Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam
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Episode 305: Naming Pornographic Films
April 12, 2024 16:01 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular returning guest Jeff Bowdren! We talk Wrestlemania, C.M. Punk, Paul Levesque, AEW, promotional wars, Tony Khan, and much more. A fun listen, guaranteed or your money back! Plus we don’t stick to wrestling and we talk about sports and other things like Caitlin Clark, Lawrence Taylor, … Continue reading Episode 305: Naming Pornographic Films → The post Episode 305: Naming Pornographic Films appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 304: Restraining Order On A Pole Match
April 05, 2024 17:11 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take questions on the spectacle that is Wrestlemania! –What happens to the WWF if the first Wrestlemania bombs? –What if Mr. T “chickens out” of Wrestlemania? Because he almost did. –Was a Hulk Hogan vs Ultimate Warrior rematch originally scheduled for Wrestlemania 7? –What’s the best Wrestlemania match … Continue reading Episode 304: Restraining Order On A Pole Match → The post Episode 304: Restraining Order On A Pole Match appeared first on Stick To Wres...
Episode 303: The Changing Face Of The Industry
March 29, 2024 17:54 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we continue our dive into the WWF’s national expansion from forty years ago! –We compare the “new” WWF to World Class Championship Wrestling, which aired at the exact same time in Boston. –We discuss the pain, blues, and agony of the WWF’s opening matches from this era. –Every city … Continue reading Episode 303: The Changing Face Of The Industry → The post Episode 303: The Changing Face Of The Industry appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 302: Fixing What’s Not Broken
March 22, 2024 17:20 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we continue our dive into the WWF’s national expansion from forty years ago! We talk Hulk Hogan, Jimmy Snuka, Sgt. Slaughter, Roddy Piper, Vince McMahon, Big John Studd, Bob Backlund, David Schultz, Captain Lou Albano, Andre The Giant, Iron Sheik, Greg Valentine, Mr. Fuji, Fred Blassie, Paul Orndorff, Bob … Continue reading Episode 302: Fixing What’s Not Broken → The post Episode 302: Fixing What’s Not Broken appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McA...
Episode 301: Andre’s Restaurant And Related Regrets
March 15, 2024 15:58 - 2 hours - 101 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take a deep dive into the WWF’s national expansion, taking a close look at what was going on in “The Fed” in March 1984! We discuss: –Mr. Fuji delivers one of the greatest heel promos of all time. We are being one hundred percent serious. –A pro wrestler … Continue reading Episode 301: Andre’s Restaurant And Related Regrets → The post Episode 301: Andre’s Restaurant And Related Regrets appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 300: Once The Producer, Now The Procurer
March 09, 2024 13:46 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we are joined by The Great Brian Last, and we take questions from the STW Universe! Discussed on the podcast this week: –Why did WCW lose confidence in Sting after Starrcade 90? –How would we have booked Ric Flair when he arrived in the WWF in 1991? –Could the … Continue reading Episode 300: Once The Producer, Now The Procurer → The post Episode 300: Once The Producer, Now The Procurer appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 299: How’s Your Face?
March 01, 2024 17:06 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we present Part 2 of a retrospective look at the 1984 Year End awards! We talk Hulk Hogan, Jim Cornette, Andre The Giant, Road Warriors, Dusty Rhodes, Mid-South Wrestling, Sgt. Slaughter, the Von Erichs, Ted Dibiase, Roddy Piper, Kevin Von Erich, Vince McMahon, Nikita Koloff, Jack Brisco, British Bulldogs, … Continue reading Episode 299: How’s Your Face? → The post Episode 299: How’s Your Face? appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 298: Thank You, Tito!
February 23, 2024 17:05 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take a retrospective look at the 1984 Year End awards! We talk The Von Erichs, Dusty Rhodes, the Magnum T.A. vs Mr. Wrestling II feud, Sgt. Slaughter, Jim Cornette, Road Warriors, Black Saturday, Roddy Piper, Bob Backlund, Pro Wrestling Illustrated, Gino Hernandez, Ric Flair, Andre The Giant, Captain … Continue reading Episode 298: Thank You, Tito! → The post Episode 298: Thank You, Tito! appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 297: The Ballad Of Colonel Fuji
February 16, 2024 22:34 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we continue taking our deep dive into the WWF’s historically vital national expansion that began in earnest over forty years ago. The entire pro wrestling landscape is changing dramatically, and we’re here to tell you all about it! On this week’s discussion queue: –Colonel Fuji, Mr. Fuji’s diabolical relative … Continue reading Episode 297: The Ballad Of Colonel Fuji → The post Episode 297: The Ballad Of Colonel Fuji appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with ...
Episode 296: Completely Sold Out…Or Was It?
February 09, 2024 17:26 - 3 hours - 88.5 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we continue taking our deep dive into the WWF’s historically vital national expansion that began in earnest over forty years ago. The entire pro wrestling landscape is changing dramatically, and we’re here to tell you all about it! On this week’s discussion queue: –So Hulk Hogan is now the … Continue reading Episode 296: Completely Sold Out…Or Was It? → The post Episode 296: Completely Sold Out…Or Was It? appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 295: Going Down In Flames
February 02, 2024 17:08 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we continue to discuss the WWWF’s national expansion and take a close look at what was going on in the promotion in February 1984! We converse about: –The soon to be legendary weekly “Piper’s Pit” segment comes to life. –It’s early in Hulk Hogan’s reign, but he’s on tour … Continue reading Episode 295: Going Down In Flames → The post Episode 295: Going Down In Flames appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 294: The Expansion Has Launched
January 26, 2024 17:42 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take mailbag questions on the WWF’s national expansion! –What would the wrestling business have looked like had the first Wrestlemania flopped? –What if there was more cooperation between the NWA promoters? Could they have survived, or even won the war? –Were there any wrestlers that the WWF wanted … Continue reading Episode 294: The Expansion Has Launched → The post Episode 294: The Expansion Has Launched appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McA...
Episode 293: It’s Not Like Moving Your…
January 19, 2024 21:47 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we converse with former Pro Wrestling Illustrated writer Bob Smith! On this episode we discuss: –How Bob got his foot in the door of the world’s most prominent pro wrestling publication. –The process of getting all of the magazines under the Stanley Weston umbrella from the office and to … Continue reading Episode 293: It’s Not Like Moving Your… → The post Episode 293: It’s Not Like Moving Your… appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 292: This Is Not Entertaining Television
January 12, 2024 17:50 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we continue our review of the WWF during the month of January, 1984. This was one of the most tumultuous and chaotic months in any company in pro wrestling history. On the discussion table: –Bob Backlund has a new tag team partner, and he’s from Venice Beach, CA. –Magnificent … Continue reading Episode 292: This Is Not Entertaining Television → The post Episode 292: This Is Not Entertaining Television appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 291: Wrecking Ball
January 05, 2024 17:13 - 2 hours - 84 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we continue our discussion of the WWF’s national expansion and we take a close look oat the radical changes the WWF underwent during January 1984. We discuss: –The Iron Sheik has made the jump from a mid-level heel in the southern territories to the one of the elite positions … Continue reading Episode 291: Wrecking Ball → The post Episode 291: Wrecking Ball appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 290: How Did We Get Here?
December 29, 2023 16:58 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we begin our discussion of the WWF’s national expansion that began in earnest forty years ago and we discuss what led to all of the big changes, including: –The territories were going to go away at some point as a result of the growth of cable television. It was … Continue reading Episode 290: How Did We Get Here? → The post Episode 290: How Did We Get Here? appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 289: Stability Is Good
December 23, 2023 00:46 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is once again joined by popular returning guest Christian Boddie for Part Two of our Starrcade ’88 review! We discuss: –The big question: Did the NWA make the wrong decision by not passing the torch and making Lex Luger their world champion at this event? –Did Dusty Rhodes really want … Continue reading Episode 289: Stability Is Good → The post Episode 289: Stability Is Good appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 288: U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn
December 15, 2023 17:46 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular returning guest Christian Boddie and we celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Starrcade ’88! We discuss: –The NWA being purchased by Ted Turner. –Dusty Rhodes attempts to cling to power. –Ric Flair, and his role in everything that was going on in the company. –Steve Williams- just … Continue reading Episode 288: U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn → The post Episode 288: U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 287: A Weird Marilyn Monroe Analogy
December 08, 2023 17:37 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular returning guest Steve Crawford, and we take questions from our listeners! On this week’s show: –Has Dave Meltzer’s coverage of AEW hurt his credibility? –If you listen to this episode, you will learn what was in the photos that Baby Doll was going to blackmail Dusty … Continue reading Episode 287: A Weird Marilyn Monroe Analogy → The post Episode 287: A Weird Marilyn Monroe Analogy appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 286: Jack’s Stupid Little Brother*
December 01, 2023 16:57 - 1 hour - 53.3 MB*That’s a compliment. Jerry Brisco was a great heel playing that role. This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we present Part Two of out review of Starrcade ’83! On the discussion table: –Why was Angelo Mosca getting so much spotlight? –It was a shock when Jack and Jerry Brisco turned heel, but they were perfect … Continue reading Episode 286: Jack’s Stupid Little Brother* → The post Episode 286: Jack’s Stupid Little Brother* appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 285: Everything I Don’t Like Is Vince Russo
November 24, 2023 15:45 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBThis week on the 40th Anniversary of Starrcade ’83, we review and pay tribute to this legendary show! On the discussion table: –What if Harley Race no showed this event, as per Vince McMahon’s request? Could this event have been salvaged? –The world is becoming a smaller place and the fans are starting to notice … Continue reading Episode 285: Everything I Don’t Like Is Vince Russo → The post Episode 285: Everything I Don’t Like Is Vince Russo appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John ...
Episode 284: Watching Monitors In The Cold
November 17, 2023 16:23 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING reviews the World Class Championship Wrestling “Star Wars” show from Thanksgiving Night, 1983 and we’re joined by Lance Peterson, who attended the show live! We discuss: –Did the Von Erichs vs Freebirds feud go on for too long? The box office says no. –The Sunshine vs Precious was incredibly original, … Continue reading Episode 284: Watching Monitors In The Cold → The post Episode 284: Watching Monitors In The Cold appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John ...
Episode 283: Can’t Blame Randy Savage
November 10, 2023 15:50 - 1 hour - 46 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we celebrate the 35th Anniversary of The Survivor Series! On the discussion table: — The 1987 Survivor Series was excellent. Could the 1988 version keep up? — Jesse Ventura and Gorilla Monsoon delivered an outstanding performance on this night. — That darn Bad News Brown just couldn’t get along … Continue reading Episode 283: Can’t Blame Randy Savage → The post Episode 283: Can’t Blame Randy Savage appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 282: Jumping In The Wrong Car
November 03, 2023 15:14 - 59 minutes - 41.3 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take questions from the STW Universe about the WWF in 1983. We answer: –Vince McMahon tried to get Harley Race to skip Starrcade ’83 and jump to the WWF. Did Vince try that with Ric Flair? What if he succeeded in getting Ric ro skip Starrcade? –Were there … Continue reading Episode 282: Jumping In The Wrong Car → The post Episode 282: Jumping In The Wrong Car appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 281: Experiencing Experiences
October 27, 2023 17:11 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we continue our review of the WWF during the Fall of 1983! We talk Bob Backlund, Andre The Giant, Tony Atlas, Iron Sheik, Paul Orndorff, Sgt. Slaughter, Captain Lou Albano. Rocky Johnson, Tito Santana, Fred Blassie, Iron Mike Sharpe, Ivan Putski, Big John Studd, Buddy Rogers, Masked Superstar, Chief … Continue reading Episode 281: Experiencing Experiences → The post Episode 281: Experiencing Experiences appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 280: Stay Sick
October 20, 2023 16:38 - 1 hour - 52 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we present Part Two of our look at the WWF during the Fall of 1983! –This period represents more than the end of the Bob Backlund era. It’s the end of the old WWF / WWWF as we knew it. –We pay tribute to the late, great, Grand Wizard … Continue reading Episode 280: Stay Sick → The post Episode 280: Stay Sick appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 279: And Now The End Is Near
October 13, 2023 17:36 - 1 hour - 59 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we begin our review of the WWF during the Fall of 1983! We talk Magnificent Muraco, Bob Backlund, Buddy Rogers, Sgt. Slaughter, Captain Lou Albano, Rocky Johnson, Andre The Giant, Masked Superstar, Tito Santana, The Samoans, The Grand Wizard, Tony Atlas, and even Michael Hayes! Plus there’s rare audio … Continue reading Episode 279: And Now The End Is Near → The post Episode 279: And Now The End Is Near appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 278: Ramblin’ Man
October 06, 2023 13:55 - 1 hour - 16.2 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the WWWF Madison Square Garden show from October 23, 1978 as well as the television show that aired beforehand, all with popular returning guest Vincent Waller! On the discussion table: –Ernie Ladd had a pretty interesting schedule in 1978, and we tell you about it. –Bob Backlund … Continue reading Episode 278: Ramblin’ Man → The post Episode 278: Ramblin’ Man appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 277: Fake Bricks
September 29, 2023 16:05 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take a look at an issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated, cover date September 1983. Fortylong years ago! We discuss: –The raging war the Apter Mags have declared on the World Wrestling Federation. It was far worse than we remembered. –In addition, the magazine was clearly in the corner … Continue reading Episode 277: Fake Bricks → The post Episode 277: Fake Bricks appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 276: Wine Coolers
September 22, 2023 16:08 - 1 hour - 56 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take a look at the first ever episode of Saturday Night’s Main Event! Among the discussion topics: –The mainstream celebrities and front and center for this one, as we see Cyndi Lauper, Mt. T, and Hulk Hogan within seconds of the event’s start. –This aired on Mother’s Day … Continue reading Episode 276: Wine Coolers → The post Episode 276: Wine Coolers appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 275: In The Chase?
September 15, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we discuss a number of subjects, including: –The passings of Terry Funk, Brett Sawyer, and Sheik Adnan / Billy WhiteWolf. –SummerSlam ’93. Is the money really always in the chase? –Was Ultimate Warrior vs HonkyTonk Man at SummerSlam ’88 the best match under sixty seconds in wrestling history? –Bad … Continue reading Episode 275: In The Chase? → The post Episode 275: In The Chase? appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 274: Hulking Up
September 08, 2023 14:17 - 1 hour - 15.2 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is once again joined by popular guest Dr. Nick Coliadis, and we take a look at an episode of World Class Championship Wrestling from September 10, 1988. We discuss: –The talent pool has gotten thin. Is there anyone WCCW realistically could have brought in to spike interest? –Michael Hayes and … Continue reading Episode 274: Hulking Up → The post Episode 274: Hulking Up appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 273: Thanks For The Money, Bob
September 01, 2023 16:41 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we do a review of Georgia Championship Wrestling from the Summer of 1983! We share rare audio of Gordon Solie, Dusty Rhodes, Roddy Piper, Mr. Wrestling II, Tommy Rich, Ole Anderson, Ted Dibiase, The Road Warrriors, Bob Armstrong, Stan Hansen, Jake Roberts, Ernie Ladd, Dick Murdoch, Iron Sheik, King … Continue reading Episode 273: Thanks For The Money, Bob → The post Episode 273: Thanks For The Money, Bob appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 272: Never Been To The Beach
August 25, 2023 16:07 - 1 hour - 15.7 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we celebrate the 35th Anniversary of SummerSlam ’88, the first SummerSlam ever! Discussed on this episode: –Who was actually supposed to be the surprise guest on the Brother Love Show, someone who had never wrestled at Madison Square Garden, but did not make this show? We let you in … Continue reading Episode 272: Never Been To The Beach → The post Episode 272: Never Been To The Beach appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 271: Three Toupees
August 18, 2023 16:56 - 1 hour - 24 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular guest Thomas Bane, and we take a look at an episode of the “Morton Downey Jr Show” from 1988 where the topic of discussion is the pro wrestling business. Jim Wilson and Thunderbolt Patterson say it’s a dirty business and that the matches and outcomes are … Continue reading Episode 271: Three Toupees → The post Episode 271: Three Toupees appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 270: Three Corkscrews
August 11, 2023 15:41 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we continue our review of the World Wrestling Federation during the Summer of 1983! We discuss and analyze: –The promotion is keeping Andre The Giant, Jimmy Snuka, and The Samoans busy in six man tag team matches. –The Masked Superstar makes his debut with the Grand Wizard as his … Continue reading Episode 270: Three Corkscrews → The post Episode 270: Three Corkscrews appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 269: Jimmy Snuka Throws Chairs
August 04, 2023 16:17 - 1 hour - 187 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we discuss the WWF of 40 years ago, in the Summer of 1983! On this week’s docket: –The WWF is on fire, routinely drawing $100,000 houses. –Tony Atlas returns to the WWF. Could he be Bob Backlund’s eventual replacement? –The dream feud of Jimmy Snuka vs Magnificent Muraco gets … Continue reading Episode 269: Jimmy Snuka Throws Chairs → The post Episode 269: Jimmy Snuka Throws Chairs appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 268: An Obstructive Wheelchair
July 28, 2023 15:44 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by Barry Rose, and we discuss the scene at Championship Wrestling from Florida in 1983. Barry grew up in the area and has plenty of cool stories to share! We discuss: –The new babyface who was very popular with the ladies in 1983. –Was Dusty Rhodes beginning to … Continue reading Episode 268: An Obstructive Wheelchair → The post Episode 268: An Obstructive Wheelchair appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 267: Was Three A Crowd?
July 21, 2023 15:37 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBThis week’s episode of STICK TO WRESTLING sees John McAdam, Steve Generelli, and Steve Crawford taking questions from the Stick To Wrestling Universe of what was going on during the Summer of 1983! Among the issues discussed: –Should Bob Backlund have still been WWF champion at this point? –What if the NWA created a show … Continue reading Episode 267: Was Three A Crowd? → The post Episode 267: Was Three A Crowd? appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 266: More Booking Gripes
July 14, 2023 16:28 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the 1988 Great American Bash! Topics discussed include: — Was the Maryland State Athletic Commission “in” on the finish of the main event? — The Tower of Doom was wrestling overcomplication at it’s worst. — Ronnie Garvin’s clumsy and senseless heel turn. — … Continue reading Episode 266: More Booking Gripes → The post Episode 266: More Booking Gripes appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 265: I’ll Quit Wrestling
July 07, 2023 16:12 - 1 hour - 28.3 MBWas David Von Erich promised the NWA title? It’s been one of the most debated pro wrestling subjects on the internet, and we tackle the question on this week’s STICK TO WRESTLING as we continue to review the 1983 World Class Championship Wrestling “Star Wars” spectacular that was recorded on June 17, 1983. We talk … Continue reading Episode 265: I’ll Quit Wrestling → The post Episode 265: I’ll Quit Wrestling appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 264: This Has No Right Being On Film
June 30, 2023 15:25 - 59 minutes - 27.5 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the June 17, 1983 World Class Championship Wrestling “Star Wars” spectacular from Reunion Arena in Dallas. We talk about the Ric Flair, Harley Race, the Von Erichs, the Freebirds, Bruiser Brody, Ted Dibiase, Giant Baba, Scandor Akbar, Iceman Parsons, Chris Adams, Jose Lothario, Wild Bill Irwin, Kamala, … Continue reading Episode 264: This Has No Right Being On Film → The post Episode 264: This Has No Right Being On Film appeared first on Stick To Wr...
Episode 263: Spring 1983 WWF, Part 2
June 23, 2023 15:47 - 1 hour - 31.8 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we present Part Two of our review of the WWF in the Spring of 1983! We talk Bob Backlund, Magnificent Muraco, Jimmy Snuka, Sgt. Slaughter, Captain Lou Albano, Ivan Putski, The Samoans, Andre The Giant, George Steele, Buddy Rogers, Big John Studd, Tito Santana, The Grand Wizard, Tito Santana, … Continue reading Episode 263: Spring 1983 WWF, Part 2 → The post Episode 263: Spring 1983 WWF, Part 2 appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 262: WWF, Spring 1983
June 16, 2023 15:39 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the WWF of forty years ago, in the Spring of 1983! We talk Bob Backlund, Jimmy Snuka, Magnificent Muraco, Andre The Giant, Rocky Johnson, Captain Lou Albano, Superstar Billy Graham, Sgt. Slaughter, Fred Blassie, The Samoans, Big John Studd, Tito Santana, Iron Mike Sharpe, The Grand Wizard … Continue reading Episode 262: WWF, Spring 1983 → The post Episode 262: WWF, Spring 1983 appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 261: Five Years Of Stick To Wrestling
June 09, 2023 15:57 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we celebrate the podcast’s fifth anniversary with popular guest Brad Breitzman, as we discuss what was happening in the AWA 40 years ago in the year of 1983! On this week’s podcast: –What was the fallout of the AWA’s Super Sunday show, where the Hulk Hogan vs Nick Bockwinkel … Continue reading Episode 261: Five Years Of Stick To Wrestling → The post Episode 261: Five Years Of Stick To Wrestling appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 260: 1989 Was Not Just A Taylor Swift Album
June 02, 2023 15:31 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING popular guest Jim Valley returns and we answer questions from our listeners, including: –Why would the NWA crown Gene Kiniski as it’s World Champion after he dropped a series of matches in the WWWF while challenging Bruno? –Many wrestling families claim to be the “first family of wrestling” but … Continue reading Episode 260: 1989 Was Not Just A Taylor Swift Album → The post Episode 260: 1989 Was Not Just A Taylor Swift Album appeared first on Stick To Wrestl...
Episode 259: A Unique Tribute
May 26, 2023 15:55 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we celebrate the life and career of Superstar Billy Graham. This will be a unique tribute because we have audio of Superstar’s phenomenal run in the WWWF in the years of 1977 and 1978. In addition, John and Steve not only researched and read about the Graham Era, but … Continue reading Episode 259: A Unique Tribute → The post Episode 259: A Unique Tribute appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 258: Not Yet Hardcore
May 19, 2023 18:16 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we discuss the pilot episode of ECW, back when it was Eastern Championship Wrestling, and more! On the podcast: –Jimmy Snuka returns! But he’s now a heel. Was that a good idea? –Hunter Q. Robbins appeared on this episode, and he somehow was not the worst manager on the … Continue reading Episode 258: Not Yet Hardcore → The post Episode 258: Not Yet Hardcore appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 257: Top Ten Wrestlers of 1983
May 12, 2023 18:03 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we are once again joined by the most charming man in Charm City, John Fell! We each give our own rundown of the Top Ten Wrestlers of 1983. We talk Nick Bockwinkel, Bob Backlund, Harley Race, Ric Flair, Jimmy Snuka, The Von Erichs, Ricky Steamboat, Roddy Piper, Greg Valentine, … Continue reading Episode 257: Top Ten Wrestlers of 1983 → The post Episode 257: Top Ten Wrestlers of 1983 appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 256: Wrestling Awards, Part 2
May 05, 2023 14:38 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING John and Steve are once again joined by the King of Baltimore himself, John Fell! This is the first of three episodes where we honor the best (and worst) wrestlers, promotions, and moments of 1983! We talk Ric Flair, Sgt. Slaughter, Nick Bockwinkel, Adrian Adonis, George Steele, Bob Orton … Continue reading Episode 256: Wrestling Awards, Part 2 → The post Episode 256: Wrestling Awards, Part 2 appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.