On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from February 11, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Hulk Hogan sets a new standard with the use of the words "man" and "brother"* Anger at some classic TV shows leaving Amazon Prime* The Elvis guy from the one Sopranos episode* Ted DiBiase dresses like an actual human male while shopping* Keithie has a lengthy argument with his brother* Why it's a good idea for Jesse Ventura to conduct the interview with Randy Savage* THE WARLORD SPEAKSLineup:- Footage from The Main Event Megapowers split- Whatever Happened There Update – Hulk Hogan promo- The Honky Tonk Man vs Sam Houston- Event Center Promos: Big Bossman w/Slick, Hercules- Vignette: Ted DiBiase goes to the jewelry store to commission the Million Dollar Belt- Bushwhackers vs Bolsheviks- Event Center Promos: Red Rooster, Powers of Pain w/Mr. Fuji- Tito Santana vs Tim Patterson- Brother Love Show: Brooklyn Brawler w/Bobby Heenan- Big John Studd v. The Black Knight &amp; Jim Atkinson- Jesse Ventura interviews Randy Savage- Event Center Promo: Hulk Hogan- Promos for next week: Brain Busters, Rockers

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from February 11, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Hulk Hogan sets a new standard with the use of the words "man" and "brother" * Anger at some classic TV shows leaving Amazon Prime * The Elvis guy from the one Sopranos episode * Ted DiBiase dresses like an actual human male while shopping * Keithie has a lengthy argument with his brother * Why it's a good idea for Jesse Ventura to conduct the interview with Randy Savage * THE WARLORD SPEAKS Lineup: - Footage from The Main Event Megapowers split - Whatever Happened There Update – Hulk Hogan promo - The Honky Tonk Man vs Sam Houston - Event Center Promos: Big Bossman w/Slick, Hercules - Vignette: Ted DiBiase goes to the jewelry store to commission the Million Dollar Belt - Bushwhackers vs Bolsheviks - Event Center Promos: Red Rooster, Powers of Pain w/Mr. Fuji - Tito Santana vs Tim Patterson - Brother Love Show: Brooklyn Brawler w/Bobby Heenan - Big John Studd v. The Black Knight &amp; Jim Atkinson - Jesse Ventura interviews Randy Savage - Event Center Promo: Hulk Hogan - Promos for next week: Brain Busters, Rockers

GFA Live #155: WWF Superstars 02-11-1989

Bret Hart

Danny Davis

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from February 4, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Keithie is late for an outing on a boat* How they address the Megapowers split without being too specific* The most exciting Man Dude Brother game with a Hogan promo* The Ted DiBiase-Sam Houston beef comes full circle after nearly 2 years* Jimmy Hart kicking Bret Hart prompts a revisit of the theme from the 1980s TV show "Hart to Hart"* The debut of the Rougeaus "All American Boys" theme song and Jimmy Hart's greatest hits* The theme from The MastersLineup:- The Ultimate Warrior vs Dale Veasey- Whatever Happened There Update – Haku vs Harley Race at the Royal Rumble- Bret “the Hitman” Hart vs Danny Davis- Event Center Promos: Brooklyn Brawler w/Bobby Heenan, Brutus Beefcake- The Big Bossman vs Rick Allen- The Red Rooster vs Craig Bowman- Event Center Promos: Demolition, King Haku w/Bobby Heenan- The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers vs Mark Starr &amp; David Stoudemire- Brother Love Show: Jake Roberts- Ted DiBiase vs Sam Houston- The Rockers vs Dusty Wolfe &amp; Bob Blake- Event Center Promo: Hulk Hogan- Promos for next week: Bolsheviks, Bushwhackers

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from February 4, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Keithie is late for an outing on a boat * How they address the Megapowers split without being too specific * The most exciting Man Dude Brother game with a Hogan promo * The Ted DiBiase-Sam Houston beef comes full circle after nearly 2 years * Jimmy Hart kicking Bret Hart prompts a revisit of the theme from the 1980s TV show "Hart to Hart" * The debut of the Rougeaus "All American Boys" theme song and Jimmy Hart's greatest hits * The theme from The Masters Lineup: - The Ultimate Warrior vs Dale Veasey - Whatever Happened There Update – Haku vs Harley Race at the Royal Rumble - Bret “the Hitman” Hart vs Danny Davis - Event Center Promos: Brooklyn Brawler w/Bobby Heenan, Brutus Beefcake - The Big Bossman vs Rick Allen - The Red Rooster vs Craig Bowman - Event Center Promos: Demolition, King Haku w/Bobby Heenan - The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers vs Mark Starr &amp; David Stoudemire - Brother Love Show: Jake Roberts - Ted DiBiase vs Sam Houston - The Rockers vs Dusty Wolfe &amp; Bob Blake - Event Center Promo: Hulk Hogan - Promos for next week: Bolsheviks, Bushwhackers

GFA Live #154: WWF Superstars 02-04-1989 (Bret Hart vs Danny Davis)

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 28, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* A weather event delays the podcast* The "Special" report or event effects used by the various networks* More unfortunate language in promos re: The Twin Towers* Trying to give Hercules a better 1989...by teaming him with John Studd?* What happened to Liz anyway after Savage threw her around? Lineup:- Over the top Vince McMahon intro- Promo: Twin Towers w/Slick- Megapowers music video set to "You're a Friend of Mine"- Megapowers vs Twin Towers- Megapowers split- Hercules vs Ted DiBiase- Hulk Hogan channels his inner Bruce Banner, assaults a few of his fellow babyfaces, reluctantly accepts praise

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 28, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * A weather event delays the podcast * The "Special" report or event effects used by the various networks * More unfortunate language in promos re: The Twin Towers * Trying to give Hercules a better 1989...by teaming him with John Studd? * What happened to Liz anyway after Savage threw her around? Lineup: - Over the top Vince McMahon intro - Promo: Twin Towers w/Slick - Megapowers music video set to "You're a Friend of Mine" - Megapowers vs Twin Towers - Megapowers split - Hercules vs Ted DiBiase - Hulk Hogan channels his inner Bruce Banner, assaults a few of his fellow babyfaces, reluctantly accepts praise

GFA Live #153: The Main Event 02-03-1989

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 28, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Keithie records from an airport lounge(!)* The MegaPowers go on Brother Love and use some really weird language in retrospect* Critiquing the Demolition finisher* A recollection on enhancement guys who did inset promos* Is John Studd really an "orgy guy"?* Brain Busters meet another familiar face to them* Sadly reliving the 89 Rumble Super PosedownLineup:- Demolition vs. Alan Kinsey &amp; Tommy Causey- Whatever Happened There Update: Royal Rumble Super Posedown- Mr. Perfect vs. Paul Bryant- Event Center promos: Bret Hart, Rick Rude &amp; Andre the Giant- Hercules vs. Tony Burton- Event Center promos: Honky Tonk Man with Jimmy Hart, Bushwhackers- Brain Busters vs. Jose Luis Rivera &amp; Tim Horner- Brother Love Show: Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage with Elizabeth- Brooklyn Brawler vs. Reno Riggins- Jim Neidhart vs. Jerry Price- Big John Studd promo, for some reason- Bad News Brown vs. Steve Reese- Event Center promo: Bolsheviks with Slick, Hercules

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 28, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Keithie records from an airport lounge(!) * The MegaPowers go on Brother Love and use some really weird language in retrospect * Critiquing the Demolition finisher * A recollection on enhancement guys who did inset promos * Is John Studd really an "orgy guy"? * Brain Busters meet another familiar face to them * Sadly reliving the 89 Rumble Super Posedown Lineup: - Demolition vs. Alan Kinsey &amp; Tommy Causey - Whatever Happened There Update: Royal Rumble Super Posedown - Mr. Perfect vs. Paul Bryant - Event Center promos: Bret Hart, Rick Rude &amp; Andre the Giant - Hercules vs. Tony Burton - Event Center promos: Honky Tonk Man with Jimmy Hart, Bushwhackers - Brain Busters vs. Jose Luis Rivera &amp; Tim Horner - Brother Love Show: Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage with Elizabeth - Brooklyn Brawler vs. Reno Riggins - Jim Neidhart vs. Jerry Price - Big John Studd promo, for some reason - Bad News Brown vs. Steve Reese - Event Center promo: Bolsheviks with Slick, Hercules

GFA Live #152: WWF Superstars 01-28-1989

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 21, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Breaking down Hogan saving Savage from the Twin Towers: hotdogging or not?* Gorilla and the great "sit down" between Red Rooster and Bobby Heenan* Recalling the Powers of Pain theme* Tito Santana gives Ricky Martel a shoutout* Bad News Brown is a heel who also takes down muggers?* Rick Rude cares not for Huntsville, Alabama* the mystery of Rick Martel's pre-heel turn, post-Strike Force music* Andre the Giant showing too much undershirt* Tweaking the "ManDudeBrother" Hulk Hogan gameLineup:- Jim Duggan vs. Rusty Riddle- Whatever Happened There Update: Brooklyn Brawler attacks Red Rooster on Prime Time Wrestling- Bushwhackers vs. Jerry Price &amp; Tom Stone- Event Center Promos: Rick Martel, Bad News Brown- Rick Rude vs. Josh Stroud- Big John Studd promo- Powers Of Pain vs. Johnny Ziegler &amp; Reno Riggins- Event Center Promo: Hulk Hogan- Rick Martel vs. Barry Horowitz- Brother Love Show: Andre the Giant and Bobby Heenan- Randy Savage vs. Akeem- Event Center Promos: Red Rooster, Greg Valentine

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 21, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Breaking down Hogan saving Savage from the Twin Towers: hotdogging or not? * Gorilla and the great "sit down" between Red Rooster and Bobby Heenan * Recalling the Powers of Pain theme * Tito Santana gives Ricky Martel a shoutout * Bad News Brown is a heel who also takes down muggers? * Rick Rude cares not for Huntsville, Alabama * the mystery of Rick Martel's pre-heel turn, post-Strike Force music * Andre the Giant showing too much undershirt * Tweaking the "ManDudeBrother" Hulk Hogan game Lineup: - Jim Duggan vs. Rusty Riddle - Whatever Happened There Update: Brooklyn Brawler attacks Red Rooster on Prime Time Wrestling - Bushwhackers vs. Jerry Price &amp; Tom Stone - Event Center Promos: Rick Martel, Bad News Brown - Rick Rude vs. Josh Stroud - Big John Studd promo - Powers Of Pain vs. Johnny Ziegler &amp; Reno Riggins - Event Center Promo: Hulk Hogan - Rick Martel vs. Barry Horowitz - Brother Love Show: Andre the Giant and Bobby Heenan - Randy Savage vs. Akeem - Event Center Promos: Red Rooster, Greg Valentine

GFA Live #151: WWF Superstars 01-21-1989 (Savage vs Akeem)

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the second half of the 1989 WWF Royal Rumble PPV! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Some unusual 1989 Rumble statistics* Andre the Giant's elimination "taunt"* Making changes to the Hogan/Savage interactions* The "What's Happening" opening theme song* The case or lack thereof for everyone winning the Rumble match* Who carries an axe, and the rest of Greg Valentine's awkward, bizarre promo* Thinking of the Houston audience and their old favorites* Ron Garvin: Yes Keith, he once slammed Andre the Giant

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the second half of the 1989 WWF Royal Rumble PPV! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Some unusual 1989 Rumble statistics * Andre the Giant's elimination "taunt" * Making changes to the Hogan/Savage interactions * The "What's Happening" opening theme song * The case or lack thereof for everyone winning the Rumble match * Who carries an axe, and the rest of Greg Valentine's awkward, bizarre promo * Thinking of the Houston audience and their old favorites * Ron Garvin: Yes Keith, he once slammed Andre the Giant

GFA Live #150: WWF Royal Rumble 1989 (Part 2)

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the first half of the 1989 WWF Royal Rumble PPV! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* The six man tag: another Bret Hart showcase* June 11: Billy Batts Day!* Ted DiBiase's masturbation habits* Harley Race does exactly what is needed to be done* An endless Super Posedown gets the 1,5X speed treatment* Dino Bravo's greatest PPV matches* One issue with Slick selling one of the Twin Towers' number to DiBiase

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the first half of the 1989 WWF Royal Rumble PPV! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The six man tag: another Bret Hart showcase * June 11: Billy Batts Day! * Ted DiBiase's masturbation habits * Harley Race does exactly what is needed to be done * An endless Super Posedown gets the 1,5X speed treatment * Dino Bravo's greatest PPV matches * One issue with Slick selling one of the Twin Towers' number to DiBiase

GFA Live #149: WWF Royal Rumble 1989 (Part 1)

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 14, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* The rarity of heel vs heel matched* GFA Andre sings a tune* A big reason why Randy Savage wasn't so eager on saving Hulk Hogan* The Case To Be Made for Brutus Beefcake winning the 1989 Royal Rumble* Attendance at wrestler funerals* Will Brother Love call Honky Tonk Man "Brother Honky"?* The changing of hosts on NBC's "Meet The Press"* The Bushwhackers start to annoy a little bit* A random commercial for a tape with AWA and NWA wrestlersLineup:- The Rockers vs. Rusty Riddle &amp; Trent Knight- Whatever Happened There Update; Hulk Hogan vs Akeem from Saturday Night's Main Event- King Haku vs. Jose Luis Rivera- Event Center Promos: Powers of Pain (War and Barb) w/ Mr. Fuji, Rick Martel, Bad News Brown, Rockin' Robin- From SNME: Tito Santana vs Red Rooster- Event Center Promos: Andre the Giant with Bobby Heenan, Hulk Hogan with Elizabeth- Ultimate Warrior vs. Jose Estrada- Brother Love Show: Honky Tonk Man and Greg Valentine with Jimmy Hart- Royal Rumble Report- Vignette: Bushwhackers bother some poor son of a bitch in Stamford, CT-  Dino Bravo vs. Omar Atlas

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 14, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The rarity of heel vs heel matched * GFA Andre sings a tune * A big reason why Randy Savage wasn't so eager on saving Hulk Hogan * The Case To Be Made for Brutus Beefcake winning the 1989 Royal Rumble * Attendance at wrestler funerals * Will Brother Love call Honky Tonk Man "Brother Honky"? * The changing of hosts on NBC's "Meet The Press" * The Bushwhackers start to annoy a little bit * A random commercial for a tape with AWA and NWA wrestlers Lineup: - The Rockers vs. Rusty Riddle &amp; Trent Knight - Whatever Happened There Update; Hulk Hogan vs Akeem from Saturday Night's Main Event - King Haku vs. Jose Luis Rivera - Event Center Promos: Powers of Pain (War and Barb) w/ Mr. Fuji, Rick Martel, Bad News Brown, Rockin' Robin - From SNME: Tito Santana vs Red Rooster - Event Center Promos: Andre the Giant with Bobby Heenan, Hulk Hogan with Elizabeth - Ultimate Warrior vs. Jose Estrada - Brother Love Show: Honky Tonk Man and Greg Valentine with Jimmy Hart - Royal Rumble Report - Vignette: Bushwhackers bother some poor son of a bitch in Stamford, CT - Dino Bravo vs. Omar Atlas

GFA Live #148: WWF Superstars 01-14-1989

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 7, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Jesse and Vince openly book the next few months of the WWF* More examinations of the capitalization of names for the Rumble* Bret Hart takes a guitar shot from Honky* The noises of a Big John Studd workout* More lies from a Ronnie Garvin promo* The Brain Busters meet some old friends* Randy Savage finally comes after Bad News Brown* Rusty Brooks is back, and he's back big!* The source of the King Haku dropsLineup:- Demolition vs. Iron Mike Sharpe &amp; Rusty Brooks- Update: Big John Studd is back, I guess- Ted DiBiase vs. Scott Casey- Event Center Promos: Bushwhackers, Ronnie Garvin, King Haku w/Bobby Heenan- Jake Roberts vs. Pete Sanchez- Big Bossman vs. Bill Mulkey- Event Center Promos: Mr. Perfect, Randy Savage- Brain Busters vs. George South &amp; Tim Horner- Brother Love Show: Brutus Beefcake- Royal Rumble report- Hart Foundation vs. Honky Tonk Man and Greg Valentine- Event Center Promos: Koko B. Ware, Tito Santana, Dino Bravo and the Rougeau Brothers

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 7, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Jesse and Vince openly book the next few months of the WWF * More examinations of the capitalization of names for the Rumble * Bret Hart takes a guitar shot from Honky * The noises of a Big John Studd workout * More lies from a Ronnie Garvin promo * The Brain Busters meet some old friends * Randy Savage finally comes after Bad News Brown * Rusty Brooks is back, and he's back big! * The source of the King Haku drops Lineup: - Demolition vs. Iron Mike Sharpe &amp; Rusty Brooks - Update: Big John Studd is back, I guess - Ted DiBiase vs. Scott Casey - Event Center Promos: Bushwhackers, Ronnie Garvin, King Haku w/Bobby Heenan - Jake Roberts vs. Pete Sanchez - Big Bossman vs. Bill Mulkey - Event Center Promos: Mr. Perfect, Randy Savage - Brain Busters vs. George South &amp; Tim Horner - Brother Love Show: Brutus Beefcake - Royal Rumble report - Hart Foundation vs. Honky Tonk Man and Greg Valentine - Event Center Promos: Koko B. Ware, Tito Santana, Dino Bravo and the Rougeau Brothers

GFA Live #147: WWF Superstars 01-07-1989

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from December 24, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!)Topics of discussion include:* Rick Rude fan club of Daytona Beach* The pointlessness of Big John Studd's return* Calling BS on Ronnie Garvin's introductory inset promo* A Pez Whatley lookalike* Randy Savage finally comes after Bad News Brown* A rant about how Howard Cosell was perceived by the public versus that of Ahmad Rashad* King Haku has some familiar words* A new game based on Hulk Hogan's verbal ticsLineup:- Akeem vs. Juan Valdez- Brother Love Show: Big John Studd and Bobby Heenan- Powers Of Pain vs. Joe Cruz &amp; Lanny Poffo- Jim Duggan vs. Tony Suber- Event Center Promos: Ted DiBiase, Brutus Beefcake, King Haku w/Bobby Heenan- Rick Rude vs. George Terrell- Event Center Promos: Andre the Giant w/Bobby Heenan, Hulk Hogan- Bad News Brown vs. Bob Emory- Ronnie Garvin vs. Barry Horowitz- Royal Rumble Report- Ron Bass vs. Martin Roy- Event Center Promos: Tito Santana, Big Bossman w/Slick, Ultimate Warrior

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from December 24, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Rick Rude fan club of Daytona Beach * The pointlessness of Big John Studd's return * Calling BS on Ronnie Garvin's introductory inset promo * A Pez Whatley lookalike * Randy Savage finally comes after Bad News Brown * A rant about how Howard Cosell was perceived by the public versus that of Ahmad Rashad * King Haku has some familiar words * A new game based on Hulk Hogan's verbal tics Lineup: - Akeem vs. Juan Valdez - Brother Love Show: Big John Studd and Bobby Heenan - Powers Of Pain vs. Joe Cruz &amp; Lanny Poffo - Jim Duggan vs. Tony Suber - Event Center Promos: Ted DiBiase, Brutus Beefcake, King Haku w/Bobby Heenan - Rick Rude vs. George Terrell - Event Center Promos: Andre the Giant w/Bobby Heenan, Hulk Hogan - Bad News Brown vs. Bob Emory - Ronnie Garvin vs. Barry Horowitz - Royal Rumble Report - Ron Bass vs. Martin Roy - Event Center Promos: Tito Santana, Big Bossman w/Slick, Ultimate Warrior

GFA Live #146: WWF Superstars 12-24-1988

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The heat is on approaching SummerSlam 89 with a look at WWF Wrestling Challenge from August 27, 1989!- Breaking down the Rick Rude confrontation with Roddy Piper from Prime Time Wrestling- Tito Santana’s forgotten shining moment of 1989 - A mild defense of the Brain Busters vs Hart Foundation booking at SummerSlam 89- Explaining the motive for every illogical Ted DiBiase money decision- The Rougeaus Theme Song Challenge- SummerSlam main eventers play one upsmanship with nutty promos- The Garvin-Valentine feud: salvation for both- What makes for a good promo from Zeus?- Theorizing reasons for the real origin of the Ultimate Warrior/Rick Rude feud- Correct usage of "The"Plus:- A heavily redacted reaction to game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final- The trouble with “performance” golf shirts- Rick Rude possibly reveals his sexual proclivities?- Comparing Dusty Rhodes with an 80s TV icon- Original commercials, Right Guard and their cursed athlete endorsers, and so many ads for trucking companiesEmail: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.comTwitter: @GFAllentownPodFacebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown Prowestlingonly.com

The heat is on approaching SummerSlam 89 with a look at WWF Wrestling Challenge from August 27, 1989! - Breaking down the Rick Rude confrontation with Roddy Piper from Prime Time Wrestling - Tito Santana’s forgotten shining moment of 1989 - A mild defense of the Brain Busters vs Hart Foundation booking at SummerSlam 89 - Explaining the motive for every illogical Ted DiBiase money decision - The Rougeaus Theme Song Challenge - SummerSlam main eventers play one upsmanship with nutty promos - The Garvin-Valentine feud: salvation for both - What makes for a good promo from Zeus? - Theorizing reasons for the real origin of the Ultimate Warrior/Rick Rude feud - Correct usage of "The" Plus: - A heavily redacted reaction to game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final - The trouble with “performance” golf shirts - Rick Rude possibly reveals his sexual proclivities? - Comparing Dusty Rhodes with an 80s TV icon - Original commercials, Right Guard and their cursed athlete endorsers, and so many ads for trucking companies Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: @GFAllentownPod <a href="http://Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown</a> <a href="http://Prowestlingonly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prowestlingonly.com</a>

120. WWF Wrestling Challenge 08-27-1989

The very fate of the wrestling business is at stake on this edition of WCW Worldwide from February 26, 1994!- Terra Ryzing (Triple H) faces Brian Armstrong (Road Dogg) sowing some seeds- Newly hired Bobby Heenan as a comedy machine- Sting as a longer term “draw”- Figuring out the timeline for Missy Hyatt’s departure from WCW- Determining a course of action for Ray Traylor to make him like the Big Bossman and still not infringe on WWF trademarks- Modern day Steve Austin and his reversion to his WCW gimmick- Why the Nasty Boys are like a chain restaurant- Rick Rude goes bland while Marcus Bagwell gives 100%- Johnny B. Badd’s odd choice for a new trainerPlus:- The Heenan/Okerlund ’93 All American Reunion working in product placements- An update on the host and his future endeavors- Deciding on the best Cranberries song- Gary Cappetta lets fly with a regional accent- Wondering where Brian Armstrong got his jacketEmail: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.comTwitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown Prowestlingonly.com

The very fate of the wrestling business is at stake on this edition of WCW Worldwide from February 26, 1994! - Terra Ryzing (Triple H) faces Brian Armstrong (Road Dogg) sowing some seeds - Newly hired Bobby Heenan as a comedy machine - Sting as a longer term “draw” - Figuring out the timeline for Missy Hyatt’s departure from WCW - Determining a course of action for Ray Traylor to make him like the Big Bossman and still not infringe on WWF trademarks - Modern day Steve Austin and his reversion to his WCW gimmick - Why the Nasty Boys are like a chain restaurant - Rick Rude goes bland while Marcus Bagwell gives 100% - Johnny B. Badd’s odd choice for a new trainer Plus: - The Heenan/Okerlund ’93 All American Reunion working in product placements - An update on the host and his future endeavors - Deciding on the best Cranberries song - Gary Cappetta lets fly with a regional accent - Wondering where Brian Armstrong got his jacket Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod</a> <a href="http://Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown</a> <a href="http://Prowestlingonly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prowestlingonly.com</a>

121. WCW Worldwide 02-26-1994

The first part of a series on one specific weekend takes a look at WWF Superstars of Wrestling from July 7, 1990!- Randy Savage and Jim Brunzell face off in one of the all-time great enhancement matches, with additional background- Examining the sudden Demolition heel turn- Commentary on other wrestlers discussing Hulk Hogan’s pending decision on his future- A delightful rematch from the original WrestleMania- Bad News Brown flashes a rare smile!- Paths not chosen in the aftermath of Brutus Beefcake’s facial injury- Pondering the Honky Tonk Man in the same ring as Terry Gordy and Dr. Death- Sniffing out Ted DiBiase’s schemes in Cobb County, Georgia- Nikolai Volkoff talking world peace; what Bush and Gorbachev were up to at the timePlus:- Background on shellfish allergies- Speculating on the alleged friendship between Hacksaw Jim Duggan and President George H.W. Bush- Queen Sensational Sherri invents new hair accessories- The cost of travelling to Fiji- Vince McMahon’s 15 second effort at pumping up house show attendance- Buddy Rose’s views on the OJ Simpson case- The return of YouTube Comment Theater!Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.comTwitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown

The first part of a series on one specific weekend takes a look at WWF Superstars of Wrestling from July 7, 1990! - Randy Savage and Jim Brunzell face off in one of the all-time great enhancement matches, with additional background - Examining the sudden Demolition heel turn - Commentary on other wrestlers discussing Hulk Hogan’s pending decision on his future - A delightful rematch from the original WrestleMania - Bad News Brown flashes a rare smile! - Paths not chosen in the aftermath of Brutus Beefcake’s facial injury - Pondering the Honky Tonk Man in the same ring as Terry Gordy and Dr. Death - Sniffing out Ted DiBiase’s schemes in Cobb County, Georgia - Nikolai Volkoff talking world peace; what Bush and Gorbachev were up to at the time Plus: - Background on shellfish allergies - Speculating on the alleged friendship between Hacksaw Jim Duggan and President George H.W. Bush - Queen Sensational Sherri invents new hair accessories - The cost of travelling to Fiji - Vince McMahon’s 15 second effort at pumping up house show attendance - Buddy Rose’s views on the OJ Simpson case - The return of YouTube Comment Theater! Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod</a> <a href="http://Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown</a>

125. WWF Superstars 07-07-1990

It’s Saturday night in Motown for the highest rated edition of NBC’s Saturday Night’s Main Event, from March 14, 1987!- The 20 Man Battle Royal: the confrontation of Andre and Hogan, and the extremely unlikely final four in the match - George Steele meets Randy Savage yet again and prompts thoughts of human trafficking- Mean Gene gets caught checking out Elizabeth by Jesse Ventura- Vince McMahon’s amazing summary of the issues between Andre The Giant and Hulk Hogan - The timeline of Jake Roberts becoming a babyface- A tribute to Roddy Piper and Ventura’s cheeky remark about Piper going to Hollywood- The Hart Foundation defend their titles against a make-shift team- Strange backgrounds being used for interviewsPlus:- Andre The Giant: channeling musical artists?- Dangerous Danny Davis as a Peanuts character- Partially going around the NHL for the evening of March 14 and pondering WrestleMania 3’s impact on the ’87 Detroit Pistons- Annoying political theater at the Lowell Folk Festival- The WWF works its way around not being able to directly promote WrestleMania 3Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.comTwitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown

It’s Saturday night in Motown for the highest rated edition of NBC’s Saturday Night’s Main Event, from March 14, 1987! - The 20 Man Battle Royal: the confrontation of Andre and Hogan, and the extremely unlikely final four in the match - George Steele meets Randy Savage yet again and prompts thoughts of human trafficking - Mean Gene gets caught checking out Elizabeth by Jesse Ventura - Vince McMahon’s amazing summary of the issues between Andre The Giant and Hulk Hogan - The timeline of Jake Roberts becoming a babyface - A tribute to Roddy Piper and Ventura’s cheeky remark about Piper going to Hollywood - The Hart Foundation defend their titles against a make-shift team - Strange backgrounds being used for interviews Plus: - Andre The Giant: channeling musical artists? - Dangerous Danny Davis as a Peanuts character - Partially going around the NHL for the evening of March 14 and pondering WrestleMania 3’s impact on the ’87 Detroit Pistons - Annoying political theater at the Lowell Folk Festival - The WWF works its way around not being able to directly promote WrestleMania 3 Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod</a> <a href="http://Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown</a>

128. WWF Saturday Night's Main Event 03-14-1987

It’s time to check in with Cowboy Bill Watts for some Mid-South Wrestling from June 24, 1982! - Ted DiBiase takes a necessary step in his career facing Junkyard Dog in one of the greatest storylines ever- The wonderful misspelling of Killer Khan’s name- Andre the Giant’s common interests with the late  singer Amy Winehouse- Wondering how Dr. Death Steve Williams didn’t break any stupid NCAA rules by being a pro wrestler- The One Man Gang looking far more like Akeem- Buck Robley, lengthy names, and Libya- Seeing Big John Studd in a non-WWF setting- The musings of Bill Watts: talking about his kids and crapping on GeorgiaPlus:- Advice on how to approach yard work- Freddie Blassie’s older vocabulary- Prince William vs Prince Harry, then and now- Similarities between DiBiase/JYD and Bruno/Larry- The return of YouTube Comment Theater! - Vinnie Vegas Corner for NFL week 8!Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.comTwitter: @GFAllentownPodFacebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown

It’s time to check in with Cowboy Bill Watts for some Mid-South Wrestling from June 24, 1982! - Ted DiBiase takes a necessary step in his career facing Junkyard Dog in one of the greatest storylines ever - The wonderful misspelling of Killer Khan’s name - Andre the Giant’s common interests with the late singer Amy Winehouse - Wondering how Dr. Death Steve Williams didn’t break any stupid NCAA rules by being a pro wrestler - The One Man Gang looking far more like Akeem - Buck Robley, lengthy names, and Libya - Seeing Big John Studd in a non-WWF setting - The musings of Bill Watts: talking about his kids and crapping on Georgia Plus: - Advice on how to approach yard work - Freddie Blassie’s older vocabulary - Prince William vs Prince Harry, then and now - Similarities between DiBiase/JYD and Bruno/Larry - The return of YouTube Comment Theater! - Vinnie Vegas Corner for NFL week 8! Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: @GFAllentownPod <a href="http://Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown</a>

139. Mid-South Wrestling 06-24-1982 (DiBiase vs Junkyard Dog)

Just in time for Turkey Day, the Adams Division Podcast (Peter Winson of Greetings From Allentown &amp; Steve Bennett of the Sports-Casters) reconvene to the discuss and rank Survivor Series shows from 1987 to 1998. Including: a split on the enjoyment level of the ’95 show, how being at a show live helps to remember a show more fondly, good and bad booking, delightfully odd teams, and a lengthy discussion of Ax’s “performance” at the 1990 show!

The Adams Division Podcast #4: Survivor Series 87-98 Special

This week it’s back to the early days of Ted Turner-owned World Championship Wrestling with a look at NWA Worldwide from June 24, 1989!- The Great Muta vs Scott Steiner: Where the reality of the situation falls short of expectation- Attempting to improve the Dynamic Dudes- A Las Vegas based Sid Vicious at a locals casino playing the blackjack tables- Lex Luger cares not for your top 10 rankings- Calling BS on the geographical spread of WCW contest winners- Ricky Santana vs Wild Bill Irwin as the “who cares” feud of 1989- Rick Steiner has some fun with Tommy Young- A neck brace keeps Ric Flair from doing his thing- Teddy Long’s bad evil heel laughPlus:- Why Great Muta would mostly use the green mist- The unfortunate death of an enhancement talent- Proper consumption of Starburst- Career advice for Ricky Santana- Gripes about Rick Steiner’s real estate website- 1992 sports moments: the last great Indy 500, the Dream Team, and a terrible referee call- YouTube Comment Theater!GreetingsFromAllentown@gmail.comTwitter.com/GFAllentownPod Facebook.com/greetingsfromallentown www.prowrestlingonly.com

This week it’s back to the early days of Ted Turner-owned World Championship Wrestling with a look at NWA Worldwide from June 24, 1989! - The Great Muta vs Scott Steiner: Where the reality of the situation falls short of expectation - Attempting to improve the Dynamic Dudes - A Las Vegas based Sid Vicious at a locals casino playing the blackjack tables - Lex Luger cares not for your top 10 rankings - Calling BS on the geographical spread of WCW contest winners - Ricky Santana vs Wild Bill Irwin as the “who cares” feud of 1989 - Rick Steiner has some fun with Tommy Young - A neck brace keeps Ric Flair from doing his thing - Teddy Long’s bad evil heel laugh Plus: - Why Great Muta would mostly use the green mist - The unfortunate death of an enhancement talent - Proper consumption of Starburst - Career advice for Ricky Santana - Gripes about Rick Steiner’s real estate website - 1992 sports moments: the last great Indy 500, the Dream Team, and a terrible referee call - YouTube Comment Theater! GreetingsFromAllentown@gmail.com <a href="http://Twitter.com/GFAllentownPod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter.com/GFAllentownPod</a> <a href="http://Facebook.com/greetingsfromallentown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook.com/greetingsfromallentown</a> <a href="http://www.prowrestlingonly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.prowrestlingonly.com</a>

92. NWA Worldwide 06-24-1989

Settle in for the coronation of a new Macho King as we look at WWF Superstars of Wrestling from September 30, 1989!- A complete breakdown of everything that went on that the coronation ceremony for the Macho King and Queen Sherri- Dusty Rhodes has a new look for the Battle of the Dustys- The greatness of the Roddy Piper/Rick Rude feud playing out on Prime Time Wrestling- Why Boris Zhukov was paired with Jimmy Snuka for multiple TV matches- Comparing the “team hug” of the Rougeau Brothers with the Midnight Express- Looking out for language in Hulk Hogan’s promo- Defining what Bad News Brown means by the term “beer-bellied sharecropper”- Vince McMahon puts over the sights of Portland, MainePlus:- A 40th birthday celebration and lessons on the danger of special edibles- More evidence of the close friendship of Randy Savage and Ted DiBiase in kayfabe- Promos for the September 30, 1989 Madison Square Garden show- Brother Love fails his audience by using the wrong name for his guest- The last great Honky Tonk Man moment in the WWF- Choosing Sega Genesis over Super Nintendo- Sports moments of 2013: a game 7 comeback for the ages, a bad way to start an NFL season, the Ray Allen-Kevin Garnett imbroglio, a walkoff no-hitter, losing the Stanley Cup, and the week of the Boston Marathon bombingEmail: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.comTwitter: @GFAllentownPodFacebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown Prowestlingonly.com

Settle in for the coronation of a new Macho King as we look at WWF Superstars of Wrestling from September 30, 1989! - A complete breakdown of everything that went on that the coronation ceremony for the Macho King and Queen Sherri - Dusty Rhodes has a new look for the Battle of the Dustys - The greatness of the Roddy Piper/Rick Rude feud playing out on Prime Time Wrestling - Why Boris Zhukov was paired with Jimmy Snuka for multiple TV matches - Comparing the “team hug” of the Rougeau Brothers with the Midnight Express - Looking out for language in Hulk Hogan’s promo - Defining what Bad News Brown means by the term “beer-bellied sharecropper” - Vince McMahon puts over the sights of Portland, Maine Plus: - A 40th birthday celebration and lessons on the danger of special edibles - More evidence of the close friendship of Randy Savage and Ted DiBiase in kayfabe - Promos for the September 30, 1989 Madison Square Garden show - Brother Love fails his audience by using the wrong name for his guest - The last great Honky Tonk Man moment in the WWF - Choosing Sega Genesis over Super Nintendo - Sports moments of 2013: a game 7 comeback for the ages, a bad way to start an NFL season, the Ray Allen-Kevin Garnett imbroglio, a walkoff no-hitter, losing the Stanley Cup, and the week of the Boston Marathon bombing Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: @GFAllentownPod <a href="http://Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown</a> <a href="http://Prowestlingonly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prowestlingonly.com</a>

113. WWF Superstars 09-30-1989 (The coronation of the Macho King)

In the 2nd show of the “Beer-treon” series, GFA goes back to 1986 for a look at the WWF D-Show Superstars of Wrestling from May 31!- Spring 1986 WWF TV: Experimenting by throwing crap at walls- Paul Christy is out of his mind on TNT: a complete breakdown in more ways than one- The Rotunda/Spivey U.S. Express: the magic is lost with a new “Aunt Viv”- Judy Martin: way ahead of her time- Discovering teased angles in watching classic weekly TV- Coming up with more dream matches for Ricky Steamboat- The differences in the early version of Hercules- Harley Race’s 1st match in his WWF run is a bizarre duel with SD JonesPlus:- Original 1986 commercials: Stetson cologne can get you laid?, Price is Right night edition, amusement parks, WWF thumb wrestlers, amusement parks, and more!- Speculating on Bruce Springsteen’s wrestling preferences - Mean Gene helps himself to potato chips- What is going on with Magnificent Muraco’s voice?- Sports moments of 2015: A blunder costs the alma mater, a nutty 7th inning north of the border, the best Super Bowl of all time, a cheap ass slide, and a crazy 2nd inning north of the border!Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.comTwitter: @GFAllentownPodFacebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown Prowestlingonly.com

In the 2nd show of the “Beer-treon” series, GFA goes back to 1986 for a look at the WWF D-Show Superstars of Wrestling from May 31! - Spring 1986 WWF TV: Experimenting by throwing crap at walls - Paul Christy is out of his mind on TNT: a complete breakdown in more ways than one - The Rotunda/Spivey U.S. Express: the magic is lost with a new “Aunt Viv” - Judy Martin: way ahead of her time - Discovering teased angles in watching classic weekly TV - Coming up with more dream matches for Ricky Steamboat - The differences in the early version of Hercules - Harley Race’s 1st match in his WWF run is a bizarre duel with SD Jones Plus: - Original 1986 commercials: Stetson cologne can get you laid?, Price is Right night edition, amusement parks, WWF thumb wrestlers, amusement parks, and more! - Speculating on Bruce Springsteen’s wrestling preferences - Mean Gene helps himself to potato chips - What is going on with Magnificent Muraco’s voice? - Sports moments of 2015: A blunder costs the alma mater, a nutty 7th inning north of the border, the best Super Bowl of all time, a cheap ass slide, and a crazy 2nd inning north of the border! Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: @GFAllentownPod <a href="http://Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown</a> <a href="http://Prowestlingonly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prowestlingonly.com</a>

115. WWF Superstars of Wrestling 05-31-1986

It’s a mildly historic TV taping for this episode of the WWF Superstars of Wrestling from May 2, 1987!- Bobby Heenan faces Ken Patera in a debate: a comprehensive analysis- As Brutus Beefcake debuts his barber gimmick, Johnny V makes a tactical error- Randy Savage in the middle of his “most interesting man in the world” campaign- The final Adrian Adonis match in the WWF- Trying to figure out why Tom Zenk always looked dead inside- The bizarre way in which Dan Spivey became a WWF heel- Finding something for Outback Jack to do: promote ice cream bars- A pair of rants: one against the most useless state in the union, and another for that smug prick John StosselEmail: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.comTwitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown

It’s a mildly historic TV taping for this episode of the WWF Superstars of Wrestling from May 2, 1987! - Bobby Heenan faces Ken Patera in a debate: a comprehensive analysis - As Brutus Beefcake debuts his barber gimmick, Johnny V makes a tactical error - Randy Savage in the middle of his “most interesting man in the world” campaign - The final Adrian Adonis match in the WWF - Trying to figure out why Tom Zenk always looked dead inside - The bizarre way in which Dan Spivey became a WWF heel - Finding something for Outback Jack to do: promote ice cream bars - A pair of rants: one against the most useless state in the union, and another for that smug prick John Stossel Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod</a> <a href="http://Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown</a>

166. WWF Superstars 05-02-1987 (Heenan/Patera Debate)

It’s back to look at the leadup to Starrcade ’85 with a look at NWA Worldwide from October 26, 1985!- Magnum TA gets inappropriate and channels his inner Joe Namath with Baby Doll- Pondering the notion of Arn Anderson as President of the United States- Trying to survive another Superstar Billy Graham match- With Dusty Rhodes at the doctor, a look at the real life reviews for that physician- Tales of a man named Stoney- A comparison of two styles of squash matches- Jimmy Valiant and Froot Loops- The Rock and Roll Express face their inferior mirror heel version- A complaint about an odd example of show layoutPlus:- A jobber name leads to a recollection of the mixed fates of the Singing Senators- Checking again on the promo time ratio between Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson- Crazy hot crowds for Jim Crockett Promotions- Thoughts about the protocol behind buying allergy medication and beer taproom stool etiquette- Sports moments of 2012: becoming an Orioles fan, a game 7 OT goal that was BS, boners in sports, butt fumbles, and more!Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.comTwitter: @GFAllentownPodFacebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown Prowestlingonly.com

It’s back to look at the leadup to Starrcade ’85 with a look at NWA Worldwide from October 26, 1985! - Magnum TA gets inappropriate and channels his inner Joe Namath with Baby Doll - Pondering the notion of Arn Anderson as President of the United States - Trying to survive another Superstar Billy Graham match - With Dusty Rhodes at the doctor, a look at the real life reviews for that physician - Tales of a man named Stoney - A comparison of two styles of squash matches - Jimmy Valiant and Froot Loops - The Rock and Roll Express face their inferior mirror heel version - A complaint about an odd example of show layout Plus: - A jobber name leads to a recollection of the mixed fates of the Singing Senators - Checking again on the promo time ratio between Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson - Crazy hot crowds for Jim Crockett Promotions - Thoughts about the protocol behind buying allergy medication and beer taproom stool etiquette - Sports moments of 2012: becoming an Orioles fan, a game 7 OT goal that was BS, boners in sports, butt fumbles, and more! Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: @GFAllentownPod <a href="http://Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown</a> <a href="http://Prowestlingonly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prowestlingonly.com</a>

112. NWA Worldwide 10-26-1985

This week features a look at the WWF Superstars of Wrestling from June 13, 1987!- Looking at the various happenings of May/June 1987 in the WWF and how a couple are connected to each other- The brilliance of building The Honky Tonk Man to an unthinkable upset IC title win- Ricky Steamboat awkwardly contributes a public service announcement and recalling other PSAs that aired on WWF TV- How the referee in the Steamboat/Honky Tonk Man match screwed up- A suggestion of a celebrity to bring juice to the Hillbilly Jim/King Kong Bundy angle with the minis- JYD returns and he’s bigger than ever!- Inspired booking of opponents for the British Bulldogs- Scott Casey passes Lanny Poffo in the super enhancement power rankingsPlus:- A lone complaint about the WWF ice cream bars- Demolition Ax and his recurring bit with Gene Okerlund- Vince McMahon’s odd reaction to seeing footage of Jesse Ventura in the movie “Predator”- Pondering what Bruno Sammartino is thinking on commentary as Vince McMahon gushes over a canine	- Vinnie Vegas Corner: NFL Conference Championship edition!- A quick review of the motion picture “I, Tonya”Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.comTwitter: @GFAllentownPodFacebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown Placetobenation.com/amazon

This week features a look at the WWF Superstars of Wrestling from June 13, 1987! - Looking at the various happenings of May/June 1987 in the WWF and how a couple are connected to each other - The brilliance of building The Honky Tonk Man to an unthinkable upset IC title win - Ricky Steamboat awkwardly contributes a public service announcement and recalling other PSAs that aired on WWF TV - How the referee in the Steamboat/Honky Tonk Man match screwed up - A suggestion of a celebrity to bring juice to the Hillbilly Jim/King Kong Bundy angle with the minis - JYD returns and he’s bigger than ever! - Inspired booking of opponents for the British Bulldogs - Scott Casey passes Lanny Poffo in the super enhancement power rankings Plus: - A lone complaint about the WWF ice cream bars - Demolition Ax and his recurring bit with Gene Okerlund - Vince McMahon’s odd reaction to seeing footage of Jesse Ventura in the movie “Predator” - Pondering what Bruno Sammartino is thinking on commentary as Vince McMahon gushes over a canine	 - Vinnie Vegas Corner: NFL Conference Championship edition! - A quick review of the motion picture “I, Tonya” Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: @GFAllentownPod <a href="http://Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown</a> <a href="http://Placetobenation.com/amazon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Placetobenation.com/amazon</a>

49. WWF Superstars of Wrestling 06-13-1987

Heading down to Louisiana to have a look at Mid-South Wrestling from November 26, 1983 - Why Mid-South is comfortable for a fan of Golden Era WWF- Trades between wrestling promotions!- Mr. Wrestling II: It’s a beautiful day to trash the Poffos- A requiem for the late Jim “the Anvil” Neidhart- The debut of the Condrey/Eaton version of the Midnight Express- Questioning the fashion sense of Krusher Darsow- A re-examination of the Junkyard Dog’s general lethargy Also:- Reflecting on the state of the Cold War in 1983, including the TV movie “The Day After”- A new sports segment!- Making a request of all non-Mexican masked wrestlers- How to organize a proper NFL Wins Pool with your friends- Great moments in Bill Watts non-sequiturs- Beer of the week! Email: GreetingsFromAllentown@gmail.comTwitter.com/GFAllentownPod Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown PlaceToBeNation.com/Amazon

Heading down to Louisiana to have a look at Mid-South Wrestling from November 26, 1983 - Why Mid-South is comfortable for a fan of Golden Era WWF - Trades between wrestling promotions! - Mr. Wrestling II: It’s a beautiful day to trash the Poffos - A requiem for the late Jim “the Anvil” Neidhart - The debut of the Condrey/Eaton version of the Midnight Express - Questioning the fashion sense of Krusher Darsow - A re-examination of the Junkyard Dog’s general lethargy Also: - Reflecting on the state of the Cold War in 1983, including the TV movie “The Day After” - A new sports segment! - Making a request of all non-Mexican masked wrestlers - How to organize a proper NFL Wins Pool with your friends - Great moments in Bill Watts non-sequiturs - Beer of the week! Email: GreetingsFromAllentown@gmail.com <a href="http://Twitter.com/GFAllentownPod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter.com/GFAllentownPod</a> <a href="http://Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown</a> <a href="http://PlaceToBeNation.com/Amazon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlaceToBeNation.com/Amazon</a>

80. Mid-South Wrestling 11-26-1983

On this episode of Greetings From Allentown, Peter takes a look at WWF Wrestling Challenge from March 12, 1989.- Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan duel on promos, with the Macho Man intense as ever and Hogan talks about being “crucified”- A breakdown of the Fabulous Rougeau Brothers theme song with the little heard French portion- Why it wasn’t a good idea to have the Rockers and Strike Force swap matches at WrestleMania V- An Andre the Giant interview forces the return of the “Andre to English” dictionary- Akeem’s critical role in the Twin Towers team- The problem with WWF Womens’ champion Rockin’ RobinAlso:- Childhood memories of the Dukes of Hazzard- John Ziegler: enhancement talent/National Hockey League President?- An idea for modern WWE merchandise for the hot stable- A plea for an earlier start time for Wrestlemanias for the sake of fans in Europe - An abbreviated Vinnie Vegas corner and the return of YouTube Comment Theater!

On this episode of Greetings From Allentown, Peter takes a look at WWF Wrestling Challenge from March 12, 1989. - Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan duel on promos, with the Macho Man intense as ever and Hogan talks about being “crucified” - A breakdown of the Fabulous Rougeau Brothers theme song with the little heard French portion - Why it wasn’t a good idea to have the Rockers and Strike Force swap matches at WrestleMania V - An Andre the Giant interview forces the return of the “Andre to English” dictionary - Akeem’s critical role in the Twin Towers team - The problem with WWF Womens’ champion Rockin’ Robin Also: - Childhood memories of the Dukes of Hazzard - John Ziegler: enhancement talent/National Hockey League President? - An idea for modern WWE merchandise for the hot stable - A plea for an earlier start time for Wrestlemanias for the sake of fans in Europe - An abbreviated Vinnie Vegas corner and the return of YouTube Comment Theater!

35. WWF Wrestling Challenge 03-12-1989

In an effort to try and feel good again, it’s time to turn back to Jim Crockett Promotions in 1986 for a look at NWA Worldwide from April 5, 1986!- Why this was a big day in the life of Mr. Ric Flair- Eastern Airlines and their tie-in with JCP- Jimmy Garvin and Precious: ready for the year 2020- Remembering Wahoo McDaniel- Super babyface Magnum TA beating the crap out of Russians - Appreciating the greatness of Shaska Whatley - The necessary and respectable role of Hector Guererro- David Crockett and infectious enthusiasmPlus:- A second video of the show drops from heaven to provide more context- Speculating on what Ronald Reagan thought about wrestling- An appreciation of Julius Erving- YouTube Comment TheaterEmail: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.comTwitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown

In an effort to try and feel good again, it’s time to turn back to Jim Crockett Promotions in 1986 for a look at NWA Worldwide from April 5, 1986! - Why this was a big day in the life of Mr. Ric Flair - Eastern Airlines and their tie-in with JCP - Jimmy Garvin and Precious: ready for the year 2020 - Remembering Wahoo McDaniel - Super babyface Magnum TA beating the crap out of Russians - Appreciating the greatness of Shaska Whatley - The necessary and respectable role of Hector Guererro - David Crockett and infectious enthusiasm Plus: - A second video of the show drops from heaven to provide more context - Speculating on what Ronald Reagan thought about wrestling - An appreciation of Julius Erving - YouTube Comment Theater Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod</a> <a href="http://Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown</a>

163. NWA Worldwide 04-05-1986

Take a trip down to the Irish McNeil Boys Club in Louisiana for some classic Mid-South Wrestling action from March 30, 1984.- Jim Cornette has been embarassed, and Bill Watts thinks it is funny so now they are at war- Bill Watts' political views and how you have to suppress them when watching this stuff- The debut of Jim Ross as the lead host and also his rendition as JR goes looking for Stagger Lee on Watts' behalf- The Rock and Roll Express set a new standard for "making the babyface save"- Mr. Wrestling II and Magnum TA flip the script on the "Bruno/Larry storyline"- Hacksaw Jim Duggan battling Russians- Terry Taylor gets suckered and then beat down by Butch Reed, and an alternate theory is offered re: The Red Rooster- The trouble with Masao Ito's tights- A video glorifying Watts plays....twice!

Take a trip down to the Irish McNeil Boys Club in Louisiana for some classic Mid-South Wrestling action from March 30, 1984. - Jim Cornette has been embarassed, and Bill Watts thinks it is funny so now they are at war - Bill Watts' political views and how you have to suppress them when watching this stuff - The debut of Jim Ross as the lead host and also his rendition as JR goes looking for Stagger Lee on Watts' behalf - The Rock and Roll Express set a new standard for "making the babyface save" - Mr. Wrestling II and Magnum TA flip the script on the "Bruno/Larry storyline" - Hacksaw Jim Duggan battling Russians - Terry Taylor gets suckered and then beat down by Butch Reed, and an alternate theory is offered re: The Red Rooster - The trouble with Masao Ito's tights - A video glorifying Watts plays....twice!

11. Mid-South Wrestling 03-30-1984

The final part of a series looking at one specific weekend takes a trip to Texas for a look at USWA Challenge from July 8, 1990 (or so it was labelled!)- How the USWA in Texas is a slice of both Memphis and shades of the future ECW- The feud that put Steve Austin on the map against Chris Adams, and the ladies get physically involved- Hollywood John Tatum goes over the top in trying to make amends for past behavior- Bill Dundee’s valet Tessa: You can’t spell ‘Tessa” with an A, S, and another S- The brilliantly named Percival Pringle III takes one for the team after he makes light of the Von Erich tragedies- The goofy charm of Craig Johnson- Commercial music theme songs!Plus:- Coming to grips with the possibility that this may not be the July 8 show- Original commercials: Tetris, 7-Up, The Sporting News, and for Milk- Sporting events of the day: a 9-time Wimbledon winner and a massive crash at Daytona- A single comment of YouTube Comment Theater!Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.comTwitter: www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown

The final part of a series looking at one specific weekend takes a trip to Texas for a look at USWA Challenge from July 8, 1990 (or so it was labelled!) - How the USWA in Texas is a slice of both Memphis and shades of the future ECW - The feud that put Steve Austin on the map against Chris Adams, and the ladies get physically involved - Hollywood John Tatum goes over the top in trying to make amends for past behavior - Bill Dundee’s valet Tessa: You can’t spell ‘Tessa” with an A, S, and another S - The brilliantly named Percival Pringle III takes one for the team after he makes light of the Von Erich tragedies - The goofy charm of Craig Johnson - Commercial music theme songs! Plus: - Coming to grips with the possibility that this may not be the July 8 show - Original commercials: Tetris, 7-Up, The Sporting News, and for Milk - Sporting events of the day: a 9-time Wimbledon winner and a massive crash at Daytona - A single comment of YouTube Comment Theater! Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/GFAllentownPod</a> <a href="http://Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown</a>

127. USWA Challenge 07-08-1990

Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling from February 26, 1983

148. Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling 02-26-1983

This week 1989 WWF is in the spotlight as we take a look at WWF Wrestling Spotlight from December 16, 1989!- The Sensational Queen Sherri has a freakout: assaulting Ian Mooney and climbing cages- Gorilla Monsoon as the Pat Buchanan of wrestling announcers and imagining Gorilla running a supermarket- Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake tell a fanciful tale of an alleged motorcycle trip to the North Pol- Al Burke: the Renaissance man of late 80s enhancement talents- Bad News Brown invokes President George H.W. Bush, Pope John Paul II, and Hollywood Hogan in asking for title shots- The bizarre commercial airing immediately before the Jake Roberts match- Why 1989 was a bad year to be a Bolshevik both in kayfabe and in real lifePlus:- Explaining away what seems to be a spoonerism by Zeus- The true meaning of the timekeeper ringing the bell constantly during an angle- Trying to understand Lord Alfred Hayes’ use of the English language- Jesse Ventura (accidentally?) books a match for WrestleMania VI- YouTube Comment Theater and a Not Vinnie Vegas Corner!Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.comTwitter: @GFAllentownPodFacebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown Placetobenation.com/amazon

This week 1989 WWF is in the spotlight as we take a look at WWF Wrestling Spotlight from December 16, 1989! - The Sensational Queen Sherri has a freakout: assaulting Ian Mooney and climbing cages - Gorilla Monsoon as the Pat Buchanan of wrestling announcers and imagining Gorilla running a supermarket - Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake tell a fanciful tale of an alleged motorcycle trip to the North Pol - Al Burke: the Renaissance man of late 80s enhancement talents - Bad News Brown invokes President George H.W. Bush, Pope John Paul II, and Hollywood Hogan in asking for title shots - The bizarre commercial airing immediately before the Jake Roberts match - Why 1989 was a bad year to be a Bolshevik both in kayfabe and in real life Plus: - Explaining away what seems to be a spoonerism by Zeus - The true meaning of the timekeeper ringing the bell constantly during an angle - Trying to understand Lord Alfred Hayes’ use of the English language - Jesse Ventura (accidentally?) books a match for WrestleMania VI - YouTube Comment Theater and a Not Vinnie Vegas Corner! Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: @GFAllentownPod <a href="http://Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown</a> <a href="http://Placetobenation.com/amazon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Placetobenation.com/amazon</a>

43. WWF Wrestling Spotlight 12-16-1989

With the wrestling world changing this week, the show goes back 35 years to the January 28, 1984 edition of WWF Championship Wrestling as a new world champion is crowned!- Hulk Hogan’s title win over the Iron Sheik marks the start of a new era- Sheiky deals with an untimely boner- Paul Orndorff goes to a forbidden place talking about Hulk Hogan- Roddy Piper launches Piper’s Pit at the expense of Victory Corner- How The Hammer overlapped with his time in JCP- How are telegrams being sent to the announcer’s desk in Allentown?- Mr. Fuji’s refusal to tag with a different partner on this set of tapings- Who was the best babyface IC champion of the 1980s?- Tony Atlas vows to get “kinky”- Just how boring can B. Brian Blair be?Plus:- A recap of a week in Alaska- The importance of local promos - Enjoying how Roddy Piper says the name “Tony Atlas”- Hulk Hogan’s surprising tag team partner in New Japan from early ‘84- Speculating on a movie career for Robert DeBord - Vinnie Vegas Corner for NFL week 5!- Looking at some of the Super Bowl XVIII commercials from January 1984Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.comTwitter: @GFAllentownPodFacebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown

With the wrestling world changing this week, the show goes back 35 years to the January 28, 1984 edition of WWF Championship Wrestling as a new world champion is crowned! - Hulk Hogan’s title win over the Iron Sheik marks the start of a new era - Sheiky deals with an untimely boner - Paul Orndorff goes to a forbidden place talking about Hulk Hogan - Roddy Piper launches Piper’s Pit at the expense of Victory Corner - How The Hammer overlapped with his time in JCP - How are telegrams being sent to the announcer’s desk in Allentown? - Mr. Fuji’s refusal to tag with a different partner on this set of tapings - Who was the best babyface IC champion of the 1980s? - Tony Atlas vows to get “kinky” - Just how boring can B. Brian Blair be? Plus: - A recap of a week in Alaska - The importance of local promos - Enjoying how Roddy Piper says the name “Tony Atlas” - Hulk Hogan’s surprising tag team partner in New Japan from early ‘84 - Speculating on a movie career for Robert DeBord - Vinnie Vegas Corner for NFL week 5! - Looking at some of the Super Bowl XVIII commercials from January 1984 Email: Greetingsfromallentown@gmail.com Twitter: @GFAllentownPod <a href="http://Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown</a>

136. WWF Championship Wrestling 01-28-1984 (Debut of Piper's Pit)

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