80’s Wrestling The Podcast
80’s Wrestling: The Podcast” is a nostalgic podcast that celebrates the golden era of professional wrestling—the 1980s. It dives deep into the larger-than-life characters, iconic matches, memorable storylines, and over-the-top drama that made this era unforgettable. Hosted by passionate wrestling fans, the show features lively discussions, interviews with wrestling legends, and insights into the cultural impact of 80’s wrestling. From Hulk Hogan and Macho Man Randy Savage to Andre the Giant and the Ultimate Warrior, it’s a fun, engaging look back at a time when wrestling captured the imagination of millions. Perfect for lifelong fans or new enthusiasts eager to learn about wrestling’s glory days!
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Episodes
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
On August 28, 1986 the World Wrestling Federation put on a show in Toronto, Canada that drew over 74,000 fans! This mega-event was not a pay-per-view - it was a live event that was taped and later released on Coliseum Home Video. Why did this event draw so many fans? What does it say about the pro wrestling climate in 1986? How well does this event hold up all these years later? We talk about all that and more on this mornings episode of 80's Wresting the Podcast!
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
It is often regarded as the "Greatest WrestleMania Match of All Time" - Savage vs Steamboat, WrestleMania 3. Today we discuss this iconic match, what led up to it and the participants involved. Does this match deserve to be on a pedestal? Does the match hold up all these years later? What effect did this match have on the industry? We talk about it all.
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
We take a look back at the 1987 inside the World Wrestling Federation
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Join us for a very special episode of 80's Wrestling the Podcast with special guests "Wildfire" Tommy Rich and Danny Morrison!
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Prime Time Wrestling was a clip show where WWE Hall of Famers Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan highlighted the best of late-1980s pro wrestling in the WWF. As one of the most entertaining duos in history, Gorilla and Heenan made this show a must see! Today we talk about our favorite memories and moments from Prime Time Wrestling!
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
The Golden Era of Wrestling was the pinnacle of the tag team division. Every fan remembers teams like: The British Bulldogs, The Hart Foundation, Demolition, The Road Warriors, The Midnight Express but what about the under-rated teams? The teams that seldom get mentioned in the "Greatest Tag Teams" conversation? Today, we talk about underrated / forgotten / not often-mentioned Tag Teams.
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
With Tommy's preparations for 80's Wrestling Con 4 in full swing, it's a great time to talk about the World of Wrestling Conventions!
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
There are a LOT of wrestlers that should be in the Hall of Fame that, for some reason or another, have been denied the honor. Today, we discuss 80s Wrestlers that Should Be in the Hall of Fame
Thursday Oct 27, 2022