Retro Wrestling Reviews

Major Announcement

September 27, 2021 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.34 MB

Join Gus on this special show when he makes an announcement about the future of the podcast

WWF Superstars - 25 April 1992

September 21, 2021 18:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

On this week's episode join Gus as he reviews a listener's requested show - WWF Superstars 1992. In action we see Ric Flair, the British Bulldog, Sgt Slaughter and Shawn Michaels, along with a main event between the Undertaker and the Berzerker which almost ends in murder on national television! Also we have Vince McMahon randomly making constipation puns and Sid Justice talks about his short lived feud with the Ultimate Warrior. You can watch along with the shows on the WWE Network and P...

Mid Atlantic Wrestling, Mid South Wrestling & WCCW - 2 January 1982

September 19, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

On this episode join Gus as he welcomes WCCW to the rotation of shows. This week on Mid Atlantic Wrestling we see Jay Youngblood, Jake Roberts, Ivan Koloff, Blackjack Mulligan Jr, Terry Taylor, Pvt Jim Nelson & Sgt Slaughter in action, while we hear from Roddy Piper, Alfred Hayes, Ray Stevens and Ole Anderson. On Mid South Wrestling, Bill Watts takes us through a review of 1981, including the Junkyard Dog, Ted DiBiase, Paul Orndorff, Bob Roop and much more. On the first WCCW review we s...

WWF Wrestling Challenge - 6 December 1986

September 14, 2021 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.42 MB

On this week's episode, join Gus as he reviews a listener's requested show - WWF Wrestling Challenge from 6 December 1986. On this show we see a young 146lbs Mick Foley, or is it Kurt Hoffman? In action are the Hart Foundation, Koko B Ware and a main event of the British Bulldogs & Billy Jack Haynes against the Iron Sheik, Nicolai Volkoff & Butch Reed. We also hear from Andre the Giant, The Honky Tonk Man and Harley Race is very angry about a trivial reason. All this and much more. To f...

Mid Atlantic Wrestling & Mid South Wrestling 26 December 1981

September 12, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

On this episode join Gus as he reviews Mid Atlantic Wrestling & Mid South Wrestling from 26 December 1981. Plus we have big new on WCCW! On Mid Atlantic in action are Jake Roberts, Blackjack Mulligan Jr, Ivan Koloff, Ox Baker & Carl Fergie and Sgt Slaughter puts up $1,000 in a Cobra Clutch Challenge against a randomly selected opponent. On Mid South Wrestling the Persian Club challenge between Paul Ellering and the Iron Sheik continues, in action we have a great match between Paul Orndorf...

AWA Championship Wrestling - 5 March 1988

September 07, 2021 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9.18 MB

On this week's bonus episode join Gus as he reviews a listener's requested show - AWA Championship Wrestling from 5 March 1988, featuring a main event of the Midnight Rockers defending their tag team titles against the Nasty Boys, plus Jerry the King Lawler is in action along with the true star of Beyond the Mat Dennis Stamp. We also talk about a horrible match between Baron Von Raschke & Sheik Adnan El Kaissie, Nailz as a pretty boy, the worst jobber of all time and much more. To follow a...

Mid Atlantic Wrestling & Mid South Wrestling 19 December 1981

September 05, 2021 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

On this week's episode Gus reviews both Mid Atlantic Wrestling and Mid South Wrestling from 19 December 1981. On Mid Atlantic Wrestling we see in action Jake Roberts & Blackjack Mulligan Jr in tag team action, Ninja returns with his new manager, a debuting and very young Terry Taylor along with the new Mid Atlantic Tag Team Champions Carl Fergie & Ox Baker. Also Sgt Slaughter exhibits his Cobra Clutch against Tony Anthony and we hear from Ricky Steamboat, Roddy Piper. The show also includ...

WWF Saturday Night's Main Event - 29 May 1989

August 31, 2021 19:00 - 11 minutes - 7.65 MB

On this week's bonus episode join Gus as he reviews Saturday Night's Main Event from May 1989 featuring a cage match for the WWF title between Hulk Hogan and the Big Boss Man, Ravishing Rick Rude defends his Intercontinental Title against Hacksaw Jim Duggan, along with Demolition, The Brain Busters, Macho Man Randy Savage and much more. To watch along you can here: WWE Network: https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Saturday-Nights-Main-Event-4959 Peacock: https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback...

Mid Atlantic Wrestling & Mid South Wrestling 12 December 1981

August 29, 2021 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

On today's show we not only have our usual review of Mid Atlantic Wrestling but we also have our first review of Mid South Wrestling, both shows from 12 December 1981. On Mid Atlantic Wrestling we find out who has won the $17k Cadillac, plus in action is Ricky Steamboat, Sgt Slaughter & Pvt Jim Nelson, Jimmy Valiant and Ivan Koloff. We also hear from Roddy Piper, Ray Stevens and Jay Youngblood who wants to take on Sgt Slaughter's $1,000 Cobra Clutch Challenge. On Mid South Wrestling we se...

Summerslam 1994 Review

August 24, 2021 19:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

Join Gus on this bonus episode where he reviews Summerslam 1994 from the United Centre in Chicago (don't think any major has happened at that arena recently!). On this show we talk about a cage match for the WWF Title between Bret Hart and Owen Hart, Gus also discusses what types of cage matches he enjoys. We also review Undertaker v Undertaker, Razor Ramon v Diesel for the Intercontinental Title and Mabel v Jeff Jarrett, yes that match actually took place on a PPV! And much much more. If...

Mid Atlantic Wrestling 5 December 1981

August 22, 2021 16:00 - 11 minutes - 7.69 MB

On the latest episode, join Gus as he reviews Mid Atlantic Wrestling from 5 December 1981. On this show we hear about a new tag team championship partner for Ole Anderson, the final build for the tournament to give away a $17k Cadillac, as well as in action Jake Roberts, Blackjack Mulligan Jr, Big John Studd and Jay Youngblood. We also hear from Roddy Piper, Ricky Steamboat and Sgt Slaughter. We then end the show with a big announcement regarding next week's episode. To watch along you c...

WCW Wrestle War 1989

August 17, 2021 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

On this week's bonus episode, join Gus as he reviews Wrestle War 1989 featuring Ricky Steamboat defending the NWA World Title against Ric Flair in a classic, followed by one of the most famous angles of the late 80s. Also on the show is Lex Luger defending his US Title against Michael PS Hayes and Sting defends the TV Title against the Iron Sheik. Also, find out what participant on this show ended up arrested for a string of armed robberies and became known as the 'Motorcycle Bandit' To w...

Mid Atlantic Wrestling 28 November 1981

August 15, 2021 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.96 MB

On this week's show, join Gus as the journey through Mid Atlantic Wrestling continues with the 28 November 1981 show. This week we see Blackjack Mulligan & Ricky Steamboat together as a tag team, Sgt Slaughter's marine Jim Nelson is in action as is Ninja. The main event is Old Anderson & Roddy Piper teaming together against Don Kernodle and a pre TL Hopper Tony Anthony. If you want to watch along you can do so here: WWE Network https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Mid-Atlantic-Championship-Wres...

WCW Beach Blast 1992

August 10, 2021 18:00 - 14 minutes - 9.78 MB

On this bonus episode Gus reviews WCW Beach Blast 1992, featuring a classic falls count anywhere match between Sting and Cactus Jack, one of the most underrated matches of all time between Ricky Steamboat and Rick Rude, Flyin Brian Pillman defending his Light Heavyweight title against a pre Raven Scotty Flamingo, before the show finishes off with the Dangerous Alliance of Bobby Eaton, Steve Austin & Arn Anderson against Dustin Rhodes, Barry Windham & Nikita Koloff and then the Steiner Brothe...

Mid Atlantic Wrestling 21 November 1981

August 08, 2021 16:00 - 9 minutes - 6.77 MB

On this episode Gus reviews Mid Atlantic Wrestling from 21 November 1981. We see Ricky Steamboat and Jake Roberts in tag team action, along with Jay Youngblood, Jimmy Valiant and Sgt Slaughter. Also we hear from Sandy Scott who announces his special prize to lure more wrestlers to the territory. If you want to follow along on the WWE Network you can do so here https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Mid-Atlantic-Championship-Wrestling-3570 Or on Peacock here https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playb...

Great American Bash 1990 - Ric Flair v Sting

August 03, 2021 15:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

On this week's bonus episode join Gus as he heads back to 1990 for the Great American Bash. Ric Flair defends his World Title against the man called Sting, Doom defend their tag team titles against the Rock n Roll Express and The Undertaker(?) challenges Lex Luger for the US Championship. Also in action is the debut of Big Van Vader, The Steiners, The Midnight Express, The Horsemen and much much more. Watch along on the WWE Network https://watch.wwe.com/episode/WCW-The-Great-American-Bas...

Mid Atlantic Wrestling 31 October 1981

August 01, 2021 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.31 MB

On this week's episode the World Tag Team Champions the Andersons are back and find out why Jake Roberts is unhappy about that. Also on the show we see a very young Buddy Landell and Sgt Slaughter introduces his newest marine. If you want to follow along you can watch on the WWE Network https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Mid-Atlantic-Championship-Wrestling-3263 Or on Peacock https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000387211_01/2640e4b4-bcc4-3008-bb1a-4b23a5f81204 You can conta...

Battle Royal at the Royal Albert Hall

July 27, 2021 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

On this week's bonus episode join Gus as he reviews Battle Royal at the Royal Albert Hall from 1991. On this episode is the UK homecoming of the British Bulldog, a tremendous Roddy Piper promo, an excellent match between the Rockers and the Nasty Boys and find out what was the highlight of a match between the Mountie and the Texas Tornado Watch along on the WWE Network https://watch.wwe.com/program/Battle-Royal-at-The-Royal-Albert-Hall-95174 To get in touch with Gus email him at retrore...

Mid Atlantic Wrestling 17 October 1981

July 25, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.44 MB

On this week's episode there are two new champions, Gus talks about who they are, including details on the tournament to crown the new US Champion. In action are debuts for Handsome Jimmy Valiant and Kabuki, along with a really good Jay Youngblood v Roddy Piper match. We also see Jake Roberts, Leroy Brown and Sgt Slaughter. If you want to follow along, this episode is available on the WWE Network https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Mid-Atlantic-Championship-Wrestling-3564 You can contact me ...

Summerslam 1991 Review

July 20, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

On this week's bonus Episode, Gus reviews the first ever WWF PPV he ever watched - Summerslam 1991. Hear Gus talk about the match that made him a fan for life, who are his favourite tag teams of all time and much, much more. Hulk Hogan, Ultimate Warrior v Sgt Slaughter, Col Mustafa, Gen Adnan (Sid Justice the special referee) IRS v Greg Valentine Legion of Doom v Nasty Boys (WWF Tag Team Titles) Big Bossman v The Mountie (Jailhouse Match) Ted DiBiase v Virgil (Million Dollar Title) Natural...

Mid Atlantic Wrestling 26 September 1981

July 18, 2021 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.16 MB

On this week's episode of Mid Atlantic Wrestling we have a NEW World Heavyweight Champion! Also on the show this week is Ole Anderson, Jay Youngblood, Ron Bass, Jake Roberts, Bad Bad Leroy Brown and much much more. If you want to follow along, this episode is available on the WWE Network https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Mid-Atlantic-Championship-Wrestling-3559 You can contact me via email [email protected] Twitter http://www.twitter.com/retrowrestling4

The Big Event - Hulk Hogan v Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff

July 13, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

A special bonus episode of the Retro Wrestling Review Podcast as Gus pays tribute to the late Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff by reviewing The Big Event from August 1986 in front of over 60,000 fans in Toronto, Canada. You an watch along with this episode on the WWE Network https://watch.wwe.com/episode/The-Big-Event-1986-10819 Any feedback or questions, email Gus Edwards [email protected] Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/retrowrestling4

Mid Atlantic Wrestling 19 September 1981

July 11, 2021 18:00 - 9 minutes - 6.47 MB

On this week's episode we continue on with our look back at Mid Atlantic Wrestling from 1981. This week includes Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood, Jake the Snake Roberts, Ole Anderson & Roddy Piper and Sgt Slaughter. We also look at what wrestler reminds Gus of a Friends character and how Ron Bass is doing as a top babyface. If you want to follow along, this episode is available on the WWE Network https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Mid-Atlantic-Championship-Wrestling-3535 You can contact me ...

Mid Atlantic Wrestling 12 September 1981

July 04, 2021 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.49 MB

On this week's episode I am reviewing Mid Atlantic Wrestling from 1981, featuring Ricky Steamboat, Jake Roberts, Roddy Piper, Abdullah the Butcher and the Mid Atlantic debut of Sgt Slaughter and his struggles with spelling. If you want to follow along, this episode is available on the WWE Network https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Mid-Atlantic-Championship-Wrestling-3247 You can contact me via email [email protected] Twitter http://www.twitter.com/retrowrestling4 Check out the Going O...

A Brief Overview

July 01, 2021 18:00 - 4 minutes - 2.8 MB

In this trailer I discuss what to expect from future episodes of the Retro Wrestling Reviews podcast