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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Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
In 1989, World Championship Wrestling (WCW) of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) put on a Halloween-themed pay-per-view event that would become a tradition within the landscape of wrestling. The very first Halloween Havoc took place in 1989 and featured a number of future Hall of Famers. Today we look back at the very first Halloween Havoc and share our favorite memories. moments and take a look match by match!
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Today with talk with Special Guest Travis Orndorff about our favorite memories and moments from the career of his father, "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff.
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
There were so many things that made 80's Wrestling unique, special & memorable. The colorful characters, the big blue steel cage, old school logos, kayfabe & more! What do you miss most about this era of pro wrestling? Call in and let's talk about it!
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
It was a BIG week for 80's Wrestling the Podcast cohost, Tommy Fierro! His wrestling promotion ISPW held it's first KING of ISPW Tournament and crowned an inagural King to rule over its promotion. Tommy also had Producer duties on the debut weekend of The Last Match musical - which saw SOLD OUT shows! Today we chat with Tommy Fierro and hear all about the BIG week that was!
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
The Face of WCW throughout the late eighties and ninities was none other than the man called Sting! With an in-ring career of nearly 40 yrs, Sting has become an absolute icon in the world of Professional Wrestling. Today we share our favorite memories and moments from the career of Sting!
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
King Kong Bundy was a larger-than-life wrestler who had a larger-than-life personality to match! Perhaps most remembered as the massive heel that looked to destroy Hulkamania inside a steel cage at WrestleMania 2, Bundy was an athletic big-man who was, above all else, believable. Bundy would have success inside the then World Wrestling Federation during a few different runs while making a splash in movies and television. Today we share our favorite memories and moments from the career of King Kong Bundy!
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
SummerSlam 1991 is remembered for the wedding of Macho Man & Mis Elizabeth - "The Match Made in Heaven" and the Main Event of Hogan & Warrior taking on Slaughter and company in "The Match Made in Hell".
The Payper view had other notable matches and behind the scenes stories. Today we talk about our favorite memories and moments from SummerSlam 1991!
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
From one of the biggest heels to becoming one of the most beloved faces of the 80's - we're servin' hard times with The Big Bossman. Today we share our favorite memories and moments from the career of The Big Boss Man!
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
The Slammy Awards was initially conceived to commemorate the release of The Wrestling Album - a sort of Grammy Award for the album released by the WWF. The award show than changed to give awards to wrestlers for wrestling-related achievements. The awards were a way to further storylines or push certain wrestlers. Today we talk about our favorite memories and moments from the Slammy Awards!
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Whatcha Gonna Do?!?! Celebrate Hulk Hogan's Birthday, that's what! Today the man that set the wrestling scene on fire turns 69! Today we share our favorite memories & moments from the career of Hulk Hogan!