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Monday Warfare: RAW VS. NITRO PodcastMonday Warfare: RAW vs. NITRO – Episode 18 (4/29 & 5/6/96) Parking Lot Street Fight!Monday Warfare: The Battles Within – Episode 18 (4/29 & 5/6/96)Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade and be automatically entered into our FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY CONTESTS! Please Follow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadePlease Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos of wrestling history's past.Visit 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 fea...
2022-01-272h 59
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 28: NWA November '89 (11/17 - 11/26/89) - Steiners Win Gold, Buzz Sawyer Arrives, Lee Scott Wins!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 th...
2021-03-152h 23
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 22: NWA September '89 (9/16 - 10/1/89)- Robin Green Becomes WOMAN, Paul E. Fired!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...
2021-01-203h 44
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 16: NWA Bash '89 Fallout (7/28 - 8/6/89) - Steamboat's Exodus, Skyscrapers Revenge!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! With the Bash PPV behind us, Ray Russell & Steve Xstat move forward with another two weeks of NWA news and action for the weekends of July 28 and August 4, 1989. 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/wrestlecopiaFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade The Exodus of Ricky Steamboat (00:10:50) Jim Herd can’t...
2020-12-023h 08
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 15: NWA Great American Bash 1989 "The Glory Days"It’s finally here! After weeks of buildup, it’s time for the NWA’s Great American Bash ’89, “Glory Days” PPV. It’s nothing but fun, fun, and more fun as Ray Russell and Steve Eckstat call all the action as they relive one of, if not THE greatest PPV in WCW history. It’s a mixture of entertainment, info, and straight-up two guys just marking out for one of the greatest nights in wrestling history. Whether you watch along for yourself, or just listen to this episode you won’t be disappointed.Card listed below… T...
2020-11-253h 00
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 14: NWA July '89 (7/9 - 7/22/89) - Road Warriors vs. SST in a Steel Cage!It’s our final stop before the NWA Great American Bash, our very own “Go-Home” Show, if you will. This week Ray Russell & Steve Eckstat 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!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay...
2020-11-183h 15
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 13: NWA July '89 (6/30 - 7/8/89) - Scott Steiner Debuts THE FRANKENSTEINER!We’re another step closer to the Great American Bash “Glory Days”! Hosts Ray Russell and Steve Eckstat 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!!! 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 SK...
2020-11-113h 10
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 12: NWA June '89 (6/17 - 6/25/89) - Sid Vicious DEBUTS & Angles Galore!It’s the post-Halloween edition of the Grenade, and another wild two weeks of history as we close out the month of June 1989 and reach the half-year mark here in the NWA. In this episode, Ray Russell & Steve Eckstat discuss 9 episodes of TV, including many debuts… The debut of the Power Hour, the debut of Funk’s Grill, and the debut of SID VICIOUS, just to name a few. Plus, the returns of Gordon Solie and “Wildfire” Tommy Rich, and angles galore! And, Lex Luger cuts what may be the PROMO OF THE YEAR! No, seriously… Yes, that Lex Luger. A tre...
2020-11-023h 31
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 11: NWA Clash of the Champions VII - "Guts & Glory"It’s a special Watch-Along edition this week as Ray Russell & Steve Eckstat review the NWA’s Clash of the Champions VII “Guts and Glory” from Fort Bragg, NC. The show features Terry Funk taking on Ricky Steamboat in the main event. Plus, the semi-finals and finals of the World Tag Team Title Tournament, we hear from Ric Flair for the first time since his injury, Dr. Death vs. Gordy, the Steiners vs. Sullivan & Rotunda, Lex Luger completes his heel turn, and the debut of both Norman….. and the Ding Dongs, Yikes! Plus, vignettes galore!If you're enjoying W...
2020-10-262h 25
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 10: NWA June ’89 (6/03 – 6/11/89) - Funk Introduces "Rick Flaire"As we count down to the Clash of the Champions VII, Ray Russell & Steve Eckstat 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. If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the...
2020-10-202h 49
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 09: NWA Wrestling (May 1989) - Terry Funk Wreaks Havoc On The NWA!Join us this week as Ray Russell & Steve Eckstat 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 convenienc...
2020-10-123h 17
WRESTLECOPIA PATREON[PREVIEW] WMG #03: NWA Clash of the Champions V, The Watch-AlongIt’s the Wrestling Memory Grenade’s very first WATCH-ALONG! All you have to do is just pop on the WWE Network, press play, and your hosts will do the rest. So, sit back and relax, while hosts Ray Russell and Steve Eckstat take you on a journey back in time to February 15th, 1989, and the NWA’s Clash of the Champions V “St. Valentine’s Massacre”.You too can watch-along on the WWE Network while the Grenade hosts discuss the live TBS special event and a variety of other topics that pop into their heads throughout the course of...
2020-10-0604 min
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 08: NWA WrestleWar '89 - FLAIR VS. STEAMBOATIt's the most fun yet! Ray Russell and Steve Eckstat 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 P...
2020-10-053h 33
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 07: NWA Wrestling (April 1989) - George Scott FIRED!Ray Russell & Steve Eckstat are back again, this time to tackle an astounding 4 weeks of NWA TV, news, and notes for the entire month of April 1989. This Ultra-Mega-Mass 4 hour extravaganza takes a look at life in the NWA Post-George Scott era, and ahhh, it's a wonderful world! Nonstop action, angles, and everything else you need to know heading into WrestleWar '89! Timestamps for all shows included below so that you can stop and pick back up anytime you want without worrying about losing your place! Free Gift Giveaway: Autographed 1989 Lex Luger Promo Pic Update (00:01:25)
2020-09-274h 07
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 06: NWA March 26 - April 2, 1989 (Clash VI - Ragin' Cajun)The Wrestling Memory Grenade returns with two more big weeks of NWA action for the year 1989. On this episode, Ray Russell & Steven Eckstat review the weekends of March 25th and April 1st, including the TBS Friday Night Special Event “Countdown to the Clash”, as well as “that show in New Orleans” better known by us fans as Clash of the Champion VI “Ragin’ Cajun”, featuring the classic 2 out of 3 fall NWA World Title match between Champion Ricky Steamboat vs. Ric Flair. Plus, thanks to drawing the lowest-rated episode of “WCW” in company history, and refusing to promote the Clash, this episode also...
2020-09-212h 59
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 05: NWA 1989 (2/25 – 3/19/89) - Goodbye, David Crockett & Chi-Town Fallout!Ray Russell & Steven Eckstat 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...
2020-09-143h 25
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 04: NWA's Chi-Town Rumble '89 PPVThis week on the Grenade, Ray Russell & Steven Eckstat 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 the NWA's Chi-Town Rumble PPV, featuring Flair vs. Steamboat for the NWA World Title!NWA Pro 2/18/89 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 Steamboat goes all "Star Wars" on us as...
2020-09-072h 49
WrestleCopia News NetworkWCNN Presents... The Bullet Bob SpecialWe've lost another great one. You may know him as the Southern-born Southern-bred thoroughbred, the Georgia Jawjacker, or simply as the Bullet, we bid adieu to the life of Bob Armstrong but cherish his memory and legacy in this WCNN Special celebrating the career of Bullet Bob. Host Ray Russell offers up a brief career retrospective on Armstrong and some of his more memorable periods in the ring. From there, Steve Eckstat reminisces about his fond memories of the Bullet as Commissioner of Smoky Mountain Wrestling. Truly one of the greats, you will be missed.RIP "Bullet"...
2020-08-3112 min
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 03: NWA Clash of the Champions V - "St. Valentine's Massacre"It’s the Wrestling Memory Grenade’s very first WATCH-ALONG! All you have to do is just pop on the WWE Network, press play, and your hosts will do the rest. So, sit back and relax, while hosts Ray Russell and Steve Eckstat take you on a journey back in time to February 15th, 1989, and the NWA’s Clash of the Champions V “St. Valentine’s Massacre”.You too can watch-along on the WWE Network while the Grenade hosts discuss the live TBS special event and a variety of other topics that pop into their heads throughout the course o...
2020-08-301h 58
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 02: NWA 1989 (1/21 - 2/12/89) - Ricky Steamboat Returns!The Grenade is back as Ray Russel & Steven Eckstat continue to take a trip down the 1989 Timeline of the National Wrestling Alliance. This week we dissect the weeks of January 21st through February 12th, 1989. That’s four weeks of news and reviews all leading up to the Clash of the Champions V “St. Valentine’s Massacre” WTBS Special.This week we discuss all the comings and goings after the recent shakeup in power. We bid adieu to the likes of Dusty Rhodes, Tony Schiavone, JJ Dillon, David Crockett (say it ain’t so), along with several others. Meanwhile...
2020-08-303h 19
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 01: The NWA - Setting the Stage for 1989BOOM! The Wrestling Memory Grenade is on the air with Host Ray Russell!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 le...
2020-08-302h 12