80’s Wrestling The Podcast

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.

Thanksgiving Party!

It's the 80's Wrestling the Podcast Thanksgiving Party special! We're going LIVE on Wednesday instead of Thursday to talk about all the things we have to be thankful for!

Survivor Series 1987

In 1987 the WWF introduced a brand new pay-per-view event known as Survivor Series. It, along with,  WrestleMania, Summerslam, and the Royal Rumble would become one of "The Big 4" events of the year for the World Wrestling Federation. It had a unique format of pitting teams of 5 Superstars against eachother in an elimination style match. Who would be the Survivors? Today we look back at Survivor Series 1987!

WrestleMania 2

In the second iinstallment of the "Biggest Show of the Year" Vince McMahon took a huge risk - promoting a multi-venue spectacular! WrestleMania 2 took place in 3 venues spread out across the country. The idea sounded like a winner on paper...but did it translate to the fans in attendance and the viewers at home? We are joined by special guest host ( and WrestleMania 2 attendee) 'FireFighter' Brian as we take a look back at WrestleMania 2!

The Greatest Finishing Moves of Pro Wrestling

Ahhh the finishing move, the one move that rendered you opponent helpless and gauranteed you the victory. Wrestlers would spend all match setting up their finishing move and once they executed it...it was all over. Back in the 80's it was extremely rare that a wrestler kicked out after a finishing move was performed - they were treated as "special." During the golden era of wrestling we had power-moves, submission holds, and high-flying finishers - we want to know which were your favorite!

LJN Action Figures Part 2!

LJN "Wrestling Superstars" were the first action figure line produced for the Word Wrestling Federation. The line consisted of 64 figures with unique molds, plus an additional 6 major repaints that change the figures look significantly. The figure line was a hit when it debuted in 1984 but has become even more popular in the the collecting world as the figures are seen as pure nostalga. 
For part 2 of the discussion we welcome back host of the LeJeNdary Wrestling Figures Podcast: 'Babyface' Brian!