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The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG #186: WWF Saturday Night's Main Event 3/11/89 (Hulk vs. Bad News), Plus Bonus John Poz Convo!The Road to WrestleMania V continues this week in this two-parter. First, Guest John Poz (of the Two Man Power Trip Empire) joins Ray Russell early in the program to talk the explosion of the Mega Powers, and everything leading up to Hulk vs. The Macho Man, plus some other fun discussion about the big PPV event. Then from there, Ray breaks down the 20th edition of the WWF's Saturday Night's Main Event. Hulk Hogan vs. Bad News Brown, Brutus Beefcake vs. Rick Rude, the Rockers vs. Brain Busters, Ted Dibiase vs. Blue Blazer, Red Rooster vs. Brooklyn Brawler...
2026-02-191h 34
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 122: ICW 1982 (The Savage/Dundee "Gunfight", Ratamyus Debuts, Sheik's Blade)Regional Rasslin goes back to the Poffo's ICW promotion once more, this time tackling 1982 with guest Steve Crawford. Among the long list of topics include... The Randy Savage/Bill Dundee handgun story, the debut of RATAMYUS, original Sheik arriving and blading poor Bill Martin a gusher, Ron Garvin stomps Ox Baker's teeth, changing TV venues, Crusher Broomfield leaving for Mid-South, bodybuilding competitions wirth Rip Rogers & Randy Savage, King Pez Whatley's push, the nearly 60-year old Great Kabooki returns to the ring after 7 years, Mop Hat Matches, Tio & Tapu finally unite, John Ruffin's mysterious push, Angelo Poffo gets his head...
2026-02-171h 46
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 185: MARCH 1989 WWF TV - 2 WEEKS! (Million $ Belt Reveal, Mania Build, Hulk/Savage Hard Sell)The Grenade is back with an extra big BANG this week as we play catch-up by tackling TWO WEEKS of March 1989 WWF TV heading into the big WRESTLEMANIA V event! The Million Dollar Man unveils his Million Dollar TItle Belt on the Brother Love Show, the finalized card for Mania is announced, Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage with amazing "My Side of the Story" vignettes, Hacksaw confronts Bad News, Bobby Heenan accepts the challenge of the Red Rooster, last minute build to SNME where Elizabeth will announce whose corner she will be in when the Mega Powers explode, the...
2026-02-121h 49
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 121: Georgia APRIL/MAY 1982 (The Animal Arrives!!!)Regional Rasslin' returns to Georgia 1982 with Ray Russell and Jammie Ward. This time around we tackle another 3 weeks of GCW action covering late April and early May as Dusty Rhodes brings in his "gorilla" to aid him in his war against Roddy Piper & Ole Anderson. That gorilla turns out to be none other than GEORGE "THE ANIMAL" STEELE, doing his babyface shtick long before the WWF turn in 1985! Plus, The Masked Superstar returns from Japan to rekindle his issues with "Bad" Leroy Brown, TWO National Title changes that ends with Buzz Saywer getting the gold, Paul Orndorff continues to...
2026-02-031h 20
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 184: MARCH 1989 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! (Big Returns & Spring Cleaning Firings!)This week we cover the final month of news & results leading into the big one, WRESTLEMANIA V. It's all about March 1989 in the WWF! On the news side of things.. Roddy Piper returns, John Studd's job in jeopardy, Lanny Poffo undergoes a change, John Tenta tryouts, Superfly Snuka sightings, spring cleaning releases galore (of wrestlers and agents alike), No Holds Barred coming soon, Randy Savage injured, plus all of the latest build to WrestleMania! Then from there, we look into March results with Jake Roberts vs. Andre, Macho Man vs. Bad News in the Harlem Street Fight, big time...
2026-01-1556 min
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 183: FEBRUARY 1989 WWF TV (Week 4 - Savage/Hogan "My Side" Part 2, Jake Haunts Andre, More Mania Matches!)The Grenade is back in 2026 with Episode #183 looking at the final week of February 1989 in the WWF! The Randy Savage/Hulk Hogan "My Side" Stories Continue with Part 2 while everyone ponders whose corner Elizabeth will be in! Plus, Jake Roberts Haunts Andre the Giant, Ted Dibiase gets his Million Dollar Belt, the Brain Busters prepare for battle while Rick Martel unhappy with Strike Force reuniting(?), Rick Rude is ready for the Ultimate Warrior, The Red Rooster vs. Mr. Perfect, Frenchy Martin gets a haircut courtesy of Brutus Beefcake, Bobby Heenan is no fan of the Outlaw, the Powers of...
2026-01-081h 08
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 120: Memphis 6/29/85 (BOTA'S REIGN BEGINS! LAWLER COMES FOR BRANCH!)This week on Regional Rasslin' we head back to the Memphis territory to look at the week of June 29th - July 5th, 1985! Guest Gene Jackson joins Ray Russell as this week we answer the question, if a wrestling program has almost no wrestling, no angles, or promos, did it actually happen? Leslie Floyd Creatchman III is back is back this week, along with his charge the NEW Southern Heavyweight Champion... BOTA, The Witchdoctor, who makes his TV studio debut!!! Plus, the Jerry Lawler/Tom Branch feud escalates, the Fabs are back after Steve Keirn's injury last week at...
2026-01-061h 27
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 119: ICW 1981 (Waffle House Madness, Sugarhold Escape, Miss Macho, Broomfield's Sister)Regional Rasslin' #119 has arrived, with Ray Russell & guest Steve Crawford talking Angelo Poffo's ICW in 1981. We cover it all from the year of 81, from the dark Crusher Broomfield storyline to Randy Savage's run-in with the law at the local Waffle House, from Pez Whatley as "Miss Macho" to the infamous Bob Roop Sugarhold Challenge escape by William Harding. From the Macho Man stealing a steak to the summer exodus of top talent like Orton, Roop, the Devil's Duo, Izzy. Plus, we discuss the business aspect of the promotion... Who was running what, how many "partners" had points in the...
2025-12-231h 34
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 118: Georgia MARCH/APRIL 1982 (Blindfolds, Leather Straps, Rich vs. Sawyer, Orndorff)Regional Rasslin' makes its triumphant return as Guest Jammie Ward joins Ray Russell to discuss THREE WEEKS of Georgia Wrestling as we close out March and tackle the first several weeks of April in 1982! The Dusty Rhodes vs. Ole Anderson feud rages on as they prepare for a "Minnesota Logger's" Blindfold Match! Feuds entertwine as Dick Slater, Tommy Rich & Bob Armstrong battle Roddy Piper, Great Kabuki, & Gary Hart in a 6-Man Canadian Lumberjack w/Straps Match! Plus, one of the earliest televised bouts between Tommy Rich vs. Buzz Sawyer.. a tremendous angle with Brad Armstrong, a blindfold, & Ole Anderson...
2025-12-161h 29
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 117: Memphis 6/22/85 (Behold... Bota, The Witch Doctor!)Regional Rasslin is back with Guest Gene Jackson joining Ray Russell to look at Memphis Wrestling for June 22th - 28th, 1985, featuring the debut of Manager Leslie Floyd Cretchman III and... BOTA, THE WITCH DOCTOR!!! Plus, more terrible booking from Tom Renesto, another title change, Jerry Lawler has his own vision, more legends are dusted off for a underwhelming return, Rip Morgan is GREEN, Jonathan Boyd says BLOODY a lot, Steve Keirn IS Bloody, Referee Tom Branch begins rasslin, & more! If you’re enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to hel...
2025-11-111h 43
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 182: FEBRUARY 1989 WWF TV (Week 3 - Mania Matches Announced, Macho's Side of the Story!)Things heat up this week on Grenade #182 as the former Mega Powers begin the "my side of the story" vignettes where Randy Savage puts up a good argument as to why Hulk Hogan was "showboating & hotdogging", meanwhile the Hulkster cuts one of the heel-est babyface promos perhaps in wrestling history. Is there lust in the eyes of Hulk? You be the judge after listening to a series of interviews throughout this episode. Plus, the 4 headline matches for WrestleMania V are announced, the Rockers vs. Brain Busters turns into an all out brawl, Tag Champs Demolition defend against the Powers...
2025-10-231h 21
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 116: Mid-Atlantic, Southwest, & Mid-South, OH MY! (3 Episodes in 1!!!)This week, the Regional Rasslin' Podcast brings you not one, not two, but three full episodes of our sister program Regional Rasslin' Un-Reeled from Patreon.com/WrestleCopia, absolutely FREE! A sample of one of the many Video-Cast Series we offer at Patreon. Co-Host Jammie Ward joins Ray Russell as they discuss Mid-Atlantic Wrestling from January 1982, Southwest Wrestling on the USA Network, and Mid-South Wrestling from December 1981!HOUR 1: The Regional Rasslin' Un-Reeled Series continues on as this week we go back to the very popular Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling / JCP territory to look at the first week of January 1982...
2025-10-212h 50
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 181: FEBRUARY 1989 WWF TV (Week 2 - Hulk Challenges Macho!! A Million $ Belt???)This week on the Grenade we continue through February TV in 1989 of the WWF. The super focus this week is all on the falling out between the Mega Powers after last week's "Main Event" on NBC. We hear from both the Hulkster, who pushes for a title match versus the Macho Man... then we hear from the other side as the Champ Randy Savage sees LUST in the eyes of Hogan for the lovely Elizabeth. Will Randy grant the Hulkster a title shot? Tune in to find out! Plus. "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase seeks to have a special "...
2025-10-161h 07
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 115: Georgia Wrestling March 15 - 28, 1982 (Piper Warns Slater, "Don't Call Me RODNEY!")This week, Regional Rasslin' returns to Georgia Championship Wrestling in March of 1982 as Ray Russell & Guest Jammie Ward are back to break it down! Dick Slater arrives and wants a piece of Roddy "Don't call me RODNEY" Piper! Plus, Bunkhouse Return match is set up between Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen vs. Dusty Rhodes & Terry Funk! Ron Bass with an upset win over Tommy Rich to capture the National Heavyweight Title! It appears Bob Armstrong will get his fair shake versus The Great Kabuki when Gary Hart is barred from ringside, BUT Roddy Piper has an idea! Buzz Sawyer picks...
2025-10-141h 55
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 180: FEBRUARY 1989 WWF TV (Week 1 - It's Main Event Weekend! Akeem is Black???)This week on the Grenade, we kick off February 1989 WWF TV as the announcers begin to discuss the fallout of the Mega Powers implosion from the Main Event. Plus, several feuds begin to take shape on the Road to WrestleMania V. Akeem promises to be the first "BLACK" World Heavyweight Champion, Brooklyn Brawler damn near kills a jobber, Bret "HItman" Hart battles former stablemate "Dangerous" Danny Davis, Sam Houston faces "Million $ Man" Ted Dibiase in a fun TV match, who is "Mark Bow"(?), Jake Roberts is the Guest of Brother Love, Big John Studd feuding with everyone, Bobby Heenan...
2025-10-0954 min
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 114: The Poffo's ICW 1980 (Wee Willie Takes a Macho Elbow, Landel & Gang Debut!)This week, Regional Rasslin returns to once again discuss the greatest outlaw promotion of all time, the Poffo Family's ICW based ouf of Lexington, Kentucky. Steve Crawford returns to join Ray Russell in discussing the year of 1980 in the ICW. We talk Macho Man's flying elbow on midget Wee Willie (and why it was really booked), Randy Savage threatening Lance Russell & Dave Brown, the discovery of George "Crusher Broomfield" Gray (future One Man Gang), Ernie Couch's barn of fun, a rookie Buddy Landel breaking in, the creation of the Devil's Duo (Doug Vines & Jeff Sword) with Izzy Slapawitz, Bob...
2025-10-071h 18
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 179: WWF The Main Event 2/3/89 (The Mega Powers Implode!!!)The time has arrived for the big tag team showdown at the WWF's MAIN EVENT on NBC! We go back to February 3, 1989 as the Mega Powers (Randy "Macho Man" Savage & Hulk Hogan) battle the Twin Towers (Big Boss Man & Akeem)! Relive the action, the drama, the story telling, as the Mega Powers implode before our eyes. An injured Elizabeth, a helpful Hulkster (maybe TOO helpful?), and an accusing Macho Man combine for a dynamite explosion of epic proportions. We cover every aspect of the match, the angle, the lust in the eyes, the live mishaps, & more! Plus, The Mighty...
2025-10-0254 min
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 113: Memphis 6/15/85 (Lawler vs. Koko, A Big Botch, A Heel Referee, & A Hijacking!)This week on Regional Rasslin', Ray Russell & Guest Gene Jackson return as we look at June 15, 1985 in the Memphis territory. Southern Champ Jerry Lawler vs. Koko Ware headlines this week's TV. The Referee Tom Branch heel turn continues. Matchmaker Tom Renesto announces the PYT are stripped of the Southern Tag Titles, forcing a Title tournament at the Coliseum Monday night where NEW Champions are crowned! Jerry Lawler turns to Nick Bockwinkel as an unsuspecting partner, Botchmania runs wild during a Jerry Oski & Jay Youngblood tag match, Gino Della Serra and Les Freeman arrive, the Buddy Wayne (Bearer) led team...
2025-09-301h 32
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 178: FEBRUARY 1989 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! (HEEL MACHO! HOGAN vs. BOSS MAN IN A CAGE!)This week on the Grenade, we look into all of the news and House Show Results for February 1989 in the WWF! We talk Vince McMahon vs. Ted Turner, Roddy Piper's potential return, JJ Dillon & Tony Schiavone jump to the WWF, the McMahons publicly announce that WRESTLING IS FAKE(?), The Main Event Ratings, Red Rooster earns a stripe (down his head), the final Spectrum event aired on PRISM, MSG under repair, we say goodbye to Superstar Graham, Dick Graham, Kal Rudman & Rod Trongard, Mean Gene gets physical with Slick, Duggan knee injury, HEEL Randy Savage vs. Bad News Brown in a...
2025-09-251h 24
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 112: Discussing "Irresistible Force" Gorilla Monsoon (with Brian R. Solomon)Special Guest Brian R. Solomon joins Host Ray Russell and the Regional Rasslin' program this week to discuss his latest book "Irresistible Force", talking the storied career of Gorilla Monsoon. This episode covers a variety of topics including Gorilla's time as commentator, working with Jesse Ventura, the Bobby Heenan chemistry, getting physical with the Brooklyn Brawler & Vader, health issues, if there were plans for any other post-retirement Gorilla angles, being replaced by Jim Ross on PPV in 1993, how Monsoon felt about the 1990s product, Bret Hart writing the foreword, working Japan and early heel work in the WWWF, shunning...
2025-09-231h 28
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 177: JANUARY 1989 WWF TV (Week 4 - Mega Powers/Twin Towers Build, Brawler Debuts)This week on the Grenade, we close out January 1989 with the final weekend of WWF TV. It's non-stop hype for the Friday Night Feb. 3 LIVE NBC Special "The Main Event" where the Mega Powers will take on The Twin Towers! We hear from both sides as the Hulkster explain the "Love Triangle" between he, Randy, & Liz. Meanwhile, the Slickster has Akeem and the Boss Man ready for battle in what it being billed as "the Greatest Tag Team Match in History"! The Brooklyn Brawler makes his in-ring debut. The Fabulous Rougeaus pick the Bushwhackers as their next feud, and...
2025-09-181h 10
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 111: Discussing the Wilbur Snyder Book (w/Steve Verrier & Richard Vicek)This week on the program Host - Ray Russell is joined by two very Special Guests as Richard Vicek returns along with fellow Wrestling Historian, Steve Verrier, to discuss the book they co-authored, "Wilbur Snyder, The World's Most Scientific Wrestler"! The two writers and researchers took time out of their schedule to sit down and discuss Wilbur Snyder the family man, how they approached writing their parts of the book, new discoveries through their research, and much more!Purchase "Wilbur Snyder, The World's Most Scientific Wrestler" Today! Let them know you heard about it here...
2025-09-1646 min
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 176: JANUARY 1989 WWF TV (Week 3 - Rumble Fallout & One MEGA Storyline... BROTHER!)The Grenade returns with the fallout from the 1989 Royal Rumble as we look at the weekend of January 21st - 23rd of 1989 in the WWF! The Mega Powers story continues to build as WWF Champ Randy Savage battles Akeem, leading to interference from the Big Boss Man, and Hulk Hogan arrives to save the day! But rather than check on the Macho Man, Hulk elects to pose for the fans, leading to a near showdown with excellent story telling overall and amazing selling from the Savage. The Rougeau Brothers debut their self-sang theme "All American Boys"!!! Gorilla Monsoon is...
2025-09-111h 08
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 110: Georgia Wrestling March 1 - 14, 1982 (Terry Funk Teams With... Dusty?!?)This week on Regional Rasslin', Host Ray Russell & Guest Jammie Ward return as they continue to discuss Georgia Championship Wrestling 1982 with the first half of March. In an awesome angle, after being turned on by Ole Anderson and Stan Hansen, Terry Funk offers Dusty Rhodes a prized possession as collateral in order to get Dusty to be his partner at the Omni! Plus, a wild angle involving Roddy Piper, Kabuki, and the Armstrongs! Harley Race challenges NWA World Champion Ric Flair, Roddy Piper in perhaps his only match vs. Tommy Rich, Gino Hernandez is back again, Tom Prichard looking...
2025-09-091h 30
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 175: THE DEFINITIVE WWF ROYAL RUMBLE 1989 REVIEW (PART 2)We continue to talk the 1989 WWF Royal Rumble with two halves to this edition! First, we go in depth on the big 30-Man extravaganza this week and all of stories within it... friend vs. friend, foe vs. foe, every man for himself... Then, a special guest as Ray's brother Jesse returns to talk their childhood memories and thoughts on the event. Ax vs. Smash, Andre vs. Jake (and Damian), Mr. Perfect & Shawn Michaels impress, Macho Madness comes after Bad News Brown, another wrinkle in the Mega Powers storyline, Big Boss Man vs. Hulk Hogan (sore loser), a bald Outlaw...
2025-09-042h 05
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 109: Los Angeles 1981/1982 (Adrian Street, Andre, Renesto, Kiss, More!)It’s another fun ride back in time as Vandal Drummond returns to Regional Rasslin’ to join Ray Russell, as this week we continue to talk the early 1980s in the old LeBell Los Angeles territory. Just some of the topics we discuss this week include Independent Rivals (Gory Guerrero, Karl Lauer, Ripper Leone, more!), a drunken Andre the Giant story, “Exotic” Adrian Street & Miss Linda arrive in the States, The Kiss, Luis Mariscal as Sweet Brown Sugar, Diamond Timothy Flowers, The Monster’s babyface turn, events switching from the Olympic Auditorium to the Sports Arena, the changing of TV station...
2025-09-021h 35
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 174: WWF ROYAL RUMBLE 1989 REVIEW (PART 1)It's time to R-R-RUMBLE! It's time for the 1989 WWF Royal Rumble review! Talking the Super Posedown - Rick Rude vs. Ultimate Warrior leads to much more, 6-Man Tag (2 out of 3 falls) Hacksaw Duggan & The Hart Foundation vs. Dino Bravo & The Rougeaus, Women's Champion Rockin' Robin vs. Judy Martin, Battle for the Crown: King Haku vs. Harley Race! Plus, did Ted Dibiase PURCHASE a higher number from the Dr. of Style(?), Demolition in for a "long night", Jake Roberts looking for Andre the Giant, Sensational Sherri joins commentary, who will Elizabeth be siding with if it comes down to the...
2025-08-281h 07
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 108: Setting the Stage for Angelo Poffo's ICW (Lawsuits, Frugality, More!)Back with a new project on Regional Rasslin! Guest Steve Crawford returns as he and host Ray Russell begin to discuss the history of Angelo Poffo's famed outlaw promotion, ICW. Topics discussed include the early life of the Poffo family in the wrestling business, father Angelo, and his sons Lanny Poffo & Randy "Macho Man" Savage. Plus, the early ideas of creating ICW in 1979, working with Dale Mann, merging with the talent from Knoxville's All-Star promotion, the legendary frugality of the Poffos, lawsuits, and much more!If you’re enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to gr...
2025-08-261h 08
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 173: JANUARY '89 WWF TV (Rumble Weekend! The Brawler Attacks a Rooster & Gorilla!)The Grenade is back with episode #173 and it's Royal Rumble weekend here in 1989! It's all the last minute build to the big 30-Man PPV extravaganza, plus the fallout from last week's Saturday Night's Main Event, the Mega Powers/Twin Towers saga heats up, and Bobby Heenan debuts his BROOKLYN BRAWLER on the set of Prime Time Wrestling... A truly shocking transformation from Steve Lombardi to the Brawler character as he attacks not only the Red Rooster but also Gorilla Monsoon with a barstool! Plus, we talk random cabinets(?), and action with IC Champ Ultimate Warrior, Rockers, Brain Busters, King...
2025-08-211h 04
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 107: Memphis 6/8/85 (TUX's HIT LIST, MACHO GONE, SHEEPHERDERS RETURN!)This week on Regional Rasslin', Gene Jackson returns to co-host with Ray Russell to look at more Memphis Wrestling for June 1985! Jerry Lawler is riding high after defeating Randy Savage for the Southern Title and sending the Macho Man packing to the WWF... BUT, the King finds out there's no rest for the weary as Bruiser Brody looms ahead Monday Night! Tux Newman is laid up in bed, but that doesn't stop him from creating a "HIT" LIST! Kareem Muhammad continues to stick it to Jay Youngblood. The Sheepherders return in a new incarnation. The Fabs seek revenge on...
2025-08-191h 20
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 172: WWF Saturday Night's Main Event 1/7/89 (Hogan/Akeem, Hair vs. Hair, Warrior/Honky!)This week's Grenade dives into the January 7th, 1989 edition of the WWF's Saturday Night's Main Event! The Mega Powers saga continues as Hulk Hogan battles Akeem, with the Big Boss Man in his corner. Will the Macho Man aid in the Hulkster's corner, or will Randy Savage allow his Mega Partner to take a Mega Beatdown? Plus, last chance match for the Honky Tonk Man who challenges IC Champion The Ultimate Warrior one final time in an attempt to regain "his" title belt. Plus, HAIR vs. HAIR when Brutus Beefcake takes on "Outlaw" Ron Bass, Mr. Perfect shows off...
2025-08-141h 04
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 106: Georgia Wrestling February 13 - 28, 1982 (World Tag Tourney, Dragon Shai, More)This week on Regional Rasslin, Jammie Ward returns to join host Ray Russell to discuss more Georgia Championship Wrestling from February 1982! The big World Tag Team Title tournament makes its way to the Omni featuring teams from all over the world including the Briscos, the Funks, Jumbo Tsuruta & Tenryu, Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen, Masked Superstar & Super Destroyer, & many more! Plus, NWA World Champion Ric Flair defends against former 6 times champ Harley Race, the Giant Baba brings his PWF Title to the states to defend against Terry Gordy, the Jimmy Garvin & Buzz Sawyer feud continues, Dusty Rhodes vs. Great Kabuki...
2025-08-051h 51
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 171: JANUARY 89 WWF TV BEGINS! (TWIN TOWERS FORM, SNME WEEKEND!)This week on the Grenade, we kick off 1989 WWF TV! It's Saturday Night's Main Event weekend, and we're just one week out from the Royal Rumble as everyone gets ready for the big PPV event! The Twin Towers of Akeem & The Big Boss Man are formed, Brutus Beefcake samples haircuts for the Outlaw, Big John Studd lifts some serious weights, Ted Dibiase hints at buying a higher number, trouble brews between Bobby Heenan & the Red Rooster, Macho Man trusts no one, what happens if the Rumble comes down to Ax vs. Smash(?), the Bushwhackers dine, the Warrior & Rick Rude...
2025-07-311h 14
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 105: Finishing the 1977 Tennessee Split, A Look Into the Demise of Gulas PromotionsThis week on Regional Rasslin, we finish up the Tennessee 1977 Project with Guest Steve Crawford joining Ray Russell on the program. We do a quick overview of the split between Jerry Jarrett and Nick Gulas and then dive into the following years that led up to the demise of Gulas' run as a promoter in 1980. We talk "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Dutch Mantel, Bobby Eaton, early Freebirds Michael Hayes & Terry Gordy, George Gulas, & more! We also look at the final card promoted by Gulas in Nashville, and the first card promoted by Jerry Jarrett when he took over the...
2025-07-2257 min
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 170: JANUARY 1989 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! (The 89 Project Begins!)The Wrestling Memory Grenade begins the 1989 WWF Project, featuring JANUARY 1989 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! Talking the WWF's attempt to thwart the various State Athletic Commissions, Red Rooster babyface turn, Steve Lombardi becomes a Brawler, Rick Martel visa issues, SNME news, Tony Schiavone arrives, WrestleMania V venue announced, WWF USA Special up against NWA Chi-Town Rumble, Bobby Heenan on the All-Madden Team, Macho Man vs. Bad News Brown in a Street Fight, Rockers vs. Brain Busters, Warrior vs. King Haku, Andre vs. Jake, Demolition vs. Powers of Pain, John Studd vs. Akeem, Hulk Hogan vs. Big Boss Man, Dibiase vs. Hercules...
2025-07-171h 21
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 104: Memphis 6/1/85 (LOSER LEAVES - Randy Savage vs. Jerry Lawler!!!)It's a truly historical episode of Regional Rasslin' as Ray Russel & guest Gene Jackson cover the week of June 1st - 7th, 1985 in the Memphis Territory. Jerry "The King" Lawler battles Southern Champion Randy "Macho Man" Savage in a NO DQ - LOSER LEAVES TOWN MATCH! This is the match that would send the Macho Man off to the WWF, which jumpstarted his legendary career in the "big time". Plus, Kareem Muhammad hosts an entire episode of The Jerry Lawler Show AND finds the time to humiliate Jay Youngblood, Stan Lane cuts another funny promo, the Mexican Angel debuts...
2025-07-151h 44
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 169: FINISHING THE 1988 WWF PROJECT! (12/24/88 - 1/2/89 WWF TV)We close out the 1988 WWF Project this week by looking at the final 2 weeks of December '88 WWF TV! Everyone prepares for the Royal Rumble as it will be friend against friend and partner against partner! Plus, Big John Studd returns and renounces Bobby Heenan as his manager, Bad News Brown & Randy Savage have a wild brawl, The Bushwhackers meet Santa Claus (sort of), the Brain announces where he stands in the "Battle for the Crown" when King Haku meets Harley Race, Honky Tonk & Greg Valentine team up to come after the Hart Foundation, Mr. Perfect's winning streak remain...
2025-07-101h 16
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 103: When Roddy Met Gino! Georgia January 30 - February 13, 1982Regional Rasslin returns to Georgia 1982 with Ray Russell & guest Jammie Ward to talk the first half of February, including two more episodes of TV and another big 10-Match Omni card! Find out what happens when Roddy Piper finally climbs into a Georgia ring for the first time to battle Bob Armstrong. Dusty Rhodes returns to town to take on the Great Kabuki in the infamous "Dragon Shai" Match, NWA World Champ Ric Flair awaits to see who the #1 Contender will be when Tommy Rich faces Harley Race. Gino Hernandez makes a rare appearance on TBS and is interviewed (multiple...
2025-07-011h 53
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 102: Tennessee Sept - Dec 1977 (Valiant Arrives, Lawler Un-Retires)Steve Crawford returns to Regional Rasslin to talk more Tennessee 1977 with host Ray Russell. Jarrett vs. Gulas, Memphis vs. Nashville! Jimmy Valiant arrives as the new top heel as Jerry Lawler Un-Retires and begins his first big babyface run in the territory to exact revenge on the newcomer! Plus, we deep dive into results from both sides of Tennessee from September - December and watch as one territory flourishes, while the other drops down to 600 fans in attendance (yikes!). Plus, what on Earth is a "Scaffold Battle Royal"?? No, seriously... what is it???If you’re enjoying Wr...
2025-06-241h 33
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 168: December 1988 WWF TV (Week 3) Royal Rumble Card Announced!This week on the Grenade, we move another week closer to closing out 1988 in the WWF as we look at the weekend TV for December 17th through the 19th. The entire Royal Rumble card is finalized! Vince McMahon verbally attacks Mr. Fuji's accent to the point that Jesse Ventura has to be the voice of reason. Brother Love finds out what happens when you use the word "SNAKE" in front of Andre the Giant. Tag Champs Demolition continue to demolish & destroy the competition as they prepare for the Powers of Pain. Jake Roberts offers the Giant a chance to...
2025-06-1956 min
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 101: Chicago Wrestling History Part 2 (With Richard Vicek)This week on Regional Rasslin, Guest Richard Vicek returns as he oins Ray Russell to talk more Chicago Wrestling Club history. We pick up where we left off in the mid 1970s as we talk more Stadium events, Johnny Starr replacing Bobby Heenan's spot, Wilbur Snyder in Tie-Dye, the decline of the territory throughout the early 1980s, WWA talent being shunned in the dying days of the promotion, and much more! Plus, we go back to the 70s and listen to some super rare old school interviews with the likes of Heenan, Bockwinkel, Ray Stevens & Ox Baker!
2025-06-1755 min
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 100: Memphis 5/25/85 (Kareem Muhammad Takes Over, Brody is King?)We celebrate Episode #100 of Regional Rasslin' by closing out the month of MAY 1985 in the Memphis Territory! Guest Gene Jackson joins host Ray Russell to talk Memorial Day weekend in the CWA! Bruiser Brody now wears the crown, but is Jerry Lawler still the King? Austin Idol returns darlin' to team with Lawler vs. Brody & Kareem Muhammad. Speaking of Muhammad, after his "audition" last week on the Lawler Show, Kareem is given nearly the entirety of this week's 90 minute wrestling program to get himself over... and what a job he does! Plus, Billy Travis no longer a PYT? Jerry J...
2025-06-111h 41
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 167: December 1988 WWF TV (Week 2) Rockers/Busters Brawl!This week in the Grenade we continue on through December 1988 in the WWF, looking at another week of TV! The Rockers & Brain Busters continue their issues from the Survivor Series, with a wild brawl around the arena. Randy Savage speaks out on would-be challenger Bad News Brown. Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan meet the Bushwhackers at Busch Gardens in Tampa. Tag Champs Demolition have words for former manager Mr. Fuji and the Powers of Pain. Ronnie Garvin makes his WWF debut. Lanny Poffo has amazing aim.. with his Frisbee. Hercules battles the future Maxx Payne. Plus, the Big Boss Man...
2025-06-0550 min
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 165: DECEMBER 1988 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! (Debuts, Returns, & New Feuds Begin)This week, The Wrestling Memory Grenade looks at DECEMBER 1988 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! Talking Debuts & Returns, Blue Blazer Injury, Sugar Ray/Lalonde revenue, Warrior's Car Stolen at gun point, WWF Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage takes on all comers from Rick Rude to Bad News Brown, Hulk Hogan continues his feud with the Big Boss Man, Andre the Giant faces Jake Roberts (and Damian), Demolition vs. Powers of Pain heats up as the WWF drives the point home that the PoP are the heels, IC Champ Ultimate Warrior vs. Honky Tonk Man inside a Steel Cage, The Rockers vs. Brain...
2025-05-221h 28
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 97: The 1977 Tennessee Split (Part 4 - Making a SUPERSTAR, Dusty, More)Guest Steve Crawford returns to Regional Rasslin to discuss perhaps one of the biggest pieces of Tennessee Wrestling history. We continue our journey through 1977 as we travel through the summer months, and the MAKING OF A SUPERSTAR! We look at the entire weekly feud between "King" Jerry Lawler vs. the newly dubbed giant killer Bill Dundee. Money exchanged, pink slips traded, hair is cut... the ongoing saga that helped solidify Dundee as a true main event "Superstar"! Plus, Jerry Lawler RETIRES on top of his game? This episode is STACKED with talent and stories, our longest show to date...
2025-05-131h 51
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 94: GEORGIA 80s SPECIAL! Ole vs. Barnett, & Vince Takes Over TBS (w/Bob Roop)This week it's a 4.5 hour special edition of Regional Rasslin, as we present a special 3-Part episode all rolled into one MEGA edition of the program. Information so fun and detailed that we wanted to share it with the territory era fans, as we sift through Ole Anderson's book "Inside Out: How Corporate America Destroyed Professional Wrestling". Bob Roop discusses the business practices of Ole Anderson and Jim Barnett in Georgia Championship Wrestling in the early 1980s. We go deep behind the scenes as first, we discuss Ole's expansion into Ohio, Michigan, and West Virginia. How it all came...
2025-04-154h 35
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 161: WWF SURVIVOR SERIES 1988 REVIEW Part 1 (Demolition/Powers of Pain, Warrior/Honky)It's Grenade #161 as we kick off the Definitive Edition of the WWF's SURVIVOR SERIES 1988 REVIEW! This week Ray Russell is joined by his brother Jesse, as they begin to dissect the PPV and reminisce in between. Talking the LIVE Version vs. Coliseum Video, the Richfield Coliseum, Gorilla & Jesse the Body, Team Warrior/Beefcake vs. Team Honky Tonk/Outlaw, replacements, Jim Brunzell finishes up, Owen Hart's Injury, Bad News walking out, the wired up Ultimate Warrior. Then, it's off to the giant 20-Man 10-Team Tag match featuring Team Powers of Pain vs. Team Demolition, the ultra confusing DOUBLE TURN, a...
2025-04-102h 14
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 93: The 1977 Jarrett/Gulas Tennessee Split (Part 3 - A "Midget" Beats The Giant?)Regional Rasslin is back with Guest Steve Crawford for installment #3 in the 1977 Tennessee Project! This week we talk the spring of 77, as Nick Gulas packs up and leaves Memphis after drawing only 400 fans at the Mid-South Coliseum. Meanwhile, Jerry Jarrett continues to thrive in his new promotion as Lance Russell & Dave Brown arrive to host TV! There's a controversy in New York when the Apter Magazines post a story on "The Night a Midget Beat the Giant", implying Jerry Lawler had defeated Andre the Giant in Memphis, hear how Terry Funk stirred the pot and Vince McMahon Sr. was...
2025-04-081h 33
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 157: NOVEMBER 1988 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! (Hirings, Firings, Injuries, Lawsuits!)This week on the Grenade, it's NOVEMBER 1988 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! Talking Hirings & Firings, Injuries, Sugar Ray vs. Lalonde, Lawsuits, "THEY LIVE", Survivor Series Changes, WWF Champion Randy "Macho Man" Savage vs. Bad News Brown, Hulk Hogan vs. The Big Boss Man, Hacksaw Duggan vs. Dino Bravo, Hart Foundation vs. Rougeaus, the Jake Roberts vs. Rick Rude feud comes to a close, Brain Busters geld the Young Stallions, British Bulldogs finish up, Ronnie Garvin arrives, Soundbites, and much more!Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Ac...
2025-03-131h 26
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 89: Los Angeles 1980 w/Vandal Drummond (Andre vs. Race, Guerreros vs. Evans, Twin Devils)Regional Rasslin' is back with Special Guest Co-Host Vandal Drummond as we begin to talk the dying days of the old LeBell Los Angeles territory! This week we begin to dive into the year of 1980 and discuss an insane amount of topics and talents including... Harley Race vs. Andre the Giant, Al Madril, John Mantell (The Hood), Gordman & Goliath, Dario Romero, Bengali, Mr. Mexico, the Twin Devils, Chief Running Hill, the Mando & Chavo Guerrero vs. Jack & Ray Evans feud, manager Pete Collins, Carlos Mata, Mickey Doyle, "Cowboy" Tom Prichard, Pistol Pete Marquez, booker Tom Renesto, Jeff Walton, Chic Donovan...
2025-03-041h 35
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 87: The 1977 Jarrett/Gulas Tennessee Split (Part 2 - Running Opposition)Regional Rasslin' returns with Guest Steve Crawford as we continue the story of the 1977 Tennessee split between Jerry Jarrett vs. Nick Gulas. The War Begins in March as the two promotions begin running opposition in Memphis, we look at rosters, the glaring attendance difference, the change in TV stations, Lance Russell, Abdullah the Butcher, Jim White's departure from full-time wrestling, talent jumping to Jarrett, the Commercial Appeal Newspaper articles, & so much more!Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our...
2025-02-181h 36
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 154: OCTOBER 1988 WWF TV (Boss Man Destroys Hulk Hogan, Brain Busters Debut!)A NEW GRENADE HAS ARRIVED! LOOKING AT THE WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 22, 1988 WWF TV. FEATURING A MAJOR ANGLE, AS THE BIG BOSS MAN ATTACKS HULK HOGAN ON THE BROTHER LOVE SHOW... PLUS, THE WWF DEBUT OF ARN ANDERSON & TULLY BLANCHARD, THE BRAIN BUSTERS! TITO SANTANA HAS A RUDE AWAKENING FOR RAVISHING RICK! WE HAVE A PORK CHOP CASH SIGHTING! HEAR WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A RED ROOSTER BATTLES A JUNKYARD DOG! THE BARON STILL WITH THE POWERS OF PAIN. TED DIBIASE VOWS TO ENSLAVE THE MIGHTY HERCULES. GORILLA & BOBBY HEENAN STOP BY SUGAR RAY LEONARD'S TRAINING CAMP. WE LEARN ALL OF...
2025-02-131h 18
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 153: OCTOBER 1988 WWF TV - WEEK 3 (More PERFECT Vignettes, Survivor Series Returns)This week on the Grenade, we continue into the month of October 1988 in the WWF history books. Mr. Perfect shoots hoops... Perfectly, Bobby Heenan's "Little Red Rooster" makes his in-ring debut, Jake & Cheryl Roberts make a promise to Rick Rude, Hacksaw Duggan & Dino Bravo go nose-to-nose on the set of the Brother Love Show, Hercules makes his babyface debut in the ring (complete with Theme Music), Rick Rude has new tights, The Big Boss Man is primed & ready for a big push, Jesse Ventura mocks The Hart Foundation's business sense, "Outlaw" Ron Bass hangs another victim, Greg Valentine's "Heartbreaker", I...
2025-01-301h 10
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 85: Memphis - April 27, 1985 ("Dr. D" David Schultz Returns to Memphis!)This week, Regional Rasslin' returns to Memphis 1985 w/Guest Gene Jackson! Hot off his 20/20 segment with John Stossel AND his firing from the WWF, we see the return of "Dr. D" David Schultz! Plus, Kareem Muhammad arrives, Jerry Lawler throws a fireball & Lance Russell isn't amused, Koko Ware lashes the hell out of the Battens, Bruiser Brody is headed in, Jerry Oski has issues with Lanny Poffo, The Fabs have a surprise, Moondog is MIA, Battle of the DJ's. & much more fun to be had!Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www...
2025-01-211h 35
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 152: With Guest JOHN POZ! (OCT. 88 WWF TV - RED ROOSTER DEBUTS)It's a monster-sized 2+ Hour edition of the Grenade this week as the Poz-man cometh! We're joined by Special Guest John Poz of the "Two Man Power Trip" Podcast Empire as he joins the show to talk the week of October 8th, 1988 in the WWF and all of the current goings on in the company! Listen in as the "little Warrior" in Ray works side-by-side with the longtime Hulkamaniac in Poz as they discuss a variety of topics, including the introduction on the Brother Love Show of Bobby Heenan's latest charge "The Red Rooster" Terry Taylor! Plus, the transformation of...
2025-01-162h 22
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 83: The Jarrett/Gulas Split 1977 (Setting the Stage)NEW YEAR, NEW PROJECTS! Special Guest Steve Crawford returns as we kick off 2025 on Regional Rasslin' with the first new project of the year... This week we set the stage for the 1977 Tennessee Territory Split between Jerry Jarrett vs. Nick Gulas & Roy Welch. In this episode we go back in time and talk the lay of the land, the backstory of the territory, the promoters involved, the cities involved, the talent involved (even Dr. Frank), where it all went awry, and we cover the first 2 months of 1977 results & info! Using the most vast array of sources possible, listen as...
2025-01-071h 37
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 80: UWF DECEMBER 1986 (The Battle of Death! Hair Cream! Hacksaw/Gang Brawl!)The PENULTIMATE Episode of the UWF 1986 Project has arrived... the episode before the last... Looking at the first half of December 1986 in the Cowboy's Universal Wrestling Federation, along with Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez! Look out Savannah Jack & company, as Michael Hayes brings back the infamous "Hair Removal Cream"! Terry Taylor teams with various partners, in pursuit of the Tag Titles currently held by Bad Leroy Brown & Wild Bill Irwin. The Freebirds aren't happy with their current situation after losing the gold, and are seeking revenge against anyone that stands in their way. It's the BATTLE OF DEATH as Steve "...
2024-12-101h 57
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 78: Georgia - NOV / DEC 1981 (Superstar Regains Title, Piper Prods Armstrong)This week Regional Rasslin' returns to 1981 in Georgia Championship Wrestling w/Guest Jammie Ward as we close out November and kick off early December of 81. The Masked Superstar returns, and with the help of the Super Destroyer, the Superstar defeats "Wildfire" Tommy Rich to regain the National Title. But look out masked men, Big Red has some revealing photos, promising to expose the heel tandem and their cheating ways! Roddy Piper continues to poke the bear that is "Bullet" Bob Armstrong, as Piper continues to take jabs at son Brad Armstrong. Find out what happens when BOTH of your...
2024-11-261h 29
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 76: Memphis - April 13, 1985 (The Macho Man Attacks Lance Russell!)This week on Regional Rasslin', Guest Gene Jackson returns to tackle more 1985 Memphis goodness as we continue through April 1985. The TV program gets a new intro & theme, but everything that can go wrong, does... The Macho Man attacks Lance Russel, but stay tuned to find out why nobody cared... There's no Dave Brown so Lance Russell is forced to go at it alone as the Top Rope Breaks... TWICE... Audio issues with Nick Bockwinkel's phone call, Steve Keirn cusses on air, we say goodbye to Cyclops, Sweet Daddy Siki, Eddie Gilbert & Dutch Mantel. Plus, Constance & Ashley the "world beaters"...
2024-11-121h 41
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 72: Georgia - FALL 1981 (RODDY PIPER DEBUTS! Idol, Hansen, Armstrong, More!)This week Regional Rasslin' heads back to the fall of 1981 in Georgia Championship Wrestling w/Guest Jammie Ward. We close out October 81 with a true Halloween Treat as RODDY PIPER makes his GCW debut alongside Gordon Solie. Plus, we look at early November, and all the new and returning names like big Stan Hansen, Austin Idol darlin', Brad & Bullet Bob Armstrong, The New Zealand Sheepherders, The Minnesota Wrecking Crew, & Big Red, just to name a few! Also, another big Omni card, Otis Sistrunk Retires, the Tag Titles are vacant, NWA World Champion Ric Flair vs. Tommy Rich, The Great...
2024-10-152h 08
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 143: WWF SUMMERSLAM 1988 REVIEW- Part 1 (Warrior vs. Honky Tonk, IC Title Change)This week on the Grenade, we begin the DEFINITIVE EDITION of the WWF's SUMMERSLAM 1988 REVIEW!Featuring The British Bulldogs vs. The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers, Bad News Brown vs. Ken Patera, "Ravishing" Rick Rude vs. The Junkyard Dog, The Powers of Pain vs. The Bolsheviks, a breakdown of the attack from "Outlaw" Ron Bass on Brutus Beefcake, The Brother Love Show w/Special Guest "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, IC Champion Honky Tonk Man meets the new challenge of the ULLLLLTIMATE WARRIOR!!! Plus, Baron Von Raschke debuts, Gorilla Monsoon talks peanut butter pie, a Jake Roberts run-in, Sugar Ray Leonard, SummerSlam...
2024-10-101h 14
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 67: Georgia - October 1981 (Special "Dick in a Box" Edition!)It's our special "Dick in a Box" edition of Regional Rasslin', as Guest Jammie Ward returns to talk more October 1981 in Georgia Wrestling! DIck Slater explodes from the box to declare himself the partner of Tommy Rich vs. The Great Mephisto & crew. Plus, rematch with new Champ Ric Flair vs. former Champ Dusty Rhodes for the NWA World Title in the Omni, Super Destroyer Arrives, Terry Gordy joins big Jim Duggan for tag team action, Steve O learns Karate, Referee Nick Patrick explains the "Dusty Finish", NWA World Tag Champs Ole & Gene Anderson come to town, find out what...
2024-09-102h 12
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 66: Memphis - March 23, 1985 (Sweet Daddy Siki Debuts, Macho Madness)It's a most hilarious edition of Regional Rasslin' this week as Guest Gene Jackson returns to talk more Memphis 1985 with Ray Russell. The duo have even more fun than usual... Plenty of laughs as well as your typical Memphis history lesson as they talk the week of March, 23, 1985. SWEET DADDY SIKI arrives to the CWA and turns babyface in record time! The PYT Express are in studio, find out which is the "Pretty Young" and who is the "Thang". Jerry Lawler seeks revenge and the return of his Southern Title from Randy "Macho Man" Savage. Speaking of "Mach", Savage...
2024-09-031h 45
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 65: Professional Wrestling & The Law (w/Alex B. Long)This week is a special edition of Regional Rasslin' as Ray Russell interviews Author & Professor of Law, Mr. ALEX B. LONG about his new book "Professional Wrestling and the Law: Legal Battles from the Ring to the Courtroom". Alex has published over 40 scholarly articles and books on legal topics, and the most recent of which, a book that takes a deep dive into the many different lawsuits, litigation, and legal battles from throughout the history of pro wrestling… Some of the topics from the courtroom that we discuss include, Ron Fuller suing Ron Garvin for the return of the So...
2024-08-2754 min
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 64: UWF OCTOBER 1986 (REMATCH - Doc vs. Gordy, Chris Adams Debuts, More!)It's Regional Rasslin' #64, featuring Guest Roman Gomez & Ray Russell returning to kick off the first two weeks of OCTOBER 1986 in the UWF! REMATCH - UWF Heavyweight Champion Terry Gordy vs. "Dr. Death" Steve Williams. "Gentleman" Chris Adams DEBUTS vs. Savannah Jack! Buddy Roberts the NEW TV Champion, Iceman Parsons & MIssing Link vs. John Tatum & Jack Victory, Tag Champs Fantastics vs. Sting & Eddie Gilbert, Bill Watts "Man of the Year", Ted Dibiase challenges Terry Gordy inside a STEEL CAGE, Dark Journey still wants a piece of Missy Hyatt, Raw Footage "F-Bombs" from Michael Hayes & Good Old JR, & more!...
2024-08-201h 33
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 63: GEORGIA 1981 (Tommy's Box, Gordy's Baby Bottle, Superstar Suspended)Regional Rasslin' is back talking early October 1981 in Georgia Wrestling w/Guest Jammie Ward. We discuss NEW NWA World Champion Ric Flair. What is in Tommy RIch's BOX? Michael Hayes shoves a BABY BOTTLE in Terry Gordy's mouth, George Scott SUSPENDS The Masked Superstar, and Superstar places a BOUNTY on "Wildfire" Tommy Rich... Otis Sistrunk WRESTLES on TV, Ray Stevens & Tor Kamata team up, Bobby Garrett suffers a broken arm, and action with the likes of Mr. Wrestling #2, Steve O, George Wells, Brian Blair, Mike Sharpe, Brian St. John, Terry Gordy, & more!Please Subscribe to our Patreon...
2024-08-062h 17
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 62: Memphis - March 16, 1985 (MACHO MAN WINS GOLD & CAT FIGHT 85!)Please bear with Ray Russell's allergies during the latest episode of Regional Rasslin' #62 as Guest Gene Jackson returns to talk more MARCH 1985 CWA Memphis Wrestling (3/16 - 3/22/85)! Randy Savage tries to "pluck the eyeball" of Jerry Lawler. The PYT Express are headed to Memphis. Tux Newman joins the Lawler Show. Eddie Gilbert & Lanny Poffo unite. The Wild Hoggs get wrestling gear. Tojo Yamamoto makes his first studio appearance of 1985... and so does Speedy Tall Tree (nepotism at its finest). Debbie Combs & Miss Linda have a Cat Fight to close the program! Plus, Mid-South Coliseum action sees Randy Savage capture the...
2024-07-301h 31
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 59: GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 1981 (NEW World Champ Ric Flair, The Otis Sistrunk Era)This week marks another 2.5 HOUR MEGA EDITION OF REGIONAL RASSLIN' w/Guest Jammie Ward talking September 1981 in Georgia Wrestling. Featuring NEW NWA World Champion Ric Flair, Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy, Superfly Snuka, Tommy Rich, Masked Superstar, Otis Sistrunk, Mr. Wrestling #2, Tor Kamata, Ray Stevens, & so much more! Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "Superfan DELUXE" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMA...
2024-07-092h 31
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 57: Memphis - March 2, 1985 (Lawler vs. Bockwinkel, Fabs vs. R&Rs, Lanny's Gang Bangs)It's a hilarious 2-HOUR episode of Regional Rasslin' #57 as Guest Gene Jackson returns to kick off MARCH 1985 CWA Memphis Wrestling! Jerry Lawler challenges Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA World Title... sort of... Plus, Southern Tag Champs The Fabulous Ones vs. Rock & Roll Express, Lanny Poffo talks Gang Bangs, Watermelons seeds everywhere, Lance Russell ate what(?), Macho Man's obsession with "electric fans", Joe Lightfoot goes on the war path, and find out how much money it would take for Troy Graham to spit in his own mammy's face! All of that and so much more... We DARE anyone to listen...
2024-06-252h 03
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkBONUS EPISODE! AN INTRODUCTION TO USWA 1993 & THE RETRO RE-VIEW PODCASTAs we record a slew of new Regional Rasslin' Episodes over this Memorial Holiday week, please enjoy this BONUS Episode of Regional Rasslin' as we introduce you to Gene Jackson's new Retro Wrestling Re-View Podcast, currently covering the 1993 USWA Project!It's the debut edition of the Retro Wrestling Re-View Podcast! Listen in as Host Gene Jackson welcomes his co-hosts Richard Mullikan and Josh Briley (of P3 Radio) to set the stage, then review & discuss the first week of 1993 in the USWA! "Superstar" Bill Dundee is headed out of the territory for an office job in WCW and...
2024-05-291h 56
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 45: Memphis 1985 - Week 5 (Lance Russell Suspends Jimmy Hart! Troy Graham Promos)Regional Rasslin' #45 is here with Guest Gene Jackson, who returns to talk more 1985 Memphis Wrestling. We kick off FEBRUARY as the blizzard of 85 wreaks havoc on the territory. Included are some great soundbites as Jimmy Hart finds himself SUSPENDED by... LANCE RUSSELL, after the flour fiasco! Troy Graham takes "heel heat" in his promos to a whole new level as he lambastes Steve Keirn's "shell shocked daddy". Eddie Gilbert introduces David Haskins to some snow. Plus, The Terminators are still here, special "Best of" edition of the Lawler show, Louisville Gardens results, and so much more! The CWA is s...
2024-03-191h 59
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG BONUS SHOW! Special Interview with Bob Roop!We hope you enjoy this BONUS edition of the Grenade show as Ray Russell conducts a very special interview with wrestling legend Bob Roop. In this episode, we catch up with what Bob has been doing since retirement before we head back in time to talk the early days. At the top of the program Roop will also address recent comments made by Ron Fuller and Kevin Sullivan, touching on his issues while in the Knoxville territory that led to the defection of the Knoxville 5 and "Plan B" video.From there, we go back in time to...
2023-11-021h 27
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 26: GCW May 1981 (Bruiser Brody Arrives, GA Title Tournament, Patera Back)Back with Episode #26 of Regional Rasslin' covering MAY 1981 in Georgia Wrestling History. Guest Jammie Ward returns from vacation while host Ray Russell battles fall allergies. Topics this week include the Georgia Heavyweight Title Tournament, Bruiser Brody arrives, Tommy Rich wins gold again, Nikolai Vokoff the Bounty Hunter, Harley Race forever 50, World's Strongest Man Ken Patera, Ted Dibiase's revenge, JYD's "peek-a-boos", heel Alfred Hayes, Wahoo McDaniel, Bryan St. John, Mike Sharpe, Boxcar Willie, Putt-Putt Championships, Bill Tush Comedy Hour, and a whole lot more... Plus, soundbites galore!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met....
2023-09-282h 19
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode #100: CELEBRATING 100 EPISODES with Guests Galore!Celebrating 100 EPISODES of The Wrestling Memory Grenade, this week host Ray Russell welcomes FOUR Special Guests including Stick to Wrestling's John McAdam, as well as Jammie Ward & Roman Gomez of the Regional Rasslin' Podcast. They're all here to celebrate and talk 1987 in the WWF! From there, for the FIRST TIME EVER in WrestleCopia history, Ray's brother JESSE joins the show to talk a "wrestling grenade" of childhood memories between the two from the 1980s & early 1990s. Then from there, we announce THE NEXT PROJECT coming to the Grenade Podcast after we finish up 1987 WWF! It's a super stacked show...
2023-08-292h 43
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 22: UWF APRIL 1986 (Dusty vs. Arn IN A CAGE! Kamala Returns)The Regional Rasslin' Podcast Returns! Ray Russell & Guest Roman Gomez talk APRIL 1986 in the UWF Mid-South territory. Topics include Dusty Rhodes vs. Arn Anderson in a CAGE, the last minute build to the inaugural Crockett Cup, Buzz Sawyer mentors Rick Steiner, Korchenko likes Hot Dogs, Kamala Returns, Hacksaw Duggan & Dick Slater prepare for their final showdown, The Fantastics/Sheepherders feud continues, Jack Victory PINS Terry Taylor, NEW Booker Ken Mantell, Lady Maxine, The Blade Runners, Skandor Akbar, Koko B. Ware, fine dining with Eddie Gilbert, Freebirds returning, WHO is Jay Smith(?), Dr. Death does "The Bird", & so much more!
2023-08-031h 42
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 20: Georgia April 1981 (JYD Blinded Again, Dibiase Hospitalized, Flair Returns)Regional Rasslin' returns in a mega-packed edition to talk APRIL 1981 in Georgia Championship Wrestling with Ray Russell & Guest Jammie Ward. Topics include The Freebirds blinding the Junkyard Dog.. AGAIN, Ted Dibiase speaks from his hospital bed, Ric Flair's arrival, Dusty Rhodes vows revenge on dapper Don Carson. NEW National Champion Steve O. The Birds try to maim Steve Keirn. Mr. Wrestling #2 teams with nemesis The Makes Superstar to battle Ole & Gene Anderson. Michael Hayes puts a bounty on Tommy Rich. Tony Atlas returns. Kevin Sullivan finishes up. Plus, we look at house show results including the 4/12 Omni card, and...
2023-07-132h 37
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 19: UWF 1986 (Fantastics Win Gold, Midnights vs. R&Rs, Lady Maxine)Regional Rasslin' back with Ray Russell & Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez to continue talking 1986 in the UWF as we close out March and begin to look at early April. The Fantastics RETURN and immediately defeat The Sheepherders to become the NEW Tag Team Champions! The Rock & Roll Express take on NWA World Tag Team Champions The Midnight Express! Hacksaw Duggan throws down with Dick Slater. Jack Victory introduces us to Lady Maxine! Bill Watts continues to stick it to poor Dick Slater. The new tandem of Buzz Sawyer and Rick Steiner team up! Korchenko undergoes a name change (kinda). Terry...
2023-06-291h 40
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 18: GEORGIA WRESTLING 1981 (JYD Blinded, Dibiase Hospitalized! Hayes Birthday Bash)Regional Rasslin' back discussing Georgia 1981 with Ray Russell & Guest Jammie Ward. We talk two very pivotal pieces of wrestling history as The Fabulous Freebirds celebrate Michael Hayes' Birthday weekend by hospitalizing Ted Dibiase with a severe neck injury, and then blinding the Junkyard Dog (AGAIN!). We close out the month of March looking at more TV and the 3/29 OMNI Card featuring Steve O filling in for the injured Dusty Rhodes to capture the National Heavyweight Title from Don Carson's Stomper! Plus, the Andersons have their issues with Mr. Wrestling #2, Tommy Rich aligns himself with JYD, WWF Champion Bob Backlund...
2023-06-191h 54
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 17: Mid-South Becomes The UWF! MARCH 1986 (3 TITLE CHANGES!)Regional Rasslin' returns this week with Ray Russell & Guest Roman Gomez to talk more Mid-South Wrestling 1986 as the company goes national and is rebranded The UWF - Universal Wrestling Federation! We continue talking the month of March with topics including... The LAST episode of Mid-South Wrestling and the FIRST episode of the UWF. THREE TITLE CHANGES ON ONE EPISODE OF TV! Buzz Sawyer the NEW TV Champion, The Sheepherders NEW Tag Team Champions, and Hacksaw Duggan wins the North American Title, Tough Guy! The convoluted Dick Slater storyline. Jack Victory Debuts. Dick Murdoch vs. Dr. Death in a STEEL C...
2023-06-131h 58
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 16: GEORGIA WRESTLING - MARCH 1981 (New Booker In Town!)Regional Rasslin' returns with Ray Russell & Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward as we continue to talk MARCH 1981 in Georgia Championship Wrestling and the Florida Fanfest. Some of the topics include... Robert Fuller steps down as booker and replaced by the Bill Watts regime. Don Carson calls out "fat boy" Dusty Rhodes. Ted Dibiase & JYD plan to take down the Freebirds, but Michael Hayes brings a familiar jar of hair cream removal with him for insurance. Big Jim Duggan continues to improve with matches against Mr. Wrestling II & Tommy Rich. More great action with Tommy Rich vs. former friend Kevin Sullivan...
2023-06-092h 03
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 15: Mid-South March 1986 - Blade Runners Debut, Slater tosses TV Title, Jake vs. TaylorRegional Rasslin headed back to Mid-South 1986 to talk the month of MARCH with Ray Russell & guest Roman Gomez. Dick Slater tosses the TV Title into the Arkansas River, Terry Taylor vs. Jake Roberts in a #1 Contender Match, The Blade Runners Debut, Road Warriors "sing", Slater flushes Sting, Karl Kox back, Kelly Kiniski QUITS the business, Crockett Cup around the corner, the WWF runs the Superdome, Cowboy's Commentary, The Sheepherders dominate the Bruise Brothers & Guerreros, Buzz Sawyer sends Al Perez packing, a 4 letter word that starts with "P", The Masked Superstars team up, Tracy Smothers arrives, the Gibsons reunite, Koko...
2023-05-192h 08
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 14: GEORGIA WRESTLING 1981 - "WILDFIRE" TOMMY RICH RETURNS!This week on Regional Rasslin', Ray Russell & Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward return to talk more Georgia 1981 as we close out the month of February and look at the first half of March. Topics include THE RETURN OF TOMMY "WILDFIRE" RICH, Tony Atlas vs. NWA World Champion Harley Race IN A CAGE, The Freebirds' FANTASIA GAMBLE Match, JYD unites with Ted Dibiase, Steve Keirn wins TV Gold, changes in the booking office, Kevin Sullivan's physique and the original "tree of woe", Dusty Rhodes wins the National Title (or does he?), Dick Slater returns, "Loophole" Jim Duggan's Headgear, Andre the Giant...
2023-05-101h 37
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 13: GEORGIA WRESTLING - FEBRUARY 1981 (Birds Regain, Slater's Injury, Plowboy Leaves)Regional Rasslin' returns with Ray Russell & Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward as we continue on the Georgia Championship Wrestling journey through 1981 as we discuss the first THREE WEEKS of February! The Freebirds lose Fuller's Lincoln Continental but regain Tag Team Gold. The TV Title changes hands TWICE from Bobby Eaton to Steve O to Kevin Sullivan! Plus, Dick Slater's auto accident, The Plowboy leaves town, Andre the Giant returns, JYD joins Dibiase & Fuller as he rekindles his issues with The Birds, World Champ Harley Race prepares for Tony Atlas, Gordon Solie demands order, WHO is the 8th Wonder of the...
2023-05-031h 37
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkQUICK UPDATE - WRESTLECOPIA PODCAST NETWORK 3/7/2023A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM RAY RUSSELL OF THE WRESTLECOPIA PODCAST NETWORK!NEW REGIONAL RASSLIN' EPISODE DROPS NEXT WEEK - MORE MID-SOUTH 1986 COMING, PLUS WE BEGIN GEORGIA CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING 1981 SOON AS WELL!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history....
2023-03-0805 min
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeQUICK UPDATE - WRESTLECOPIA PODCAST NETWORK 3/7/2023A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM RAY RUSSELL OF THE WRESTLECOPIA PODCAST NETWORK!NEW GRENADE DROPS NEXT WEEK - FINISHING UP MAY 1987 IN THE WWF TV REVIEWS!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.Please Subscribe to our REVAMPED Patreon...
2023-03-0805 min
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 5: Cary Silkin Talks WWWF & Capitol Wrestling (1966 - 1971)This week the Regional Rasslin' Podcast, Host Ray Russell welcomes the former Owner of Ring of Honor, and the First Ever ROH Hall Of Fame Legacy Award Recipient, Mr. CARY SILKIN. Cary puts his time as promoter aside to go back in time and talk growing up as a fan in hopes to preserve some wrestling history. Many of the topics discussed in this first episode of the "Silkin Series" include Cary's introduction to Pro Wrestling in 1966, his first attended wrestling show at Sunnyside Gardens in 1967, wrestling going "black" in the late 1960s, the impact of the Magazines, the...
2023-02-161h 11
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 4: Bill Watts' UWF 1986 - Setting the Stage!We kick off our next excursion on Regional Rasslin' as we dive into 1986 in Bill Watts' Universal Wrestling Federation (UWF)! Host Ray Russell is joined by special guest Roman Gomez (previously of the Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast) as they set the stage for 86 by looking back at all the stars, angles, and champions coming out of the Mid-South in 1985. "Hacksaw" Duggan, Ted Dibiase, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, "Mad Dog" Buzz Sawyer, Steve "Dr. Death" Williams, Butch Reed, Dick Murdoch, Dick Slater, "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert, The Masked Superstar, NWA World Champion Ric Flair, and so many more! To quote the...
2023-01-281h 49
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeBONUS: Regional Rasslin' Episode #4 - Bill Watts' UWF 1986 - Setting the Stage!NOTE: In the spirit of the holiday season... Royal Rumble is a holiday, no? We're dropping Episode #4 of the Regional Rasslin' Podcast as another special BONUS Episode here on the Grenade feed. We kick off our next excursion on Regional Rasslin' as we dive into 1986 in Bill Watts' Universal Wrestling Federation (The UWF)! Host Ray Russell is joined by special guest Roman Gomez (previously of the Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast) as they set the stage for 86 by looking back at all the stars, angles, and champions coming out of the Mid-South in 1985. "Hacksaw" Duggan, Ted Dibiase, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, "...
2023-01-281h 49
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 3: 1977 in the WWWF Part 3, The Final Chapter! Backlund, Patera, Albano, OH MY!In perhaps the greatest Trilogy since the original Star Wars movies, The Regional Rasslin' Podcast returns with Episode 3 of 1977 in the WWWF. Host Ray Russell is joined once again by Guest Co-Host John McAdam as we wrap up the year of 1977 and we talk Ken Patera's path of destruction, Billy White Wolf's Injury Angle, Bob Backlund vs. Tor Kamata in a Texas Death Match... on TV. School's out for summer, which means George Steele is in the WWF. We'll look into the likes of Andre the Giant, "High Chief" Peter Maivia, Dusty Rhodes, Mil Mascaras, Spiros Arion, Haystacks Calhoun...
2023-01-112h 32
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 2: 1977 WWWF Part 2 - The Superstar Graham Era Begins!MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL! In this episode of the Regional Rasslin' Podcast, Guest Co-Host John McAdam returns to join host Ray Russell as we continue to talk 1977 in the WWWF! We'll spend some time discussing "Superstar" Billy Graham's reign as Champion, from his title win in Baltimore to his challengers, to his touring of other territories with the WWF belt! We'll also talk Bruno Sammartino's Post Championship run and look at the tag teams of 1977 including NEW Tag Champs Mr. Fuji & Toru Tanaka, Larry Zbyszko & Tony Garea... and with Billy White Wolf OUT, Chief Jay Strongbow finds...
2022-12-281h 52
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 1: DEBUT EDITION - 1977 IN THE WWWF (Guest Co-Host John McAdam)IT'S THE DEBUT EDITION OF THE REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST where we Talk the Territories! Special Guest Co-Host John McAdam joins host Ray Russell to discuss 1977 in the WWWF in this 2-Part topic. This week as we set the stage for 1977 in the WWWF, we go back to 1976 and discuss a variety of topics from Chief Jay Strongbow's return to the company, Bruno Sammartino's final year of challengers, Superstar Graham's first run in NY, Stan Hansen breaking the neck of Bruno and how it played a major roll in Sammartino looking to drop the title, The Executioners Tag Title reign...
2022-12-112h 01
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 73: WRESTLEMANIA III "BIGGER, BETTER, BADDER" THE DEFINITIVE EDITION - PART 1The Grenade returns with the DEFINITIVE EDITION of the WWF's WRESTLEMANIA III "BIGGER, BETTER, BADDER"!!!! The Road to WrestleMania 3 has ended as we finally arrive at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan to witness one of the most legendary events in pro wrestling history! It's a show of epic proportions as this week we talk "Rowdy" Roddy Piper's "Retirement Match" vs. "Adorable" Adrian Adonis, as the two men battle in a Hair vs. Hair Match. It's the Battle of the Full Nelsons when Billy Jack Haynes faces Hercules. The King's Crown is on the line when Harley Race meets The...
2022-11-222h 22
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 70: WWF In Your House VI - Steel Cage w/Diesel vs. Bret (Feb. 96)Have no fear, the next edition of the 1987 WWF Project is on its way later this week as we cover WWF TV for March 1987 leading into WrestleMania 3! For now, we present to you, as yet another special bonus edition of the Grenade, another throwback PPV review from our Patreon Exclusive series on http://Patreon.com/WrestleCopia . We take a deep dive into the 6th installment of the WWF's In Your House PPV Series from February 1996, featuring WWF Champion Bret "Hitman" Hart vs. Diesel inside a STEEL CAGE! Plus, Owen Hart challenges Shawn Michaels for the #1 Contender spot at WrestleMania...
2022-11-012h 07
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 69: MARCH 1987 IN THE WWF - SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT 3/14/87This episode of the Grenade is divided into 3 exciting parts! First, host Ray Russell takes a look at the latest news for March 1987 in the WWF while heading into WrestleMania 3. We discuss Missy Hyatt & Missy's Manor complete with Soundbites from her first 3 unaired shows, WrestleMania ticket sales & PPV/Closed Circuit capabilities, WWF Ice Cream Bars, the Frank Tunney Memorial Tag Tournament, Andre the Giant's health, SNME changing dates, and more! From there, it's a deep dive into Show Results for March as we breakdown all of the interesting matches, unique opponents, random partners, and show results for the likes...
2022-10-303h 33
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 68: SPECIAL EDITION - WWF COLISEUM VIDEO COLLECTION - THE BEST OF THE WWF V.3, 4 & 5We've got a slew of new Watch-Alongs and specials coming soon to http://Patreon.com/WrestleCopia and since Mother Nature hindered us from getting our next WWF 1987 Episode out last week, we're dropping multiple FREE BONUS Grenade Episodes TONIGHT from our Patreon series! Please continue to spread the word and we'll be back this week with an all-new episode of Grenade with MARCH 1987 IN THE WWF!But for now, we present to you a trifecta of Coliseum Video goodness featuring The Best of the WWF Volumes 3, 4 and 5! Featuring a Fijian Strap Match between "Superfly" Snuka vs. Roddy...
2022-10-245h 13
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 67: SPECIAL EDITION - WCW SUPERBRAWL VI (1996)We've got a slew of new Watch-Alongs and specials coming soon to http://Patreon.com/WrestleCopia and since Mother Nature hindered us from getting our next WWF 1987 Episode out last week, we're dropping multiple FREE BONUS Grenade Episodes TONIGHT from our Patreon series! Please continue to spread the word and we'll be back this week with an all-new episode of Grenade with MARCH 1987 IN THE WWF!But for now, WCW presents SuperBrawl VI (1996) featuring Sting & Lex Luger vs. The Road Warriors, and a Double Main Event of Steel Cage Matches when Randy Savage defends his WCW Title...
2022-10-243h 11
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 66: SPECIAL EDITION - WCW WORLD WAR 3 (1995)We've got a slew of new Watch-Alongs and specials coming soon to http://Patreon.com/WrestleCopia and since Mother Nature hindered us from getting our next WWF 1987 Episode out last week, we're dropping multiple FREE BONUS Grenade Episodes TONIGHT from our Patreon series! Please continue to spread the word and we'll be back this week with an all-new episode of Grenade with MARCH 1987 IN THE WWF!But for now, WCW presents the inaugural World War 3 PPV featuring a 60-Man 3-Ring Battle Royal for the vacant WCW World Heavyweight Title featuring Hulk Hogan, The Giant, The Yeti, Ric...
2022-10-242h 46
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 65: WWF 1987 February TV - Honky Smashes Jake, Hulk/Andre Contract Signing In Episode #65 we talk the Hulk/Andre Contract Signing, Honky Tonk Man BLASTS Jake "The Snake" with a Guitar, The WrestleMania 3 Card, Bruno Sammartino in action, Hacksaw Duggan Arrives, Piper Retiring, Brutus gets a Haircut, The Macho/Steamboat Saga continues, Haynes vs. Bundy, and SO MUCH MORE including Soundbites Galore! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade and be automatically entered into our FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY CONTESTS!Follow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.c...
2022-10-122h 11
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 64: WWF 1987 Project - Andre Challenges Hulk, Harts Win Gold, Danny Davis Fired!We continue February 1987 in the WWF as Andre the Giant introduces new manager Bobby Heenan & issues a challenge to WWF Champion Hulk Hogan! The Hart Foundation capture Tag Team gold! Referee Danny Davis is finally FIRED, but quickly finds new employment! We see the debuts of Outback Jack, Craig DeGeorge, and Barry Darsow as Demolition Smash V 2.0. It's loads of fun with Prime Time Soundbites featuring The Gorilla and the Brain. Plus we discuss The Macho Man, Ricky Steamboat, Honky Tonk Man, JYD, and much more!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met....
2022-10-052h 45
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 57: WWF 1993/1994 REVIEW, PLUS ASK US ANYTHING & RAY SHOOTS ON SUNNY!It's a special hybrid episode of the Grenade as a slightly under the weather Ray Russell is joined by a GUEST CO-HOST to power through & bring you guys a 1993 WWF Year-in-Review show. We give away a few Awards, talk at length about where many stars are headed throughout 1994, and from there it's time to ASK US ANYTHING! Ray takes time from the typical format to ask nearly 40 of the listener's questions that range WILDLY from his very candid thoughts on the current Tammy "Sunny" Sytch issues to his favorite Duke Boys! Is it Bo & Luke, or Coy & Vance? You'll...
2022-04-294h 03