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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GFA Live #145: WWF Superstars 12-17-1988
May 15, 2023 12:41 - 2 hours - 94.5 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from December 17, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Listening in on Keithie visiting his mother * Andre the Giant and Bobby Heenan work an Abbott and Costello bit * Finding the perfect backing track to a Jake Roberts promo * Hashing out the name of Honky Tonk Man's team with Greg Valentine from this era * Who talks more in a Young Stallions promo? * Keithie gets angry about the Ul...
GFA Live #144: WWF Superstars 12-10-1988
May 07, 2023 14:09 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from December 10, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Thoughts on a recent Jake the Snake one man show * Keithie messes with John Cena's father again * Peter's unedited thoughts on the demise of the 2022-23 Boston Bruins * Virgil and Lanny Poffo in the same place at the same time * Teasing the Brain Busters vs The Rockers * Bobby Heenan just doesn't want to get sued * Hulk Hogan get...
GFA Live #143: Clash of the Champions 4: Season's Beatings
April 24, 2023 18:26 - 2 hours - 102 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about Clash of the Champions 4: Season's Beatings from December 7, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: - Dusty Rhodes and the screwed up match times on this show with an explanation - "Exclusive audio" of Big Dust meeting the Turner execs - Jason Hervey: official gadly of the Clash of the Champions - Appreciating Bobby Eaton - Rick Steiner says something inappropriate: what a shocker - The UTC Arena in wre...
GFA Live #142: WWF Superstars 12-03-1988
April 17, 2023 00:51 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from December 3, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Randy Savage's "mujahadeen" moment with Jake Roberts * Newly installed Senator Ron Bass * Vince and Jesse make the post-match Rude Awakening super awkward * Examining how Randy Savage would use Elizabeth in storylines * Is this the last of the Danny Davis event center promos? * Why Bret Hart would hold up ten fingers * The "Keithi...
GFA Live #141: WWF Superstars 11-26-1988 (Bad News roughs up Jack Tunney)
April 08, 2023 20:01 - 2 hours - 96.2 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from November 26, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * WrestleMania 39 and Vince's return from hibernation * Potential questions for a meet and greet with Jake Roberts * Keithie struggles with what Rick Rude would like to have right now * Hercules just loses his shit * More visits from GFA Warlord on all the things he never had a problem with * The Young Stallions: what's the point o...
GFA Live #140: World Championship Wrestling 11-26-1988 (Dusty/Road Warriors spike angle)
April 03, 2023 01:00 - 2 hours - 101 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about World Championship Wrestling on TBS from November 26, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: - Breaking down the Dusty spike angle - Keithie going the extra mile for his Hasbro fed - The many, many, many children who bore witness to the spike angle on Thanksgiving morning - Kevin Sullivan meets Richard Kind - Thoughts on WrestleMania 39 Saturday and a non-conventional idea for Cody vs Roman - Another GF...
GFA Live #139: WWF Survivor Series 1988 (Part 4)
March 24, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the fourth and final match of the WWF Survivor Series 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: - Analyzing the post-match with the Hogan/Savage/Liz triangle - Speculating on why Slick went after Elizabeth - The GFA Live "double turn" - One last beautiful main event heel team promo - Who might Randy Savage have picked from this crew to be on his team? - Too many OJ references - More of overbearing Hebner...
GFA Live #138: WWF Survivor Series 1988 (Part 3)
March 20, 2023 00:36 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the thirdmatch of the WWF Survivor Series 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: - The issue with doing a great Jake impersonation - Tito Santana and the early 1970s New York Yankees - Dino Bravo the Goodfella - Fantasy baseball draft advice - Jim Duggan: a modernized Chief Jay Strongbow? - Keithie ex-wife stories - Tito Santana tries to sunset flip Andre the Giant, hilarity ensues - Andre T. Giant: t...
GFA Live #137: WWF Survivor Series 1988 (Part 2)
March 14, 2023 23:41 - 2 hours - 90.2 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the second match of the WWF Survivor Series 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: - Getting deep into the Demolition theme - The many problems with the double turn of Demolition and the Powers of Pain - Gorilla setting odds on the Conquistadors winning the match - "GFA Warlord" doesn't have a problem with being a narrator - Tully Blanchard's amazing work in the match - The greatest Arn Anderson spine...
GFA Live #136: WWF Survivor Series 1988 (Part 1)
March 06, 2023 02:50 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the first match of the WWF Survivor Series 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Jesse Ventura as a Mayflower passenger * A realization about Jim Brunzell and his gear * Just how long *was* Sam Houston in the ring * The 2nd edition of a timeless Thankgiving tradtion: getting hit in the balls * Bad News' negative attitude * The final battle of Beefcake and Honky * More Hulk Hogan influence on the Ul...
GFA Live #135: WWF Prime Time Wrestling 11-22-1988 (Heenan and Gorilla on a boat)
February 28, 2023 01:43 - 2 hours - 130 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Prime Time Wrestling from November 22, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Bobby Heenan commandeers a boat, hijinks ensue * Gorilla Monsoon the "mobster" * The Sid Justice Speak and Spell * Red Rooster vs Ken Patera 1988: the opposite of a dream match * Lord Al doing the Survivor Series math * Trailers for three movies * WWF referees talk! * The return of the WWF "On Tour" game * Resorting to ...
GFA Live #134: WWF Superstars 11-19-1988 (Honky vs Beefcake)
February 18, 2023 17:30 - 2 hours - 91.9 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from November 19, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The limited number of roast beef establishments outside of our home area * A Hart Foundation litigation angle proposal * The plague of stupid babyfaces * Looking at Randy Savage like he's a model year of a car * Tito Santana gets his own music! * Was DiBiase the real co-captain of his team without that title? * Bill Goldberg and ...
GFA Live #133 WWF Superstars 11-12-1988
February 07, 2023 03:13 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from November 12, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Watching for any dissension in Megapowers promos * Alcoa "You Make The Call" on the Rougeaus-Rockers finish * Celebrities on the $100,000 Pyramid this week * The truest Survivor Series of all, with a notable fact about one of the teams * The NWA "invasion" of 1988 WWF * Gorilla and Heenan calling poker for TV * Dino Bravo for var...
GFA Live #132: Boxing - Sugar Ray Leonard vs Donny Lalonde 11-07-1988
January 29, 2023 05:16 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the WBC Light Heavyweight title bout between challenger Sugar Ray Leonard and champion Donny Lalonde! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The mystery of Keithie's birthday present * Issues with the referee assigned to the bout, Richard Steele * Surprise interview promos from Jesse Ventura, Sylvester Stallone, and Bo Derek * Keithie rants about Stallone film sequels * Caesars Palace as an event venue at ...
GFA Live #131: WWF Superstars 11-05-1988 (Jake vs Rude from SNME)
January 22, 2023 21:45 - 2 hours - 110 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from November 5, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!)
GFA Live #130: World Championship Wrestling 11-05-1988 ("Midnight Express" attack Midnight Express)
January 16, 2023 05:04 - 2 hours - 98.9 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about NWA World Championship Wrestling from November 5, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Jim Cornette takes a phone call...and a beating from the "other" Midnight Express * The background of the sale of JCP to Ted Turner * A new attitude for the Road Warriors * The limitations of Eddie Gilbert as a face * Monitoring for any and all Dusty Rhodes references * Heel fans dressed up like DB Cooper * Enjoy...
GFA Live #129: WWF Superstars 10-29-1988
January 08, 2023 19:41 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 29, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Using the Macho Man to help build up Hercules with the crowd * The relative lack of size of the Rockers in the WWF presentation * Two shots at the Hulk Hogan "brother" promo game * A brief rundown of Cleveland sports from the 70s to the 90s * Trying to make sense of the original local ads from the Sacramento area * A random ad wit...
GFA Live #128: WWF Superstars 10-22-1988 (Brain Busters debut, Hogan/Bossman on Brother Love)
January 01, 2023 22:46 - 2 hours - 97.6 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 22, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Bossman attacks Hogan on Brother Love Show; what could be done differently? * Preliminary Survivor Series lineups * Gripes about a Vegas bachelor party * Comparing Akeem promos * Getting pissed off about Sugar Ray Leonard again * A familiar song from sports broadcasts heard in a local ad * Which Powers of Pain member did we like m...
GFA Live #127: WWF Superstars 10-15-1988 (The Red Rooster gets his name)
December 18, 2022 18:26 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 15, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Presidential libraries * The Red Rooster as it happened * Rick Rude's fist drop off the top rope * The McMahons and the Clintons and their respective marriages * Jimmy Hart hair continuity issues * Koko B. Ware gives Vince exactly what he wants * Jake Roberts in Beyond the Mat * Hercules gets his music Lineup: - Rick Rude vs. Dav...
GFA Live #126: WWF Superstars 10-08-1988
December 11, 2022 18:41 - 2 hours - 96.7 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 8, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Jesse Ventura sings Maggie May * Keithie's follies with the mute button * An Akeem and Slick promo that probably couldn't be done in 2022 * An in-ring reunion of two of the old 1992 podcast favorites * TV theme breakdown: Barney Miller, season 3 * Thoughts on Bruce Prichard * The slow but steady buildup of The Rockers * Great momen...
GFA Live #125: NWA Pro 10-08-1988
December 04, 2022 21:26 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about NWA Pro from October 8, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The various NWA announcers through history * Bam Bam Bigelow: a one man nWo? * Dusty Rhodes as the Holy Spirit * The risks of using wicker furniture for talk segments * Checking in on George South's hair * The main reason why Bam Bam Bigelow was ragged on in promos * An absolutely endless inset promo from the Koloffs * Trying in vain to e...
GFA Live #124: WWF Superstars 10-01-1988 (DiBiase buys a slave)
November 26, 2022 18:56 - 2 hours - 99.1 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 1, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Honky Tonk Man's career arc post-IC title run * The life and times of Hercules as we wonder what is running through his mind standing next to Bobby Heenan * The difficulty in turning Hercules face * Relative nipple sizes of men * Sensational Sherri returns and she's ready to go...with Greg Valentine of all people * Manager of the A...
GFA Live #123: Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
November 21, 2022 05:16 - 2 hours - 98.1 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the 1987 film Planes, Trains and Automobiles! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Complaints about highway traffic * The lack of focus from Neal and Del * Various bitchy moments from a variety of characters * Speculating on Neal Page's family situation * Making connections between this movie and other movies covered in the past * Breaking down the financial arrangement at the 2nd motel with no credit ca...
GFA Live #122: WWF Superstars 09-24-1988 (Akeem unveiled)
November 13, 2022 18:55 - 1 hour - 122 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from September 24, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The transformation of the One Man Gang into Akeem * Dino Bravo's grave * The Warlord's delightful shoot interviews * The issue with "America: love it of leave it" re: foreign heels * Complaining about Dunkin Donuts * Finding a partner for Tito Santana * More signs that Hulk Hogan is mentoring the Ultimate Warrior on promos * Try...
GFA Live #121: WWF Superstars 09-17-1988
November 06, 2022 20:53 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from September 17, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * If you were an enhancement wrestler, who is the best guy to face? * Randy Savage and Elizabeth's 1988 method of birth control * Jimmy Hart threatens to expose secrets...again * Frenchy Martin-Kizer promos * The elephant in the room when Ken Patera faces the Big Bossman * A final TV match for George Steele * The Superstars debut ...
GFA Live #120: WWF Superstars 09-10-1988
October 22, 2022 13:55 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from September 10, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Testing the waters with a Demolition turn * Jake the Snake nearly exposes Rick Rude's....snake * Keithie prepares to channel a Billy Joel song * More shenanigans with the IC title at the TV taping * An all time duo for an Event Center * Fun with a Bret Hart smile * Hulk Hogan lays claim to the world title in spite of his best fr...
GFA Live #119: WWF Superstars 09-03-1988
October 16, 2022 20:58 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from September 3, 1988! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Brutus Beefcake butting his nose into Ron Bass' business unprovoked * Dealing with title changes yet to happen on TV tapings * Frenchy Martin as the Terry Kiser of the WWF * In praise of...Joe Cruz(!) * Hulk Hogan and his brand new batting helmet * Honky Tonk Man lays in a guitar shot on the Warrior * Dino Bravo as a French-Canad...
GFA Live #118: WWF SummerSlam 1992
October 11, 2022 01:57 - 3 hours - 160 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF SummerSlam 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Bret Hart's brilliance in the main event * The final problem with Bulldog's tights * Why it was good to not have Mr. Perfect at ringside from the start of Savage-Warrior * Lord Al's quiet whisper voice * Closely following Hawk's entire performance in the opening match * Earthquake's apparent massive popularity in the UK * Sherri and her revealing ...
GFA Live #117: WWF SummerSlam Spectacular 1992
October 02, 2022 17:24 - 2 hours - 114 MBGFA Live #117: WWF SummerSlam Spectacular 1992 by Greetings From Allentown
GFA Live #116: WWF Superstars 08-22-1992
September 21, 2022 02:49 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 22, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Dispatches from Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, featuring "Lord Al" * Great moments in internet clickbait * A world where Richard Kind manages The Undertaker instead of Paul Bearer * Summerslam 2000 previews(!) * A cavalcade of New England wrestling legends * Guessing the number of 1992 Papa Shango fans in realtime * Thoughts on the ...
GFA Live #115: WWF Superstars 08-15-1992
September 11, 2022 23:49 - 2 hours - 94.2 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 15, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Why you should never go to Baltimore * Spoiler-free Cobra Kai talk * Razor Ramon's color scheme * Minor league teams in New England * Getting to hear later parts of theme songs on TV * Finally setting the parameters for the HBK/Martel match at Summerslam * Requesting a Sean Mooney compilation * Diana Hart and her "teen movie" promo...
GFA Live #114: WWF Superstars 08-08-1992 (Razor Ramon debut)
September 03, 2022 17:34 - 2 hours - 111 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 8, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * A bizarre start to Superstars outside the usual format * Razor Ramon's debut match on TV * The Paul Ellering Puppet Show * Typhoon pulls a "Sting at Starrcade '97" * Heckling about gum * A Basketball Hall of Famer checks in during the commercials * Adding a dose of Stu Hart to the promo mix * Mike Sharpe's unfortunate death Lineup:...
GFA Live #113: WWF Superstars 08-01-1992
August 27, 2022 17:09 - 2 hours - 110 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 1, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * A brief history of Keithie's musical career playing the trumpet * Inspection sticker stories * The British Museum's lack of humour * Helen Hart's permanent facial expression * Nailz Palate Cleanser of the Week: Breaking down the season 2 theme of the TV show "ALF" * An idea for Papa Shango as a face * Vince and Mr, Perfect "clown" a...
GFA Live #112: WWF Challenge 07-26-1992
August 22, 2022 03:02 - 2 hours - 93.8 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Wrestling Challenge from July 26, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Examining Keithie's hatred of Nailz * Songs in the key of Nailz * Future WWF Hall of Fame headliners * "John and Fred" break through and win the tag titles * Does Rocco talk? * Figuring out things to gamble on with promos * Anger over the lost Boston SummerSlam Lineup: • Bret Hart vs. Vito Krus • Update: Natural Disasters w...
GFA Live #111: WWF Prime Time Wrestling (UK) 07-20-1992
August 13, 2022 19:31 - 2 hours - 90.5 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Prime Time Wrestling (UK edition) from July 20, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Keithie's bright new standup career * Ideal Bret Hart vs Rick Martel match: who is face and who is heel * Ted DiBiase's relationships with managers * The Big Bossman is back and fired up * A Beverly Brothers upset Lineup: - The Natural Disasters vs. The Beverly Brothers - Skinner vs. Jason Knight - Interview w...
GFA Live #110: WWF Superstars 07-04-1992
August 06, 2022 18:49 - 2 hours - 110 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 4, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * A rundown of everything in Nashville and elsewhere last week on SummerSlam weekend * Repo Man and his obsession with modes of transportation * Another Nailz Palate Cleanser leads to an examination of the theme from the TV show "Just The Ten of Us" * The "Men vs Boys" promo * The background of a Razor Ramon vignette leads to some Alber...
GFA Live #109: WWF Superstars 06-27-1992 (LOD finds Rocco)
July 26, 2022 04:01 - 2 hours - 105 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from June 27, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Vince in retirement: why it actually feels real * Rocco the puppet and the beginning of the end of the Legion of Doom * Preference on the length of Flair promos * Razor Ramon's humorous vignette * Controversy on the "huss" bet in the Berzerker promo * Harvey Whippleman vs Howard Finkel: the slow burn feud of the 90s * Adventures on a...
GFA Live #108: WWF Superstars 06-20-1992
July 17, 2022 12:32 - 2 hours - 97.8 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from June 20, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Issues in the workplace * Trying to watch highlights of the WBF Championship * How fast sellouts occured * Betting on "huss" in Berzerker promo * Repo Man gets a "promotion" * Legion of Doom gets a kid involved * Why Crush needed facial hair * Lex Luger's accident: why it might have been a lucky break * More Papa Shango nonsense Lin...
GFA Live #107: WWF Superstars 06-13-1992 (1st Razor Ramon vignette)
July 10, 2022 17:40 - 2 hours - 115 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from June 13, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The first Razor Ramon vignette * Saying goodbye to Paulie Walnuts and "deaths in threes" * TV Theme Breakdown returns with The Hogan Family * The f'd out "May 19" bit * Empty arena interviews * Today in Barry Horowitz history * The debut of the HBK mirror * Masked jobber alert! * A plea about the old WWF ice cream bars * The Mountie ...
GFA Live #106: WWF Superstars 05-30-1992 (Nailz beats up the Bossman)
July 03, 2022 02:05 - 2 hours - 107 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from May 30, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Nailz destroys the Bossman, who apparently has no friends to back him up * The return of TV Theme Breakdown as a palate cleanser * Piling on "92 Vince" for getting lazy * A delightfully awkward WBF segment * Jim Powers through the years * Revisiting the Haystacks Calhoun weight issue * Vince McMahon: Yelling fire in a crowded arena * ...
GFA Live #105: WWF UK Superstars 05-23-1992
June 26, 2022 02:18 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF UK Superstars from May 23, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Ric Flair and Mr. Perfect go on a picnic: a complete breakdown * Songs about booty from 1992 * A movie idea for William Regal * "84 Vince" vs "92 Vince" and laziness * Time-travelling John Nord messes with Keithie * Why some angles do better in a studio setting * The Mountie and his impromptu concerts * European Event Center segmen...
GFA Live #104: WWF Superstars 05-16-1992 (Ultimate Warrior throws up on a "medic")
June 19, 2022 14:09 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from May 16, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Ultimate Warrior gets cursed and throws up on a medic * Making too much effort to try and get angles over * Lanny Poffo's issues with the Beverly Brothers handling of enhancement guys * Crush vignettes: now in color! * The British Bulldog takes another crack at a house show promo * Now betting on Mr. Fuji promos - Shawn Michaels vs. ...
GFA Live #103: WWF Superstars 05-09-1992 (Ric Flair vs Sgt. Slaughter)
June 12, 2022 14:53 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from May 9, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * More "Haunted" event center promos * "Kona" Crush makes his in-ring debut with very 1992 gear * Keithie's obsession with Young Rock * Repo Man gets revenge for British Bulldog's sick event center promo burn * The shelf life of common insults * The reasoning behind the Papa Shango "curse" vignette on Ultimate Warrior * Freaking out over...
GFA Live #102: WWF Superstars 05-02-1992 (Ultimate Warrior vs Skinner)
June 06, 2022 12:46 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from May 2, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * A better idea for someone to play Nailz * "Haunted" event center promos * Rick Martel goes back to the Arrogance well in the feud with Tatanka * A sad change is made to the WWF Event Center set * Cutting a random heel promo on a childhood comics character * The likely reason why we ended up with Money Inc. as a tag team * The worst Cru...
GFA Live #101: WWF Superstars 04-25-1992 (Undertaker-Berzerker sword incident)
June 01, 2022 04:13 - 2 hours - 144 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from April 25, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Reflecting on the career of the recently-passed Ray Liotta * Ric Flair's upcoming "last match" * The phrase "hangin' and bangin'" and its origins * Repo Man tells on himself * Pondering the future of "And Sid Justice For All" * Keithie and an "Apt Pupil" moment * The British Bulldog's hair * Viral video stars who passed away * Check...
GFA Live #100: WWF Superstars 04-18-1992
May 21, 2022 23:50 - 2 hours - 71 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from April 18, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The screwed up psychology of the Flair/Savage angle now that Flair lost the title * Ultimate Warrior brings a day care center with him to the interview platform * Taking a look at a few minutes of the WBF Body Stars episode * The resolution to Keithie losing his Apple watch in Italy * Crush's Seinfeld equivalent * The familiar sound...
GFA Live #99: WWF Superstars 04-11-1992
May 16, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from April 11, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Finding new promo games to play with Hogan, Piper, and Jake all gone * Ric Flair watching Cool Hand Luke * The LOD reboot with Paul Ellering continues with a long-winded promo vignette * An insane British Bulldog promo on Repo Man * The many chances that Papa Shango/Kama/Godfather/Goodfather got * Ric Flair as the guy chasing the wo...
GFA Live #98: WrestleMania 8
May 10, 2022 04:19 - 3 hours - 138 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WrestleMania 8 from the original PPV feed of April 5, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * A near frame by frame breakdown of the bizarre finish to the Hulk Hogan-Sid Justice match and finding different people to blame * The Piper-Bret match: a magnificent swerve? * Killing off Jake Roberts and the DDT all at once * Is Breaking Bad's Heisenberg actually Jake Roberts? * Trying to convince the Macho ...
GFA Live #97: WWF Superstars 04-04-1992
May 01, 2022 16:22 - 2 hours - 79.6 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from April 4, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Who is the "greatest superstar" in WWF/E history? * What words Vince McMahon might want to use in place of "airport" * "Foul-mouthed" Elizabeth makes a return * The writing on Hulk Hogan's wikipedia page * Will Sid say "Why" in his promo * Non-compete clauses * The actor playing Downtown Bruno on the NBC TV show Young Rock * Sean Moo...
GFA Live #96: March to WrestleMania 8 ("Thank you for Hulkamania")
April 30, 2022 02:32 - 2 hours - 89.8 MBOn this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the USA Network special March to WrestleMania 8 from March 29, 1992! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The respective wedding experience in Boston and Italy * Proper movie roles from 1988-93 for Hulk Hogan * Reliving all the greatest hits of the early '92 journey * A reminder on John Tenta's age in March 1992 * Vince's "serious" interview with Hulk Hogan * Shawn Michaels and pre-WrestleMania specials ...