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by Ray Russell / The WrestleCopia Network
Join host Ray Russell for an exciting trip down Memory Lane as we analyze and discuss years of wrestling history from your favorite promotions. From Hulkamania to Mulkeymania, from the Four Horsemen to the nWo, from the Midnight Express to the Lex Express. Which promotion are we deep diving into next? What year have we time-traveled back to now?
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- 4 days ago1h 35m
WMG 208: JULY 1989 WWF TV (DOUBLE EDITION! Warrior Calls Out Andre, Dusty Confronts Boss Man)
This week it's a special DOUBLE EDITION of the Grenade as Ray Russell covers TWO WEEKS of WWF TV as we close out the month of July 1989! It's a jam packed episode as The Ultimate Warrior calls out Andre the Giant on The Brother Love Show, Dusty Rhodes takes the "toys" of The Big Boss Man, even crazier promos from both sides of the SummerSlam main event from Macho Man/Zeus/Sherri and Hulk Hogan/Brutus Beefcake, Referee Ron Garvin's patience is tested multiple times by Barry Windham, Dino Bravo, and Mr. Perfect... Plus, the full SummerSlam card is announced, the Bobby Heenan Show continues to air, Roddy Piper references... Bob Armstrong(?), the Red Rooster is "Poultry in Motion", Powers of Pain are back together, the Brain Busters prepare for a Tag Title shot vs. Demolition, & much more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- 2 weeks ago58 min
WMG 207: JULY 1989 WWF TV (Week 3; Hulk & Beefcake Accept the Challenge! Tunney Warns Garvin)
We continue the journey through the summer of 1989 in the WWF by discussing the weekend of July 15th - 17th TV programming! The road to SummerSlam has begun as Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake accept the challenge issued by The Macho Man & Zeus! Plus, Bobby Heenan QUITS Wrestling Challenge before he debuts his own Talk Show, Roddy Piper debuts as the new co-host of Prime Time Wrestling, The Genius gifts Brother Love an honorary PhD, the Rick Rude/Ultimate Warrior feud intensifies as Rude finds himself a new bodyguard in Andre the Giant, President Jack Tunney warns Referee Ron Garvin, both the Brain Busters & Twin Towers coming for the gold worn by Demolition, Ted Dibiase offers Jake Roberts a "gift", Dusty Rhodes is still on his way in, the Powers of Pain together again, & much more! If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- 3 weeks ago1h 44m
WMG 206: JULY 1989 WWF TV (Week 2; Macho Aligns with ZEUS! Heenan QUITS Prime Time!)
Grenade #206 looking at the weekend of July 8 - 10, 1989. Guest Matt Crowder returns to discuss all the goings on as we begin the road to SummerSlam! Randy Savage aligns himself with Zeus to issue a challenge to Hulk Hogan and "Beef-cake Bar-ber". Plus, Bobby Heenan officially QUITS Prime Time Wrestling as he prepares to launch his own brand new TV show, Ron Garvin continues to stick it to Greg Valentine & Dino Bravo, Rick Martel & Tito Santana exchange words, The Hart Foundation reunite, Tag Champs Demolition, Brain Busters, Twin Towers, Ultimate Warrior, IC Champ Rick Rude, and more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- Aug 20, 202649 min
WMG 205: JULY 1989 WWF TV (Week 1; Dusty's "Triple Potty Bypass", Martel/Tito Brawl)
We kick of JULY 1989 WWF TV this week on the Greande as it's Independence Day week in the States as the Bobby Heenan/Gorilla Monsoon bickering escalates to a new level, a wild brawl takes place on the Brother Love set as Rick Martel & Tito Santana throw down, Dusty Rhodes performs the first ever "Triple Potty Bypass", The Hart Foundation reform, The Genius makes his syndicated TV debut, Rick Rude and Warrior have words, Ted Dibiase makes another example of his opponent, Red Rooster is POULTRY in Motion, Rockers vs. Bravo & Valentine, King Duggan & Hillbilly Jim celebrate America, the Brain ribs his real-life wife on Prime Time, & much more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- Aug 6, 20261h 44m
WMG 204: JULY 1989 WWF NEWS & STORYLINES (Hulk Injured, SummerSlam Announced)
The Grenade is back discussing JULY 1989 WWF News & Results. As SummerSlam '89 is announced, the WWF is finalizing its biggest story, featuring Hulk Hogan/Brutus Beefcake vs. Randy Savage/Zeus headlining the event. We'll also cover roster and television changes, including Roddy Piper's return, commentary shakeups, incoming talent like the future Tugboat, and several notable departures. We'll look at the latest on No Holds Barred, Hulk Hogan's Hollywood prospects, and a spoiler-filled preview of the major feuds the WWF is already lining up for the fall. From there, Ray Russell debuts the new structure of looking at the house show business by following the booking patterns and matches of the summer 1989 house show schedule. Hulk/Savage, Warrior/Rude, Dusty/Dibiase, Demos/Towers, Rockers/Rougeaus, & so much more! If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- Jul 23, 202652 min
WMG 203: JUNE 1989 WWF TV (Week 4; Rick's Rude Awakening, Widowmaker Debuts)
This week on the Grenade we close out the month of JUNE TV for 1989 in the WWF! The Ultimate Warrior has a RUDE AWAKENING for IC Champ Rick Rude, we see the debut of "The Widowmaker" gimmick as Barry Windham returns, Ted Dibiase confirms Jake Roberts is out with a neck injury, The Macho Man supports ZEUS in his quest to end Hulk Hogan, Bobby Heenan is no fan of Tony Schiavone (or Mean Gene), Honky Tonk Man has words for the Superfly, Dusty Rhodes is still on his way in, we get our first signs of SUMMERSLAM season, No Holds Barred THE MUSIC VIDEO(?), Rick Martel wants Tito, Koko's new look, Tag Champs Demolition demolish and destroy, Rougeaus still rule, & much more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- Jul 9, 20262h 4m
WMG 202: JUNE 1989 WWF TV (Week 3; Honky Tunes Up Snuka, Pumping Gas With The Dream)
It's a special watchalong edition of Grenade #202, as old co-host Steven Xstat returns for the festivities and joins host Ray Russell for 2 hours of fun, talking the weekend of June 17, 1989 in the WWF! The Honky Tonk Man plays a tune on "Brother-Fly" Jimmy Snuka, pumping gas with the American Dream, Hulk Hogan threatens fans who haven't seen his movie yet, Battle of the boroughs when Bad News Brown battles The Brooklyn Brawler, Randy Savage is impressed with Zeus, King Duggan has a word for the Heenan Family, the Ultimate Warrior is hot on the trail of IC Champ Rick Rude, Ron Garvin enjoys his referee gig but the Hammer, not so much, Jerry Lynn serves "Hard Times" at the hands of the Twin Towers, Rougeaus Rule, Rockers Sing, we discuss WWF Ice Cream Bars, Steve likes... Dino Bravo(?), the Blue Blazer finishes up vs. The Warlord, Bobby Heenan walks off the Prime Time set, & much more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
- Jul 2, 20261h 3m
WMG 201: JUNE 1989 WWF TV (Week 2: Dusty's Tacos, Romancing the Hulkster)
This week on the Grenade, host Ray Russell continues on into the month of June TV for 1989 in the WWF. The Dusty Rhodes "Common Man" vignettes continue as the American Dream works in a butcher shop and a Mexican restaurant! Plus, the push to go see No Holds Barred continues, Honky Tonk Man responds to the Superfly, John Studd has words for Andre the Giant, does Hercules side with "Great Taste" or "Less Filling"(?), Bad News Brown cuts his best promo ever, the Rougeaus new capes, a "romantic" side of Hulk Hogan, Event Center Soundbites return, & more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Join host Ray Russell for an exciting trip down Memory Lane as we analyze and discuss years of wrestling history from your favorite promotions. From Hulkamania to Mulkeymania, from the Four Horsemen to the nWo, from the Midnight Express to the Lex Express. Which promotion are we deep diving into next? What year have we time-traveled back to now?
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