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Episode 387: Discovering Enhancement

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we beat the rush and review Starrcade ’85, The Gathering! Talking points include:

–The Magnum T.A. vs Tully Blanchard “I Quit” Cage Match was the best Cage Match of the 80’s, the best Starrcade match ever, and the best U.S. match not involving Ric Flair of the entire decade.
–The finish of the Ric Flair vs Dusty Rhodes main event for the NWA title left many fans unsatisfied. What should the finish have been?
–There were too many title matches, too many gimmick matches, and far too much blood spilled. Starrcade ’85 was a tremendous and memorable event regardless.
–Some traditional Mid-Atlantic Wrestling fans were disappointed that they were sharing this event with Atlanta. Did the promotion have a choice?
–This was the biggest night of Buddy Landell’s life, but it should not have been. We fill you in on the details.

Plus Johnny Mac goes off on a Scott Steiner rant posted on Twitter, so what are you waiting for? Download and listen to this wicked good podcast today!

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Episode 386: A Screwjob? Maybe Not.

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we talk WWF from November 1985!

Hulk Hogan, Bruno Sammartino, Terry Funk, Roddy Piper, Bobby Heenan, Randy Savage, Jesse Ventura, Andre The Giant, Ricky Steamboat, Jimmy Hart, British Bulldogs, Paul Orndorff, Barry Windham, Gene Okerlund, Magnificent Muraco, Bob Orton Jr, Tito Santana, Greg Valentine, Junkyard Dog, The Hart Foundation, Adrian Adonis, King Kong Bundy, Miss Elizabeth, Hercules Hernandez, Iron Sheik, Hillbilly Jim, Big John Studd, Fred Blassie, Captain Lou Albano, Mr. Fuji, Johnny Valiant, Uncle Elmer, Brutus Beefcake, Nikolai Volkoff, Dan Spivey, and more.

Plus we discuss the legends of the Wendi Richter “screwjob”, David Sammartino’s “phantom submission”, Piper’s Pit as the main event, and more. What are you waiting for? Download and listen to this wicked good podcast today!

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Episode 385: The Original Big Bossman

This week on Stick To Wrestling we discuss the WWF during the first part of November 1985!

We recap the November 2, 1985 edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event. The card is a useful snapshot of late-1985 WWF booking: larger-than-life babyfaces vs. powerhouse heels, a building block for future feuds, the company balancing title protection with storyline advancement, and silly yet entertaining skits.

From there we provide detailed analysis of The Wrestling Classic Pay Per View, a historically significant event that was the the first WWF event sold exclusively on cable television. It paved the way for future major events like Wrestlemania, Survivor Series, Royal Rumble, and SummerSlam.

We also talk about the November 2 edition of “Championship Wrestling”, results from early November, the death of Rick McGraw, innocent ring attendants, flawed Halloween pumpkin pass contests, and more.

Plus there’s lots of great and rare audio from this era, so what are you waiting for? Download and listen to this wicked good podcast today!

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Episode 381: Don’t Get Too Brilliant With Me

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the WWF from the month of October 1985!

We talk Hulk Hogan, Bruno Sammartino, Terry Funk, Bobby Heenan, Jesse Ventura, Roddy Piper, Wendi Richter, The British Bulldogs, Randy Savage, Andre The Giant, Jimmy Hart, Greg Valentine, King Kong Bundy, Magnificent Muraco, Dino Bravo, Adrian Adonis, Barry Windham, Captain Lou Albano, Nikolai Volkoff, Uncle Elmer, Paul Orndorff, Big John Studd, Tony Atlas, Bob Orton Jr, Tito Santana, The Hart Foundation, Fred Blassie, Ricky Steamboat, Brutus Beefcake, Junkyard Dog, Mr. Fuji, Mike Rotondo, David Sammartino, Iron Sheik, Tony Garea, King Tonga, Pedro Morales, George Steele, Hillbilly Jim, Johnny Valiant, Dan Spivey, Lanny Poffo, and more!

It’s an extra large, extra long edition of your favorite podcast, so what are you waiting for? Download and listen to this wicked good conversation today!

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Episode 380: Was This The End, Or The Beginning Of The End?

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the World Class Championship Wrestling event from the Cotton Bowl from October 6, 1985! The one where Gino Hernandez and Chris Adams has their heads shaved, and our guest Lance Peterson was there live! On the discussion board:

— Was this really the end of the glory days of World Class? We discuss Johnny Mac’s opinion from way back in the day, his outlook now, and what led up to this legendary match.
— A star is born: Missy Hyatt makes her television debut, at least on the syndicated program.
— We’re not huge fans of Kelly Kiniski and Ted Dibiase agrees with us. Lance sheds a great deal of light on what looks like Kelly’s aborted push.
— Many of this show’s stars seemed destined for greater heights, but many disappointed.
— Lance Von Erich debuts. Johnny Mac and the “other” Lance defend him to death.
— The Great Kabuki gets just a little bit jealous.

Plus Johnny Mac shares an unpopular view on steroids, so what are you waiting for? Download and listen to this wicked good podcast today!

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Episode 378: Supercards!

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we discuss major wrestling events from the month of September 1985!

— Ric Flair vanquishes Nikita Koloff in a Steel Cage Match, then turns on Dusty Rhodes with the help of Ole and Arn Anderson.
— Championship Wrestling from Florida presents the nationally syndicated “Battle of the Belts” supershow.
— The AWA has it’s own supershow at Comiskey Park in Chicago, but a non-AWA wrestler appears to have been ther main attraction.
— Memphis has a major card where Ric Flair defends the NWA title against Jerry Lawler.
— Even Portland Wrestling gets in on the act, with a show featuring Ric Flair, Bruiser Brody, the Road Warriors, Sgt. Slaughter, Magnum T.A., and more.

We discuss these events and the effects that cable and syndicated wrestling shows are impacting the business, so what are you waiting for? Download and listen to this wicked good podcast today!

STICK TO WRESTLING…give us sixty minutes and perhaps indeed we’ll give you a rawboned weekly classic pro wrestling podcast.

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Episode 377: That’s 23 Feet

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the World Wrestling Federation’s month of September, 1985!

We talk Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Randy Savage, Terry Funk, Bobby Heenan, Bruno Sammartino, Andre the Giant, Paul Orndorff, The Hart Foundation, Ricky Steamboat, Barry Windham, Don Muraco, Captain Lou Albano, Greg Valentine, King Kong Bundy, The Junkyard Dog, Dino Bravo, Jacques & Raymond Rougeau, Brutus Beefcake, Mike Rotundo, Uncle Elmer, Fred Blassie, Bob Orton Jr., Tony Garea, Iron Sheik, Johnny Valiant, Mad Dog Vachon, The Missing Link, Ivan Putski, Cousin Junior, Lanny Poffo, Tony Atlas, The Killer Bees, Adrian Adonis, Big John Studd, Mr. Fuji, Pedro Morales, Corporal Kirchner, Tito Santana, Jimmy Hart, Mr. Wrestling II, Jos Leduc, and more!

Plus there’s lots of rare audio, including the infamous “Manager of the Year” angle, so hat are you waiting for? Download and listen to this wicked good podcast today!

STICK TO WRESTLING…give us sixty minutes and perhaps indeed we’ll give you a rawboned weekly classic pro wrestling podcast.

Produced by Lou Kipilman

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Episode 375: The Drama Cufflinks Bring

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING features Part Two of our deep look into the world of Mid-South Wrestling in 1985, when it exploded into one of the hottest territories in the country. This was Bill Watts’ vision at its peak: hard-hitting action, larger-than-life characters, and storylines that felt raw and real. From the rise of stars like Ted DiBiase, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Jim Cornette, Junkyard Dog, Magnum T.A., and the Rock ’n’ Roll Express, to some of the most intense rivalries ever seen inside a wrestling ring, Mid-South in ’85 was unlike anything else on television. This wasn’t cartoon wrestling: this was a fight, and the fans believed every minute of it. Grab your seat, because we’re about to relive the drama, the chaos, and the magic that made Mid-South Wrestling in 1985 unforgettable.

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Episode 374: He Who Envies Others…

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we’re joined by Clinton Guillory, who grew up in Louisiana watching Mid-South Wrestling. What better way to mark the occasion than by reviewing the first few weeks of 1985 in this exciting territory?

— Hacksaw Jim Duggan takes home Mid-South’s Athlete of the Year award, sparking a fire that burned brightly.
— The Rock & Roll Express are still tearing it up, proving they’re one of the hottest acts in the business.
— Hercules Hernandez rose to stardom in the WWF, but did he ever truly reach his potential?
— Terry Taylor looked like a million bucks during this stretch.
— Handicap matches: what purpose did they really serve?
— Chavo and Hector Guerrero—why weren’t they one of the dominant tag teams of the 1980s?

Plus, Johnny Mac shares a potentially controversial opinion on Brad Armstrong aand there are plenty of great audio clips, so what are you waiting for? Download and listen to this wicked good podcast today!

STICK TO WRESTLING…give us sixty minutes and perhaps indeed we’ll give you a rawboned weekly classic pro wrestling podcast.

Produced by Lou Kipilman

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Episode 373: Act Like You’ve Seen One Before

This week on Stick to Wrestling we’re turning the clock back to August 1985, and business is booming.

—Andre the Giant in Trouble! The “Eighth Wonder of the World” is heavier than ever, and the strain is showing. Once untouchable, Andre is now fighting a battle not just in the ring, but with his own body as he’s clearly encountering difficulty just getting around. Has the Giant’s time finally caught up with him?
—Hulk Hogan vs. King Kong Bundy – Collision Course! Two of the biggest forces in the WWF are on a direct path toward each other. Given what the WWF was selling at the time this really was a dream match to many fans.
—The Rise of “Macho Man” Randy Savage! He’s brash, he’s unpredictable, and in one unforgettable moment, he shocks the wrestling world by choosing a complete unknown to guide his career…a woman who will soon become one of the most famous names in the sport.
—Piper’s Pit: The Decline of a Legend? Once the most must-see segment in wrestling, we look at why Hot Rod’s talk segment is losing steam.
—The Bundy–Heenan–Studd Alliance! Bundy makes it official, joining forces with Bobby “The Brain” Heenan and Big John Studd, then making a statement with a savage attack on Andre the Giant.
—Corporal Kirchner: Not Sgt. Slaughter’s Second Coming! The comparisons are there, but we set the record straight on why Kirchner is a different soldier altogether.

Plus, we’ve got rare and classic audio including the unforgettable segment where Randy Savage introduces his new manager to the world, so what are you waiting for? Download and listen to this wicked good podcast today!

STICK TO WRESTLING…give us sixty minutes and perhaps indeed we’ll give you a rawboned weekly classic pro wrestling podcast.

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