Greetings From Allentown
452 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 153 ratingsGreetings From Allentown is a podcast taking a look at the history of pro wrestling through the lens of weekly TV episodes from the 70s through the 90s covering WWF, WCW, and much more!
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Episodes
GFA Live #195: WWF Wrestling Challenge 09-03-1989
July 01, 2024 01:07 - 2 hours - 92.9 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Wrestling Challenge from September 3, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Why Keithie's Lord Al voice has gotten better over time * Dusty Rhodes and Mean Gene get funky like a monkey on the interview platform * The Widowmaker Barry Windham and his nonsensical promos * The start of the Rockers breakup as decided by Event Center promo times * A dream inset promo during a Red Rooster match * Greg...
GFA Live #194: WWF SummerSlam 1989 (Part 2)
June 10, 2024 00:34 - 2 hours - 132 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF SummerSlam '89 from August 28, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The amazing interview montage with Piper, Heenan, Rude, and Charlotte's favorite son Ronnie Garvin * The CAULDRON finally make an appearance, but how did they generate the smoke? * Rick Rude and the Kawada Driver on Warrior * Smash slams 800 lbs of humanity * DiBiase-Snuka being booked exactly as it should have * Keithie gets f...
GFA Live #193: WWF SummerSlam 1989 (Part 1)
June 03, 2024 12:28 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF SummerSlam '89 from August 28, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The airing of outtakes with cursing * Comparing PPV announce teams * Trying to make sense of and creating an alternate timeline for the Brain Busters * A showcase for Bret Hart and his SummerSlam history * Tag team matches getting the time they need * Keithie enjoys seeing Honky Tonk Man get hit in the head with a guitar
GFA Live #192: WWF Superstars 08-26-1989 (Andre punks Warrior)
May 26, 2024 15:03 - 2 hours - 91.3 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 26, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Keithie defends the Dusty polka dots as they make their in-ring debut * Modern Honky reflects on one time tag partner Dino Bravo * Hulk Hogan: the other Last Man Standing * Further psychoanalysis of Rick Rude * A surprise hair angle * The high point of Andre the Giant in the blue singlet * Clarifying Leno vs Letterman
GFA Live #191: WWF Superstars 08-19-1989
May 18, 2024 18:55 - 2 hours - 98 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 19, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Remembering the great Dabney Coleman * What anecdote would you use as a contestant on Jeopardy! * An appreciation of Paul Giamatti * Andre the Giant slowly falls over * Promos that aren't crazy enough * Jim Duggan as a model human being * Charles Barkley's "Galveston" quip * Peter reflects on the demise of the 2024 Boston Bruins
GFA Live #190: WWF Superstars 08-12-1989
May 04, 2024 18:38 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 12, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Isaiah Thomas(es) over time * Defining what is a special referee and what is a regular referee * A rare (lately) Akeem solo promo * Pete Doherty and his gear from the future * Trash cans in France * NHL Playoff game 7 angst * Pinning the 2003 death of Elizabeth on Hulk Hogan somehow
GFA Live #189: WWF Superstars 08-05-1989
April 28, 2024 13:50 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBGFA Live #189: WWF Superstars 08-05-1989 by Greetings From Allentown
GFA Live #188: Saturday Night's Main Event 07-29-1989
April 20, 2024 18:38 - 2 hours - 114 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Saturday Night's Main Event from July 18, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The historic nature of this show * Hulk Hogan randomly interacts with a former NWA World champion * Hard to digest finishes in the Brain Busters-Demolition match * More crapping on Honky * The many puns that come directly from Dick Ebersol's dinner table
GFA Live #187: WWF Superstars 07-29-1989
April 15, 2024 01:54 - 2 hours - 90.3 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 29, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The WrestleMania experience in Philadelphia * Keithie meets King Haku with Pete's assist! * Is The Warlord really a total sweetheart, why yes, he is * The wrestler who was a dick to Keithie at WrestleCon (no surprise) * Was the "PIZZA" Dusty Rhodes homage shirt too esoteric? * Hogan and Beefcake once again battle with Savage and Sher...
GFA Live #186: WWF Superstars 07-22-1989
March 31, 2024 19:45 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 22, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Trying to make sense of the WrestleCon "Cheesecake Factory" menu * Dusty Rhodes interrupts the Big Bossman, steals nightstick, handcuffs....and a hat from God knows where * Hogan/Beefcake and Savage/Zeus battle for batshit promo supremacy * The cuisine of Rochester, NY * Music for Summerslam 89 and how it's the same as the one from R...
GFA Live #185: The Breakfast Club (1985)
March 24, 2024 16:26 - 2 hours - 101 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the feature film "The Breakfast Club", released on February 15, 1985 (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Getting detention in high school * The concept and role of the Vice Principal in a school * Alternate names for a bathroom * Who shows the most emotional growth of the 5 students? * Annoying DVD menus * John Kapelos' faux pas on set * Keithie forgets how long 9 hours is * Accounting for the stuff tha...
GFA Live #184: WWF Superstars 07-15-1989 (Dusty the taco man)
March 17, 2024 16:22 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 15, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Dusty Rhodes serves up tacos and enchiladas and takes a taste for himself * Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake start a series of homoerotic promos * Modern Honky has a lot to say * The first appearance of "Dale" Wolfe * The Genius confers a degree on Brother Love...or did he? * Boris Zhukov sings!
GFA Live #183: WWF Superstars 07-08-1989 ("Beefcake Baba")
March 11, 2024 04:05 - 2 hours - 91.7 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 8, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Dusty Rhodes does some garbage man work with his trademark charm and of course, no gloves * Hulk Hogan threatens his own fans with violence * Zeus and the "Beefcake Barber" * More Hillbilly Jim Event Center promos, this time with a friend! * Ron Garvin and Dino Bravo rekindle the Last Battle of Quebec * Figuring out why Bad News Brown...
GFA Live #182: WWF Superstars 07-01-1989 (Dusty the plumber)
March 04, 2024 01:54 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 1, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Dusty Rhodes does some plumbing work with his trademark charm and no gloves * Complaining about The Rock on current WWE TV * One man's belief that Hulk Hogan should win an Oscar * The glorious laugh of the one true king * Rick Martel and Tito Santana brawl on the Brother Love set * Figuring out why Bad News Brown had little to do in m...
GFA Live #181: WWF Superstars 06-24-1989
February 28, 2024 13:43 - 2 hours - 92.2 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from June 24, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Rick Rude closes his eyes, gets set up by a "wench" per Jesse Ventura * Modern Honky discusses Jimmy Snuka and Roddy Piper * Dusty Rhodes on the importance of animal excrement * The No Holds Barred music video * Barry Windham returns and everyone decides to pretend like he only went to the store to pick up cigarettes and fresh bread ...
GFA Live #180: WWF Superstars 06-17-1989 (Dusty at the gas station)
February 19, 2024 15:23 - 2 hours - 104 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from June 17, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Dusty Rhodes pumps some gas, flirts with a woman * The Honky Tonk Man does what Pennsylvania prosecutors couldn't: make Jimmy Snuka pay for his crimes * The "Vince McMahon went off the deep end in 2005" theory * Judges on the Food Network * Pondering Tito Santana as a father * A surprise Randy Savage run-in
GFA Live #179: Clash of the Champions 7 (Part 2)
February 10, 2024 17:57 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WCW Clash of the Champions 7 from June 14, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Guys in neck braces * Ric Flair with a subdued promo from the sectional couch in his living room * Alternate Jim Cornette angles with the Dynamic Dudes * Keithie gets up early to watch a Mike Rotunda match * Super Bowl 58 bets * Cold Open: Modern Honky discusses The Rock's recent WWE involvement
GFA Live #178: WCW Clash of the Champions 7 (Part 1)
February 05, 2024 02:41 - 2 hours - 91.7 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WCW Clash of the Champions 7 from June 14, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The hottest crowd ever, literally and figuratively * Ranger Ross' brief run as the most over man in wrestling * The God damn Ding Dongs * Is Jim Ross the Albert Pujols of wrestling broadcasters? * Michael Hayes decides to NOT talk * Marines weigh in on Full Metal Jacket * Easygoing Jim Cornette(!) lets a trespasser go *...
GFA Live #177: WWF Superstars 06-10-1989 (Dusty the butcher man)
January 27, 2024 18:40 - 2 hours - 105 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from June 10, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Dusty Rhodes grinds some meat as a butcher has the time of his life * Rick Rude possibly staying loyal to his wife in Minnesota * Addressing the unpleasantness that is Vincent Kennedy McMahon * Tom Arnold: likeable actor and personality * More people decide to praise No Holds Barred * In praise of Keithie's impersonation of the "olde...
GFA Live #176: WWF Superstars 06-03-1989
January 22, 2024 03:25 - 2 hours - 96.5 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from June 3, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The big guy is back in the Event Center, so place your bets * Dusty Rhodes delivers some very strange pizzas * Planning to meet Sid at Wrestlecon and the expected letdown * Children go on camera to tell us how much they love No Holds Barred * Subjecting the audience to Boris Zhukov again * Are enhancement guys sharing gear? * Vince an...
GFA Live #175: No Holds Barred (1989)
January 15, 2024 03:28 - 2 hours - 127 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the feature film "No Holds Barred" starring Hulk Hogan, released on June 2, 1989 (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Ideas ripped off from other movies * Rip's scrawny brother Randy: an avatar for Savage? * Just how many crimes did the characters commit in this film? * Jim Johnston's music and the movie score * The physics of Hogan exploding through the limo and landing on the roof * Rip's carbon footpr...
GFA Live #174: Saturday Night's Main Event 05-27-1989 (Hogan vs Bossman cage match)
January 09, 2024 03:26 - 2 hours - 101 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Saturday Night's Main Event from May 27, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Bossman vs Hogan in a cage with Zeus appetizer * Ax's facepaint * Jim Neidhart: perfect Randy Savage opponent of the moment * Haku doesn't need to sneak around * A small slice of GFA Redzone
GFA Live #173: WWF Superstars 05-20-1989
December 31, 2023 21:12 - 2 hours - 96.8 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from May 20, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)
GFA Live #172: WWF Superstars 05-13-1989 (Duggan vs King Haku)
December 23, 2023 18:11 - 2 hours - 102 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from May 13, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The Powers of Pain go to see Karate Kid 1 * A new angle to take at WrestleCon 2024 * Elizabeth talks to Tony Schiavone, a study in contrasts * Danny Davis returns to refereeing * The movie "Death of Stalin" * Craving Chinese food before Christmas * Ultimate Warrior starts a new post-match tradition
GFA Live #171: WWF Superstars 05-06-1989 (DiBiase-Jake incident)
December 17, 2023 19:21 - 2 hours - 104 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from May 6, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * DiBiase's master plan takes out Jake Roberts * The take of Keithie and the varsity letter * Infinite regression to be used in inset promos * That time Peter hurt Greg Valentine's feelings and caused him to hate Boston * Jon Hamm's career path post-Mad Men * The WWF pulls shenanigans in Nashville * A new role for Ronnie Garvin
GFA Live #170: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (1964)
December 09, 2023 05:03 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the 1964 TV special Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Times Keithie and Peter had to play Santa Claus * The various allegories throughout the story * Mrs. Claus' Sopranos character equivalent * Santa Claus just coming over and performing a song * Yukon Cornelious and his wrestling comparison
GFA Live #169: WWF Superstars 04-29-1989 (Valentine-Garvin "retirement" match)
December 03, 2023 19:36 - 2 hours - 101 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from April 29, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The Valentine-Garvin retirement match * The issue to consider when rebooking the 1993 Royal Rumble * Lanny Poffo's education compared with...Abraham Lincoln? * Christmas Carols with GFA Sid * The Undertaker as a public celebrity * Jimmy Hart: manager to the Canadian stars * Pondering Demolition Ax as a singles wrestler
GFA Live #168: WWF Superstars 04-22-1989 (Beefcake gets a haircut)
November 26, 2023 17:45 - 1 hour - 88 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from April 22, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Beefcake gets a trim: did he have it coming? * Issues with the Karate Kid franchise * The path for Hillbilly Jim to win the world title * The third vignette of The Genius Lanny Poffo * Dishes at Thanksgiving dinner
GFA Live #167: WWF Superstars 04-15-1989 (Sherri becomes manager of the Macho Man)
November 19, 2023 21:53 - 2 hours - 106 MBGFA Live #167: WWF Superstars 04-15-1989 (Sherri becomes manager of the Macho Man) by Greetings From Allentown
GFA Live #166: WWF Superstars 04-08-1989
November 12, 2023 01:35 - 2 hours - 110 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from April 8, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The aftermath of WrestleMania 5 and Sherri and Savage align (sort of) * Fringe benefit of enhancement guys: they are allowed to look old * The first vignette of The Genius Lanny Poffo * An enhancement guy tries a new strategy against Bad News Brown * A change in the post-WM taping schedule, without the immediate benefit that would fl...
GFA Live #165: WrestleMania 5 (Part 3)
November 05, 2023 18:59 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WrestleMania 5 from April 2, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The Megapowers finally explode! * Spicing up Elizabeth's rather dull pre-match promo * Pat Patterson's zombie walk and other security observations * The Red Rooster with a needless hype promo for his match against an injured manager * Random commentary on WWE's Crown Jewel event
GFA Live #164: WrestleMania 5 (Part 2)
October 30, 2023 00:43 - 2 hours - 130 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WrestleMania 5 from April 2, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The worst part of the Piper's Pit segment, and it's not Brother Love nor Morton Downey Jr. * More guys tripping on the stairs leading to the ring * A tribute to Richard Moll by reviewing the theme from Night Court * The random Jimmy Snuka appearance * Ricky Martel goes rogue and calls out his "looser" partner * Bret Hart and the poss...
GFA Live #163: WrestleMania 5 (Part 1)
October 21, 2023 21:29 - 3 hours - 140 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WrestleMania 5 from April 2, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Rockin' Robin's singing and funny stuff that isn't on the Network version * Mr. Fuji and his 5K run and the infamous promo ENDING in "let me tell you" * Howard Finkel makes multiple additions to the blooper reel * Pondering the Cole Field House * The difference between Gorilla/Jesse bickering from Vince/Jesse bickering * An intermina...
GFA Live #162: WWF Superstars 04-01-1989
October 16, 2023 21:04 - 2 hours - 127 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from April 1, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Hogan throws a wrench into the Man/Brother game with his final pre-WM5 promo * Will they ever promote the Last Battle of Quebec between Garvin and Bravo? * Virgil's access to a dry cleaner * What's that thing under Tully Blanchard's eye? * A spot of GFA RedZone for a Sunday night * Raymond Rougeau: underrated badass * Keithie's sniff...
GFA Live #161: WWF Superstars 03-25-1989
October 03, 2023 02:03 - 2 hours - 99.8 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from March 25, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Hogan hits a new high score in Man/Brother game with an asterisk * A heavy Quebecois presence on the show this week * Preparing to say goodbye to Frenchy (Kizer) Martin by watching Weekend at Bernie's * Andre the Giant is definitely drunk during a promo * The El Paso arena manager with a Massachusetts connection * Has anyone receive...
GFA Live #160: WWF Superstars 03-18-1989
September 24, 2023 00:48 - 2 hours - 122 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from March 18, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * An absolute rout in the Hogan Man/Brother game * Elizabeth chooses a corner for the WM5 main event * The proliferation of 1-900 numbers for hip hop artists * Rick Rude and his earning of his spot in the company * A bizarre disclaimer kicks off the show * Curt Hennig loses his name * One of the favorites from the WrestleMania 4 battl...
GFA Live #159: WWF Superstars 03-11-1989
September 10, 2023 15:43 - 2 hours - 91.3 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from March 11, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The day that Terry Taylor's career died * Hulk Hogan puts up another football score in Man vs Brother * Sensational Sherri gets rebooted with a modeling shoot * Higher education options in Parts Unknown * Backmasking some of King Haku's remarks
GFA Live #158: WWF Superstars 03-04-1989
September 02, 2023 18:51 - 2 hours - 108 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from March 4, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)
GFA Live #157: WWF Superstars 02-25-1989 (Mr. Perfect vs Red Rooster)
August 27, 2023 15:58 - 2 hours - 105 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from February 25, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Count "Karen" Ted DiBiase picks up his Million Dollar belt and wears a cape * Hulk Hogan lights up the scoreboard in the "Man vs Brother" promo game * Steve Lombardi's education history * Thoughts on more matches unveiled for WrestleMania 5 * Why Tully Blanchard is remembered more as a tag guy after a great singles run * More fun...
GFA Live #156: WWF Superstars 02-18-1989
August 14, 2023 02:02 - 2 hours - 108 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from February 18, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Hulk Hogan puts up another football score in the "Man/Brother" game * Keithie's weekend in Detroit for SummerSlam * Did Randy Savage bring in Earthquake as part of a black ops mission to get to Hulk Hogan * Ted DiBiase becomes a jewelry store Karen * An enhancement talent who went on to bigger things * The What If case of Louie S...
GFA Live #155: WWF Superstars 02-11-1989
July 30, 2023 13:41 - 2 hours - 109 MBOn 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 ...
GFA Live #154: WWF Superstars 02-04-1989 (Bret Hart vs Danny Davis)
July 25, 2023 01:54 - 2 hours - 106 MBOn 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...
GFA Live #153: The Main Event 02-03-1989
July 17, 2023 04:05 - 2 hours - 118 MBOn 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 McMa...
GFA Live #152: WWF Superstars 01-28-1989
July 10, 2023 02:07 - 2 hours - 90.6 MBOn 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 ...
GFA Live #151: WWF Superstars 01-21-1989 (Savage vs Akeem)
July 01, 2023 21:01 - 2 hours - 132 MBOn 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 *...
GFA Live #150: WWF Royal Rumble 1989 (Part 2)
June 24, 2023 21:45 - 2 hours - 120 MBOn 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 * Think...
GFA Live #149: WWF Royal Rumble 1989 (Part 1)
June 12, 2023 02:42 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBOn 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 D...
GFA Live #148: WWF Superstars 01-14-1989
June 05, 2023 04:16 - 2 hours - 100 MBOn 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 T...
GFA Live #147: WWF Superstars 01-07-1989
May 28, 2023 23:47 - 2 hours - 100 MBOn 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...
GFA Live #146: WWF Superstars 12-24-1988
May 21, 2023 20:24 - 2 hours - 91.1 MBOn 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 famil...