80’s Wrestling The Podcast

The Best and Worst On-Screen Couples Ever!

It's a story as old as time....boy meets girl....they fall in love...hopefully get a push from the front office ...and win championship gold. Today we talk about the best and the worst on-screen couples ever! As they say - all is fair in love and wrestling.

Who was the greatest HEEL CHAMPION of All-Time? Let’s acknowledge him!

It's time we all acknowledge the greatest heel champion of all time! Who was he? What belt did/does he hold? What makes a great heel champion? Let's talk about it!

Pro Wrestling Media

First it was newspapers, then radio - soon came TV and pay-per-view...not long after the internet and streaming. All along the way, Pro Wrestling has been able to adapt and thrive with the advances in technology and media presentation.

The 1989 Royal Rumble

It's Royal Rumble week! This Saturday the WWE will hold it's 37th Royal Rumble event - on this episode we take look at the first Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View that took place back in 1989. There are no partners...it's everyman for himself! Today we share our favorite memories and moments from the 1989 Royal Rumble!

The 40th Anniversary of Hulkamania!

It was the match that gave birth to “Hulkamania.” In Madison Square Garden, Hogan challenged the villainous Iron Sheik for the WWF title. Hogan, riding a rave of popularity thanks to his appearance in Rocky III, powered out of the Sheik’s vaunted camel clutch, and then beat the champion with his now-iconic leg drop. Just like that, Hogan became the new face of the WWF and of professional wrestling. WWE is planning to hold a 40th anniversary celebration of Hulkamania. The special month-long celebration will include new merchandise items and collectibles based around Hulk Hogan and his Hulkamania reign over WWE. Today, we celebrate the Hulkster by sharing our favorite memories and moments from when Hulkamania was running wild!

Scott Innes - Voice Actor, Radio Personality & Ring Announcer from ”The Iron Claw”

Today, we are joined by Scott Innes who played the ring announcer in the box office hit, "The Iron Claw" - which is the story of one of wrestlings most famous families - The Von Erichs. We'll discuss Scott's experience filming the movie as well as our memories and moments from the story of the Von Erich Family.

2nd Generation Wrestlers - The Hits and the Misses

We talk about the 2nd Generation wrestlers who became stars and those that didn't quite live up to the family name

Hell Froze Over - Pro Wrestling’s Most Shocking Moments!

Pro Wrestling is full of twists and turns - that's part of what draws us in. Just when we think we know what is going to happen - BAM - something unexpected happens! Today we talk about our favorite memories and moments that we NEVER saw coming! We are joined in studio with a special guest host - long time listener Totow Tom!

The Sensational Sherri Martel

Last week listener Matt from Boston picked todays show topic...its all about the Sensational Sherri Martel. An accomplished women's wrestler turned into one of the most dynamic managers of the 80's and early 90's. She helped guide the on screen careers of Hall of Fame wrestlers such as Macho Man Randy Savage and Shawn Michaels. Today we share our favorite memories and moments as we talk about the Sensational Sherri Martel.

The Undertaker

One of the Greatest of All Time - The Undertaker! Today we share our favorite memories and moments from the career of "The Deadman." We also share our opinion on who else Vince McMahon could have tasked with playing this character had Mark Calaway not been available in 1990.