Tag Archives: 1980’s

Episode 122: Faithless In 1990

October 9, 2020 pIi6ZvIHot

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, we’re joined by Noted Humorist Scott Cornish and we answer your questions!

At what point did we lose faith in the NWA?

What if the WWF worked with Andy Kaufman instead of Memphis?

If Harley Race doesn’t beat Terry Funk for the NWA Title, who do you put in his place?

Steve Austin’s neck never recovers from Owen Hart’s botched piledriver in 1997. What’s the main event at Wrestlemania 14 and does WWE still win the wrestling war?

How would Nick Bockwinkle have done in the NWA or WWF?

Which was the best Clash of the Champions special?

Plus we tip our hats to Eddie Van Halen, so what are you waiting for? DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN TO this wicked good bad boy!

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Episode 120: Getting Rude In The Hall

September 25, 2020 pIi6ZvIHot

STICK TO WRESTLING is joined for the first time by Dave Dynasty, and we discuss the first ever episode of various topics, including:

–Wrestler of the 80’s.

–Wrestler of the 90’s.

–Should Rick Rude be in the Observer Hall of Fame?

–Our most disappointing no-shows at live events

–The best ever Wrestlemania match.

–Our high points and low point as a fans.

Plus Dave talks about growing up watching Dick The Bruiser’s WWA promotion, and more. So what are you waiting for? DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN TO this wicked good bad boy!

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Episode 119: Don’t Visit The Doctor

September 18, 2020 pIi6ZvIHot

STICK TO WRESTLING is joined again by popular guest Tyler Judd, and we discuss the first ever episode of Tuesday Night Titans! Included in the conversation:

–Lord Alfred Hays says old time wrestlers were “beer swillers and wench chasers”.

–A disturbing vignette featuring Dr. D David Schultz.

–The WWF crew terrorizes a local talk show.

–Afa and Sika make soup.

–Lou Albano, underappreciated genius.

–Andre The Giant was really, really big.

Plus Panthers fan Tyler and Patriots fan Johnny Mac talk about Cam Newton’s debut in New England, and the 30th anniversary of The Black Scorpion so what are you waiting for? DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN TO this wicked good bad boy!

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Episode 118: …And Say You’re Sorry

September 11, 2020 pIi6ZvIHot

STICK TO WRESTLING is joined for the first time by Brent Nicholas and we discuss shows that took place this week in 1986! Included in the conversation:

–Terry Gordy, who as UWF world champion eld up favorably compared to Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan. One Man Gang as UWF champion did not.

–Terry Funk pretending to blow out his knee at Wrestlemania 2 so that he could leave the WWF right away.

–The abysmal failure of Dick Slater’s “The Rebel” gimmick in the WWF and how his career never recovered from it.

–Jimmy Snuka vs Colonel DeBeers, perhaps the worst feud of all time.

–Who would have been a better opponent for Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania 2? We consider Nikita Koloff, Bruiser Brody, and Terry Gordy.

–The Midnight Rockers looked like a joke when they debuted…then the bell rang.

Plus we discuss the controversial Vince McMahon / Trish Stratus angle and storyline from 2001, so what are you waiting for? DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN TO this wicked good bad boy!

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Episode 117: Artificial Charisma

September 4, 2020 pIi6ZvIHot

This week Steve Generalli returns to Stick To Wrestling and we talk the year of 1979 in the WWWF, which became the WWF that year. We dig into:

–Victor Rivera returning as a heel.

–The return of Bulldog Brower after a “team of doctors” declared him stable enough to compete.

–Greg Valentine’s debut, and him introducing the figure four leglock to the Northeast and breaking Cheif Jay Strongbow’s leg with it.

–The oddball pushes given to Roddy Piper and Bad News Allen Coage.

–The Valiants adding a third brother to the mix.

–A preliminary guy named Bob Fulton who would go onto big things.

And much, much more! Plus Johnny Mac goes on a non-wrestling related rant, so what are you waiting for? DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN TO this wicked good bad boy!

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Episode 116: Catching The Towel

August 28, 2020 pIi6ZvIHot

This week STICK TO WRESTLING is once again joined by Shawn Heimberger as we take questions from our listeners! We answer:

What if Hogan goes to the WWF with Verne’s belt, craps on the AWA and effectively kills off the AWA in 84?

Could Steve Keirn have succeeded or exceeded Backlund’s reign if given the opportunity as WWWF champion?

What if Vince McMahon never got the USA network spot. Who could or should have gotten the spot and what would Vince’s next plan of attack be?

What happens if David Von Erich doesn’t die?

Would longer, multi year title reigns would work in today’s wrestling environment?

What if Vince McMahon kept the TBS show as it’s own show and ran Georgia as a satellite promotion?

And much, much more! Plus Johnny Mac tells the story of one of his friends catching Bob Backlund’s towel at the old Boston Garden so what are you waiting for? DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN TO this wicked good bad boy!

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Episode 115: Gambling On Kerry

August 21, 2020 pIi6ZvIHot

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we’re joined by Shawn Heimberger as we take questions from our listeners! We answer:

–What if Tully & Arn do not leave The NWA in 1988?

–What if Dynamite Kid doesn’t demand that the British Bulldogs drop the belts to the Hart Foundation instead of Sheik and Volkoff? Does Bret’s career ever take off?

–What if Ted DiBiase was given the NWA Title in 1981 instead of Ric Flair?

–What if Bill Watts gets the WTBS time slot instead of Jim Crockett?

–What if Ric Flair leaves for the WWF in 1988?

–What happens if Jerry Jarrett buys the AWA?

–What if Hulk Hogan stays in Hollywood after Rocky3? Who is the man in the WWF?

–What if Austin Idol takes the Hogan spot in ‘83 in WWF?

–What were Bruno’s top three feuds?

Plus Shawn schools Johnny Mac on Roberto Duran, so what are you waiting for? DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN TO this wicked good bad boy!

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Episode 113: I Don’t Think That’s Santa Claus

August 7, 2020 pIi6ZvIHot

This week STICK TO WRESTLING presents Part One of our conversation with Chris Tabar as we take a look at the1984 Texas Stadium Parade of Champions, also known as the David Von Erich Memorial Show, and the events that led up to it. Tabe has been binge watching WCCW, so the events are all fresh in his memory. Also discussed:

–Was David Von Erich scheduled to win the NWA title?
–Fritz Von Erich, world’s oldest 54 year old.
–Buck Zumhoff wins the Most Phony Wrestler award.
–The pros and cons of Bill Mercer.
–Dewey Robertson reiventing himself as The Missing Link.
–Could Butch Reed have been the best alternative for the WWF if Hulk Hogan were not available?
–Why the Kamala vs The Great Kabuki Texas Stadium bout was a really important match.
–Kerry Von Erich trying to sell his Texas Stadium robe years later.
–Did Sunshine cut the single greatest promo in wrestling history?

Plus we discuss a website that thinks it would have been cool if David Von Erich made his return at the 1984 Texas Stadium Parade of Champions, also known as the David Von Erich Memorial Show, so what are you waiting for? DOWNLOAD AND LISTEN TO this wicked good bad boy!

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Episode 111: Fuji’s Got Salt

July 24, 2020 pIi6ZvIHot

Jon Boucher of “Charting The Territories” podcast fame returns to STICK TO WRESTLING and he comes armed with the FIRST ever edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, which has the 1982 Award Results! We talk 1982’s Wrestler of the Year, Best Babyface, Best Heel, Feud of the Year, Tag Team of the Year, Most Impressive, and Most Improved Wrestler. We’re even mean enough to talk Most Washed Up Wrestler.

Episode 110: Is This The Misty Blue Story?

July 17, 2020 pIi6ZvIHot

STICK TO WRESTLING is once again joined by Max Levy, aka Tamalie, and we share our opinions on who the top three pro wrestling managers of the 80’s. We have the same three names, but in different order. We also discuss:

–Rumors that Lou Albano was headed to the NWA in 1989.

–Is there such a thing as planning too far in advance?

–Bobby Heenan fleecing Jimmy Hart in a storyline “trade”.

–Terry Funk’s 1980 run in the WWF that never happened.

–How many turns is too many?

Plus Lightning Lou Kipilman shares his Top Three managers of the 80’s, so what are you waiting for? Download and listen to this WICKED GOOD bad boy!

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