 1957 riot
-Houston legends
-Canadian Grails, from Calgary, Toronto and Montreal
-Hogan vs Lawler in Memphis and Rose vs Andre in Portland
-Mr. Fuji vs Bobby Heenan ???
-And many more
...2021-09-222h 49
Titans of WrestlingMount Olympus, Winter 2018: A Brief History of Pop Music and Pro Wrestling in the 1980sOriginally released March 4, 2018
Mount Olympus is back! On this edition Kelly and Johnny, the Golden Lovers of wrestling podcasters, get together to talk about the amazing fusion of pop music with pro wrestling in the 1980s!
Among the myriad of topics discussed...
- Lord Landsdowne: Innovator of the musical entrance
- Gorgeous George and Pomp and Circumstance
- The Freebirds change the game
- Music in Mid South, Memphis, WCCW and the Carolina's
- Hulk Hogan, Eye of the Tiger, and the Rock and Wrestling Connection
- Plus mu...2021-09-222h 48
Titans of WrestlingMount Olympus, Fall 2017: WWE Unreleased Part 2Originally released November 12, 2017
After a bit of a delay, Kelly and the legendary Richard Land are back to finish their exploration of the WWE Unreleased DVD. They are looking at matches from the New Generation era, or what some consider the Dark Ages of wrestling. As they review the footage, Kelly and Landy simultaneously chart the slow, steady decline of the WWF during this period. Both have strong emotional ties to the time, so this discussion goes deeper than just reviewing matches. Along the way marvel at the aborted revival of Piper's Pit, strange tag team combinations, the lam...2021-09-221h 55
Titans of WrestlingMount Olympus, Fall 2017: WWE Unreleased Part 1Originally released October 8, 2017
Kelly is joined by the legendary Richard Land, who is making his podcast debut, for an in-depth look at WWE's Unreleased DVD. Everything on this three disc set has never been seen by fans before, and Kelly and Landy have a great time digging into it. The first part covers 1986-1991, featuring favorites like Hogan, Savage, Andre, Roberts, Flair, but also a young Owen Hart, and a not-ready-for-the-big-time DINGO WARRIOR!
So sit back and enjoy another fun edition of Mount Olympus!2021-09-212h 08
Titans of WrestlingMount Olympus, Summer 2017 - Sammartino: The Legend LivesOriginally released July 18, 2017
On the pilot episode of Mount Olympus, a new quarterly (or whenever they feel like it) wrestling history podcast, Kelly, Johnny and Pete discuss Sammartino: The Legend Lives, a recent collection added to the WWE Network. The boys look at old favorites, and some old less-than-favorites, while breaking down a selection of matches from the collection. In the end, this is a tribute to an amazing professional wrestler and a great time was had by all. Check it out!!!2021-09-202h 57
Titans of WrestlingAt the Garden: Wrestling at MSG, 1880-1938Originally released May 5, 2016
This is a special series preview for a new ongoing podcast from Kelly Nelson (Titans of Wrestling, Tag Teams Back Again) that will spotlight individual wrestlers and their history at the "Mecca of Professional Wrestling". This episode provides a brief history of three different buildings known as Madison Square Garden, covering such figures as "The Solid Man" William Muldoon, George Hackenschmidt, Frank Gotch, Ed "Strangler" Lewis, "The Golden Greek" Jim Londos, Danno O'Mahoney, and many others.2021-09-1947 min
Titans of WrestlingTitans Xtra: Ali vs InokiOriginally released June 26, 2016
Mystery Titans Radio of Kelly and Johnny watching Ali vs Inoki 6/25/762021-09-191h 12
Titans of WrestlingTitans Xtra - WWF at the Capital Centre, April 23rd 1983Originally released January 7, 2016
Join Parv and Kelly in this Mystery Science Theatre-style experience, as they watch a random -- and perhaps rightly forgotten -- WWF card from April 23rd, 1983 at the Cap Centre.2021-09-192h 16
Titans of WrestlingTitans Xtra - Tag Teams Back AgainOriginally released February 16, 2015
Join Kelly and Marty Sleeze as they begin an ongoing exploration of classic tag team wrestling, commencing with 1985 WWF.
Matches discussed on the show:
The US Express vs The Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff 5/20/85 MSG
The US Express and George Steele vs Adrian Adonis, "Big" John Studd and Bobby "the Brain" Heenan 6/21/85 MSG
Greg Valentine and Brutus Beefcake (the Dream Team) vs Tito Santana and Ricky Steamboat 4/21/85 MLG
The Dream Team vs The US Express 8/24/85 Spectrum
The Dream Team vs Tito Santana...2021-09-191h 43
Titans of WrestlingTitans Xtra: World of SportOriginally released October 28, 2014
Parv and Kelly welcome Steven Graham (Pro Wrestling Super Show) to take a look at some matches from Britain in the 1970s, as shown on World of Sport.
Mick McManus vs. Kung-Fu
Jim Breaks vs. Adrian Street
The Royals vs. The Saints2021-09-181h 35
Titans of WrestlingTitans Xtra - 1981 Roster Analysis Part 5: ICW, LAOriginally released August 21, 2014
When Parv, Kelly and Dylan said they'd leave no stone unturned, they meant it! They look at the two active US promotions from 1981 that they haven't looked at yet: Angelo Poffo's ICW, and Mike LaBell's LA promotion.2021-09-181h 01
Titans of WrestlingTitans Xtra - 1981 Roster Analysis Part 4: South West, South East, WWAOriginally released August 14, 2014
Parv, Kelly and Dylan continue to trawl through the murky backwaters of US wrestling territories in 1981 and where the hell have they ended up this time? Joe Blanchard's South West Championship Wrestling (SWCW), Ron Fuller's South East Championship Wrestling (SECW), and Dick the Bruiser's sorry sorry WWA out of Indianapolis.2021-09-181h 07
Titans of WrestlingTitans Xtra - 1981 Roster Analysis Part 3: WWF, AWA, Mid-SouthOriginally released August 3, 2014
Parv, Kelly and Dylan continue their journey through the rosters of 1981, this time focusing on the three biggest independent promotions in the USA: WWF, AWA and Mid-South.2021-09-171h 19
Titans of WrestlingTitans Xtra - 1981 Roster Analysis Part 2: Memphis, Texas, Portland, Central StatesOriginally released July 29, 2014
Parv, Kelly and Dylan rate the rosters of the other NWA promotions that were active in the USA at that time: CWA (Memphis), WCCW (Texas), PNW (Portland), and CSW (Central States).2021-09-1756 min
Titans of WrestlingTitans Xtra - 1981 Roster Analysis Part 1: St. Louis, Mid-Atlantic, Florida, GeorgiaOriginally released July 27, 2014
In the first of a series of shows on this theme, Parv, Kelly and Dylan analyse and rate the rosters of every major wrestling promotion from 1981. They start with the core NWA promotions, JCP (Mid-Atlantic), GCW (Georgia), and CWF (Florida), and its flagship city, St. Louis.2021-09-171h 04
Titans of WrestlingTitans Xtra - The Old Curiosity ShopOriginally released July 22, 2014
Parv, Kelly and the one and only Mr. Dylan Hales trawl through some of the obscure backwaters of wrestling history. They flick through some newsletters from the 1970s, including Wrestling Nostalgia, Spotlight on Wrestling, The Encyclopedia of Pro Wrestling Vol. 1, and Book of the Year 1963. Topics include: Dr Jerry Graham; Verne Gange's place in wrestling history; old and forgotten outlaw promotions; Quasimodo: the wrestler!; hookers, barnstormers and side-show acts; how Hard Boiled Haggerty invested his money; race relations in Florida in the 1960s; and loads more random obscurity of historical interest.2021-09-172h 19
Titans of Wrestling*Bonus Track* For Your Consideration #8: The Clash of the TitansOriginally released August 9, 2017
It’s a Titans of Wrestling reunion as Will is joined by Pete, Parv and Kelly to discuss wrestlers for the GWWE project. Most people watching wrestling haven’t seen much footage prior to the Rock n Wrestling days but these guys have done the homework and will tell you who you should be considering from the WWWF for your GWWE lists. We discussed the following wrestlers…
Pedro Morales
Johnny Rodz
Mr. Fuji
Ken Patera
Dominic Denucci
Pat Patterson
Tony Atlas
2021-09-162h 32
Titans of Wrestling*Bonus Track* Pro-Wrestling Super Show #49 - The Wrestler Mr. FujiOriginally released April 1, 2015
Host: Parv (Where the Big Boys Play)
Guests: Kelly (Titans of Wrestling) & Steven Graham (All Japan Excite Series)
On the first Super Show of the monthly format, the group takes a look at the wrestler career of Mr. Fuji (mostly in the 1970's). Kelly provides an amazing bio, including a great story on his title run in San Francisco.
Here is the amazing playlist that Kelly provided:
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV…Snab1xk55NMKk5hNi2021-09-161h 59
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #75: The Stampede Territory Part 8 (11/7 & 11/14 1987 TV)Originally released December 19, 2016
Kelly and Travis gather for the penultimate chapter in their look at the Stampede Territory and finish examining classic TV with a bang.
Discussion on the show includes:
-Heaps of praise for Hiro Hase, before his untimely demise at the hands of Jason the Terrible
-Burials of Steve DiSalvo and Corporal/Colonel Kirschner
-How to cut a 60-minute Broadway down to 4 minutes in one easy step!
-The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, all within 10 minutes
-And much, much more!2021-09-161h 32
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #74 - Christmas Special: Great Talkers of the 1970sOriginally released December 11, 2016
Parv, Johnny, Pete and Kelly are in festive mood, gathered to celebrate the great talkers of the 1970s! Open up the wrapper to see who is discussed inside.2021-09-161h 25
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #73: The Stampede Territory Part 7 (10/9 & 10/16 1987 TV)Originally released November 20, 2016
Kelly and Travis are joined by their old friend Rick Lee, a DJ at Jack FM in Vancouver(who graciously allowed the show to be recorded from his studio at the station), to reminisce about their days as young wrestling fans in Calgary. At the same time, the boys examine two TV shows from October 1987, during one of the last hot periods for the territory
Discussion includes
-A look at the legendary heel stable The Karachi Vice
-Heaps of praise for Brian Pillman and Owen Hart...and Hiro Hase!
...2021-09-161h 53
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #72: The Stampede Territory Part 6 (6/22 & 7/27 1979 TV)Originally released November 7, 2016
Kelly and Travis bid a bittersweet farewell to the 1970s as they examine the final two episodes pulled from the WWE Network.
Highlights include:
-The wonderful mess that is Duke Savage
-Stu Hart lacing up the boots to kick some ass one more time
-Yet more awesomeness from Big Daddy Ritter, Dynamite Kid and John Foley
-Awkward head shavings, a ladder match, more thoughts on Ed Whalen, and much, much more!
Once again here is the link to the Stampede footage. Would love to hear...2021-09-161h 29
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #70: WWF at MSG 11/22/82 and Philadelphia Spectrum 11/25/82Originally released October 16, 2016
Parv, Pete, Johnny, and Kelly are back together to discuss two WWF cards from November of 1982. The DUD ratings fall like hail as the boys watch some of the worst wrestling ever committed to tape.
On the docket:
11-82 BOB BACKLUND, SUPERSTAR GRAHAM PROMOS WWF TV
11-22 BOB BACKLUND vs SUPERSTAR GRAHAM WWF TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
11-22 PEDRO MORALES vs BUDDY ROSE IC TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
11-22 JIMMY SNUKA vs LOU ALBANO MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
11-22 RAY STEVENS vs JAY STRONGBOW MADISON SQUARE GARDEN...2021-09-162h 33
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #69: The Stampede Territory Part 5 (1/19 & 6/15 1979 TV)Originally released October 11, 2016
Kelly and Travis continue their review of the removed WWE Network footage from the 70s, this time looking at the 1/19 & 6/15 1979 episodes.
Discussion includes:
-A heavy dose of Calgary sports-team nostalgia up front
-The awesomeness of Big Daddy Ritter and (yet again) John Foley
-Dynamite Kid vs Mr. Wrestling in a great, and rare for TV, full-length match
-Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart share a ring for the first time
-A young babyface Jake Roberts, two Puerto Rican legends, shorter than normal sized wrestlers, and much, much mo...2021-09-161h 23
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #68: The Stampede Territory Part 4 (11/12 & 12/15 1978 TV)Originally released September 15, 2016
Kelly and Travis are back, and this time they begin a look at the Stampede footage that was briefly available on the WWE Network late last year. The first 2 episodes are examined, from 11/12 & 12/15 1978.
Highlights include:
-The greatness of John Foley
-Bloody warfare between Big Daddy Ritter (aka Junkyard Dog)and "Irish" Paddy Ryan
-Cuban heels aplenty
-Keith and Wayne: The awkward Harts
-And much, much more!
And for everyone to enjoy, here are all 6 episodes of 70s Stampede that were removed from the Network!
...2021-09-161h 17
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #66: The Stampede Territory Part 3Originally released August 23, 2016
Kelly and Travis continue their tribute to Stampede Wrestling, this time looking at various different names integral to the promotion's success from the 50s through the 80s. Ski Hi Lee, Dave Ruhl, Sweet Daddy Siki, and Dan Kroffat are all given thorough examination. The focus for the last 1/4 of the show turns to the Dynamite Kid and his legacy in Calgary and elsewhere, including reviews of some of his choice Stampede action. This is your one stop location for all things Stampede Wrestling folks!
*Apologies for Kelly's audio quality2021-09-161h 34
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #64: The Stampede Territory Part 2 (Stomper Tribute)Originally released July 25, 2016
Part 2 of of the Stampede Territory mini series sees Kelly and Travis look at the career of Archie "the Stomper" Gouldie, perhaps the area's most legendary heel. They dig up footage from his time in Stampede, and also from his run as the Mongolian Stomper in the USA. Special focus is given to the legendary angle from December 1983 in Stampede involving the Stomper, his "son", and Bad News Allen, including all the crazy fallout.
Sit back and enjoy another ring-a-ding-dong-dandy, fans!2021-09-161h 12
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #63: The Stampede Territory Part 1Originally released July 12, 2016
Just in time for Stampede season, Kelly teams up with his longtime friend Travis for the first part of an ongoing mini-series devoted to an exploration of the famous Hart family territory based out of Calgary! Centered around a discussion of the promotion's oldest known footage (from April 1961) and the legendary main event of the WWF's 1997 Canadian Stampede PPV (the symbolic end of the territory), Kelly and Travis touch on...
-Their personal experiences with the territory as kids in the late-80s
-Ed Whalen's place as an announcer and Calgary icon
-H...2021-09-161h 16
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #62: Muhammad Ali vs Antonio InokiOriginally released June 26, 2016
As part of the first Titans-Two-In-One, Kelly and Johnny discuss the road to the infamous boxer vs wrestler match between Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki from June 25 (26 in Japan), 1976! Among the fantastic footage discussed:
-Muhammad Ali/Gorilla Monsoon angle, June 1 (aired June 5), 1976 Philadelphia Arena
-Muhammad Ali vs Buddy Wolfe, June 12 ABC Wide World of Sports
-Muhammad Ali vs "Sodbuster" Kenny Jay, June 12 International Amphitheater, Chicago
-Muhammad Ali and Freddie Blassie on the Tonight Show, hosted by McLean Stevenson, June 14
-Pre-fight footage from Japanese TV
...2021-09-161h 54
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #56: Roddy Piper Tribute Part 2Originally released December 20, 2015
Join Kelly, Johnny and Marty Sleeze (until he tragically passes away halfway through the show) for part 2 of what may become, at this pace, a 7-8 part tribute to "Rowdy" Roddy Piper! This episode is devoted entirely to Piper's 1984-1987 WWF run, featuring a look at...
-His initial time as a manager and tag wrestler
-His feuds with Jimmy Snuka, the Tonga Kid, Hulk Hogan, Mr. T, Cyndi Lauper, Bruno Sammartino, Adrian Adonis...Hell, most of the roster
-The revolutionary Piper's Pit
-His trunks-tearing off war with Paul Orndorff
2021-09-152h 32
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #55: Roddy Piper Tribute Part 1Originally released December 11, 2015
Titans of Wrestling returns with part 1 of a special epic two-part look at the career of pro wrestling legend "Rowdy"Roddy Piper! Tonight, join Kelly, Johnny and Marty Sleeze as they examine Piper's early years (1973-1983)...
Starting out in the AWA (1973-1974)
His breakthrough as a heel in LA and San Francisco (1976-1979)
Tour of Japan featuring matches against Riki Choshu and Antonio Inoki (1977)
His forgotten stint in the WWF (1979)
Legendary babyface run in Portland (1978-1980)
Major success in the Carolinas (1980-1983)
Groundbreaking work in Georgia (1981-19...2021-09-152h 04
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #53: WWF December 1981 to March 1982Originally released August 6, 2015
Johnny stays in the hotseat once again as he joins Pete, Kelly and Parv to plow on into 1982.
On the docket tonight:
12-12 BOB BACKLUND vs GREG VALENTINE PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM
01-02 PEDRO MORALES vs GREG VALENTINE WWF TV
01-16 BOB BACKLUND vs GREG VALENTINE WWF TITLE/CAGE PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM
01-18 PEDRO MORALES vs GREG VALENTINE WWF TV
01-18 BOB BACKLUND vs ADRIAN ADONIS WWF TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
01-18 FUJI/SAITO vs MARTEL/GAREA TAG TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
03-14 ANDRE/MCGRAW vs FUJI...2021-09-152h 00
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #51: WWF October to December 1981Originally released July 12, 2015
Johnny takes over hosting duties and joins Parv, Pete and Kelly as the Titans FINALLY wrap up on a very long 1981.
On the docket tonight:
10-17 GAREA/MARTEL vs FUJI/SAITO TAG TITLE WWF TV
10-19 FUJI/SAITO vs MARTEL/GAREA TAG TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
10-19 DON MURACO vs PEDRO MORALES IC TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
10-19 BOB BACKLUND vs GREG VALENTINE WWF TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
11-14 ANDRE THE GIANT vs KILLER KHAN STRETCHER MATCH PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM
11-23 DON MURACO vs PEDRO MORALES...2021-09-151h 54
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #48: Verne Gagne TributeOriginally released May 10, 2015
On this episode Pete, Johnny and Kelly celebrate the career of pro wrestling legend Verne Gagne. They look at six matches from his career, tracing his journey from young lion to grizzled veteran.
On the docket:
vs Hans Schmidt 10/10/52 Chicago
vs Don Leo Johnathan 4/15/55 Chicago
vs Edouard Carpentier 5/2/58 Chicago
vs Billy Robinson 11/20/74 Japan
vs Nikolai Volkoff 8/29/77 MSG
vs Nick Bockwinkel 2/10/79 Chicago
Also on the show:
-A look at Verne's history wrestling at MSG
-Johnny's one man bonus tribute to announcer Russ Dav...2021-09-151h 59
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #46: WWF June to September 1981Originally released April 18, 2015
Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly celebrate their return to WWF in 1981 by looking at a bunch of stuff from June to September before providing one whole HOUR of bonus content on the difficult-to-find Sgt. Slaughter vs. Pat Patterson matches from the Philly Spectrum.
On the docket tonight:
06-20 SGT SLAUGHTER vs RICK MCGRAW WWF TV
07-11 DON MURACO vs STEVE KING WWF TV
07-20 DON MURACO vs PEDRO MORALES IC TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
07-25 MOONDOGS vs GAREA/MARTEL TAG TITLE WWF TV
08-01 ANDRE THE GIA...2021-09-153h 12
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #45: Mid-Atlantic in the 1970s, Part 2Originally released March 7, 2015
Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly return to Mid-Atlantic to look at the late 70s, which is a story of two men called Rick.
On the docket tonight:
Ric Flair vs. Steamboat (06/15/77) (TV title)
Ric Flair promo on a private jet
Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat (3/12/78) (Andre as special guest ref)
Flair, Ernie Ladd and Big John Studd promos
Greg Valentine vs. Jimmy Snuka (1978)
Boris Malenko and the Masked Superstar (1977)
Ken Patera vs. Ricky Steamboat (1979)
Iron Sheik vs. Ricky Steamboat (falls count anywhere, 1979)
...2021-09-151h 38
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #44: Mid-Atlantic in the 1970s, Part 1Originally released February 24, 2015
Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly take a break from WWF for the first episode of a three-part indepth exploration into Mid-Atlantic aka Jim Crockett Promotions in the 1970s.
On the docket:
Johnny Valentine promo (1973)
Rip Hawk & Swede Hansen vs. Johnny Weaver and Art Neilsen (1973)
Johnny Valentine and Paul Jones promos (1973)
Johnny Weaver vs. Super Destroyer (aka The Spoiler, Don Jardine) (1974)
Greg Valentine vs. Wahoo McDaniel (9/7/77) (Valentine breaks Wahoo's leg)
Promos from Johnny Valentine, Sonny King and Ivan Koloff (1974)
Ric Flair and Greg Valentine vs. Ol...2021-09-151h 58
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #41: WWF May to June 1981Originally released January 6, 2015
Join Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly as they kick off 2015 with a look at more WWF action from 1981!
On the docket:
5-16 DUSTY RHODES vs JOHNNY RODZ WWF TV
5-23 KING KONG MOSCA vs RICK MCGRAW WWF TV
5-30 DON MURACO vs RICK MCGRAW WWF TV
6-8 DON MURACO vs RICK MARTEL MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
6-8 DUSTY RHODES vs KILLER KHAN MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
6-8 BOB BACKLUND vs KING KONG MOSCA WWF TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
6-8 MOONDOGS vs FUJINAMI/YATSU MADISON SQUARE GARDEN2021-09-152h 27
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #38: WWWF April 1975Originally released November 25, 2014
Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly jump back into the Leaping Lanny machine to the murky depths of 1975 for more thrilling grappling action.
On the docket tonight:
04-02 BLACKJACKS vs DON KERNODLE/MR HAYASHI
04-01 ANDRE THE GIANT vs JACK EVANS/JOHNNY RODZ/BIG JOE NOVA
04-01 TONY GAREA vs THE WOLFMAN - ANTONIO ROCCA REFEREE
04-09 BRUNO SAMMARTINO vs BOBBY DUNCUM - TEXAS DEATH MATCH
05-27 DICKHEAD STRONGBOW/RIVERA vs KOWALSKI/DUNCUM
Highlights include:
- Bios for Antonio Rocca, The Wolfman and so...2021-09-152h 11
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #37: WWF March 1981Originally released November 11, 2014
Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly are back once again for some 1981 goodness from WWF.
On the docket tonight:
03-07 KING KONG MOSCA vs JOSE ESTRADA WWF TV
03-21 ANDRE THE GIANT vs HULK HOGAN PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM
03-21 BOB BACKLUND vs SGT SLAUGHTER WWF TITLE/CAGE PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM
03-28 MOONDOGS vs DENUCCI/STALLONE WWF TV
04-04 MARTEL/GAREA vs MOONDOGS TAG TITLE WWF TV
Highlights include:
- Bios for King Kong Angelo Mosca and some jobber
- Dick Woehrle sitting on a...2021-09-152h 10
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #35: WWF at Madison Square Garden, March 16th 1981Originally released October 12, 2014
Join Pete, Kelly and two grumpy old men to argue about Bob Backlund matches from 1981.
On the docket tonight:
Yoshiaki Yatsu vs Baron Mikel Scicluna
SD Jones vs Johnny Rodz
Rick McGraw vs Moondog Rex
Dominic DeNucci vs Larry Sharpe
Bob Backlund vs Stan Hansen
Pedro Morales vs Moondog King
Andre the Giant vs Sgt. Slaughter
Rick Martel vs The Hangman
Tony Garea vs Bulldog Brower
Tony Atlas vs Hulk Hogan
Highlights include:
- More tales of...2021-09-142h 10
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #34: Interview with "The Russian Bear" Ivan KoloffOriginally released August 26, 2014
Parv, Pete and Kelly interview Ivan Koloff about his long career, covering everything from his early days in Canada, beating Bruno Sammartino for the WWWF title, working in New York, AWA, IWA, WWA, Florida, Georgia, and Jim Crockett Promotions.
Ivan had a legitimately great career, and even though the interivew is almost two hours, we only scratch the surface.2021-09-141h 47
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #33: Unspecial TooOriginally released August 21, 2014
Join Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly to celebrate the one-year birthday of Titans of Wrestling for this sequel to the first Unspecial: Unspecial Too!
On the docket tonight:
- Dr D David Schultz, Lou Albano, and various others shout at Jim Wilson and Thunderbolt Patterson on the Morton Downey Jr. Show, circa 1989
- Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Ric Flair and an errant mole appear on Baywatch, circa 1995
- Vince McMahon Jr performs "Stand Back" at Caeser's Atlantic City, December 17th, 1987
- Legends Battle Royal at the Meadowlands, Nove...2021-09-142h 13
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #32: WWWF at Madison Square Garden, March 17th 1975Originally released August 6, 2014
Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly lanny leap back to 1975 for this MSG card.
On the docket:
Indian Jay Strongbow vs. Butcher Vachon
Bruno Sammartino vs. Sprios Arion
Killer Kowalski vs. Victor Rivera
The Valiants vs. Tony Garea and Dean Ho
On this show:
- Talking point: Bruno vs. Hogan as two different types of draws
- Spiros Arion, the forgotten man
- Kowalski vs. Rivera - one of the worst matches of all time on one of the worst cards of...2021-09-142h 12
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #31: Cobra Clutch Challenge, WWF February to March 1981Originally released July 27, 2014
Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly travel to Allentown and they're closing all the factories down for the Cobra Clutch challenge!
On the docket tonight:
02-21 Cobra Clutch Challenge: Jeff Carson
02-28 Cobra Clutch Challenge: Rick McGraw
02-28 Stan Hansen vs Steve King
03-07 Cobra Clutch Challenge: Pat Patterson
- Discussion of the WWF TV product and them drawing in Canada
- Johnny adopts the totally ridiculous stance that Chief Jay Strongbow was a good worker because crowds cheered for him
- Bios for...2021-09-141h 52
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #30: WWF at Madison Square Garden, February 16th 1981Originally released July 16, 2014
After their stop off in Atlanta, Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly are back in New York for the highlights of this MSG card.
On the docket tonight:
Pedro Morales vs Sgt Slaughter IC Title
Hulk Hogan vs Rick McGraw
Bob Backlund vs Stan Hansen WWF Title
On this show:
- The relationship between Vince Sr. and the NWA
- The referees at MSG and the New York State Athletic Commission
- Thoughts on Stan Hansen as a promo
- Blood stoppage...2021-09-141h 33
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #29, Part 2: The 'Birds Go Down to GeorgiaOriginally released July 8, 2014
The Titans of Rasslin wrap up their look at Georgia Championship Wrestling with an in-depth examination of the Fabulous Freebirds arrival on the scene and the mayhem they inflicted on the areas top good guys (Ted DiBiase, Robert Fuller and...dear God...Stan "Uncle Elmer" Frazier). The "Titans Assemble" call is put out as Kelly, Parv, Johnny, Pete AND Marty Sleeze gather for the usual tons of insight and tons of laughs. The 3hrs just fly by!
On the docket:
1980 Mr. Saito vs Steve...2021-09-143h 01
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #29, Part 1: Georgia Championship WrestlingOriginally released June 24, 2014
Join us as the Titans of Rasslin visit Earth II, where Pete doesn't exist (actually he is trapped under a pile of thousands of wrestling DVDs, updates throughout), and the team of Kelly, Parv, Johnny and Marty Sleeze explore the amazing world of Georgia Championship Wrestling on TBS! And for the first time ever, the material covered on the show is so vast that a second part is required (look for it in about two weeks).
On the docket tonight:
1979 Ole Anderson promo / Bobby Heenan and Ernie Ladd promo
1979 Ernie...2021-09-142h 45
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #28: WWF at the Philadelphia Spectrum February 14th 1981Originally released June 10, 2014
Parv, Kelly and Johnny DRAG Pete to the Philadephia Spectrum in 1981 for a 10-match extravaganza!
On the docket tonight:
Bulldog Brower vs Angelo Gomez
Larry Sharpe vs Steve King
The Great Yatsu vs Frank Savage
Hulk Hogan vs Dominic Denucci
Pedro Morales vs Stan Hansen
Killer Khan vs Rick McGraw
Sgt. Slaughter vs Bob Backlund
The Hangman vs Johnny Rodz
SD Jones vs Baron Mikel Scicluna
Tony Garea & Rick Martel vs Moondogs (Texas Death match)
Also on tonight's show:2021-09-142h 53
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #27: WWWF January to February 1975Originally released June 3, 2014
Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly jump in the Quantum Leaping Lanny machine back to 1975!
On the docket tonight:
01-13-75 SAMMARTINO/GORILLA/STRONGBOW vs VALIANTS/DUNCUM BOSTON GARDEN
02-01-75 BRUNO SAMMARTINO vs BOBBY DUNCUM BOSTON GARDEN
02-17-75 TONY GAREA/DEAN HO vs KILLER KOWALSKI/BOBBY DUNCUM MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
02-17-75 BRUNO SAMMARTINO vs SPIROS ARION JIP (+ Arion/Blassie promo) MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
02-17-75 VALIANTS vs GORILLA MONSOON/JAY STRONGBOW MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
Also on this show:
- Introducing...2021-09-142h 09
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #26: The Kallies 1980 Award ShowOriginally released May 6, 2014
On this very special show, join Parv, Pete, Kelly, Johnny, Kal Rudman and a star-studded lineup of guests for the first annual Kallies Award show! Awards include Best Hair, Hottest Blowjob Wrestler, the Fashionplate Award for Most Fashionable Man of the Year and Jobber of the Year, as well as the biggest awards such as Wrestler of the Year, Match of the Year, and the Lifetime Achievement Award. Don't miss this memorable and emotional night!2021-09-142h 29
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #24: WWF at Philadelphia Spectrum, December 13th 1980Originally released April 1, 2014
In this very special episode, Pete, Johnny and Kelly pay tribute to two icons of wrestling…
JerryvonKramer, aka “Parv”, aka The President of the I Hate Bob Backlund Club , aka “Spanky” ...
and Kal Rudman: Everyone’s favorite drunk, pervy, wrestling commentator
On the docket:
12-13 Dominic DeNucci vs. Sgt. Slaughter
12-13 Larry Zbyszko vs. Tony Atlas
12-13 Rick Martel & Tony Garea vs. the Samoans Best 2 out of 3 Falls
12-13 Pedro Morales vs. Ernie Ladd
12-13 Bruno Sammartino vs. Ken Patera
Also on toni...2021-09-142h 12
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #23: Continental WrestlingOriginally released March 19, 2014
Join the Titans of Rasslin’ as they head to the Heart of Dixie for a look at 1980s Continental wrestling from Alabama! Parv is busy in Ireland, so Kelly assumes the hosting seat again, joined by Pete, Johnny and, making his triumphant return to the show, The Fifth Teen Titan Superstar Marty Sleeze (otherwise known as Martin), for a look at wild and bloody action from one of the more underrated territories of wrestling’s eclectic past.
Listeners at home or on the road, follow along by watching the Continental playlist, exclusively found on the...2021-09-143h 12
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #21: WWF at Madison Square Garden October 20th 1980Originally released February 23, 2014
Parv, Johnny, Pete and Kelly return once more to MSG for this card from October 20th, 1980:
On the docket tonight:
10-20 KEN PATERA vs PEDRO MORALES IC TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
10-20 BOB BACKLUND vs SGT SLAUGHTER WWF TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
10-20 RICK MARTEL vs BARON MIKEL SCICLUNA MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
10-20 LARRY ZBYSZKO vs TONY GAREA MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
10-20 PAT PATTERSON/DUSTY RHODES vs SAMOANS TAG TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
On this show:
- Bios for Rick Martel and...2021-09-142h 12
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #19: The UnspecialOriginally released January 29, 2014
Join the Titans as their world is turned upside down when they venture into the realm of total pro wrestling absurdity. (No five-star matches here folks!) Kelly assumes the hosting seat and is joined by the rest of the Fabulous Four--Johnny, Pete and Parv--for a look at wrestling that would cause smarks to break their fingers on their keyboards from pounding away in disgust faster than the latest rant about the misuse of Daniel Bryan. Yes! This is the Unspecial.
On the docket tonight:
12-11-80 AJPW Abdullah the Butcher and Tor Ka...2021-09-142h 56
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #18: WWF at Madison Square Garden, September 22nd 1980Originally released January 14, 2014
Parv, Johnny, Pete and Kelly take another trip to MSG in 1980 for a look at the historic Backlund vs. Race, WWF title vs. NWA title match.
On the docket tonight:
09-06 HULK HOGAN INTERRUPTS ANDRE THE GIANT INTERVIEW CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING
09-13 ANDRE THE GIANT vs HULK HOGAN CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING
09-20 HULK HOGAN vs STEVE KING / ANGELO GOMEZ ALL STAR WRESTLING
09-80 BOB BACKLUND, HARLEY RACE PROMOS WWF TV
09-22 ANDRE THE GIANT vs HULK HOGAN MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
09-22 BOB BACKLUND vs HARLEY RACE WWF CH...2021-09-142h 21
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #17: WWF at Philadelphia Spectrum, August 23rd 1980Originally released January 7, 2014
Parv, Johnny, Pete and Kelly watch another WWF show from 1980.
On the docket tonight:
08-16 HARLEY RACE vs RICK MCGRAW CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING
08-23 LARRY ZBYSZKO vs IVAN PUTSKI PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM
08-23 ANDRE THE GIANT/PEDRO MORALES vs LOU ALBANO/AFA PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM
08-23 KEN PATERA vs GORILLA MONSOON PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM
Also on this show:
- Focus on commentators, including in-depth discussion of: Vince McMahon, Gorilla Monsoon, Lance Russell, Gordon Solie, Jesse Ventura, Jerry Lawler, Dutch Mantell, Bob Caudle, Joey Styles, David Crockett, Jim Ross, and...2021-09-142h 53
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #16: WWF at Shea Stadium, August 9th 1980Originally released December 23, 2013
Parv, Johnny, Pete and Kelly take a trip to Shea Stadium for this August supershow from 1980:
On the docket:
08-80 SHEA HYPE: SEVERAL PROMOS WWF TV
08-09 BOB BACKLUND/PEDRO MORALES vs SAMOANS TAG TITLE SHOWDOWN AT SHEA
08-09 KEN PATERA vs TONY ATLAS IC TITLE SHOWDOWN AT SHEA
08-09 ANDRE THE GIANT vs HULK HOGAN SHOWDOWN AT SHEA
08-09 BRUNO SAMMARTINO vs LARRY ZBYSZKO CAGE MATCH SHOWDOWN AT SHEA
Highlights include:
- Titans of Wrestling celebrates joining twitter (@titansowrestlin) by launching...2021-09-142h 43
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #15: Portland 1980/81Originally released December 17, 2013
Join us as the Titans journey to the wilds of the Pacific Northwest for another look at Portland Wrestling, this time from 1980/81. Kelly assumes the hosting seat, and he is joined by Lead Anaylst Pete and young superstar Martin (Superstar Sleeze, aka "Marty Sleeze") for a fun and insightful exploration of what was once one of the most exciting territories in the NWA.
On the docket tonight:
4-26-80 Buddy Rose vs Rick Martel
6-14-80 Battle Royal
8-2-80 Roddy Piper & Rick Martel vs Buddy Rose & Ed Wiskowski
8...2021-09-142h 32
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #14: WWF May to July 1980Originally released December 10, 2013
Parv, Johnny, Pete and Kelly finish up May, June and July of 1980 in the WWF:
On the docket tonight:
05-80 PATERA WIZARD SAMOANS ALBANO PROMOS WWF TV
05-19 BATTLE ROYAL MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
05-19 BOB BACKLUND vs KEN PATERA WWF TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
05-19 PATTERSON/PUTSKI/ATLAS vs SAMOANS/MAIVIA MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
06-14 HARLEY RACE vs FRANK WILLIAMS CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING
06-28 TONY ATLAS –KEN PATERA ARM WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING
07-12 LARRY ZBYSZKO REFUSES TO TALK TO TONY GAREA CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING
07-26 BO...2021-09-143h 05
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #13: WWF April to May 1980Originally released November 26, 2013
James is back from the dead to join Parv, Johnny, Kelly and Pete in watching more 1980 greatness:
On the docket tonight:
04-21 RICKY STEAMBOAT/JAY YOUNGBLOOD vs BULLDOG BROWER/TOR KAMATA (Madison Square Garden)
04-21 PAT PATTERSON vs KEN PATERA - Intercontinental Title Match (Madison Square Garden)
04-21 BRUNO SAMMARTINO vs LARRY ZBYSZKO (Madison Square Garden)
05-03 PEDRO MORALES vs JOSE ESTRADA (Championship Wrestling)
05-10 BOB BACKLUND vs HULK HOGAN - WWF Title Match (Philadelphia Spectrum)
05-17 BOB BACKLUND vs EL OLYMPICO (All Star Wrestling)
05...2021-09-123h 27
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #12: WWF March to April 1980Originally released November 20, 2013
Parv, Johnny, Pete and Kelly plow on through 1980. This episode is dedicated to James.
On the docket:
03-24 ANDRE THE GIANT/PAT PATTERSON vs BOBBY DUNCUM/KEN PATERA MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
03-24 HULK HOGAN vs TITO SANTANA MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
04-12 BOB BACKLUND vs HULK HOGAN WWF TITLE PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM
04-12 BRUNO SAMMARTINO vs LARRY ZBYSZKO PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM
04-12 TITO SANTANA/IVAN PUTSKI vs WILD SAMOANS TAG TITLE CHV CLIP PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM
04-16 BOB BACKLUND vs ANTONIO INOKI WWF TITLE BAD MIAMI BEACH FL
04-80...2021-09-112h 59
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #11: Classic St. Louis WrestlingOriginally released November 12, 2013
Join us as the Titans pause their ongoing journey through 1980 WWF to explore the world of classic St. Louis wrestling and the iconic Wrestling at the Chase TV show! Kelly assumes the hosting duties, and he is joined by Parv (for the first time in a non-hosting capacity) and lead analyst Pete for an interesting look at wrestling from what was known as the "crown jewel" city of the NWA.
On the docket tonight:
1962 Footage from the original Wrestling at the Chase show hosted by Joe Garagiola, featuring:
-JOHNNY VALENTINE vs BI...2021-09-102h 58
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #10: WWF Feburary to March 1980Originally released November 5, 2013
Parv, James, Johnny, Pete and Kelly eat up more 1980 goodness:
On the docket tonight:
02-09 Vince McMahon conducts an empty arena interview with Bruno Sammartino (Championship Wrestling)
02-80 Lou Albano (w/Wild Samoans), Bob Backlund promos (WWF TV)
02-09 BOB BACKLUND vs BOBBY DUNCUM (WWF Title - Philadelphia Spectrum)
02-09 TITO SANTANA & GORILLA MONSOON vs WILD SAMOANS (Philadelphia Spectrum)
02-16 LARRY ZBYSZKO vs MIKE MASTERS (Championship Wrestling) 03-01 BRUNO SAMMARTINO vs LARRY ZBYSZKO (Philadelphia Spectrum)
03-80 Bruno Sammartino & Larry Zbyszko promos (WWF TV)
03...2021-09-092h 50
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #9: WWF January 1980Originally released October 29, 2013
Parv, James "the Super 8 stalker", "Weeping" Kelly, "Lead Analyst" Pete and "the legend of podcasting" Johnny Sorrow take their first step into WWF 1980.
On the docket tonight:
01-12-80 Larry Zbyszko challenges Bruno Sammartino to a scientific match (Championship Wrestling)
01-12-80 HULK HOGAN vs ANGELO GOMEZ & JOHNNY RIVERA (Championship Wrestling)
01-12-80 Bruno Sammartino responds to Larry Zbyszko's challenge (Championship Wrestling)
01-12-80 BOB BACKLUND vs BOBBY DUNCUM (WWF Title Match...2021-09-082h 14
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #8: WWF December 1979Originally released October 20, 2013
Parv, James, Kelly, Pete and Johnny Sorrow finish up WWF in 1979.
On the docket tonight:
12-01 ALBANO MAKES DEAL WITH WIZARD FOR PAT PATTERSON CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING
12-01 TONY ATLAS vs JOSE ESTRADA CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING
12-06 BOB BACKLUND vs ANTONIO INOKI WWF TITLE JAPAN
12-08 KEN PATERA vs JOHNNY RIVERA ALL STAR WRESTLING
12-08 PATTERSON/SAMOANS vs ZBYSZKO/DENUCCI/PUTSKI CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING
12-17 HULK HOGAN vs TED DIBIASE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
12-79 BOB BACKLUND, LOU ALBANO/BOBBY DUNCUM PROMOS WWF TV
12-17 BOB BACKLUND vs...2021-09-062h 54
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #7: Portland Wrestling in the Late 70sOriginally released October 16, 2013
Join us as we take a slight detour from the usual WWF journey to look at Portland Wrestling from the late-70s! Parv graciously steps aside as Kelly takes the hosting seat for the first of a proposed series of periodic specials documenting wrestling even more obscure than Backlund-era WWF. For this episode Kelly is joined by Titans co-founder James and rising star Martin (Superstar Sleeze) to look at wild and crazy action from the Pacific Northwest.
On the docket tonight:
4/7/79 PLAYBOY BUDDY ROSE, ED WISKOWSKI, ROWDY RODDY PIPER, KILLER TIM BROOKS...2021-09-052h 48
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #6: WWF November 1979Originally released October 6, 2013
Join Parv, James, Kelly, Pete and the one and only Johnny Sorrow once again for more WWF in 1979.
On the docket tonight:
11-03 BOBBY DUNCUM vs BILL BERGER ALL STAR WRESTLING
11-03 GREAT HUSSEIN ARAB vs DOMINIC DENUCCI CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING
11-03 LARRY ZBYSZKO vs BILLY COLEMAN CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING
11-17 WILD SAMOANS vs DOMINIC DENUCCI/JOHNNY RIVERA ALL STAR WRESTLING
11-17 HULK HOGAN vs HARRY VALDEZ DEBUT CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING
11-17 BATTLE ROYAL PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM
11-17 JAY STRONGBOW vs BOBBY DUNCUM PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM
11-17 BOB BACKLUND...2021-09-042h 05
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #5: WWF August to October 1979Originally released September 24, 2013
James can't get a break from work, so Parv is joined by Kelly, Johnny and Pete to take on more WWF from 1979.
On the docket tonight:
1979 DISC 5
08 INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION PAT PATTERSON PROMO WWF TV
09-24 BOB BACKLUND vs PAT PATTERSON WWF TITLE/CAGE MATCH MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
09-24 JAY STRONGBOW vs NIKOLAI VOLKOFF MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
10-20 BRUNO SAMMARTINO vs NIKOLAI VOLKOFF PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM
10-22 VALIANTS vs IVAN PUTSKI/TITO SANTANA TAG TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
10-22 BOB BACKLUND vs SWEDE HANSON WWF TITLE...2021-09-032h 05
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #4: WWF July to August 1979Originally released September 14, 2013
Parv and James welcome back Titans regulars Kelly, Pete and Johnny Sorrow for more 1979 goodness.
On the docket tonight:
07-30 BOB BACKLUND vs PAT PATTERSON WWF TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
07-30 JAY STRONGBOW vs GREG VALENTINE STRAP MATCH MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
07-30 ANDRE/SANTANA/PUTSKI/DENUCCI vs VALIANTS/ALBANO MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
08-79 NIKOLAI VOLKOFF CRUSHES APPLES WWF TV
08-26 STRONGBOW, ALBANO/VALIANTS, PAT/WIZARD, BACKLUND, ANDRE WWF TV
08-27 PAT PATTERSON/WIZARD, GREG VALENTINE/WIZARD PROMOS WWF TV
08-27 BOB BACKLUND vs PAT PATTERSON...2021-09-022h 31
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #2: WWF March to June 1979Originally released August 17, 2013
On the docket tonight:
03-26 BRUNO SAMMARTINO vs IVAN KOLOFF MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
03-26 ALBANO/VALIANTS vs ZBYSZKO/GAREA/DUSTY RHODES MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
03-26 PETER MAIVIA vs IVAN PUTSKI MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
03-79 VALIANTS/ALBANO, PUTSKI, MAIVIA/BLASSIE PROMOS WWF TV
04-14 GREG VALENTINE vs SD JONES CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING
04-79 TED DIBIASE, VALIANTS PROMOS WWF TV
04-14 VALIANTS vs TED DIBIASE/FRED CURRY/STEVE TRAVIS CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING
06-02 NIKOLAI VOLKOFF vs JOSE ESTRADA CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING
06-04 BOB BACKLUND vs GREAT HUSSEIN ARAB WWF TITLE...2021-08-312h 24
Titans of WrestlingTitans of Wrestling #0: A Titans PrimerOriginally released May 19, 2014
Holy retcon Batman! Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly make like DC Comics and reset the clock on the Titans universe. It's EPISODE ZERO!
This episode is intended as a general introduction to Titans of Wrestling for newcomers, but there is still plenty to enjoy for existing fans.
The Titans starters match sampler:
07-21-79 Greg Valentine vs Chief Jay Strongbow (Strap match), Philadelphia Spectrum
01-10-81 Bob Backlund vs Sgt. Slaughter, Philadelphia Spectrum
06-21-75 The Blackjacks vs Victor Rivera and Dominic Denucci, Hamburg, PA; Fieldhouse
2021-08-282h 18