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Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 117: Memphis 6/22/85 (Behold... Bota, The Witch Doctor!)Regional Rasslin is back with Guest Gene Jackson, looking 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! We also ask that you please take a moment to aid in WrestleCopia's own Ray Russell and his Urgent Housing Emergency for his...
2025-11-111h 43
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 101: Chicago Wrestling History Part 2 (With Richard Vicek)This week on Regional Rasslin, Guest Richard Vicek returns 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!If you’re en...
2025-06-1755 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
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
The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob SmithHe's The King of WrestleCopia: Meet Ray Russell!Most listeners know that Bob Smith - the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated Magazine during the 1980s and 1990s - decided to bring The Outdated Wrestling Hour to The WrestleCopia Podcast Network. On this special edition of the OWH, Smith brings on WrestleCopia founder Ray Russell as the pair discusses the array of productions on the burgeoning network - but there's a lot more to this show. Listen in as Smith and Rusell talk about the trevails of being a podcaster; WWE's slick productions on TV; WWE's move to Netflix; the advantages of being a wrestling "tool"...
2024-11-151h 25
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
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 123: WWF WRESTLEMANIA IV REVIEW (Part 2 - Savage/Dibiase, Hulk/Andre)IT'S ANOTHER MONSTER MONSTER 3+ HOUR EPISODE OF THE GRENADE! As we continue our WWF WRESTLEMANIA IV REVIEW - with Part 2. Once again featuring special guests Jammie Ward, Gene Jackson, and Ray's brother Jesse, all joining the show once more to discuss THE ACTION AND SHARE MORE OF THEIR MEMORIES! It was a lot of work, we hope you enjoy! TOPICS THIS WEEK INCLUDE... The Tournament continues with HULK VS. ANDRE, DIBIASE VS. MURACO, VALENTINE VS. MACHO MAN. Plus, IC CHAMP HONKY TONK MAN VS. BRUTUS BEEFCAKE, MATILDA'S RETURN. BULLDOGS & KOKO VS. ISLANDERS & HEENAN, MACHO VS. ONE MAN GANG, DEMOLITION...
2024-03-213h 15
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!
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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
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 93: WWF SEPTEMBER 1987 NEWS & RESULTS! King of the Ring, Hogan vs. Gang, Hacksaw Back!It's Grenade Episode #93 covering SEPTEMBER 1987 in the WWF featuring tons of news, results, and soundbites! First, we tackle the latest WWF news including... Talk of the First-Ever Royal Rumble, Hacksaw Duggan Returns, the Patera/Saito Civil Suit is settled, Jake Roberts suspended, King Kong Bundy gets a computer, the NY State Athletic Commission knows its role, Koko & Beefcake Injured, Ivan Putski coming back, the October SNME lineup, The Princess Bride, Richard Belzer sues Hulk Hogan, THE SURVIVOR SERIES VS. STARRCADE, & more!From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of September covering MSG, The Spectrum, M...
2023-06-081h 51
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 92: Finishing August 1987 WWF TV - Orndorff Fires Heenan, Dibiase Buys Replacement, Battle for Bam BamWe finish out the month of AUGUST for 1987 in the WWF as "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff FIRES Bobby Heenan, and replaces him with Oliver Humperdink! The Million Dollar Man pays someone to wrestle for him! Rick Martel & Tito Santana STRIKE with FORCE in their tag team DEBUT! Ken Patera INJURED with a ruptured tendon! The Battle for Bam Bam Bigelow nears the end. Bob Orton & Don Muraco talk their split. Brutus Beefcake learns from Hairstylist Sal Fodera. Another Butch Reed/Superstar Graham altercation. ROMA & POWERS DEFEAT KAMALA & SIKA! The Magnificent Muraco becomes THE ROCK! Stand Back Jive Soul Bros...
2023-05-311h 53
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 91: WWF Mid-August 1987 TV - STRIKE FORCE, DIBIASE DEBUTS, WOMEN BARK, DOGS TALK, MORENew Grenade Episode #91 covers more AUGUST 1987 TV in the WWF. STRIKE FORCE IS BORN! The Million Dollar Man makes his ring debut. Dibiase pays a woman to BARK like a dog, while the Bulldogs have Matilda SPEAK like a human! Two words... Headbutt, Dynamite! Battle for Bam Bam Eliminations Begin. Powers & Roma beat The Harts! Muraco & Orton Explode. One Man Gang Fined. Who betta, Orndorff or Rude? Reed/Superstar Feud Continues. Jumping Bomb "Ice Cream" Angels. The Piledriver Music Album is Coming. The Sensational Sherri arrives, & so much more! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.
2023-05-252h 06
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
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 90: WWF AUGUST 1987 TV Begins - The Posedown, Rude Debuts, Booking SUMMERSLAM 87We're back with a special hybrid episode of the Grenade as we begin to look at August TV for 1987 in the WWF, then from there I have a little fun playing "What If?" as I fantasy book a SUMMERSLAM 87 card featuring the final match of "Living Legend" Bruno Sammartino! Topics on WWF TV this week include the first ever WWF Posedown competition between Superstar Graham and Butch Reed, the debut of "Ravishing' Rick Rude, The Million Dollar Man evicts honeymooners, Bobby Heenan removes the neck brace, Sherri Martel the NEW Women's Champion, a Macho Powerbomb, the J.Y.Bee...
2023-05-171h 31
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
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 88: WWF Summer of 1987 (Khan MISTS Hogan, Battle for Bam Bam, Can-Am DIS-Connection)We finish out JULY 1987 as Killer Khan MISTS WWF Champion Hulk Hogan! THE BATTLE FOR BAM BAM BIGELOW BEGINS! Can-Am DIS-Connection when Tom Zenk QUITS the WWF & Rick Martel is "NO QUITTER"! Our first look at "Ravishing" Rick Rude! Rob Van Dam kisses feet for money. Superstar Graham Returns to the ring! Danny Davis confronts Mr. T on The Snake Pit. The Million Dollar Man is fine dining. The dissension between Orton & Muraco continues. "Natural" Butch Reed calls out Superstar Graham. The Interview Platform makes its debut! The Outlaw introduces Lanny Poffo to Miss Betsy! Bulldogs and Beavers eat...
2023-05-041h 58
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
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 87: WWF JULY 1987 TV - Dibiase Poolside, Khan Blinds Outback, Muraco/Orton Issues, Bruti the Stylist"The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase goes poolside before catching some lunch. Killer Khan blinds Outback Jack. Brutus "The Stylist" Beefcake? Hammer Valentine gets a haircut. Orton & Muraco have issues. The Can-Am Connection finishing up. Butch Reed takes issue with Superstar Graham. Managers begin to scout Bam Bam Bigelow. Ken Patera responds to his whipping at the hands of the Heenan Family. Referee Rita (Chatterton) Marie, STILL THERE! Masked Confusion on the Snake Pit. Killer Bees vs. Orton & Muraco. Rougeaus eat Ice Cream. Corporal Kirchner finishes up his tour of duty. Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs a...
2023-04-271h 57
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 12: Mid-South Wrestling Feb. 86 - Jake Roberts QUITS, Fabs vs. R&Rs, Two SuperstarsRegional Rasslin' returns with Ray Russell & Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez as we continue our discussion of 1986 in Mid-South Wrestling! This week we'll finish out the month of FEBRUARY 86 as we talk two more weeks of Mid-South TV and look at a pair of cards from the Sam Houston Coliseum! Some of the topics include... The North American Title changes hands not once, but TWICE as the Dick Slater/Jake Roberts feud finishes up! Plus, we talk Jake Roberts' departure from Mid-South and everything that led up to it, a dream match between the Fabulous Ones vs. Rock & Roll Express...
2023-04-261h 41
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 11: Georgia Wrestling Jan. 1981 Rolls On - JYD Arrives, Dibiase & Frazier Win Gold, Battle of ChampionsRegional Rasslin' returns with Ray Russell & Special Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward as we continue our discussion of 1981 in the Georgia territory! This week we'll finish out the month of JANUARY 81 as we talk 3 more weeks of GCW TV and house show results in between! Some of the topics include... Tony Atlas takes on the world, Dusty Rhodes Profile, Junkyard Dog arrives, Ted Dibiase & Stan Frazier win Tag Team gold (only to have the belts held up), The Freebirds dangle Robert Fuller's Town Car keys, Ole & Gene Anderson Return from suspension, NWA Champion Harley Race vows revenge, Gordon Solie = Master...
2023-04-212h 03
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 86: JULY 1987 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! Tom Zenk QUITS, Drug Suspensions, Whipping Matches, Hogan/KhanThe Grenade is back with Episode #86 featiuring tons of news, results, and soundbites for JULY 1987 in the WWF! First, we tackle the latest WWF news including... TOM ZENK QUITTING THE WWF, the WWF's very first Drug Testing Suspensions, David Sammartino back, NEW Women's Champion - The Sensational Sherri, Billy Jack Haynes Injured, Hacksaw Duggan looking for work, Oliver Humperdink headed in, Cpl. Kirchner out, a Bulldog bar fight, the WWF attempts to deregulate pro wrestling in the state of Pennsylvania, & more!From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of July covering MSG, The Spectrum...
2023-04-192h 17
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 10: Georgia Championship Wrestling - JANUARY 1981Regional Rasslin' returns with Host Ray Russell and his Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward as we begin our journey into JANUARY 1981 in the Georgia territory! This week we'll dive into two weeks of GCW TV, plus we'll look at a pair of Omni cards from January 1st and the 16th, 1981. The Fabulous Freebirds continue their feud with Ted DiBiase & Robert Fuller by taking Fuller's Lincoln Continental Town Car. Dusty Rhodes promotes Tony Atlas as the NEXT NWA World Heavyweight Champion after Atlas pins current Champion Harley Race! Steve Keirn gets a bit of revenge on TV Champion Kevin Sullivan. We...
2023-04-141h 51
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 85: WWF 1987 Midpoint - Million Dollar Man Debuts, Mr. Wonderful Returns, Mr. T Meets The Macho ManWe reach the halfway point in the year as we close out June 1987 in the WWF. "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase makes his WWF debut. Mr. Wonderful Returns! Mr. T confronts both Honky Tonk Man & The Macho Man! Ken Patera suffers a whoopin' at the hands of the Heenan Family. Plus, Butch Reed calls out Superstar Graham, The Killer Bees upset The Hart Foundation with "Masked Confusion", The Macho Man enters The Snake Pit, NEW IC Champion The Honky Tonk Man in action, "Outlaw" Ron Bass introduces Miss Betsy, One Man Gang has a new finisher, The Jumping...
2023-04-122h 04
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 84: WWF JUNE 1987 TV - Honky Tonk Man Wins IC Gold! JYD Returns!Back with June TV Reviews for 1987 in the WWF as we see a historic moment in WWF history when THE HONKY TONK MAN WINS THE IC TITLE FROM RICKY STEAMBOAT!!! We'll talk rumors of Butch Reed as IC Champion. Plus, Junkyard Dog Returns, "Outlaw" Ron Bass gets Miss Betsy while Hillbilly Jim gets a little Beaver. Jake Roberts says "Don't Do Drugs", President Jack Tunney gives his ruling on the potential banning of the DDT, The Islanders join the Heenan Family, Superstar Graham rehabs for a comeback, the Killer Khan vignettes continue, Outback Jack enters the Snake Pit, Struttin...
2023-03-302h 01
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 9: Mid-South February 1986 (Hacksaw Returns, Jake vs. Slater Heats Up!)Regional Rasslin' back again with more Mid-South 1986 as we kick off the month of February in the territory! Host Ray Russell & Guest Roman Gomez return to the show to talk the RETURN of "Hacksaw" Duggan, the Jake Roberts/Dick Slater feud continues as the North American Title is Held-Up, Eddie Gilbert turns on Oliver Humperdink, The Fabulous Ones confront Dibiase & Dr. Death, The Sheepherders are taking over, Taras Bulba Debuts, Buzz Sawyer interrupts Al Perez, Koko B. Ware does "The Bird", Rock & Rolls vs. Midnights, Terry Taylor shines, the WWF goes head-to-head with Mid-South in their own backyard of...
2023-03-291h 32
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 8: Mid-South '86 Continues (Jake DDT's Dark Journey, Wins TV Title!)The Regional Rasslin' Podcast returns as we FINISH UP the month of JANUARY 1986 in the Mid-South Wrestling territory. Guest co-host Roman Gomez returns to join Host Ray Russell for the ride as this time around we discuss the final two weeks of January TV (both the main broadcast & Power Pro), as well as take a look at the January 31st event at the Sam Houston Coliseum! Some of the topics discussed this week include... Dark Journey BLINDS Jake Roberts but gets the DDT, Dick Murdoch ending the "career" of Butch Reed, TV TITLE TOURNAMENT FINALS - Jake Roberts vs...
2023-03-241h 34
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 83: JUNE 1987 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! Duggan, Sheik, Rockers OUT, Dibiase, Rude & Warrior INThe Grenade is back with Episode #83 featiuring tons of news, results and SOUNDBITES GALORE for JUNE 1987 in the WWF! First, we tackle the latest WWF news including... The FIRING of the Iron Sheik & Hacksaw Duggan, The Rockers are hired... and then fired as well.. Plus, we talk the brand new IC Champion The Honky Tonk Man, Junkyard Dog is back, The Million Dollar Man gimmick begins to develop, I'll break down the Rougeaus/Dino Bravo feud, WWF implements their first drug test, Mr. T RETURNS, Muraco & Orton splitting up, Jerry Lawler suing the WWF, Jimmy Jack Funk loses his...
2023-03-233h 19
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 7: Georgia Championship Wrestling 1981 - Setting the StageThe Regional Rasslin' Podcast returns this week as Host Ray Russell is joined by special guest Jammie Ward as we begin to discuss 1981 in Georgia Championship Wrestling! On this introductory episode of the GCW 81 project we'll set the stage by going back and looking at all the happenings from late 1980 leading into the new year. Some of the topics include the arrival of a "new dimension in tag team wrestling" The Fabulous Freebirds. We'll look at the Birds debut, and their feuds with Kevin Sullivan, Austin Idol, Robert Fuller, Stan Frazier, and Ted Dibiase. Plus, we talk the heel...
2023-03-172h 27
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 82: WWF 1987 Project Continues - Islanders Heel Turn, One Man Gang Debuts, Hogan vs. Orton, Lance WilshireBack this week to close out the month of May 1987 in the WWF, discussing two more weeks of WWF TV featuring The Islanders Heel Turn and subsequent joining of the Heenan Family, plus the debut of The One Man Gang, Hulk Hogan makes a rare title defense on TV vs. "Cowboy" Bob Orton. Attorney-at-Law Lance Wilshire arrives, Superstar Graham undergoes surgery. Killer Khan = Vampire Devil?!? Brutus Beefcake battles Dino Bravo. Butch Reed vs. Tito Santana. "Outlaw" Ron Bass gets a Branding Iron. Moolah eats an Ice Cream bar. What is "The Master Blaster"? The WWF on Tour, and so m...
2023-03-161h 53
Monday Warfare: RAW VS. NITRO PodcastQUICK UPDATE - WRESTLECOPIA PODCAST NETWORK 3/7/2023A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM RAY RUSSELL OF THE WRESTLECOPIA PODCAST NETWORK!NEW SEASON OF MONDAY WARFARE BEGINS NEXT WEEK - COVERING JULY 1, 1996 RAW VS. NITRO! 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 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
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 81: MAY 1987 WWF TV (Bulldog vs. Hitman, Bruti Barber Shop, Slick Sings!)This time around we discuss MAY 1987 WWF TV as Davey Boy Smith faces Bret "Hitman" Hart! Brutus Beefcake visits The Barber Shop. The Islanders get aggressive vs. The Killer Bees! Ken Patera returns to the ring vs. Hercules! SLICK SINGS, and it ain't "Jive Soul Bro"! Killer Khan dominates Outback Jack. Blackjack Mulligan's final WWF match (we were so close to seeing Sara Jo Puckett)! Billy Jack Haynes battles Mike Sharpe in the ring AND in the locker room! Randy Savage = Cream of the Crop! The Rougeau Brothers battle Demolition! George Steele meets The Honky Tonk Man! Lanny Poffo...
2023-03-012h 08
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 6: JANUARY 1986 IN MID-SOUTH WRESTLING (Jake Pins Flair, Slater Wins Gold!)The Regional Rasslin' Podcast returns as we head back to 1986 in the Mid-South Wrestling territory. Guest co-host Roman Gomez returns to join Host Ray Russell as this time around we discuss January 86 News & Results from the Mid-South region (including Houston) as well as take an extensive look into the first two weeks of January TV (both the main broadcast and Power Pro)! Some of the topics discussed include the Territory Expansion, TV Title Tournament, the WWF going head-to-head with a Boesch Houston show, Dick Slater wins the North American Title from Butch Reed, Jake Roberts PINS NWA World Champion...
2023-02-271h 56
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 80: MAY 1987 WWF NEWS, RESULTS, & SOUNDBITES GALORE!The Grenade returns with an insane amount of news, results and SOUNDBITES GALORE for May 1987 in the WWF! First, we tackle the latest WWF news including... Jake Roberts Out Injured, Barry Orton Auto Accident, Jerry Lawler Sues the WWF, The WWF takes the Houston Territory from Paul Boesch, Rick Rude and The Rockers headed in, Dynamite Kid bullies Outback Jack, Jim Barnett Suicide Attempt, SNME Ratings & News, The Islanders turn heel, & Soundbites galore featuring MORE THAN 50 LOCALIZED PROMOS!!! From there, I'll take a deep dive look into WWF Results for the month of May covering MSG, The...
2023-02-243h 33
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
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 79: WWF SNME May 87, Patera/Heenan Debate, The Barber DebutsWe kick off WWF TV for the weekend of May 2nd covering Saturday Night's Main Event w/Savage vs. Steele in a Lumberjack Match, Honky Tonk Kim Chee, Bulldogs vs. Harts - 2 out of 3 falls for the Titles. Plus, The GREAT DEBATE w/Bobby Heenan vs. Ken Patera that sees the Brain leave on a STRETCHER! Brutus Beefcake Debuts his BARBER gimmick as he takes on former manager "Luscious" Johnny V! KILLER KHAN RETURNS. ADRIAN ADONIS' final TV match. Can-Ams vs. Kamala & Sika, and SOUNDBITES GALORE!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit...
2023-02-082h 24
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 78: WWF April 87 Concludes - Patera Prison Release, Ban The DDT, Is Hacksaw Prejudice?As we finish up April 1987 TV in the WWF Ken Patera is Released from Prison and Bobby Heenan Responds! Honky Tonk Man continues his "Ban the DDT" campaign. Sika & Kamala threaten to EAT the Can-Am Connection. Hacksaw Duggan continues to stalk Sheik & Volkoff. Brutus Beefcake looks to strut over Johnny V. All hell breaks loose when two babyface teams throw the rulebook out the window, when The Islanders meet the Fabulous Rougeaus! Wrestling's new Odd Couple - Hillbilly Jim & Outback Jack. Who is Sara Jo Puckett? Is Danny Davis, "Dangerous"? Bobby Heenan has his cake and eats it too...
2023-02-011h 59
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
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 77: WWF TV APRIL 1987 - A Bloody Hacksaw, GREEN Kamala & Fuji Gets Demolition!The Grenade returns as we discuss Aptil 87 WWF TV featuring Volkoff & Sheik bloodying Hacksaw Duggan, Mr. Fuji acquires Demolition AND Kamala, The Ken Patera Story begins, Honky Tonk Man wants to BAN THE DDT, GREEN Kamala, The NEW Dream Team, The King calls out the Hulkster, WWF Ice Cream Bars Debut, plus Bobby Heenan celebrates one year on Prime Time Wrestling, RATAMYUS, and SOUNDBITES GALORE!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE...
2023-01-192h 03
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
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 76: APRIL 1987 IN THE WWF - New Hires! Dibiase, Gang, Warrior, Bigelow, More!We return to the 1987 WWF Project to discuss APRIL '87 and the fallout from WrestleMania 3. Jim Crockett buys the UWF from Bill Watts, Andre takes a break, Paul Orndorff rehabs, JYD & Adrian Adonis FIRED, Missy Hyatt QUITS, but it's not all bad news. We look at House Show results after (most of) the talent takes a much-needed 24 day break from the road, and the long list of new talent headed into the company, including Ted Dibiase, The One Man Gang, Dingo (Ultimate) Warrior, Bam Bam Bigelow, Ken Patera, Killer Khan, Superstar Graham, Sam Houston, Bruce Prichard, & more!...
2023-01-051h 24
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 GrenadeBONUS: WWF WRESTLEMANIA III "THE DEFINITIVE EDITION" - PARTS 1 & 2 COMBINED!The Grenade returns with a special BONUS edition. This week we present the Ultra-Mega-Monster episode covering the ENTIRE DEFINITIVE EDITION of the WWF's WRESTLEMANIA III event! Taking our listeners into consideration, I went back to episodes #73 & #74 and slapped Both Parts 1 & 2 of WrestleMania 3 together for convenience purposes. And no worries, a brand new Episode #75 of the Grenade will drop later this week! ENJOY! PART 1 - The Road to WrestleMania 3 has concluded 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 p...
2022-12-055h 24
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 74: WRESTLEMANIA III, Part 2 - HOGAN/ANDRE, STEAMBOAT/SAVAGE, MORE!The Grenade returns with the second half of WRESTLEMANIA III "The Definitive Edition"! We talk the epic showdown between WWF Champion Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant, Rick Steamboat attempts to capture the IC Title from "The Macho Man" Randy Savage in a legendary classic. Plus, Jake "The Snake" looks for revenge on The Honky Tonk Man, The Bulldogs & Tito Santana vs. The Hart Foundation & "Dangerous" Danny Davis, Koko B. Ware vs. Butch Reed, Sheik & Volkoff vs. The Killer Bees, Hacksaw Duggan arrives, we'll even break down the "Attendance Record" set here. And we'll talk a common misconception about...
2022-12-013h 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 72: THE ROAD TO WRESTLEMANIA 3, MARCH 1987 - NEXT STOP, SILVERDOME!With WrestleMania 3 just HOURS AWAY, it's the final 2 weeks of TV heading into the big event! Roddy Piper says Goodbye to Piper's Pit. Hulk vs. Andre is NOW! Hacksaw Duggan makes his debut. We get a look at the Giant-Sized version of the WWF Title made to fit Andre. Macho Man talks Steamboat's "cup of coffee". Bundy warns "the midgets". Dino Bravo STILL Brunette. Tito vs. Valentine. Z-Man F-U. Mania is SOLD OUT. Lanny Poffo has a Poem for us all. Plus, is there dissension in the Heenan Family? AND SOUNDBITES GALORE!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming...
2022-11-162h 34
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 71: WWF 1987 MARCH TV - A BELT FOR ANDRE, DEMOLITION, BOB LOVES BEAVER, MORE!We crack open March 1987 TV in the WWF as we begin the final leg on the Road to WrestleMania 3 as President Jack Tunney shows off a NEW WWF Championship Belt made to fit Andre the Giant. Hulk Hogan makes his final appearance on Piper's Pit. Demolition receive Theme Music, Miss Elizabeth finally tells us what she really thinks of George Steele, we catch a glimpse of Beefcake's new haircut, Hacksaw Duggan drives things, The Anvil BARKS, we go Honky Tonkin', Billy Jack does Wrist Curls, the celebrities are out and Bob Uecker loves him some Beaver. All of that...
2022-11-112h 25
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 60: JANUARY 1987 IN THE WWF - Hulk & Andre Compare SizesThe Road to WrestleMania 3 begins as the seeds are planted for a potential WWF Title Match between Champion Hulk Hogan and his good friend Andre the Giant. Plus, DEMOLITION DEBUTS with a different SMASH? Ricky Steamboat RETURNS to the ring, Danny Davis continues to screw the babyfaces, Roddy Piper has a gift for the Macho Man, Mick Foley does a stretcher job for Kamala in 1987, Hercules calls out Billy Jack Haynes, Honky Tonk Man talks "Honky Burgers", JYD coming for the King, WWF cancels Australian Tour, and the original OBJ, Outback Jack boards QANTAS headed for the WWF! All...
2022-05-263h 42
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 59: WWF Saturday Night's Main Event 1/3/87 & JANUARY 1987 NEWS & RESULTSIn this edition of the Grenade, we separate the show into 3 intriguing parts! JOIN US AS WE REVIEW THE JANUARY 3, 1987 EDITION OF SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT featuring WWF Champion Hulk Hogan defending against Paul "Mr. Wonderful" Orndorff inside the big blue STEEL CAGE!!! Plus, the return of Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat! We talk January 87 WWF News. Ray shares his thoughts on Demolition being referred to as Road Warrior ripoffs. Plus, we a do a deep dive into the house show circuit for January of the year as we breakdown all of the interesting matches, unique opponents, random partners, and...
2022-05-203h 48
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 58: 1987 IN THE WWF - SETTING THE STAGE!We go back in time to 1986 in the WWF in order to analyze all the goings-on heading into the new year of 87. This episode is LOADED with news, background history, fun anecdotes, and yes plenty of SOUNDBITES for your listening pleasure! We take a deep dive into the ENTIRE roster heading into 1987 as we look at over 70 talents currently employed by the WWF! Plus, other topics include the hot feuds of the time between Hogan/Orndorff, Piper/Adonis, Steamboat/Savage, to name a few. The return of Andre the Giant, the injuries of both Paul Orndorff and the Dynamite...
2022-05-114h 30
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