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Classic Wrestling MemoriesIn Memoriam 2023
It’s always with a heavy heart that we do this show every year. Today, we pay tribute to the wrestlers and personalities we lost in 2023. Several of whom we have on our list to do tribute shows to anyway.
2:30 – Lanny Poffo
One of the worst-kept secrets in wrestling was that he was Randy Savage’s younger brother. He is probably best remembered for his time in WWE where he wrestled as Leaping Lanny Poffo and later managed other wrestlers as The Genius. But he did have a solid in-ring career in his father Angelo Poffo’...
2024-03-291h 30Classic Wrestling MemoriesAntonio Inoki
Antonio Inoki, arguably the most influential wrestler of all time, passed away this past year at the age of 79. Outside of the ring, he is also arguably the second greatest promoter of all time behind Vince McMahon. His whole story is way too long to tell in a single episode but we will do the best we can.
Inoko popularized the inter-promotional show concept where wrestlers from multiple promotions appeared on the same card. He wanted to present pro wrestlers as being just as tough as other combat sports fighters, so he billed himself as a World...
2023-08-221h 10Classic Wrestling Memories"Judo" Gene LeBell (1933-2022)
Gene LeBell may be the most famous judoka of all time. He was also a highly sought-after stuntman and stunt coordinator. And on top of that, he was also a professional wrestler in one of the biggest territories in history, NWA Hollywood. Seth and Train pay tribute to the legendary career of “Judo” Gene LeBell, who in his life may have actually done some of the stuff Chuck Norris jokes were made about because he helped train Chuck Norris
Gene LeBell grew up in the Los Angeles area and was born into the sports promotion business. His pare...
2023-02-0555 minClassic Wrestling MemoriesHalloween Havoc '90
October is here and so is our annual episode devoted to WCW’s Halloween Havoc. This year we look at Halloween Havoc 1990 which saw Sting defend the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Sid Vicious in a match that had one of the craziest finishes in the history of pro wrestling. And that is saying something…
4:30 – Pro Wrestling in 1990
Both WCW and WWF had new faces as top guys in 1990 in the forms of Sting and The Ultimate Warrior respectively. Coincidentally, Sting and Warrior broke into wrestling as a tag team called The Blade Runners. Other top st...
2022-10-161h 08Classic Wrestling MemoriesWWE Hall of Fame 2022
What’s this? WWE Hall Of Fame 2022? A Classic Wrestling Memories volume devoted to a present-day event?
The reason we are talking about this year’s WWE Hall Of Fame inductees is that most of the inductees had long careers prior to our cutoff point of WCW and ECW going out of business.
The Steiner Brothers
Rick and Scott Steiner sat atop the tag team rankings for a decade before Scott Steiner started developing his Big Poppa Pump persona. Before that, Rick Steiner had seen success as a singles wrestler and as part of T...
2022-05-281h 24Classic Wrestling Memories"The Bad Guy" Scott Hall
Scott Hall during his run as Razor Ramon in early 90s WWF
“Hey yo!” Scott Hall made that common greeting a trademark catchphrase. With his signature toothpick and slicked-back hair, Scott Hall was arguably one of the greatest and most influential wrestlers of all time who never held a world championship. He was trained by the legendary Hiro Matsuda, who had also trained the likes of Hulk Hogan, Lex Luger, and The Great Muta.
BREAKING IN
Hall started wrestling for Eddie Graham’s Championship Wrestling from Florida in 1984. He and Dan Spivey formed a tag team c...
2022-04-211h 01Classic Wrestling MemoriesUnpopular Opinions Part II
It is the return to the Unpopular Opinions format we started in Volume 30, which ironically is one of our most popular episodes.
Unpopular Opinion #4: The AWA did NOT go out of business because they didn’t make Hulk Hogan their champion
It is common knowledge that Hulkamania was born in Verne Gagne’s AWA. It is also a common belief that Verne refused to put the world title on Hogan, which directly led to Hogan’s jump to the WWF and eventually the folding of the AWA. While losing Hogan definitely was a blow to AWA’s...
2022-03-211h 15Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol 41: In Memorium 2021
We do an In Memorium tribute at the of every year. Father Time is the ultimate booker and Death is undefeated. Every year we lose so many talents to that great battle royal in the sky.
Angelo Mosca – Held titles in multipole territories and is a Canadian Football Hall of FamerBarry Orton – Brother of Bob Orton Jr. and uncle to Randy Orton. We discuss the controversy involving him and Pat Patterson in Volume 36.Bobby Eaton – Legendary territory wrestler and multi-time tag champion.Buddy Colt – Held over a dozen titles in multiple NWA territories.Butch...
2022-01-3159 minClassic Wrestling MemoriesHalloween Havoc '89
It’s time to do the annual episode devoted to WCW Halloween Havoc. This time we go all the way back to where it began in 1989.
0:30 – Pro Wrestling in 1989
The entire wrestling business was in a bit of a transitional phase. Ted Turner had bought out Jim Crockett Promotions in 1988 so this was the first full-fledged year under his ownership. It was also the year Ric Flair was pushed as the top babyface with no Horsemen backing him up due to Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard signing with WWE. Not only that, PPV was still a re...
2021-10-231h 23Classic Wrestling MemoriesDon Kernodle and "The Patriot" Del Wilkes
It’s a double-shot of tributes on this volume of CWM. Today, we talk about two men who had similarities but also had very different careers, Don Kernodle and Del Wilkes. While they never met each other in the ring, Don Kernodle and Del Wilkes had characters that would have easily made them longtime rivals. Kernodle spent most of his career as a heel while Wilkes was primarily a patriotic babyface.
1:45 – Dark Side of the Ring Thoughts
Train gives his thoughts on the new season of Dark Side of the Ring, which recently aired its famo...
2021-09-261h 40Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 38: The Great American Bash 1985
The inaugural edition of The Great American Bash was held on July 6, 1985, at The American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Much like the early Starrcades and the first WrestleMania, the show was carried on Closed Circuit television because Pay-Per-View TV was still largely a new concept.
2:15 – The Event
Jim Crockett Promotions had great success with Starrcade. Shortly after they bought the 6:05 PM timeslot Dusty convinced them to run a second major show, this time in the summer. After all, JCP still had their own territory in The Carolinas and now they had control of...
2021-08-111h 33Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 37: Jim Crockett Jr. and the Story Of Jim Crockett Promotions Rise to National Popularity
Jim Crockett Promotions
To tell the story of Jim Crockett Jr. (or “Jimmy”) we first have to look at the family and the business at the time. Jim Crockett Sr. (aka “Big Jim”) was a promoter of many sports and entertainment genres, including pro wrestling. Vince McMahon talked about how much his dad respected Big Jim, and that he was a good promoter and a good man.
Big Jim ran Jim Crocket Promotions from 1935 until his sudden untimely death of a heart attack in 1973 at the age of 63. The company was originally meant to go to John...
2021-07-151h 21Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 36: Pat Patterson (1941-2020)
Pat Patterson, widely considered to be one of the most influential men in wrestling for the 20th Century, passed away on December 2nd, 2020. He was also looked at as Vince McMahon’s best friend and the right-hand man from the WWF Expansion through the Attitude Era and into the 21st Century. His contributions over many decades are too numerous to name. No matter what style or era, Patterson had some level of impact on the wrestling world.
Modern fans will likely remember him most as being one of Vince’s “stooges” along with Gerald Brisco. The previous generati...
2021-06-051h 21Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 35: The Armstrong Family
There are many famous families in the world of pro wrestling. The Harts may be the most well known, The Anoa’i family may be the largest. But the focus of this volume of Classic Wrestling Memories is dedicated to The Armstrong Family: Bob, Scott, Brad, Steve, and Brian.
Bob Armstrong was born Joseph Melton James in Georgia in 1939. He first saw wrestling as a child and trained to wrestle as a teen. After serving as a United States Marine in the early 60s, Bob became a firefighter. Bob Armstrong retired from full-time wrestling in 1988. He would st...
2020-12-121h 35Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 34: Halloween Havoc 1991
It’s the month of Halloween, so we decided to review an infamous WCW PPV from what may be the silliest era in the company’s history, Halloween Havoc 1991. This show is readily available on the WWE Network and is widely considered a display of the good and the bad of the company.
Team #1 beat Team #2 in a Chamber of Horrors Match – Yes, those were the team names. Team #1 consisted of Sting, The Steiner Brothers, and El Gigante faced Team #2 of Cactus Jack, Abdullah The Butcher, The Diamond Studd, and Big Van Vader when Cactus Jack accidentally shocke...
2020-10-161h 48Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 33: Mr. Wrestling I and II
Seth and Train talk the two men that donned the mantle of Mr. Wrestling, Tim Woods, and Johnny Walker.
3:15 – Mr. Wrestling
Woods went to the Omaha territory where promotor Joe Dusek gave him the name Mr. Wrestling. Dusek wanted Mr. Wrestling to wear a mask, despite most masked wrestlers in America were villains. He gave Woods a white mask and white singlet to wrestle in because he wanted Mr. Wrestling to be a babyface. The gimmick worked, and Mr. Wrestling was born. Mr. Wrestling would see his greatest success in the south and southeast territories. Le...
2020-07-251h 14Classic Wrestling MemoriesWrestleMania (1985)
A look at the original WrestleMania and the Rock & Wrestling Connection that built up to it.
7:08 – The WWF Goes National
Vince McMahon began his national expansion for The World Wrestling Federation in 1984. He spent the year assembling an all-star roster from several of the competing territories. The biggest acquisition, of course, was Hulk Hogan. Hogan had already established himself as an international star by working in Verne Gagne’s AWA and New Japan Pro Wrestling, and by having a memorable role as Thunderlips in Rocky III.
13:53 – The Rock n’ Wrestling Connection
It’s com...
2020-05-201h 36Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 31: “Soulman” Rocky Johnson (1944-2020)
Rocky Johnson may be known by modern fans as the father of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, but he had a Hall Of Fame worthy career in his own right. His in-ring charisma and ability to connect with the crowd made him a top draw everywhere he wrestled. Rocky’s six-foot-two inch 260-pound bodybuilder frame had amazing athleticism. In fact, many consider his dropkick to be among the greatest of all time.
NWA Territories (1965-1980)
Johnson made his debut in Ontario, Canada for Frank Tunney. Before long, he was a major attraction in San Francisco for Roy Sh...
2020-01-211h 04Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 30: Unpopular Opinions
This volume of CWM is a bit of a departure from the norm. Instead of talking about a specific territory, person, or event, we will talk about three common beliefs from wrestling fans throughout the years. Beliefs that can be disputed, despite them being so common. They may not be popular to disagree with, so that’s why this episode is called Unpopular Opinions.
Unpopular Opinion #1: Randy Savage vs. Ricky Steamboat at WrestleMania III is not the greatest WrestleMania match of all time
Many fans over the years have stated that the greatest WrestleMania match of...
2019-09-091h 52Classic Wrestling MemoriesHarley Race, The Greatest Wrestler on God's Green Earth
There are a lot of cliched names for all-time greats, and many of them apply to Harley Race. A Man’s Man. A Champion’s Champion. A Hall Of Famer’s Hall Of Famer. And so on. There’s a reason why on The Wrestling Brethren shows the term “WWHD” (What Would Harley Do?) comes up from time to time. Harley Race was one of the biggest stars in pro wrestling during the 1970s. He won the NWA World Championship A total of four times during that decade, and with the exception of a few short-term losses he held it for over...
2019-08-061h 48Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 28: “The Destroyer” Dick Beyer
There are wrestlers, and there are champions. Then there are champions, and then there are Legends. Finally, there are Legends, and then there are people like “The Destroyer” Dick Beyer.
“They say never meet your idols because you’ll end up being disappointed. Whoever said that never met Dick Beyer.” – Mike Tenay
Early Life
Dick Beyer was born July 11th, 1930 in Buffalo New York. He attended college at Syracuse University, where he was a varsity football player, as well as a wrestler. He co-captained the Syracuse Orange football team in 1952 and played in the Orange Bo...
2019-05-0659 minClassic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 27: WWE Hall Of Fame 2019
What’s this? A Classic Wrestling Memories episode about a 2019 event? What gives?
Well, yes. Classic Wrestling Memories exists for fans of the previous generations of wrestling. But so do Halls Of Fame. We consider anything before the end of the Monday Night War in 2001 to be fair game. And everybody listed in a WWE Hall Of Fame so far had some semblance of a career before that. Basically, it is our look at the careers of the people who are entering the highest-profile wrestling hall of fame.
LEGACY INDUCTEES
Bruiser Brody – Brody was legi...
2019-04-111h 53Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 26: Pedro Morales (1942-2019)
Classic Wrestling Memories Vol. 26: Pedro Morales
If Bruno Sammartino was the greatest WWE Champion in company history, there is a strong argument that Pedro Morales wouldn’t be very far behind. Pedro, who passed away earlier this month, held the WWWF (now WWE) championship for 1,079 days from February of 1971 to December of 1973. Only Hulk Hogan, Bob Backlund, and Bruno himself can claim longer reigns. Join Seth “Zandrax” Zillmann and “Crazy Train” Jonathan Bolick as they pay tribute to one of the biggest Puerto Rican stars in wrestling history.
Pedro Morales was born on Culebra, an island off the main c...
2019-02-271h 10Classic Wrestling Memories"Mean" Gene Okerlund (1943-2019)
2019 has begun on a sad note. The Wrestling World lost another legendary talent with the passing of longtime interviewer and personality “Mean” Gene Okerlund. Seth “Zandrax” Zillmann and “Crazy Train” Jonathan Bolick return to pay tribute to the man some call the greatest interviewer of all time.
While millions of fans know of his work in The Wrestling World, many are unaware of his pre-wrestling days. Eugene Arthur Okerlund was born in South Dakota in 1942. He worked in radio as a disc jockey, and in TV production in Minnesota. Then in the early ’70s, he became part of the AWA and...
2019-01-181h 06Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 24: Charting The Territories with Al Getz
This volume of Classic Wrestling Memories is formatted a little differently. In the first part of the show, Seth and Train discuss the passing of three prominent people in pro wrestling, and the territories they worked in.
Dick Slater – A regular in several territories during the 70s and 80s, Dick Slater had success as both a singles and tag team star. He first broke in wrestling via Eddie Graham’s CWF before having runs in such territories as Mid-Atlantic for The Crocketts, Mid-South for Bill Watts, and Amarillo for Joe Blanchard. Perhaps his best-remembered run would be with...
2018-12-061h 52Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 23: Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart (1955-2018)
The wrestling world mourns the loss of another great. Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart passed away earlier this week at the age of 63. Join Seth and Crazy Train as they cover Neidhart’s career from its beginnings in Stu Hart‘s Stampede Wrestling up through his multiple stints in the then World Wrestling Federation in the Monday Night Wars.
Neidhart was born in Florida but went to high school and college in California. He held a shot put state record for over a decade. When you think of the size and population of California, that is quite an accompli...
2018-08-171h 12Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 22: Randy Savage vs. Ted Dibiase for the WWF Championship
This episode of Classic Wrestling Memories focuses on the rise of “Macho Man” Randy Savage to Main Event Status, and his feud with “Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase over the WWF Championship. The story of Savage turning babyface and allying with top hero Hulk Hogan can be considered the apex of the company’s national popularity during the “Rock and Wrestling” Era.
Prologue: Macho Madness
After the legendary Intercontinental Championship match with Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat at WrestleMania III, Savage finished his year long feud with George “The Animal” Steele. In June, The Honky Tonk Man defeated Steamboat...
2018-07-031h 11Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 21: Big Van Vader (1955-2018)
The wrestling world has lost another legend with the passing of multi-time World Champion Big Van Vader, aka Leon White. Join Seth and Crazy Train as they pay tribute to arguably the greatest “Big Man” to step foot into the squared Circle. White was born on May 14, 1955, in Lynwood California. He was a two-time All-American football player for the University Of Colorado. After college, he was drafted into the NFL by the Los Angeles Rams where he played Center for two years. He was part of the NFC Championship team that played in Super Bowl XIV. Shortly after that, he w...
2018-06-231h 58Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 20: Chief Wahoo McDaniel (1938-2002)
This episode of Classic Wrestling Memories is devoted to a true legend. In fact, a legend that other legends look up to. Wahoo McDaniel was a trailblazer in the 1960s as a star in both Pro Wrestling and The NFL. Join Seth and Crazy Train as they discuss the in-ring and football career of the NWA Hall Of Famer. Wahoo was a star in the NFL, playing on four different teams from 1960-1968. During this time, he wrestled in the offseason due to NFL players not having nearly as large of a salary as they do today.
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2018-06-061h 39Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 19: “Number One” Paul Jones (1942-2018)
Paul Jones may not be the first name that rolls off a wrestling fan’s tongue, but his contributions to the wrestling world were quite substantial. Join Seth and Crazy Train as they pay tribute to the man who had a 20+ year in-ring career, as well as a memorable run as a villainous manager. Paul Jones’ career lasted over thirty years in five decades. He had worked both babyface and heel as a wrestler and worked almost exclusively as a heel during his manager run in the 1980s.
Arguably his most memorable run as a wrestler was in t...
2018-04-2357 minClassic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 18: Bruno Sammartino (1935-2018)
We lost a true legend this week with the passing of “The Living Legend” Bruno Sammartino. Join Seth and Crazy Train as they pay tribute to the life and career of The Hall of Famer from his amazing and tragic beginnings in Italy during World War II to his two record-setting reigns as WWWF (now WWE) Champion. Not only that, you’ll hear why Bruno Sammartino’s character was just as strong as his in-ring accomplishments. Plus you’ll understand why Bruno was an all-time great babyface. If you are a fan of Bruno Sammartino or even a fan of the 197...
2018-04-211h 11Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 17: WWE Hall Of Fame Class Of 2018
Yes, you’re reading correctly. A show called Classic Wrestling Memories is covering a 2018 event. Why? Because everybody inducted still qualifies for the eras we like to talk about at Classic Wrestling Memories. Just look at this list!
The Dudley Boys – Attitude Era Hillbilly Jim – Rock ‘n Wrestling Era Stan Stasiak – World Wide Wrestling Federation El Santo – Legends Of Mexico Jim Londos – Pre-NWA Sputnik Monroe – 1950s-60s Territories Boris Malenko – 1950s-60s Territories Daran Singh – 1950s-60s India Hiro Matsuda – 1960s-70s Florida Rufus R. “Freight Train” Jones – 1970s-80s Territories Cora Combs – 1950s-60s Territories Lord Alfred Hayes – Just about everything...
2018-04-161h 07Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 16: The Dangerous Alliance
Jim Ross interviews The Dangerous Alliance (L-R) Steve Austin, Paul E Dangerously, Larry Zbyzsko, Arn Anderson, Rick Rude, and Bobby Eaton
WCW, Fall 1991. WCW introduced one of the most star-studded stables of all time. Join Seth and Crazy Train as they talk about the relatively short-lived stable, The Dangerous Alliance, who wreaked havoc on WCW from fall 1991 through Spring 1992.
The story begins in the Fall of 1991. Paul E. Dangerously had been relieved of his duties as a color commentator. Tom Zenk was set to face the mysterious “WCW Phantom” who had a Phantom Of The Opera style mask...
2018-03-301h 09Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 15: Ravishing Rick Rude (1958-1999)
It’s another career-focused episode of Classic Wrestling Memories. This episode is dedicated to the career of the late great WWE Hall Of Famer, “Ravishing” Rick Rude. Seth and Crazy Train discuss Rude’s beginnings in Florida, all the way through his run in WCCW, Jim Crockett Promotions, The World Wrestling Federation, and his final years in WCW. This is a must hear show if you are a fan of Rick Rude. What are your Rick Rude memories? Sound off below!
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2018-03-091h 07Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 14: WCW Great American Bash 1992
Classic Wrestling Memories is back for 2018 with a special look at one of Seth’s favorite wrestling events, WCW Great American Bash 1992. The event was centered around a tournament to crown new NWA Tag Team Champions, and a WCW World Title match between Champion Sting, and Challenger Big Van Vader. Here is the card. Notice all the WWE Hall Of Famers in the lineup.
Flyin’ Brian Pillman & Jushin Thunder Liger vs. Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat & Nikita Koloff The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael P.S. Hayes & Jimmy Jam Garvin) vs. Hiroshi Hase & Shinya Hashimoto Barry Windham & Dustin Rhodes vs. Ravishing Rick Rud...
2018-01-201h 08Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 13: A Conversation With Susan "Tex" Green
Flashback to 2014 for a candid conversation with Crazy Train and his wrestling mentor, Susan “Tex” Green. Susan is a member of several Halls Of Fame, including The NWA. Hear her story on breaking into wrestling and training under Joe Blanchard. Susan also tells the story of having to legit “hook” Fabulous Moolah in a shoot finish for the NWA Women’s Championship. There are plenty of other old-school stories from a legend who traveled the world many times over. You won’t hear a discussion like this anywhere else! You can learn more about Susan’s wrestling school on its Facebook p...
2017-12-302h 21Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 12: In Memoriam 2017
Classic Wrestling Memories has completed its first year, and we want to thank you the fans for listening and providing your feedback. This episode is devoted to 2017, both in the history of the show, and especially the talent we lost. Join Seth and Crazy Train as they pay tribute to Bobby Heenan, Lance Russell, Chavo Guerrero Sr., Tom Zenk, Ron Bass, Ivan Koloff, and many others.
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2017-12-241h 23Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 11: Championship Wrestling From Florida
It was one of the most famous territories in all of wrestling history. From the 1960s into the mid-1980s, Eddie Graham’s Championship Wrestling From Florida was a beacon of wrestling talent. Seth and Crazy Train are joined by a special guest, former NWA World Tag Team Champion Chris Nelson to discuss the legendary promotion. Hear some of the names on the laundry list of alumni who all made their names in Florida before achieving legendary status on international levels. Gordon Solie, Jake Roberts, The Brisco Brothers, Hulk Hogan, Blackjack Mulligan, and many more are among those names. Al...
2017-11-281h 56Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 10: Capitol Wrestling Corporation
Capitol Wrestling Corporation logo
January 1953. Before any Monday Night War, Pay Per View, or weekly live TV, Jess McMahon and Toots Mondt helped change the face of professional wrestling forever. Join Seth and Crazy Train as they tell the story of the formation of Capitol Wrestling Corporation. As you may have surmised by the name “McMahon”, the company was co-founded by Jess McMahon, the grandfather of Vincent K. McMahon. Hear the stories behind the days with the National Wrestling Alliance, and the subsequent breakaway, which lead to the formation of the World Wide Wrestling Federation. In short, Capitol Wrestling was...
2017-10-061h 07Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 9: Bobby "The Brain" Heenan
The wrestling world lost a true legend this past week with the passing of Hall Of Famer Bobby “The Brain” Heenan. Join Seth and Crazy Train as they pay tribute to the man who is widely considered the greatest manager of all time. They cover the four major promotions Heenan worked for: WWA, AWA, WWF, and WCW. There are a few fun stories with each one, including a WWA story involving a fan altercation with Bobby in which The Blackjacks got involved. You may not hear this story anywhere else. This is a must-listen for any fan of Heenan, and...
2017-09-231h 22Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 8: The NWO
It was arguably one of the greatest angles in wrestling history… At least for a while. Join Seth and Crazy Train as they discuss the background and formation of WCW’s New World Order.
Hear what inspired the concept and what laid the groundwork for the creation of the stable. How could the beloved “Training, Prayers, & Vitamins” Hulk Hogan turn evil and join a hideous villain group? And how could he, in real life, be convinced to make what was such a daring move at the time? What makes this podcast unique is you’ll get the opinion of...
2017-08-181h 45Classic Wrestling MemoriesBooking 101 - The Art Of Storytelling In Pro Wrestling
Have you ever wondered how magicians learn their craft? Have you ever wondered how storytellers get their style? Or more appropriately, have you ever wondered how wrestlers have gotten over with the crowd? Or why do some get put in certain places on the card? Well, the latter two fall under the Booking. Join Seth and Crazy Train as they pull back the curtain a little to explain some of the psychology behind booking a wrestling show. Plus, they mention seven famous bookers and why they were considered to be so great.
George Scott – Most famous for bo...
2017-07-291h 44Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 6: The Great Memphis Split w/ Dan "The Dragon" Wilson
Memphis has always been a hot territory for wrestling, especially in the late 20th Century. Join Seth, Crazy Train, and special guest Dan “The Dragon” Wilson as they talk about the Memphis Territory. Specifically, the split that happened in March of 1977 between Promotors Nick Gulas and Jerry Jarrett. Hear the history behind Memphis dating back to the late 1940s and all the stars that came through that territory for big-money events. People like Jackie Fargo, Tojo Yamamoto, Sputnik Monroe, and many more. Then hear what lead to the parting of ways between Gulas and Jarrett. And of course the rise...
2017-07-081h 24Classic Wrestling MemoriesHeel 101: What Makes The Villain
Classic Wrestling Memories returns with another edition in the Wrestling 101 Series: Heel 101. Seth and Crazy Train take a turn to the dark side to discuss what makes a great villain, or heel. Like last week, Seth lists four basic things a Heel would NEVER do, and four things a Heel would ALWAYS do. Also, both men list three examples of great heels, including two of the greatest managers of all time. In the final segment of the show, Seth and Train talk about arguably the greatest heel of all time, “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair. All this and more in ano...
2017-06-231h 10Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 4: Babyface 101 - What Makes The Hero
Classic Wrestling Memories is back for a unique format this week. Seth and Crazy Train are not discussing a historical event or time frame, but are talking about the psychology of pro wrestling. Specifically, what it takes to be a babyface. Train brings 15 years of experience as a wrestler, with most of those years as a babyface. Seth lists four things a babyface would NEVER do, and four things a babyface would ALWAYS do. Plus, both give three examples of great babyfaces with specific instances where they showed these qualities. On top of that, Seth and Train talk arguably...
2017-06-171h 26Classic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 3: The Gold Dust Trio
This episode looks at The Gold Dust Trio, Billy Sandow, Ed “Strangler” Lewis, and Joseph “Toots” Mondt. These men are widely credited with beginning what would become the modern style of professional wrestling. Hear how the trio came to be, and how their innovative approach to treating wrestling as a business helped change the face of wrestling forever. Seth and Crazy Train talk about the careers of all three men, and the roles they played during this time. This is must-hear material for fans of early 20th Century wrestling.
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2017-05-1957 minClassic Wrestling MemoriesVol. 2: 1970s Territories With Susan Tex Green
The 1970s were an important decade in the history of professional wrestling. That period is considered the peak of “The Territory Days” when there was no national TV, and wrestling was mainly promoted by local TV broadcasts. Seth and Crazy Train are joined by multi-time Hall of Famer and former NWA Women’s Champion Susan “Tex” Green to give a unique insight into what it was like to not only be a wrestler but a woman in a male-dominated business. Hear rare stories about Bruno Sammartino, Fabulous Moolah, and Mae Young. This is stuff you won’t find anywhere else!
2017-05-121h 49Classic Wrestling MemoriesStarrcade '83: A Flare For The Gold
A local ad promoting Starrcade ’83
The inaugural episode of Classic Wrestling Memories looks at the first American Professional Wrestling Supershow, Starrcade ’83: A Flare For The Gold. Join Seth and Crazy Train as they discuss the matches and storylines to this historic event. For the final three main event matches, Seth and Train are joined by legendary sports and pro wrestling journalist Mike Mooneyham, formerly of Post and Courier.
You can get Mike’s book “Sex, Lies, and Headlocks” via our affiliate link at Amazon!
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2017-05-051h 57Classic Wrestling MemoriesClassic Wrestling Memories Preview
Check out the preview episode of Classic Wrestling Memories, where Seth and Crazy Train give you a taste of what is to come on the latest podcast for Old School Wrestling Fans!
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