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Episode 388: How Are We Supposed To Top That?

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we talk Portland Wrestling from 1985! On the discussion table:

–This small promotion had a few major events. We talk about them and analyze the impact these shows had on the health of Portland Wrestling.
–Sometimes pro wrestlers stretch the truth a bit. We share an extreme example.
–Ed Wiskowski unveils a rather exotic new gimmick.
–WWF and WCW were expanding. How did that affect Portland Wrestling?
–The future Lance Von Erich gets his start in the promotion, right in the city of Portland.
–Russian spies have always been a real thing. Alexis Smirnoff was definitely not Russian, but was he a spy?

Plus Johnny Mac shares a story about how Bobby Jaggers would pick up women at bars, 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

Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network

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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!

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

Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network

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Episode 383: The Other New York Dolls

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, we’re diving deep into the mailbag for another round of classic wrestling talk — and nothing’s off-limits!

We’re breaking down guilty wrestling pleasures, Harley Race’s legacy as eight-time NWA Champion, why WrestleMania XI got moved indoors, Kevin Von Erich’s fading passion, Steve Keirn as a what-if WWF Champion, bizarre tape trader requests from the ’90s, who the WWWF could’ve crowned if Bruno Sammartino wasn’t around, Dick Slater as a possible AWA champ, the red-hot ’80s tag team scene, Rick McGraw’s upside, wrestlers who flat-out wasted their talent, and more!

It’s a fast-paced, old-school, no-nonsense wrestling discussion you don’t want to miss. Hit play now — because when you STICK TO WRESTLING, you get sixty minutes of pure, wicked good, classic wrestling talk every single week.

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 382: The 1975 Year End Awards!

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we talk the best of 1975!

We discuss Wrestler of the Year, Feud of the Year, Tag Team of the Year, and more!

What are you waiting for? Download and listen to this wicked good conversation 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

Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network

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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!

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

Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network

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Episode 379: Making Jersey City An Unsafe Place

This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take a close look at the WWWF from fifty years ago as we review 1975!

— Bruno Sammartino having a Murderer’s Row of challengers: Superstar Billy Graham, Ivan Koloff, Ernie Ladd, Bobby Duncum, Waldo Von Erich, George Steele, and more.
— We talk about one of he worst main events in Madison Square Garden history.
— Ivan Putski debuts and the fans in the Northeast eat it up.
— The IWA invades the New York metropolitan area, or at least tries to.
— The tag team title scene takes an unexpected twist.
— Antonino Rocca makes his debut as the color man in the announcer booth. The fans sure wished they had subtitles back in 1975.

Plus we share a hilarious story about Chief Jay Strongbow getting the key to the city of Stubenville, OH, 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 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.

Produced by Lou Kipilman

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Episode 376: Thirty Years Is A Long Time

This week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular returning guest Jammie Ward, and we dive into a number of topics!

We discuss the Thirtieth Anniversary of the first Monday Nitro, Bruno Sammartino, Barry Windham, the Fortieth Anniversary of Battle of the Belts 1, Nikita Koloff, screw job finishes, Magnum TA, Masked Superstar, the NWA’s post-Jim Crockett missteps, Dusty Rhodes, turns fans didn’t want to see, Blackjack Lanza, Ole Anderson, questionable 1980’s travels decisions, and more!

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 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.

Produced by Lou Kipilman

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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

Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network

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