80s Wrestling The Podcast
156 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsA podcast dedicated the Golden Era of Professional Wrestling the 1980's. We talk about all things 'Old School' Wrestling related.
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The GREATEST Tag Team to Never Win the Titles
April 18, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBToday we give our take on who the GREATEST Tag Team to never win the titles is
WrestleMania 40 Reaction show with Special Guest Vito LoGrasso
April 11, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBToday we share our reactions of WrestleMania 40 with the Leader of the Big Vito Brand & the toughest man to ever wear a dress - Big Vito LoGrasso! Big Vito's career has lasted decades and has wrestled all over the world including having runs in WWE, WCW, ECW & TNA.
Special Guest: Author of "The Six Pack" - Brad Balukjian
March 28, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBWe will be joined author of "The Six Pack: On the Open Road in Search of WrestleMania" Brad Balukjian this morning on 80s Wrestling: The Podcast talking all about his new book THE SIX PACK! Broadcasting live starting at 10AM! Call in at (516) 595-8295. Later in the show, we will have a recap of ISPW Wrestling Golden Ticket Rumble and will be joined by Rick Recon!
The 3 Most ICONIC Finishing Moves Ever! (plus one that is over/under rated)
March 21, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 33.9 MBToday we rank the 3 Most ICONIC Finishing Moves Ever! (plus one that is over/under rated)
The Mount Rushmore of WCW
March 14, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBToday we talk about who should carved in stone on top of the Mount Rushmore of WCW
Sting
March 07, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 29 MBToday we share our favorite memories and moments from the career of Sting!
Vince McMahon -The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
February 29, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 38.2 MBMcMahon's legacy is a nuanced tapestry of triumphs and controversies, successes and setbacks. His impact on professional wrestling is undeniable, but so too are the stains left by allegations of misconduct and ethical breaches. As history continues to unfold, the true extent of McMahon's legacy will be shaped by ongoing dialogue and critical examination.
Hear Ye, Hear Ye! The Best and Worst "Kings" of Pro Wrestling
February 22, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBHere Ye, Here Ye! All hail the King of Professional Wrestling! When you hear the term "King of Wrestling" - who comes to mind? Who reigns supreme? Today, we take a look at the wrestlers that wore the crown and ask the questions, "Who was the best" and "Who was the worst".
The Best and Worst On-Screen Couples Ever!
February 15, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 29 MBIt'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!
February 08, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBIt'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
February 01, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBFirst 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
January 25, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBIt'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!
January 18, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBIt 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 ce...
Scott Innes - Voice Actor, Radio Personality & Ring Announcer from "The Iron Claw"
January 11, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBToday, 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
January 04, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBWe 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!
December 14, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 36.6 MBPro 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
December 07, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBLast 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
November 30, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBOne 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!
November 22, 2023 15:00 - 57 minutes - 26 MBIt'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
November 16, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBIn 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
November 09, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 30.6 MBIn 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
October 26, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 27.5 MBAhhh 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!
October 19, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBLJN "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' ...
Most Memorable Heel / Face Turns!
October 12, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 27.5 MBOne of the reasons we love professional wrestling is that it's FULL of things we didn't see coming! The Twists and Turns! Today we share our favorite memories of when some of the biggest bad guys turned into fan favorites and when our most beloved heroes turned into our most hated foes.
ISPW 25 & 90's Wrestling Con Recap Show
October 05, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBWe recap the events of ISPW 25 & 90's Wrestling Con!
LJN Mania!
September 28, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBLJN "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. Because the San Fransisco 49ers covered the spread against the NY Giants we are treated to a special gues...
The Voices of 80s Wrestling
September 21, 2023 14:00 - 59 minutes - 26.8 MBToday we talk about the voices of 80s Wrestling - the voices that brought the action to life for us - the voices we hear when we close our eyes and picture our favorite moments from the Golden Era of Wrestling. Who was your favorite announce duo? Who was your favorite ring announcer? What voice cemented the biggest moments into your memory?
The Heenan Family
September 14, 2023 14:00 - 57 minutes - 25.9 MBThe Heenan Family was a stable of wrestlers managed by Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. Heenan managed wrestlers under the Heenan Family name in the AWA, NWA, and the WWF. Heenan notoriously disliked the term, stating "A stable is a place where you keep a bunch of fly-infested horses," and instead referred to his collective wrestlers as his "family." The name moved with him, and changed members frequently. At one time, the members of the "Heenan Family" posed the greatest threat to Hulkamania during...
Who's More Influential - Hogan or Austin?
September 07, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 28.3 MBThe Wrestling business has ups and down in terms of popularity. There have been periods where it seems only diehard wrestling fans are tuning into the programming. On the other hand, there have been spikes in its popularity - when wrestling breaks through to "mainstream" and it seems like everyone is a wrestling fan. While no singlular wrestler can be credited for the sudden burst of pop-culture awareness, it does seem there is always one performer leading the charge. During the "Rock N' Wres...
Who's Better? Bret Hart or Shawn Michaels?
August 31, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 33.3 MBNo matter the sport, fans often debate who the greatest of all time is? Lebron or Jordan? Montana or Brady? What if the question isn't "Who's the Greatest of All time?" but rather a question of head-to-head "Who's Better" between 2 of the All Time Greats? Today we debate just that....Who's Better..Bret Hart or Shawn Michaels?
Terry Funk
August 24, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBAlongside special guest host - ECW Alumni- the Superstar Danny Morrison we share our favorite memories and moments from the life and career of Terry Funk.
The Magazines
August 17, 2023 14:00 - 58 minutes - 26.3 MBRemember the excitement of seeing the newest edition of your favorite Pro Wrestling magazine? The covers. The posters. The articles. The feeling of turning each page to discover what was next - reading it cover to cover. Wrestling magazines gave us an "inside look" into the world of professional wrestling beyond what we saw on Saturday mornings. For wrestling fans, as much as we LOVED watching the weekly shows, there was something incredibly special about getting our hands on the magazines.
Summerslam 88
August 03, 2023 14:00 - 56 minutes - 25.3 MBAs the WWE Universe prepares for SummerSlam this Saturday - today we take a look back at the very first SummerSlam!
Pro Wrestling Talk Show Segments
July 27, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBWhat was your favorite talk show segment of all time? Piper's Pit? The Flower Shop? The Brother Love Show? There are so many options and so many things to TALK about!
THUMP! The Junkyard Dog
July 20, 2023 14:00 - 51 minutes - 23.2 MBJunkyard Dog was one of the most popular - if not THE most popular wrestler in the Mid-South. He had a unique combination of power and charisma that allowed him to connect with the crowd on a whole other level. He transitioned to the WWF where he viewed with Hall of Fame opponents such as Greg "The Hammer" Valentine and "King" Harley Race. Today we share our favorite memories and moments from career of JYD!
The Mount Rushmore of Tag Teams
July 06, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBTag Team wrestling has always been entertaining and has always added a little extra excitement to a match. Tag Team wrestling is also an art form - some teams do it very well and others never seem to find the chemistry. Who did it the best? Mount Rushmore has only 4 spots available.....who's on yours?
RUNNIN'WILD Part 2 - Hogan's Greatest Feuds
June 29, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBEvery big, bad dude thought they could stop Hulkamania - that they would be the ones to end the Immortal Hulk Hogan's run - the ones to knock the 24" Pythons off the Mountain Top, brother. Well let me tell you something dude - many tried and many failed, brother. So whatcha gonna do, when we relive the greatest feuds in the history of Hulkamania?!?!
Pro Wrestling Managers
June 22, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 27.2 MBThe role of the wrestling manager reached it's peak in the 1980's. Their job included speaking on the mic, working up the crowd, distracting the ref, and even interferring in matches on behalf of their wrestlers. Being an effective manager took talent - and the 1980's saw some of the best to ever do it.
The Iron Sheik
June 08, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBThe Iron Sheiks contributions to the world of professional wrestling go far beyond his win and loss record. Today we mourn the loss of a wrestling legend by sharing our memories and favorite moments from the career of The Iron Sheik.
Championships Belts: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
June 01, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBChampionship Belts have had a number of designs over the years. Some were good, some were bad...and some were ugly. Which title designs were your favorite and who do you picture holding that specific title?
The Mount Rushmore of Wrestling
May 25, 2023 14:00 - 56 minutes - 25.2 MBThere are room for 4 on the Mount Rushmore of Wrestling. Who's on yours?
Superstar Billy Graham
May 18, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBGraham was perhaps the single-most influential performer in WWE history whose interviews, fashion and physique inspired Hulk Hogan, Jesse "The Body" Ventura and countless others. Today we remember the Superstar!
80's Wrestling Con 4 - Wrap up and Recap Show!
May 11, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 34.8 MBThis past weekend was 80's WrestlingCon 4 and ISPW Rock N' Wrestling - Let's Talk About It!
Special Guest: Sgt. Slaughter
April 27, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 38.5 MBToday we welcome a "Real American Hero" to the show - former WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Sgt. Slaughter!!
Open Chat Lines
April 20, 2023 14:00 - 53 minutes - 24.2 MBToday we open the chat lines and let the topic of conversation go wherever it wants
The Best "Sellers"
April 13, 2023 14:00 - 56 minutes - 25.3 MB"Selling" in pro wrestling refers to the art of making an opponents moves look like they matter. Some did it better than others. Today we talk about who we believe were the best "sellers" of the Golden Era.
WrestleMania 39 - Recap and Reactions
April 06, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBWe are coming off one of the biggest WrestleMania weekends of all time! On today's show we give our thoughts and reactions to WrestleMania 39!
WrestleMania 1
March 30, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBIt's WrestleMania Weekend and we celebrate by looking back at the first WrestleMania!
The Super 8 Tournament Preview Show
March 23, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 27.5 MBThe East Coast Wrestling Association's Super 8 Tournament has become an iconic event within the independent wrestling community. It offers young wrestlers the opportunity to display their talents on a highly visible platform against other up-and-coming superstars. Past competitors have included Billy Kidman, Crowbar, Scotty "Too Hotty", The Hardy Boyz, Christopher Daniels, Ace Darling and AJ Styles - just to name a few. This years Super 8 Tournament takes place March 25th at The Jersey Dugout...
The Career of Bret "The Hitman" Hart part 2
March 16, 2023 14:00 - 55 minutes - 25 MBWe are on the road to 80's Wrestling Con 4! Today we discuss the career of the shows headliner, Bret "The Hitman" Hart!