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 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!
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
A former bodybuilder turned professional wrestler - Tony Atlas would make history capturing the World Tag Team Championship and is regarded as one of the most influential and significant African-American Superstars in the history of sports-entertainment. Tony debuted in 1974 in the NWA and was nnown for his imposing physique and signature Gorilla Press Slam. He would win the NWA Georgia Heavyweight, Television and Tag Team Championships, as well as, several other regional championships during his time in the NWA. He would make history winning the WWF Tag Team Titles alongside Rocky Johnson. Today we are joined by WWE Hall of Fame Legend, Tony Atlas!
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
As all wrestling fans know, "The Biggest Party in the Summer" is the annual WWF pay-per-view Summerslam! In the year 1990, pro wrestling was still riding the wave of the 80's popularity but the wrestling scene was starting to transition. Summerslam was the Ultimate Warrior's first world title defense on a major pay-per-view since dethroning Hulk Hogan earlier that year at WrestleMania. Mr. Perfect would defend his Intercontinental Title against a relative newcomer to the WWF - The Texas Tornado, The Hart Foundation batttled Demolition and Hulk Hogan took a main event backseat when he challenged the Earthquake. Today we share our favorite memories and moments from Summerslam 1990!
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
There may not be a performer who better embodied the 1980's wrestling scene than Ric Flair. He was the living representation of the 1980's - fame and excess. He was the best in-ring performer, the best on the microphone and he LIVED his gimmick 24/7. From his famous matches with the likes of Dusty Rhodes, Ricky Steamboat & Barry Windham to his iconic promos - Ric Flair transcended the world of professional wrestling. Today we share our favorite memories and moments from the career of "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair.
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
What could be considered THE most dominant tag team of the Golden Era, The Road Warriors captured titles and left a wake of destruction wherever they went. Today we talk about our favorite memories and moments from the Road Warriors!
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
The vibrant barber who clipped the locks of WWE rivals in the ’80s and early ’90s with his trademark shears, Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake was all about two things — cuttin’ and struttin’. Today we take a look back at the career of "The Barber" and share our favorite moments and memories!