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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 joining Ray Russell to look at Memphis Wrestling for June 22th - 28th, 1985, featuring the debut of Manager Leslie Floyd Cretchman III and... BOTA, THE WITCH DOCTOR!!! Plus, more terrible booking from Tom Renesto, another title change, Jerry Lawler has his own vision, more legends are dusted off for a underwhelming return, Rip Morgan is GREEN, Jonathan Boyd says BLOODY a lot, Steve Keirn IS Bloody, Referee Tom Branch begins rasslin, & more! We also ask that you please take a moment to aid in WrestleCopia's own Ray Russell and his Urgent...
2025-11-111h 43
The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob RoopStoop 78: 2-YEAR ANNIVERSARY, GETTING PERSONAL, BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!The Wrestling Stoop celebrates its 2-Year Anniversary as part of the WrestleCopia Podcast Network. Bob Roop & Ray Russell both share their personal life situations, health issues, family matters, and a big announcement is made in regards to the future of the Podcast! Please take a moment to read my (Ray's) current urgent need situation, my family, my kids can really use your help right now. https://gofund.me/993108bb6 If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wr...
2025-10-291h 27
The OthershipThe Othership #133: Recapping WWE Crown Jewel and Monday Night Raw!!The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Michael and Jammie as they recap all the happenings at WWE Crown Jewel and Monday Night Raw, live from Perth, Australia!! The guys talk about all five matches on the PLE–what they liked, didn’t like, possible directions for Tiffany Stratton, Stephanie Vaquer, Rhea Ripley and more!! Then there’s also a discussion about the BIG ending to Monday Night Raw, plus the matches and angles from the rest of the show!! Finally, the guys give a couple of recommendations for tv shows you should check out!! You won’t want to mis...
2025-10-1956 min
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 181: FEBRUARY 1989 WWF TV (Week 2 - Hulk Challenges Macho!! A Million $ Belt???)This week on the Grenade we continue through February TV in 1989 of the WWF. The super focus this week is all on the falling out between the Mega Powers after last week's "Main Event" on NBC. We hear from both the Hulkster, who pushes for a title match versus the Macho Man... then we hear from the other side as the Champ Randy Savage sees LUST in the eyes of Hogan for the lovely Elizabeth. Will Randy grant the Hulkster a title shot? Tune in to find out! Plus. "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase seeks to have a special "...
2025-10-161h 07
The Retro Wrestling Re-ViewRe-View #73: USWA 3/30/91 ("He might be DEAD!")We’re back in the WMC Studios for another wild Saturday morning in Memphis, and this one might just be the craziest episode yet! On the March 30th, 1991 edition of USWA Championship Wrestling, the Texas Bunch crank the violence to 11, Danny Davis shows off a new haircut and a new attitude, and Jerry Lawler goes from Southern Gentleman to History Teacher as he corrects the "Texas Idiots".Highlights include:Danny Davis destroys Sgt. O’Reilly like he’s fueled on pre-workout, Red Bull, and spite.Eric Embry and Dr. Tom Prichard nearly kill poor Bill R...
2025-10-151h 18
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 115: Georgia Wrestling March 15 - 28, 1982 (Piper Warns Slater, "Don't Call Me RODNEY!")This week, Regional Rasslin' returns to Georgia Championship Wrestling in March of 1982 as Ray Russell & Guest Jammie Ward are back to break it down! Dick Slater arrives and wants a piece of Roddy "Don't call me RODNEY" Piper! Plus, Bunkhouse Return match is set up between Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen vs. Dusty Rhodes & Terry Funk! Ron Bass with an upset win over Tommy Rich to capture the National Heavyweight Title! It appears Bob Armstrong will get his fair shake versus The Great Kabuki when Gary Hart is barred from ringside, BUT Roddy Piper has an idea! Buzz Sawyer picks...
2025-10-141h 55
The OthershipThe Othership #132: Previewing WWE Crown Jewel in Perth!!The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Michael and Jammie as they preview the WWE Crown Jewel! The guys break down the matches and pick winners for all five matches!! There’s also a discussion about the what to do with Smackdown women’s roster, possible NXT callups, and more!! You won’t want to miss this!!Join our Facebook group and be part of the show!https://www.facebook.com/groups/732554851901133A big thanks as always to LunaWorldcast and Megaphuana Records for the use of their music!! Like this week’s song, “Little Wagon Girl”!Have a question for one of the guys? Thought...
2025-10-0946 min
The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob RoopStoop 76: Andre the Giant Stories, Bar Fights, Untrained Job Guys, & More!It's a new Wrestling Stoop as Bob Roop discusses a hypothetical shoot fight between Andre the Giant vs. Olympian turned pro wrestler, Chris Taylor. Plus, we spend a good half hour sharing Andre stories before talking wrestlers getting into bar fights, untrained job guys, & more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com...
2025-10-091h 38
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 180: FEBRUARY 1989 WWF TV (Week 1 - It's Main Event Weekend! Akeem is Black???)This week on the Grenade, we kick off February 1989 WWF TV as the announcers begin to discuss the fallout of the Mega Powers implosion from the Main Event. Plus, several feuds begin to take shape on the Road to WrestleMania V. Akeem promises to be the first "BLACK" World Heavyweight Champion, Brooklyn Brawler damn near kills a jobber, Bret "HItman" Hart battles former stablemate "Dangerous" Danny Davis, Sam Houston faces "Million $ Man" Ted Dibiase in a fun TV match, who is "Mark Bow"(?), Jake Roberts is the Guest of Brother Love, Big John Studd feuding with everyone, Bobby Heenan...
2025-10-0954 min
The Retro Wrestling Re-ViewRe-View #72: USWA 3/23/91 (The Return of Keirn)The Gang is back in the Retro Wrestling Archive Studios for another wild ride through USWA Championship Wrestling from March 23rd, 1991!This week’s episode delivers everything you love about Memphis mayhem, The Texas Bunch wreak havoc before the opening bell, Jackie Fargo sends in a promo from that sounds like he's on a "Walkie Talkie", and Steve Keirn returns to defend the honor of his old mentor! From Eddie Gilbert’s mean streak to Lawler’s reluctant alliance with Keirn, to Jeff Jarrett losing his Southern Heavyweight title in Dallas — the chaos never sto...
2025-10-081h 18
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 114: The Poffo's ICW 1980 (Wee Willie Takes a Macho Elbow, Landel & Gang Debut!)This week, Regional Rasslin returns to once again discuss the greatest outlaw promotion of all time, the Poffo Family's ICW based ouf of Lexington, Kentucky. Steve Crawford returns to join Ray Russell in discussing the year of 1980 in the ICW. We talk Macho Man's flying elbow on midget Wee Willie (and why it was really booked), Randy Savage threatening Lance Russell & Dave Brown, the discovery of George "Crusher Broomfield" Gray (future One Man Gang), Ernie Couch's barn of fun, a rookie Buddy Landel breaking in, the creation of the Devil's Duo (Doug Vines & Jeff Sword) with Izzy Slapawitz, Bob...
2025-10-071h 18
The OthershipThe Othership #131: The Mix Tape Project Continues with West Coast Rap!!The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Drew and Bill as they welcome friend of the show and the #1 UPS driver around, Ben James, to the show!! This week, The Othership brings to you another installment in the Mix Tape Project, this time focusing on West Coast Rap! 21 songs in total, 7 each from Drew, Bill and Ben, covering a wide range of MC’s, groups, years, digging up some deep cuts and more!! You won’t want to miss this!!Join our Facebook group and be part of the show!https://www.facebook.com/groups/732554851901133...
2025-10-051h 36
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 179: WWF The Main Event 2/3/89 (The Mega Powers Implode!!!)The time has arrived for the big tag team showdown at the WWF's MAIN EVENT on NBC! We go back to February 3, 1989 as the Mega Powers (Randy "Macho Man" Savage & Hulk Hogan) battle the Twin Towers (Big Boss Man & Akeem)! Relive the action, the drama, the story telling, as the Mega Powers implode before our eyes. An injured Elizabeth, a helpful Hulkster (maybe TOO helpful?), and an accusing Macho Man combine for a dynamite explosion of epic proportions. We cover every aspect of the match, the angle, the lust in the eyes, the live mishaps, & more! Plus, The Mighty...
2025-10-0254 min
The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob RoopStoop 75: Talking Buddy Austin's Tragedy, Al Velasco, Black Angus, & More!This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop takes listener questions and discusses random memories from throughout the early part of his career. We discuss the tragic tale of "Killer" Buddy Austin, the unheralded Al Velasco, Bob embracing the world of pro wrestling from the beginning, why he chose to train in Florida over Minnesota, his first encounter with Verne Gagne & Billy Robinson at the 72 Olympics, Scotland's Black Angus, working in front of different fan types around the world, and so much more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider...
2025-10-021h 28
The Retro Wrestling Re-ViewRe-View #71: USWA 3/16/91 (The Texas Hangmen Arrive!)Step back to March 16, 1991 with this week’s Retro Wrestling Re-View: USWA Podcast! Gene Jackson, Josh Briley (P3 Radio), and Brian Tramel (stspod.club) break down one of the wildest episodes yet, featuring:Jerry Lawler vs. Terry Funk – with Jackie Fargo as the “special” referee!The Texas Bunch (Eric Embry, Tom Prichard, Tojo Yamamoto) raising hell and crying foul.The arrival of the Texas Hangmen in Memphis!Eddie Gilbert and Jeff Jarrett bending the rules as babyfaces and the studio crowd LOVES it!Bill Dundee’s bloody fight with Steve Austin, plus his fiery promo directed at his son Jamie...
2025-10-011h 19
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 113: Memphis 6/15/85 (Lawler vs. Koko, A Big Botch, A Heel Referee, & A Hijacking!)This week on Regional Rasslin', Ray Russell & Guest Gene Jackson return as we look at June 15, 1985 in the Memphis territory. Southern Champ Jerry Lawler vs. Koko Ware headlines this week's TV. The Referee Tom Branch heel turn continues. Matchmaker Tom Renesto announces the PYT are stripped of the Southern Tag Titles, forcing a Title tournament at the Coliseum Monday night where NEW Champions are crowned! Jerry Lawler turns to Nick Bockwinkel as an unsuspecting partner, Botchmania runs wild during a Jerry Oski & Jay Youngblood tag match, Gino Della Serra and Les Freeman arrive, the Buddy Wayne (Bearer) led team...
2025-09-301h 32
The OthershipThe Othership #130: Recapping WWE WrestlePalooza!! The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Bill, Jammie, and Michael as they welcome friend of the show, Marvelous Mark Beaudry, to help recap the first main roster PLE to be broadcast on ESPN, WWE WrestlePalooza! The guys break down the matches and talk about what they liked and didn’t like!! There’s also a discussion about how to get access to ESPN Unlimited for future PLEs, are world title matches in WWE and beyond too predictable, TKO and their assault on the consumer, and much more!! You won’t want to miss this!!Join ou...
2025-09-281h 16
The OthershipThe Othership #130: Recapping WWE WrestlePalooza!! The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Bill, Jammie, and Michael as they welcome friend of the show, Marvelous Mark Beaudry, to help recap the first main roster PLE to be broadcast on ESPN, WWE WrestlePalooza! The guys break down the matches and talk about what they liked and didn’t like!! There’s also a discussion about how to get access to ESPN Unlimited for future PLEs, are world title matches in WWE and beyond too predictable, TKO and their assault on the consumer, and much more!! You won’t want to miss this!!Join ou...
2025-09-281h 16
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 178: FEBRUARY 1989 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! (HEEL MACHO! HOGAN vs. BOSS MAN IN A CAGE!)This week on the Grenade, we look into all of the news and House Show Results for February 1989 in the WWF! We talk Vince McMahon vs. Ted Turner, Roddy Piper's potential return, JJ Dillon & Tony Schiavone jump to the WWF, the McMahons publicly announce that WRESTLING IS FAKE(?), The Main Event Ratings, Red Rooster earns a stripe (down his head), the final Spectrum event aired on PRISM, MSG under repair, we say goodbye to Superstar Graham, Dick Graham, Kal Rudman & Rod Trongard, Mean Gene gets physical with Slick, Duggan knee injury, HEEL Randy Savage vs. Bad News Brown in a...
2025-09-251h 24
The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob RoopStoop 74: Ask Bob - Talking Killer Karl Krupp, Paratrooper Stories, A Mil Mascaras Shoot Fight?This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob continues to answer listener questions with a variety of topics, including the tag team debacle with Killer Karl Krupp, briefly rooming with the One Man Gang in ICW, Bob's time in the Army as a Paratrooper and how he wound up being stationed in Alaska, rumors of a shoot fight with Mil Mascaras, and more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE...
2025-09-251h 27
The Retro Wrestling Re-ViewRe-View #70: USWA 3/9/91 (Terry Funk returns to Memphis!)Step back into March 1991 with Episode #70 of the Retro Wrestling Re-View: USWA Podcast! Gene Jackson, Josh Briley, and Brian Tramel break down a classic Memphis TV leading into the last Mid-South Coliseum card before the move to the Pipkin Building.This week’s show features:A wild and unfiltered Terry Funk promo that set Memphis on fire Jerry Lawler’s emotional announcement about possibly stepping away after his showdown with FunkJackie Fargo named as special referee, drawing heat from Funk and adding high stakesUncle Danny vs. El Grande Pistolero and the battle over the World Light Heavy...
2025-09-241h 19
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 112: Discussing "Irresistible Force" Gorilla Monsoon (with Brian R. Solomon)Special Guest Brian R. Solomon joins Host Ray Russell and the Regional Rasslin' program this week to discuss his latest book "Irresistible Force", talking the storied career of Gorilla Monsoon. This episode covers a variety of topics including Gorilla's time as commentator, working with Jesse Ventura, the Bobby Heenan chemistry, getting physical with the Brooklyn Brawler & Vader, health issues, if there were plans for any other post-retirement Gorilla angles, being replaced by Jim Ross on PPV in 1993, how Monsoon felt about the 1990s product, Bret Hart writing the foreword, working Japan and early heel work in the WWWF, shunning...
2025-09-231h 28
The OthershipThe Othership #129: Previewing WWE WrestlePalooza 2025The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Drew, Bill, Jammie, and Michael as they preview the first main roster PLE to be broadcast on ESPN, WWE WrestlePalooza! The guys break down the matches and pick winners for all five matches!! There’s also a discussion about AEW and how they may have failed to capitalize on an opportunity handed to them by WWE!! You won’t want to miss this!!Join our Facebook group and be part of the show!https://www.facebook.com/groups/732554851901133A big thanks as always to The Josephines for the use of their music!! Like this week’s song, “Firebal...
2025-09-191h 06
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 177: JANUARY 1989 WWF TV (Week 4 - Mega Powers/Twin Towers Build, Brawler Debuts)This week on the Grenade, we close out January 1989 with the final weekend of WWF TV. It's non-stop hype for the Friday Night Feb. 3 LIVE NBC Special "The Main Event" where the Mega Powers will take on The Twin Towers! We hear from both sides as the Hulkster explain the "Love Triangle" between he, Randy, & Liz. Meanwhile, the Slickster has Akeem and the Boss Man ready for battle in what it being billed as "the Greatest Tag Team Match in History"! The Brooklyn Brawler makes his in-ring debut. The Fabulous Rougeaus pick the Bushwhackers as their next feud, and...
2025-09-181h 10
The Retro Wrestling Re-ViewRe-View #69: USWA 3/2/91 (Tojo is back and he's a Texan now!)Step back to March 2, 1991, as Gene Jackson, Josh Briley, and Brian Tramel dig into one of the wildest episodes of USWA Championship Wrestling ever!This week’s show features:The announcement of a four-man round-robin tournament featuring Jerry Lawler, Eddie Gilbert, Steve Austin, and Jeff Jarrett—but not everyone is happy about it, especially Eric Embry & Tom Prichard.Shocking interference as Embry, Prichard, and Tojo Yamamoto wreak havoc on Jarrett and Gilbert, drawing blood and shifting alliances.Jeff Jarrett’s emotional promo and decision to pull out of the tournament in favor of revenge.Eddie...
2025-09-171h 21
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 111: Discussing the Wilbur Snyder Book (w/Steve Verrier & Richard Vicek)This week on the program Host - Ray Russell is joined by two very Special Guests as Richard Vicek returns along with fellow Wrestling Historian, Steve Verrier, to discuss the book they co-authored, "Wilbur Snyder, The World's Most Scientific Wrestler"! The two writers and researchers took time out of their schedule to sit down and discuss Wilbur Snyder the family man, how they approached writing their parts of the book, new discoveries through their research, and much more!Purchase "Wilbur Snyder, The World's Most Scientific Wrestler" Today! Let them know you heard about it here...
2025-09-1646 min
The OthershipThe Othership #128: Mix Tape Project: 80’s Pop!!The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Drew as he welcomes friend of the show and world renowned radio DJ Benjie Fido to the show!! This week, The Othership brings to you another installment in the Mix Tape Project, this time focusing on 80’s Pop songs! 30 songs in total, 15 each from Drew and Benjie, covering a wide range of bands, styles, digging up some deep cuts and more!! You won’t want to miss this!!Join our Facebook group and be part of the show!https://www.facebook.com/groups/732554851901133A big thanks as always to LunaWorldcast and Megaphuana Records for the use of...
2025-09-1458 min
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 176: JANUARY 1989 WWF TV (Week 3 - Rumble Fallout & One MEGA Storyline... BROTHER!)The Grenade returns with the fallout from the 1989 Royal Rumble as we look at the weekend of January 21st - 23rd of 1989 in the WWF! The Mega Powers story continues to build as WWF Champ Randy Savage battles Akeem, leading to interference from the Big Boss Man, and Hulk Hogan arrives to save the day! But rather than check on the Macho Man, Hulk elects to pose for the fans, leading to a near showdown with excellent story telling overall and amazing selling from the Savage. The Rougeau Brothers debut their self-sang theme "All American Boys"!!! Gorilla Monsoon is...
2025-09-111h 08
The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob RoopStoop 73: Q&A - Talking Grizzly Smith Allegations, Angelo Poffo, Strongbow, More!This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob answers more of your questions as we talk more fun stories of Angelo Poffo and the ICW, Bob's fondness for traveling with Jack Brisco and Jake Roberts, how a gimmick change can not only prolong a career but enhance it in the case of Chief Jay Strongbow & Mr. Wrestling II. Plus, we dive into the darker side of pro wrestling as we discuss the many Grizzly Smith allegations and various other sex-ploitations within the wrestling world!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider...
2025-09-111h 30
The Retro Wrestling Re-ViewRe-View #68: USWA 2/23/91 (The Texas vs. Tennessee WAR begins!)On this week’s Retro Wrestling Re-View, the gang takes a deep dive into the February 23, 1991 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling! The big story is the shocking unholy alliance of Jerry “The King” Lawler and “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert, who agree to team up against Texans Eric Embry and Dr. Tom Prichard—but not without $25,000 bonds to guarantee they don’t turn on each other. We break down the promos, the intensity, and the fallout from this feud that has Tennessee battling Texas in one of Memphis Wrestling’s wildest storylines. Also on this episo...
2025-09-101h 23
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 OthershipThe Othership #127: Recapping WWE Clash in Paris!!The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Drew, Jammie and Michael as they recap the final main roster PLE to be broadcast on Peacock, WWE Clash in Paris! The guys discuss all six matches that took place, what they liked, what they didn’t,and more!! There’s also a discussion about ways to view upcoming PLE’s on the ESPN app and some speculation about a possible AJ Lee return!! You won’t want to miss this!!Join our Facebook group and be part of the show!https://www.facebook.com/groups/732554851901133A big thanks as always to LunaWorldcast and Megaphuana Records for the us...
2025-09-071h 00
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
The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob RoopStoop 72: Talking Dave Meltzer, Dirt Sheets, "Apter Magz", & More!This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop answers a few listener questions pertaining to his feelings on Dave Meltzer and the Wrestling Observer during the 1980s, the significance of "Apter Magazines", more Global Wrestling talk, old school legends packing "heat" for protection from fans, Smart Mark Philly Fans, the importance of enhancement talent to the business, and more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP...
2025-09-041h 33
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 109: Los Angeles 1981/1982 (Adrian Street, Andre, Renesto, Kiss, More!)It’s another fun ride back in time as Vandal Drummond returns to Regional Rasslin’ to join Ray Russell, as this week we continue to talk the early 1980s in the old LeBell Los Angeles territory. Just some of the topics we discuss this week include Independent Rivals (Gory Guerrero, Karl Lauer, Ripper Leone, more!), a drunken Andre the Giant story, “Exotic” Adrian Street & Miss Linda arrive in the States, The Kiss, Luis Mariscal as Sweet Brown Sugar, Diamond Timothy Flowers, The Monster’s babyface turn, events switching from the Olympic Auditorium to the Sports Arena, the changing of TV station...
2025-09-021h 35
The OthershipThe Othership #126: Previewing WWE Clash in Paris!!The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Drew, Bill and Michael as they preview the final main roster PLE to be broadcast on Peacock, WWE Clash in Paris! The guys break down the matches and pick winners for all five matches!! There’s also a discussion about the new direction for Bayley and what it may lead to and some ideas for where to hold this PLE next year!! You won’t want to miss this!!Join our Facebook group and be part of the show!https://www.facebook.com/groups/732554851901133A big thanks as always to LunaWorldcast and Megaphuana Records for t...
2025-08-2947 min
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 174: WWF ROYAL RUMBLE 1989 REVIEW (PART 1)It's time to R-R-RUMBLE! It's time for the 1989 WWF Royal Rumble review! Talking the Super Posedown - Rick Rude vs. Ultimate Warrior leads to much more, 6-Man Tag (2 out of 3 falls) Hacksaw Duggan & The Hart Foundation vs. Dino Bravo & The Rougeaus, Women's Champion Rockin' Robin vs. Judy Martin, Battle for the Crown: King Haku vs. Harley Race! Plus, did Ted Dibiase PURCHASE a higher number from the Dr. of Style(?), Demolition in for a "long night", Jake Roberts looking for Andre the Giant, Sensational Sherri joins commentary, who will Elizabeth be siding with if it comes down to the...
2025-08-281h 07
The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob RoopStoop 71: Wrestling Brotherhood, Penzer, Bob Cook, Orndorff's Injury, More!The Wrestling Stoop is back as Bob Roop talks a variety of topics including more Global Wrestling, the bond and trust in the ring between wrestlers, David Penzer, Bob Cook, Jumbo Baretta, Barry Houston, we discuss how Paul Orndorff's injury that led to his atrophy actually started long before Hulk Hogan and the WWF, plus more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR...
2025-08-281h 26
The Retro Wrestling Re-ViewRe-View #67: USWA 2/16/91 (Jamie Dundee gets a new family!)The USWA in 1991 was chaos, and this week’s episode is no exception!Reviewing the 2/16/91 episode of USWA Championship Wrestling.Jamie Dundee officially ditches his dad and becomes J.C. Ice BabyBill Dundee cuts a heartfelt apology promo… and gets mocked for itStunning Steve Austin picks up a win with help from J.C.Dr. Tom Prichard won’t shut up on commentaryReferees Paul Neighbors & Frank Morrell are somehow booked in a tag team match as partners!Jerry Lawler & Jeff Jarrett feud with Eric Embry and the Texas crew gets bloody—literallyEddie Marlin and Tommy Gilbert are stepping...
2025-08-271h 17
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 108: Setting the Stage for Angelo Poffo's ICW (Lawsuits, Frugality, More!)Back with a new project on Regional Rasslin! Guest Steve Crawford returns as he and host Ray Russell begin to discuss the history of Angelo Poffo's famed outlaw promotion, ICW. Topics discussed include the early life of the Poffo family in the wrestling business, father Angelo, and his sons Lanny Poffo & Randy "Macho Man" Savage. Plus, the early ideas of creating ICW in 1979, working with Dale Mann, merging with the talent from Knoxville's All-Star promotion, the legendary frugality of the Poffos, lawsuits, and much more!If you’re enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to gr...
2025-08-261h 08
The OthershipThe Othership #125: Reviewing Superman and Fantastic Four: First Steps!!Here They Come to Save the Day: Reviewing Superman and Fantastic Four: First Steps!!The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Michael, Jammie, and Bill as they talk about the latest releases in the super hero genre, Superman and Fantastic Four: First Steps! The guys go a lot into spoilers, so here’s your warning: SPOILERS AHEAD ON THE SHOW!!! They review both movies and discuss some fan theories for next December’s blockbuster, Avengers: Doomsday!! You won’t want to miss this!!Join our Facebook group and be part of the...
2025-08-241h 28
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 173: JANUARY '89 WWF TV (Rumble Weekend! The Brawler Attacks a Rooster & Gorilla!)The Grenade is back with episode #173 and it's Royal Rumble weekend here in 1989! It's all the last minute build to the big 30-Man PPV extravaganza, plus the fallout from last week's Saturday Night's Main Event, the Mega Powers/Twin Towers saga heats up, and Bobby Heenan debuts his BROOKLYN BRAWLER on the set of Prime Time Wrestling... A truly shocking transformation from Steve Lombardi to the Brawler character as he attacks not only the Red Rooster but also Gorilla Monsoon with a barstool! Plus, we talk random cabinets(?), and action with IC Champ Ultimate Warrior, Rockers, Brain Busters, King...
2025-08-211h 04
The Retro Wrestling Re-ViewRe-View #66: USWA 2/9/91 (Steve Austin Arrives in Memphis)Retro Wrestling Re-View – Episode #66 - USWA Championship Wrestling – February 9, 1991 It’s Peak Memphis mayhem this week! Jerry Lawler & Jeff Jarrett are your NEW USWA Tag Champs… but before they can even celebrate, "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert returns from “exile” to throw fire, cause chaos, and make it clear he’s here for Lawler’s head. Meanwhile, Jamie Dundee proves to be the worst referee in USWA history, which gets him fired on live TV by Eddie Marlin and a "whoopin' from his Dad, PLUS "Stunning" Steve Austin and Jeannie Clark arrive on the scene to cha...
2025-08-201h 16
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 107: Memphis 6/8/85 (TUX's HIT LIST, MACHO GONE, SHEEPHERDERS RETURN!)This week on Regional Rasslin', Gene Jackson returns to co-host with Ray Russell to look at more Memphis Wrestling for June 1985! Jerry Lawler is riding high after defeating Randy Savage for the Southern Title and sending the Macho Man packing to the WWF... BUT, the King finds out there's no rest for the weary as Bruiser Brody looms ahead Monday Night! Tux Newman is laid up in bed, but that doesn't stop him from creating a "HIT" LIST! Kareem Muhammad continues to stick it to Jay Youngblood. The Sheepherders return in a new incarnation. The Fabs seek revenge on...
2025-08-191h 20
The OthershipThe Othership #124: Catching up with Luna Worldcast, Remembering Ozzy and MJWThe Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Drew for something a little different this week. First up, Drew is joined by Diamond Dave Jordan for a discussion about the passing of Ozzy Osbourne and his impact on heavy metal and his place in modern pop culture. The guys also talk a bit about the untimely death of Malcom Jamal Warner. To close out the show, Drew welcomes Taylor and Hunter, better known as Luna Worldcast, to talk about their experiences on the road, their upcoming tour, and more!! You won’t want to miss this!!Jo...
2025-08-171h 09
The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob RoopStoop 70: More Global Wrestling! (Norman Smiley, Ox Baker, Karl Gotch, More!)On this week's Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop continues to talk his time in the Global Wrestling Alliance of the late 1980s. We discuss more of the talent as well as the business side of things. Plus, we talk Norman Smiley, sparring with Karl Gotch, the softer side of Ox Baker, "Party Animal" Steve Collins, Dr. Red Roberts, & more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please Subscribe to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaOR GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP, OR ASK...
2025-08-141h 31
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 172: WWF Saturday Night's Main Event 1/7/89 (Hogan/Akeem, Hair vs. Hair, Warrior/Honky!)This week's Grenade dives into the January 7th, 1989 edition of the WWF's Saturday Night's Main Event! The Mega Powers saga continues as Hulk Hogan battles Akeem, with the Big Boss Man in his corner. Will the Macho Man aid in the Hulkster's corner, or will Randy Savage allow his Mega Partner to take a Mega Beatdown? Plus, last chance match for the Honky Tonk Man who challenges IC Champion The Ultimate Warrior one final time in an attempt to regain "his" title belt. Plus, HAIR vs. HAIR when Brutus Beefcake takes on "Outlaw" Ron Bass, Mr. Perfect shows off...
2025-08-141h 04
The Retro Wrestling Re-ViewRe-View #65: USWA 2/2/91 (FAREWELL TO THE FABS!)This week's Retro Re-View looks at the February 2, 1991 edition of USWA TV and more! Jackie Fargo is BACK in Memphis — and he’s the special referee for Monday night’s Tag Title Showdown between Lawler & Jarrett and The Fabulous Ones! This week’s wild USWA action includes:Lawler saving The New Kids from a Fabulous Ones beatdownTag Titles held up after last week’s controversial decision by Jamie DundeeCornette losing control of his teamCurtis Thompson’s abrupt babyface turnUptown Bruno’s crew destroying everyone in sightThe debut of The Eliminators (not THOSE Eliminators)Ether attacks and att...
2025-08-131h 33
The OthershipThe Othership #123: Recapping WWE SummerSlam 2025!!The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Michael, Bill, and Jammie as they recap WWE SummerSlam!! The guys breakdown the matches on both nights, talk about what they liked, what they didn’t like(there’s a lot), and more!! You won’t want to miss this!!Join our Facebook group and be part of the show!https://www.facebook.com/groups/732554851901133A big thanks as always to The Josephines for the use of their music!! Like this week’s song, “Maggie’s Bones”!!Have a question for one of the guys? Thoughts or comments? E-mail us at theothershippodcast@g...
2025-08-101h 35
The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob RoopStoop 69: Discussing Global Wrestling (Solie, Dr. Red Roberts, Death Row, More)This week on the Wrestling Stoop, Bob goes back and talks the early inception of the late 80's Florida promotion and the first publicly traded wrestling company, the Global Wrestling Alliance. We discuss how Boris Malenko played a part in getting Bob involved, meeting Dr. Red Roberts for the first time, dealing with the corporate "suits", hiring Gordon Solie and what led to his firing(!), how tapings were scheduled, the Soul Patrol, Rusty Brooks, Death Row, innovative vignettes and segments on the TV program, and more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us...
2025-08-071h 42
The Retro Wrestling Re-ViewRe-View #64: USWA 1/26/91 (Running with Scissors!) This week's USWA episode of USWA for January 26, 1991 brings us:Lawler vs. Garvin with a mind boggling ending!Dundee swears revenge after a brutal Fabs/Cornette beatdown"Prime Time" Brian Lee is now teaming with Jeff Gaylord Redman Rumble Royal announced for Monday night! (aka the Redneck Royal Rumble)Bloody ambushes, wild six-man tags, and Bruno moves UPTOWN!Classic Memphis mayhem from start to finish!Like/Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/retrowrestlingreviewFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/uswapodcastContact us at uswapodcast@outlook.comCheck out our MERCH www.ti...
2025-08-061h 20
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 106: Georgia Wrestling February 13 - 28, 1982 (World Tag Tourney, Dragon Shai, More)This week on Regional Rasslin, Jammie Ward returns to join host Ray Russell to discuss more Georgia Championship Wrestling from February 1982! The big World Tag Team Title tournament makes its way to the Omni featuring teams from all over the world including the Briscos, the Funks, Jumbo Tsuruta & Tenryu, Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen, Masked Superstar & Super Destroyer, & many more! Plus, NWA World Champion Ric Flair defends against former 6 times champ Harley Race, the Giant Baba brings his PWF Title to the states to defend against Terry Gordy, the Jimmy Garvin & Buzz Sawyer feud continues, Dusty Rhodes vs. Great Kabuki...
2025-08-051h 51
The OthershipThe Othership #122: Previewing SummerSlam 2025!!The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Drew, Jammie, Bill and Michael as they preview the biggest party of the summer, WWE SummerSlam 2025! The guys break down the matches and pick winners for all twelve matches over two huge nights of wrestling action!! What new champions will we see, what returns might happen, who might turn heel or get turned on? All this and more are covered here!! You won’t want to miss this!!Join our Facebook group and be part of the show!https://www.facebook.com/groups/732554851901133A big thanks as always to The Josephines for the use of their music!! Like t...
2025-08-011h 45
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 171: JANUARY 89 WWF TV BEGINS! (TWIN TOWERS FORM, SNME WEEKEND!)This week on the Grenade, we kick off 1989 WWF TV! It's Saturday Night's Main Event weekend, and we're just one week out from the Royal Rumble as everyone gets ready for the big PPV event! The Twin Towers of Akeem & The Big Boss Man are formed, Brutus Beefcake samples haircuts for the Outlaw, Big John Studd lifts some serious weights, Ted Dibiase hints at buying a higher number, trouble brews between Bobby Heenan & the Red Rooster, Macho Man trusts no one, what happens if the Rumble comes down to Ax vs. Smash(?), the Bushwhackers dine, the Warrior & Rick Rude...
2025-07-311h 14
The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob RoopStoop 68: Talking the Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame and Remembering Hulk Hogan.. BROTHER!This week on the Wrestling Stoop Bob talks the 2025 Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame weekend and all of the awards recipients! Plus, we pay our respects in the passing of Hulk Hogan, that time Bob made THE ROCK cry(!), and Terry Garvin, Pat Patterson, & Tank Patton walk into a shower... all of that and more, this week on the Stoop!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please Subscribe to our Patreon to help us pay the bills! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaOR GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP...
2025-07-311h 37
The Retro Wrestling Re-ViewRe-View #63: USWA 1/19/91 (The Stud Stable Returns!)This week’s USWA episode for January 19, 1991 was shorter than usual but there was a lot packed into it!Jim Cornette and the Fabulous Ones double down on the bounty business – now coming for Jeff Jarrett too!A heated World Tag Team Title defense: The Fabs vs. Jerry Lynn & Cody MichaelsRobert Fuller rides back into town with the Pit Bulldogs and Curtis “US Male” Thompson in tow, that's right…a new STUD STABLE!Highlights of Jeff Jarrett winning the Southern Heavyweight TitleThe King himself, Jerry Lawler, calls out Cornette ahead of a huge Sunday night showdown!If you like w...
2025-07-301h 23
The OthershipThe Othership #121: Recapping TNA Slammiversary!!The Othership has landed with another new episode!! Join Michael and Jammie as they recap TNA Slammiversary!! The guys breakdown the pre-show matches, talk about what they liked and didn’t like on the main show, talk about the TNA-WWE partnership and where it’s headed, and much more!! You won’t want to miss this!!Join our Facebook group and be part of the show!https://www.facebook.com/groups/732554851901133A big thanks as always to The Josephines for the use of their music!! Like this week’s song, “Broadway”!If you’re enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow...
2025-07-271h 07
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 105: Finishing the 1977 Tennessee Split, A Look Into the Demise of Gulas PromotionsThis week on Regional Rasslin, we finish up the Tennessee 1977 Project with Guest Steve Crawford joining Ray Russell on the program. We do a quick overview of the split between Jerry Jarrett and Nick Gulas and then dive into the following years that led up to the demise of Gulas' run as a promoter in 1980. We talk "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Dutch Mantel, Bobby Eaton, early Freebirds Michael Hayes & Terry Gordy, George Gulas, & more! We also look at the final card promoted by Gulas in Nashville, and the first card promoted by Jerry Jarrett when he took over the...
2025-07-2257 min
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 170: JANUARY 1989 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! (The 89 Project Begins!)The Wrestling Memory Grenade begins the 1989 WWF Project, featuring JANUARY 1989 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! Talking the WWF's attempt to thwart the various State Athletic Commissions, Red Rooster babyface turn, Steve Lombardi becomes a Brawler, Rick Martel visa issues, SNME news, Tony Schiavone arrives, WrestleMania V venue announced, WWF USA Special up against NWA Chi-Town Rumble, Bobby Heenan on the All-Madden Team, Macho Man vs. Bad News Brown in a Street Fight, Rockers vs. Brain Busters, Warrior vs. King Haku, Andre vs. Jake, Demolition vs. Powers of Pain, John Studd vs. Akeem, Hulk Hogan vs. Big Boss Man, Dibiase vs. Hercules...
2025-07-171h 21
The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob RoopStoop 67: Leaving One Job, Finding Another, Hansen Spits on Herd!NEW Wrestling Stoop, as Bob Roop leaves for Waterloo to attend this year's Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame, we discuss the Hall, Bob's induction, and more about the 3-Day event. We also talk Bob's firing as booker of the Florida territory shortly before its demise, Bill Alfonso's duties during that time in the company, Bob running into Boris Malenko and how it led to Bob becoming booker of Global Wrestling. Plus, we discuss more of Bob's time as an agent in 1990 WCW, a fun story between Stan Hansen & Jim Herd, Bad News Allen, Barry Horowitz, & more!
2025-07-171h 31
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 104: Memphis 6/1/85 (LOSER LEAVES - Randy Savage vs. Jerry Lawler!!!)It's a truly historical episode of Regional Rasslin' as Ray Russel & guest Gene Jackson cover the week of June 1st - 7th, 1985 in the Memphis Territory. Jerry "The King" Lawler battles Southern Champion Randy "Macho Man" Savage in a NO DQ - LOSER LEAVES TOWN MATCH! This is the match that would send the Macho Man off to the WWF, which jumpstarted his legendary career in the "big time". Plus, Kareem Muhammad hosts an entire episode of The Jerry Lawler Show AND finds the time to humiliate Jay Youngblood, Stan Lane cuts another funny promo, the Mexican Angel debuts...
2025-07-151h 44
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 169: FINISHING THE 1988 WWF PROJECT! (12/24/88 - 1/2/89 WWF TV)We close out the 1988 WWF Project this week by looking at the final 2 weeks of December '88 WWF TV! Everyone prepares for the Royal Rumble as it will be friend against friend and partner against partner! Plus, Big John Studd returns and renounces Bobby Heenan as his manager, Bad News Brown & Randy Savage have a wild brawl, The Bushwhackers meet Santa Claus (sort of), the Brain announces where he stands in the "Battle for the Crown" when King Haku meets Harley Race, Honky Tonk & Greg Valentine team up to come after the Hart Foundation, Mr. Perfect's winning streak remain...
2025-07-101h 16
The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob RoopStoop 66: Losing Windham, Barr & Luger! Plus Bubba Passes & Brinson's PastThe Wrestling Stoop is back as Bob Roop talks more about his time booking the Florida territory in the mid 1980s! We discuss the passing of Bubba Douglas during a live event, Steve Brinson's run as "The Falcon" and his illegal "pharmaceutical" past, newcomers Sean Royal & Chris Champion who would go on to become the New Breed, losing Jesse Barr to the WWF and Lex & Barry Windham to Jim Crockett, a fun angle involving Sir Oliver Humperdink & Coach John Heath, Hiro Matsuda forcing Bob to fire John Heath as well, issues with the likes of Mike Graham, Buddy Colt...
2025-07-101h 29
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 103: When Roddy Met Gino! Georgia January 30 - February 13, 1982Regional Rasslin returns to Georgia 1982 with Ray Russell & guest Jammie Ward to talk the first half of February, including two more episodes of TV and another big 10-Match Omni card! Find out what happens when Roddy Piper finally climbs into a Georgia ring for the first time to battle Bob Armstrong. Dusty Rhodes returns to town to take on the Great Kabuki in the infamous "Dragon Shai" Match, NWA World Champ Ric Flair awaits to see who the #1 Contender will be when Tommy Rich faces Harley Race. Gino Hernandez makes a rare appearance on TBS and is interviewed (multiple...
2025-07-011h 53
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 102: Tennessee Sept - Dec 1977 (Valiant Arrives, Lawler Un-Retires)Steve Crawford returns to Regional Rasslin to talk more Tennessee 1977 with host Ray Russell. Jarrett vs. Gulas, Memphis vs. Nashville! Jimmy Valiant arrives as the new top heel as Jerry Lawler Un-Retires and begins his first big babyface run in the territory to exact revenge on the newcomer! Plus, we deep dive into results from both sides of Tennessee from September - December and watch as one territory flourishes, while the other drops down to 600 fans in attendance (yikes!). Plus, what on Earth is a "Scaffold Battle Royal"?? No, seriously... what is it???If you’re enjoying Wr...
2025-06-241h 33
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 168: December 1988 WWF TV (Week 3) Royal Rumble Card Announced!This week on the Grenade, we move another week closer to closing out 1988 in the WWF as we look at the weekend TV for December 17th through the 19th. The entire Royal Rumble card is finalized! Vince McMahon verbally attacks Mr. Fuji's accent to the point that Jesse Ventura has to be the voice of reason. Brother Love finds out what happens when you use the word "SNAKE" in front of Andre the Giant. Tag Champs Demolition continue to demolish & destroy the competition as they prepare for the Powers of Pain. Jake Roberts offers the Giant a chance to...
2025-06-1956 min
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkRasslin 101: Chicago Wrestling History Part 2 (With Richard Vicek)This week on Regional Rasslin, Guest Richard Vicek returns as he oins Ray Russell to talk more Chicago Wrestling Club history. We pick up where we left off in the mid 1970s as we talk more Stadium events, Johnny Starr replacing Bobby Heenan's spot, Wilbur Snyder in Tie-Dye, the decline of the territory throughout the early 1980s, WWA talent being shunned in the dying days of the promotion, and much more! Plus, we go back to the 70s and listen to some super rare old school interviews with the likes of Heenan, Bockwinkel, Ray Stevens & Ox Baker!
2025-06-1755 min
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeWMG 167: December 1988 WWF TV (Week 2) Rockers/Busters Brawl!This week in the Grenade we continue on through December 1988 in the WWF, looking at another week of TV! The Rockers & Brain Busters continue their issues from the Survivor Series, with a wild brawl around the arena. Randy Savage speaks out on would-be challenger Bad News Brown. Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan meet the Bushwhackers at Busch Gardens in Tampa. Tag Champs Demolition have words for former manager Mr. Fuji and the Powers of Pain. Ronnie Garvin makes his WWF debut. Lanny Poffo has amazing aim.. with his Frisbee. Hercules battles the future Maxx Payne. Plus, the Big Boss Man...
2025-06-0550 min
The 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
The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob RoopEpisode 10: Bob talks Bobby Heenan, Johnny Valentine, Putski, & More!Brains, Bearcats, and Spacemen, Oh My! The Wrestling Stoop returns for the new year, as Bob Roop & Ray Russell talk trading punches with Johnny Valentine, a sunburned but kind soul Bobby Heenan, the classy Bearcat Wright, the two sides of "The Missouri Mauler" Larry Hamilton, "Spaceman" Frank Hickey and his "aircraft", natural heel Ivan Putski, more memories of wrestling in the UK, cracking up in the ring, getting hit with projectiles from the fans, Cris Markoff vs. a loaded purse, plus names like Bronko Lubich, Bob Orton Sr., Oki Shikina, Homer O'Dell, & more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia...
2024-01-031h 54
The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob RoopEpisode 09: The "Hostile Takeover" Of San Francisco, IN DETAIL!The week on the Stoop, Bob Roop & Ray Russell finish up talking the 6-Month heated rivalry between Bob Roop vs. Kevin Sullivan, and then we turn our attention to what everyone has been waiting for... Bob Roop's attempted "takeover" of the San Francisco territory from promoter Roy Shire, and the end result of that situation! First, we finish up the personal feud between Bob Roop vs. Kevin Sullivan, as we talk pull apart brawls, plus Death & Cage Matches! Listen to what Kevin Sullivan refers to as the worst finish of a match he's ever been involved in, thanks to...
2023-12-282h 09
The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob RoopEpisode 08: Ask Bob Anything! (Road Warriors, Lex Luger, Cornette, Dusty, Watts, More!)Just in time for the holidays it's a very special ASK BOB ANYTHING edition of the Stoop! Listen in as Ray Russell reads the questions and Bob Roop talks memories and stories involving the early era Road Warriors, Lex Luger and a cup of pee, his thoughts on Jim Cornette, Bob vs. a Wrestling Bear, "Cowboy" Bill Watts, the origins of the Maya Singh character and what went wrong, Dusty Rhodes & JCP taking over Georgia, wrestling in the Bahamas and the UK, "Mad Dog" Buzz Sawyer unable to compete, Haystacks Calhoun, The McGuire Twins, Klondike Bill and 9 pounds of...
2023-12-201h 58
The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob RoopEpisode 07: Roop Attacks Kevin Sullivan's Father, Star Warrior, & Booking 101 (San Fran Pt. 3)This week on the Wrestling Stoop, first it's Booking Lessons 101 from Bob Roop before we head back to the San Francisco territory once more as Ray Russell & Bob continue to look at the ongoing feud between Bob Roop vs. Kevin Sullivan. Plus, we get a profound look into the crazy world of journeyman wrestler Pat McGinnis! *** For the first 30 minutes of the program Bob starts off the show with Booking Lessons 101. Bob explains his mindset as a booker, talking the psychological elements of a storyline, how to create instant credibility when there's no time for a slow build, suspending...
2023-12-131h 44
The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob RoopEpisode 06: Talking Roddy Piper, Peter Maivia, And Bob's Feud With Kevin Sullivan Begins! (San Francisco Pt. 2)This week on The Wrestling Stoop, Bob Roop & Ray Russell return for Part 2 of their discussion of Bob's time in the San Francisco territory back in 1977. We look at Bob's booking raising the gates by over 75%, plus we talk the original Ukelele angle involving Dean Ho & Alexis Smirnoff that would be copied by Superstar Graham & Peter Maivia in the WWWF just a few months later! Bob also shares stories and memories of Roddy Piper, Bob Orton Jr., wrestling Peter Maivia, and Jimmy Golden setting Knoxville on fire... Literally! Then from there, we begin to crack open the 6 month long...
2023-12-061h 52
The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob RoopEpisode 05: Bob Becomes Booker & Shady Roy Shire (San Francisco 1977, Pt. 1)This week on The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop & Ray Russell begin a 3-Part journey into the year of 1977 and Bob's time as wrestler and booker for the San Francisco territory. We begin Here in Part 1, as Bob talks arriving in San Francisco and becoming booker early on. We take a deep and disturbing look into NWA Promoter Roy Shire, the man. We break down many topics involving Roy, including Shire belittling talent and stealing large sums of money from the houses, Roy's run-in with a biker gang (literally), the time Shire asked Pat Patterson to perjure himself in...
2023-11-291h 28
The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob RoopEpisode 04: Wrestling JYD, Andre in Iraq, Don Fargo's Junk, Holidays, & More!Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Get ready for another wild ride through wrestling history as Bob Roop shares all sorts of stories and experiences from throughout his career with co-host Ray Russell riding shotgun. Just some of the topics this week in this near 2-Hour special include Bob's memories of working The Junkyard Dog, and how Paul Orndorff handled his turn at bat. Plus, we talk wrestling on the Holidays and crazy stories involving fans with guns & knives, Ron & Don Wright brawling with fans, Don Fargo dragging a cinder block by his... pee-pee, Andre the Giant being shot at in Iraq...
2023-11-221h 45
The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob RoopEpisode 03: TERRY FUNK STORIES! Plus, Riots, Ribs, & Bears, OH MY!This week on The Stoop, Bob Roop & co-host Ray Russell talk various topics, including Terry Funk Stories! Picture this... a pitch black Texas night, no license, doing 90 mph, riding on a tire rim, sparks flying 8 feet high, beer bottles everywhere, being chased by police, & the Funker caught with his pants down, literally! Also on the show, it's more Terry Funk goodness, Bob learns the date of his debut match, and talks meeting a young determined Leilani Kai, a scary scuba diving rib with Smasher Sloan, Dory Funk Jr. as NWA Champ, Puerto Rico Riot #2 with Toru Tanaka, Pepe Gomez's...
2023-11-151h 27
The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob RoopEpisode 02: Meeting Hulk Hogan, Bob's First Match, Wrestling Dr. DeathAfter en exciting debut last week, Bob Roop & Ray Russell return this week to talk a variety of fun topics, including... Bob talks meeting Terry "Hulk Hogan" Bollea. A funny story of Bob vs. a rookie Steve "Dr. Death" Williams in the Superdome. Find out what happened to the poor guy who tried out vs. Billy Robinson, Danny Hodge AND The Iron Sheik. Puerto Rico Riot Story #1. HOW did Hiro Matsuda break Hulk Hogan's leg? Roop's very first match vs. Dick Dunn. Rooming with the the ultimate ribber Don Carson. Mr. TREE-rific vs. Smokey the Bear! What to do...
2023-11-081h 25
The Wrestling Stoop w/Bob RoopThe Wrestling Stoop w/Bob Roop: Episode 01 (Breaking In & Catching Up)It's the debut edition of The Wrestling Stoop podcast with the legendary Bob Roop & co-host Ray Russell. 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 talk Bob breaking into the business, meeting...
2023-11-011h 19
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 20: Georgia April 1981 (JYD Blinded Again, Dibiase Hospitalized, Flair Returns)Regional Rasslin' returns in a mega-packed edition to talk APRIL 1981 in Georgia Championship Wrestling with Ray Russell & Guest Jammie Ward. Topics include The Freebirds blinding the Junkyard Dog.. AGAIN, Ted Dibiase speaks from his hospital bed, Ric Flair's arrival, Dusty Rhodes vows revenge on dapper Don Carson. NEW National Champion Steve O. The Birds try to maim Steve Keirn. Mr. Wrestling #2 teams with nemesis The Makes Superstar to battle Ole & Gene Anderson. Michael Hayes puts a bounty on Tommy Rich. Tony Atlas returns. Kevin Sullivan finishes up. Plus, we look at house show results including the 4/12 Omni card, and...
2023-07-132h 37
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 19: UWF 1986 (Fantastics Win Gold, Midnights vs. R&Rs, Lady Maxine)Regional Rasslin' back with Ray Russell & Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez to continue talking 1986 in the UWF as we close out March and begin to look at early April. The Fantastics RETURN and immediately defeat The Sheepherders to become the NEW Tag Team Champions! The Rock & Roll Express take on NWA World Tag Team Champions The Midnight Express! Hacksaw Duggan throws down with Dick Slater. Jack Victory introduces us to Lady Maxine! Bill Watts continues to stick it to poor Dick Slater. The new tandem of Buzz Sawyer and Rick Steiner team up! Korchenko undergoes a name change (kinda). Terry...
2023-06-291h 40
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 18: GEORGIA WRESTLING 1981 (JYD Blinded, Dibiase Hospitalized! Hayes Birthday Bash)Regional Rasslin' back discussing Georgia 1981 with Ray Russell & Guest Jammie Ward. We talk two very pivotal pieces of wrestling history as The Fabulous Freebirds celebrate Michael Hayes' Birthday weekend by hospitalizing Ted Dibiase with a severe neck injury, and then blinding the Junkyard Dog (AGAIN!). We close out the month of March looking at more TV and the 3/29 OMNI Card featuring Steve O filling in for the injured Dusty Rhodes to capture the National Heavyweight Title from Don Carson's Stomper! Plus, the Andersons have their issues with Mr. Wrestling #2, Tommy Rich aligns himself with JYD, WWF Champion Bob Backlund...
2023-06-191h 54
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 17: Mid-South Becomes The UWF! MARCH 1986 (3 TITLE CHANGES!)Regional Rasslin' returns this week with Ray Russell & Guest Roman Gomez to talk more Mid-South Wrestling 1986 as the company goes national and is rebranded The UWF - Universal Wrestling Federation! We continue talking the month of March with topics including... The LAST episode of Mid-South Wrestling and the FIRST episode of the UWF. THREE TITLE CHANGES ON ONE EPISODE OF TV! Buzz Sawyer the NEW TV Champion, The Sheepherders NEW Tag Team Champions, and Hacksaw Duggan wins the North American Title, Tough Guy! The convoluted Dick Slater storyline. Jack Victory Debuts. Dick Murdoch vs. Dr. Death in a STEEL C...
2023-06-131h 58
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 16: GEORGIA WRESTLING - MARCH 1981 (New Booker In Town!)Regional Rasslin' returns with Ray Russell & Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward as we continue to talk MARCH 1981 in Georgia Championship Wrestling and the Florida Fanfest. Some of the topics include... Robert Fuller steps down as booker and replaced by the Bill Watts regime. Don Carson calls out "fat boy" Dusty Rhodes. Ted Dibiase & JYD plan to take down the Freebirds, but Michael Hayes brings a familiar jar of hair cream removal with him for insurance. Big Jim Duggan continues to improve with matches against Mr. Wrestling II & Tommy Rich. More great action with Tommy Rich vs. former friend Kevin Sullivan...
2023-06-092h 03
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 15: Mid-South March 1986 - Blade Runners Debut, Slater tosses TV Title, Jake vs. TaylorRegional Rasslin headed back to Mid-South 1986 to talk the month of MARCH with Ray Russell & guest Roman Gomez. Dick Slater tosses the TV Title into the Arkansas River, Terry Taylor vs. Jake Roberts in a #1 Contender Match, The Blade Runners Debut, Road Warriors "sing", Slater flushes Sting, Karl Kox back, Kelly Kiniski QUITS the business, Crockett Cup around the corner, the WWF runs the Superdome, Cowboy's Commentary, The Sheepherders dominate the Bruise Brothers & Guerreros, Buzz Sawyer sends Al Perez packing, a 4 letter word that starts with "P", The Masked Superstars team up, Tracy Smothers arrives, the Gibsons reunite, Koko...
2023-05-192h 08
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 14: GEORGIA WRESTLING 1981 - "WILDFIRE" TOMMY RICH RETURNS!This week on Regional Rasslin', Ray Russell & Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward return to talk more Georgia 1981 as we close out the month of February and look at the first half of March. Topics include THE RETURN OF TOMMY "WILDFIRE" RICH, Tony Atlas vs. NWA World Champion Harley Race IN A CAGE, The Freebirds' FANTASIA GAMBLE Match, JYD unites with Ted Dibiase, Steve Keirn wins TV Gold, changes in the booking office, Kevin Sullivan's physique and the original "tree of woe", Dusty Rhodes wins the National Title (or does he?), Dick Slater returns, "Loophole" Jim Duggan's Headgear, Andre the Giant...
2023-05-101h 37
Regional Rasslin' - Territory TalkEpisode 13: GEORGIA WRESTLING - FEBRUARY 1981 (Birds Regain, Slater's Injury, Plowboy Leaves)Regional Rasslin' returns with Ray Russell & Guest Co-Host Jammie Ward as we continue on the Georgia Championship Wrestling journey through 1981 as we discuss the first THREE WEEKS of February! The Freebirds lose Fuller's Lincoln Continental but regain Tag Team Gold. The TV Title changes hands TWICE from Bobby Eaton to Steve O to Kevin Sullivan! Plus, Dick Slater's auto accident, The Plowboy leaves town, Andre the Giant returns, JYD joins Dibiase & Fuller as he rekindles his issues with The Birds, World Champ Harley Race prepares for Tony Atlas, Gordon Solie demands order, WHO is the 8th Wonder of the...
2023-05-031h 37
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 Power HourSPECIAL WRESTLECOPIA RETURN EPISODE! WIDE-OPEN & UNCENSORED!We're Baaa-aaack! A special UNCENSORED RETURN announcement episode featuring Ray Russell (and company) from the WrestleCopia Podcast Network discussing his time away from Podcasting for the last couple of months, the insanity surrounding his time away, big RETURN news, plus Ray SHOOTS on Vince McMahon's retirement, Ric Flair's Last Match, Conrad Thompson, PHIL (AKA CM Punk), Tony Khan, Kevin Nash, Bret Hart, Naomi & Sasha Banks, Kevin Dunn, "Star Ratings", recent wrestling deaths, wrestling memes, and SO MUCH more! Once again, fair warning... This episode is uncensored/unedited, expect some use of naughty language as Ray gets back into the...
2022-08-112h 17
WrestleCopia News NetworkSPECIAL WRESTLECOPIA RETURN EPISODE! WIDE-OPEN & UNCENSORED!We're Baaa-aaack! A special UNCENSORED RETURN announcement episode featuring Ray Russell (and company) from the WrestleCopia Podcast Network discussing his time away from Podcasting for the last couple of months, the insanity surrounding his time away, big RETURN news, plus Ray SHOOTS on Vince McMahon's retirement, Ric Flair's Last Match, Conrad Thompson, PHIL (AKA CM Punk), Tony Khan, Kevin Nash, Bret Hart, Naomi & Sasha Banks, Kevin Dunn, "Star Ratings", recent wrestling deaths, wrestling memes, and SO MUCH more! Once again, fair warning... This episode is uncensored/unedited, expect some use of naughty language as Ray gets back into the...
2022-08-112h 17
Tom Robinson "TR" Shocks The WorldSPECIAL WRESTLECOPIA RETURN EPISODE! WIDE-OPEN & UNCENSORED!We're Baaa-aaack! A special UNCENSORED RETURN announcement episode featuring Ray Russell (and company) from the WrestleCopia Podcast Network discussing his time away from Podcasting for the last couple of months, the insanity surrounding his time away, big RETURN news, plus Ray SHOOTS on Vince McMahon's retirement, Ric Flair's Last Match, Conrad Thompson, PHIL (AKA CM Punk), Tony Khan, Kevin Nash, Bret Hart, Naomi & Sasha Banks, Kevin Dunn, "Star Ratings", recent wrestling deaths, wrestling memes, and SO MUCH more! Once again, fair warning... This episode is uncensored/unedited, expect some use of naughty language as Ray gets back into the...
2022-08-112h 17
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 15: NWA Great American Bash 1989 "The Glory Days"It’s finally here! After weeks of buildup, it’s time for the NWA’s Great American Bash ’89, “Glory Days” PPV. It’s nothing but fun, fun, and more fun as Ray Russell and Steve Eckstat call all the action as they relive one of, if not THE greatest PPV in WCW history. It’s a mixture of entertainment, info, and straight-up two guys just marking out for one of the greatest nights in wrestling history. Whether you watch along for yourself, or just listen to this episode you won’t be disappointed.Card listed below… T...
2020-11-253h 00
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 14: NWA July '89 (7/9 - 7/22/89) - Road Warriors vs. SST in a Steel Cage!It’s our final stop before the NWA Great American Bash, our very own “Go-Home” Show, if you will. This week Ray Russell & Steve Eckstat take a look at the final two weeks of TV and news leading into the NWA’s Bash PPV. Listen to everyone’s final thoughts right before the NWA’s biggest event of the Summer as they set the stage for what is sure to be a tremendous night of hot wrestling action!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay...
2020-11-183h 15
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 13: NWA July '89 (6/30 - 7/8/89) - Scott Steiner Debuts THE FRANKENSTEINER!We’re another step closer to the Great American Bash “Glory Days”! Hosts Ray Russell and Steve Eckstat take a look at the first two weeks of July 1989, including TV reviews, Bash Tour ticket sales compared to years past, plus the June ’89 VIP Jobber of the Month and the NWA Top 10!!! Scott Steiner debuts the Blockbuster Suplex AND THE FRANKENSTEINER. Plus, JR coins the phrase “Steinerline” for brother Rick. The SST have 3 attempts to launch Lee Scott into orbit… and they succeed!!! We see our first angle involving BLOOD here in 1989 as the Funker attacks Sting WITH A BRANDING IRON TO THE SK...
2020-11-113h 10
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 12: NWA June '89 (6/17 - 6/25/89) - Sid Vicious DEBUTS & Angles Galore!It’s the post-Halloween edition of the Grenade, and another wild two weeks of history as we close out the month of June 1989 and reach the half-year mark here in the NWA. In this episode, Ray Russell & Steve Eckstat discuss 9 episodes of TV, including many debuts… The debut of the Power Hour, the debut of Funk’s Grill, and the debut of SID VICIOUS, just to name a few. Plus, the returns of Gordon Solie and “Wildfire” Tommy Rich, and angles galore! And, Lex Luger cuts what may be the PROMO OF THE YEAR! No, seriously… Yes, that Lex Luger. A tre...
2020-11-023h 31
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 11: NWA Clash of the Champions VII - "Guts & Glory"It’s a special Watch-Along edition this week as Ray Russell & Steve Eckstat review the NWA’s Clash of the Champions VII “Guts and Glory” from Fort Bragg, NC. The show features Terry Funk taking on Ricky Steamboat in the main event. Plus, the semi-finals and finals of the World Tag Team Title Tournament, we hear from Ric Flair for the first time since his injury, Dr. Death vs. Gordy, the Steiners vs. Sullivan & Rotunda, Lex Luger completes his heel turn, and the debut of both Norman….. and the Ding Dongs, Yikes! Plus, vignettes galore!If you're enjoying W...
2020-10-262h 25
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 10: NWA June ’89 (6/03 – 6/11/89) - Funk Introduces "Rick Flaire"As we count down to the Clash of the Champions VII, Ray Russell & Steve Eckstat cover the final two weeks of news and TV reviews before the big event. It’s two weeks of NWA Pro, two weeks of Worldwide, two weeks of WCW, and two weeks of the Main Event. All NWA programming for the first two weeks of June 1989! Plus, the May ’89 Jobber of the Month, and another edition of the NWA Top 10. If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us pay the...
2020-10-202h 49
The Wrestling Memory GrenadeEpisode 03: NWA Clash of the Champions V - "St. Valentine's Massacre"It’s the Wrestling Memory Grenade’s very first WATCH-ALONG! All you have to do is just pop on the WWE Network, press play, and your hosts will do the rest. So, sit back and relax, while hosts Ray Russell and Steve Eckstat take you on a journey back in time to February 15th, 1989, and the NWA’s Clash of the Champions V “St. Valentine’s Massacre”.You too can watch-along on the WWE Network while the Grenade hosts discuss the live TBS special event and a variety of other topics that pop into their heads throughout the course o...
2020-08-301h 58