Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam
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Episode 219: The Rock And Roll Patrol
August 19, 2022 15:14 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined again by popular guest Jake “The Valentine” Hamar as we discuss the top ten tag teams of 1987! Discussed on this week’s episode: –The Midnight Rockers, Shawn and Marty, they loved to wrestle and they loved to party. They were also perfect for the NWA but the call … Continue reading Episode 219: The Rock And Roll Patrol → The post Episode 219: The Rock And Roll Patrol appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 218: Kevin Nash Apologist
August 12, 2022 12:34 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular returning guest Chris Zaucha! At Chris’ request we talk, mostly, about Kevin Nash and his sometimes controversial career. On the table this week: –Nash asking for a brilliant stipulation in his WCW contract. –His shocking the world by winning the WWF title. –How Kevin Nash got … Continue reading Episode 218: Kevin Nash Apologist → The post Episode 218: Kevin Nash Apologist appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 217: Fighting Over Stolen Urns
August 05, 2022 14:29 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we’re joined by popular guest host Brent Nicholas as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of SummerSlam 1997! This was an eventful show, and we discuss: –The WWF inexplicably putting their world championship on Bret Hart as they explore ways to get out of his twenty year contract. –Mick Foley … Continue reading Episode 217: Fighting Over Stolen Urns → The post Episode 217: Fighting Over Stolen Urns appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 216: But The Paper Says You’re Dead
July 29, 2022 14:27 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING presents Part Two of it’s review of the WWF’s Summer of 1982 with popular guest Randy Smith! We discuss: –Jimmy Snuka’s babyface turn is right around the corner, and it’s obvious. –The debut of Mighty Joe Thunder. It’s been forty years yet we still have no words for this. –The … Continue reading Episode 216: But The Paper Says You’re Dead → The post Episode 216: But The Paper Says You’re Dead appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 215: Mudpies
July 22, 2022 17:52 - 1 hour - 37.2 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular guest Randy Smith as we talk WWF during the Summer of 1982! Bob Backlund, Playboy Buddy Rose, Jimmy Snuka, Superstar Billy Graham, Andre The Giant, Bob Orton Jr, Captain Lou Albano, The Strongbows, Salvatorre Bellomo, Blackjack Mulligan, Steve Travis, Vince McMahon, Tony Garea, Pedro Morales, Dynamite … Continue reading Episode 215: Mudpies → The post Episode 215: Mudpies appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 214: He Needed A Ride
July 15, 2022 14:02 - 1 hour - 39.2 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular returning guest Mike Sempervive as we enjoy another “mailbag” show where we take questions from the listeners. We answer: –Who should have gotten one or two of Harley Race’s eight runs as NWA champion? –Out of all the promotions that started in the early 90’s, which … Continue reading Episode 214: He Needed A Ride → The post Episode 214: He Needed A Ride appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 213: Standing In Line At The Deli
July 08, 2022 12:48 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by Ian Totten, a longtime fan who frequently attended the ECW Arena during the promotion’s heyday. We focus on Cyberslam ’96, which was the first ever internet based wrestling convention that featured a surprise debut of Brian Pillman- an appearance that had some surprises. Plus we discuss some … Continue reading Episode 213: Standing In Line At The Deli → The post Episode 213: Standing In Line At The Deli appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John...
Episode 212: Omni Supershow
July 01, 2022 14:01 - 1 hour - 36.4 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular guest Jammie Ward as we continue to discuss 1982 Georgia Championship Wrestling and the July 4, 1982 supercard at the Omni in Atlanta. We talk Ric Flair, Bob Backlund, Dusty Rhodes, Gordon Solie, Paul Orndorff, Roddy Piper, The Freebirds, Stan Hansen, Buzz Sawyer, Jimmy Snuka, Ole … Continue reading Episode 212: Omni Supershow → The post Episode 212: Omni Supershow appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 211: Refreshments For The Less Fortunate
June 24, 2022 13:54 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular returning guest Jammie Ward! We celebrate the 40th Anniversary of a supercard held in Atlanta, GA, featuring the last ever “unification match” between the NWA champion vs the WWF champion as Ric Flair takes on Bob Backlund. Some highlights from the episode: —There’s audio and lots … Continue reading Episode 211: Refreshments For The Less Fortunate → The post Episode 211: Refreshments For The Less Fortunate appeared first on Stick To Wrestlin...
Episode 210: The Four Minute Giveaway
June 17, 2022 14:08 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by Frank Culbertson, who is a lifelong fan of the Portland Wrestling territory! We discuss that promotion, and we hit the following points: –Who should be on Portland’s Mount Rushmore? –What were the territory’s schedule and payoffs like? –Should Brett Sawyer have had a bigger career? –When did … Continue reading Episode 210: The Four Minute Giveaway → The post Episode 210: The Four Minute Giveaway appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 209: Memories Of Memphis
June 10, 2022 12:48 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined again by popular guest by Steve Crawford, and we discuss the glory days of Memphis Wrestling. Steve grew up not far from where the promotion was based and he shares some outstanding memories. We discuss: –Jimmy Hart was literally silent on television until Jerry Lawler’s 1980 leg injury. … Continue reading Episode 209: Memories Of Memphis → The post Episode 209: Memories Of Memphis appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 208: World Class With A Different Lance
June 03, 2022 14:23 - 1 hour - 30 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by Lance Peterson, who lived in Dallas during the glory days of World Class Championship Wrestling. He saw all of the big angles, went to the Texas Stadium shows, the Cotton Bowl shows, and much more. We discuss: –The rise of the Von Erichs as mainstream stars in … Continue reading Episode 208: World Class With A Different Lance → The post Episode 208: World Class With A Different Lance appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 207: The King of Recovery Kills It Again
May 27, 2022 13:11 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBSTICK TO WRESTLING is once again joined by the F******G KING OF RECOVERY, Jim Valley! We discuss the 1987 Year End Awards that perhaps, indeed, should have been. –1987 Wrestler of the Year. –1987 Match of the Year. –1987 Promotion of the Year –1987 Feud of the Year –1987 Rookie of the Year Hey, last … Continue reading Episode 207: The King of Recovery Kills It Again → The post Episode 207: The King of Recovery Kills It Again appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 206: 1987 Awards, 35 Years Later.
May 20, 2022 13:09 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is again joined by popular guest host Jim Valley! What should the year-end awards have been in 1987? Wrestler of the Year, Best on Interviews, Best Promotion, Match of the Year, Biggest Shock..re-live 1987 with Jim on the latest STICK TO WRESTLING! Produced by Lou Kipilman Stick To Wrestling with … Continue reading Episode 206: 1987 Awards, 35 Years Later. → The post Episode 206: 1987 Awards, 35 Years Later. appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 205: Hogan Was In It, So He Went
May 13, 2022 13:12 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined again by popular guest Matt Mann as we discuss what was going on in wrestling forty years ago, during the month of May 1982. On this week’s episode: –Rocky III is released, forever linking Hulk Hogan and Mr. T. –Mid-South Wrestling holds a SuperDome show that draws over … Continue reading Episode 205: Hogan Was In It, So He Went → The post Episode 205: Hogan Was In It, So He Went appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 204: Magic Pacifying Gun
May 06, 2022 14:08 - 59 minutes - 27.6 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by Kurt Brown, who is also known as Vandal Drummond and probably a few other names. It’s a great hour as we talk about: –Incredibly Strange Wrestling. This was a real promotion. –Kurt first discovering pro wrestling at a young age. –Mil Mascaras not getting his just due. … Continue reading Episode 204: Magic Pacifying Gun → The post Episode 204: Magic Pacifying Gun appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 203: Heart Throb Buzz Sawyer
April 29, 2022 13:26 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBSTICK TO WRESTLING is once again joined by popular guest Vincent Waller, and we continue discussing the February 27, 1982 episode of Georgia Championship Wrestling. We discuss: –Yes, Buzz Sawyer was being pushed as a heart throb type months before this episode. We talk about it. –Tommy Rich says something that makes Ric Flair come … Continue reading Episode 203: Heart Throb Buzz Sawyer → The post Episode 203: Heart Throb Buzz Sawyer appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 202: So Many People Wrote In
April 22, 2022 13:46 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular guest Vincent Waller as we take a look at an episode of Georgia Championship Wrestling from 1982! We discuss: –The odd on-air relationship between Roddy Piper and Gordon Solie. –A Fantastic match between two underneath babyfaces. –The tag team tournament that was supposed to create NWA … Continue reading Episode 202: So Many People Wrote In → The post Episode 202: So Many People Wrote In appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 201: WWF, Spring of 1982
April 15, 2022 13:19 - 1 hour - 30.6 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular guest Jammie Ward as we discuss the WWF in the Spring of 1982! We discuss: –The Bob Backlund vs Jimmy Snuka Madison Square Garden feud. –Andre The Giant vs Blackjack Mulligan and the Magic Glove. –The odd local Bob Backlund vs Bob Orton Jr promos. –The … Continue reading Episode 201: WWF, Spring of 1982 → The post Episode 201: WWF, Spring of 1982 appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 200
April 08, 2022 14:52 - 3 hours - 98.7 MBSTICK TO WRESTLING celebrates it’s 200th episode with a podcast that’s over 200 minutes long, with Max Levy, Thomas Bane, and The Great Brian Last taking questions from the Stick To Wrestling Universe! It’s almost four hours of rawboned, wicked good wrestling talk! On the discussion table: –Toxic Shock Syndrome…was that a coverup for a … Continue reading Episode 200 → The post Episode 200 appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 199: The Wrestling Show, Not The Magazine
April 01, 2022 14:15 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by first time guest Dr. Nicholas Coliadis as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of ECW’s first pay-per view, Barely Legal. Let’s take a trip back to the 90’s as we discuss: –One can’t say the letters E-C-W without there being a mention of the promotion not aging well. … Continue reading Episode 199: The Wrestling Show, Not The Magazine → The post Episode 199: The Wrestling Show, Not The Magazine appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 198: Conspicuous By His Absence
March 25, 2022 13:05 - 1 hour - 32.7 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we continue to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Wrestlemania 3, as popular guest Brent Nicolas returns to discuss these issues and more: –Where was Paul Orndorff? –Who was Randy Savage originally scheduled to defend the Intercontinental title against? –What was Bobby Heenan paid for this event? –Was Hogan vs … Continue reading Episode 198: Conspicuous By His Absence → The post Episode 198: Conspicuous By His Absence appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with ...
Episode 197: 93,173 Isn’t THAT Big A Lie
March 18, 2022 14:41 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING celebrates the 35th Anniversary of Wrestlemania 3 with popular guest Brent Nichols! We discuss: –The peak of the Can-Am Connection and why they Tom Zenk left the WWF. –The event was a legit sellout, and what the WWF did to help make that happen. –Billy Jack Haynes’ stock going into … Continue reading Episode 197: 93,173 Isn’t THAT Big A Lie → The post Episode 197: 93,173 Isn’t THAT Big A Lie appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 196: …And The Attitude Era Is Born
March 11, 2022 14:22 - 1 hour - 38.5 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by Jake “The Valentine” Hamar! It’s Wrestlemania Month here at STW as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Wrestlemania 13, the event that sealed Stone Cold Steve Austin ascention into superstardom. We discuss: –Every year, there’s Match of the Year. Was Bret Hart vs Steve Austin Match of … Continue reading Episode 196: …And The Attitude Era Is Born → The post Episode 196: …And The Attitude Era Is Born appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McA...
Episode 195: RIP To The Hulkamania Era
March 04, 2022 15:45 - 1 hour - 29 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by stand-up comedian Kyle Lewis, who is also a lifelong wrestling fan, and we review Wrestlemania 8 on the heels of it’s thirtieth birthday! We discuss: —This was the end of The Hulkamania Era. Hogan would re-invent himself in the mid-90’s, but what started when he defeated the … Continue reading Episode 195: RIP To The Hulkamania Era → The post Episode 195: RIP To The Hulkamania Era appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 194: A Natural Assumption
February 25, 2022 16:08 - 1 hour - 30 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular returning guest Chris Tabar and we take a look back at 1986 and the wrestlers who deserved year-end awards from 35 years ago: –Wrestler of the Year! –Tag Team of the Year! –Best Heel and Best Babyface! –Feud of the Year! –Best on Interviews! –Match of … Continue reading Episode 194: A Natural Assumption → The post Episode 194: A Natural Assumption appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 194: Gardens And Combat Zones
February 18, 2022 13:58 - 49 minutes - 23 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by Greg Bowl, who took some incredible wrestling photos at the old Boston Garden back in the 70’s. Discussed on the pod: –How Greg got access and what he did not get access to. –Greg’s friendship with Killer Kowalski. –Greg growing up being a wrestling fan since the … Continue reading Episode 194: Gardens And Combat Zones → The post Episode 194: Gardens And Combat Zones appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 193: Gardens And Combat Zones
February 18, 2022 13:58 - 49 minutes - 23 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by Greg Bowl, who took some incredible wrestling photos at the old Boston Garden back in the 70’s. Discussed on the pod: –How Greg got access and what he did not get access to. –Greg’s friendship with Killer Kowalski. –Greg growing up being a wrestling fan since the … Continue reading Episode 193: Gardens And Combat Zones → The post Episode 193: Gardens And Combat Zones appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 192: Fewer Than Seventy
February 11, 2022 15:44 - 1 hour - 39.2 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by SHUT UP AND WRESTLE’s Brian Solomon! Brian is the author of “Pro Wrestling FAQ”, “WWE Legends”, and the soon to be released “Blood and Fire: The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik” books. On this episode we discuss: –Brian’s path to becoming a writer and editor … Continue reading Episode 192: Fewer Than Seventy → The post Episode 192: Fewer Than Seventy appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 191: Courtesy, Professionalism, And Respect
February 04, 2022 14:51 - 59 minutes - 27.3 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular guest Thomas Bane, and we proudly take questions from our Facebrook group, such as: –When Dusty Rhodes came to the WWF in 1989, how was he treated by the locker room? –What if Greg Valentine had defeated Bob Backlund for the WWF title in 1984? Who … Continue reading Episode 191: Courtesy, Professionalism, And Respect → The post Episode 191: Courtesy, Professionalism, And Respect appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 190: Jimmy Has Arrived. Things Will Change
January 28, 2022 12:43 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular guest Ron Lemieux, and we revisit what was going on in the WWF 40 years ago, during the Winter of 1982! We discuss: –Jimmy Snuka makes his debut. He is doing a wildman gimmick, far different from his Georgia persona. Bob Orton Jr also makes his … Continue reading Episode 190: Jimmy Has Arrived. Things Will Change → The post Episode 190: Jimmy Has Arrived. Things Will Change appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 189: What, Did His Dog Die?
January 21, 2022 15:35 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we’re joined by Chris Berg and we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the 1992 Royal Rumble! Opinions shared this week include: –Ric Flair makes his career complete by winning the WWF Championship and putting on one of the greatest one man performances of all time. We tell you exactly … Continue reading Episode 189: What, Did His Dog Die? → The post Episode 189: What, Did His Dog Die? appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 188: You Need To Wear A Mask, Sir.
January 14, 2022 15:19 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by Shawn Heimberger and we celebrate the Year of 1982 turning forty years old by looking at some results and discussing the matches’ participants. We talk about Sam Muchnick’s retirement show, Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Hulk Hogan, Harley Race, Dick The Bruiser, Bobby Heenan, Ted Dibiase, Pat O’Connor, … Continue reading Episode 188: You Need To Wear A Mask, Sir. → The post Episode 188: You Need To Wear A Mask, Sir. appeared first on Stick To Wrestling w...
Episode 187: Kevin Got The Duke
January 07, 2022 15:21 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by Shawn Heimberger and we celebrate the Year of 1982 turning forty years old by looking at some results and discussing the matches’ participants. We talk about Bob Backlund, Roddy Piper, Ric Flair, Austin Idol, Sgt. Slaughter, Jesse Ventura, Ivan Koloff, Kevin Sullivan, Buddy Rose, Blackjack Mulligan, … Continue reading Episode 187: Kevin Got The Duke → The post Episode 187: Kevin Got The Duke appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 186: The Best and Worst of 1981
December 31, 2021 14:54 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MBSTICK TO WRESTLING is once again joined by Jeff Bowdren, and we talk about the Best of Wrestling in 1981! –Who was Wrestler of the Year? –What was the Best Feud of 1981? –Who was Best on Interviews? –Which was the Best Promotion? –Who was 1981’s Best Babyface and Best Heel? –What was 1981’s Best … Continue reading Episode 186: The Best and Worst of 1981 → The post Episode 186: The Best and Worst of 1981 appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 185: You Guys Are Totally Embarrassing Me
December 24, 2021 15:29 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular guest Jeff Bowdren as we discuss the 1981 Year End Awards from Pro Wrestling Illustrated and the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We discuss the Most Embarrassing. Most Popular, Best Babyface, Best Heel, Biggest Shock, Worst Feuds, and more to commemorate the Year of 1981. Plus Johnny and … Continue reading Episode 185: You Guys Are Totally Embarrassing Me → The post Episode 185: You Guys Are Totally Embarrassing Me appeared first on Stick To ...
Episode 184: Was That Too Short?
December 17, 2021 15:27 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBThis week on STICK TO WRESTLING we talk about WWF championship runs in the 80’s, discussing both the World and the Intercontinental titles. We have conversations on Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Randy Savage, Bob Backlund, Ultimate Warrior, HonkyTonk Man, Pedro Morales, Greg Valentine, Tito Santana, Magnificent Muraco, and more. Plus there’s free bonus content where … Continue reading Episode 184: Was That Too Short? → The post Episode 184: Was That Too Short? appeared first on Stick To Wrestlin...
Episode 183: Swimming Caps and Siberian Salt
December 10, 2021 15:05 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is once again joined by popular guest Lou Kipilman as we discuss Ivan Koloff and his career in yearly results. The conversation includes: –In 1976 Ivan Koloff was in the main event of a tag team match at the Boston Garden. This would be the last time a tag match … Continue reading Episode 183: Swimming Caps and Siberian Salt → The post Episode 183: Swimming Caps and Siberian Salt appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 182: Brad’s Grandma
December 03, 2021 12:37 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBOn this week’s STICK TO WRESTLING popular guest Brad Breitzman makes his return! Brad grew up watching the AWA and attending their events, so why not take questions from our listeners on the old American Wrestling Association? We talk about: –Fantasy time! What if Verne Gagne, somehow, was able to retain Hulk Hogan’s services instead … Continue reading Episode 182: Brad’s Grandma → The post Episode 182: Brad’s Grandma appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 181: Finishing Third
November 26, 2021 15:31 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBOn this week’s STICK TO WRESTLING popular gust Barry Rose makes his return! For the past two weeks Steve Crawford and Johnny Mac have discussed Starrcade ’86, but what else was going on Thanksgiving Night, 1986? We talk about what World Class, the AWA, the UWF, and the WWF were doing that evening. –The sum … Continue reading Episode 181: Finishing Third → The post Episode 181: Finishing Third appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 180: The Greatest Heel Turn Ever
November 19, 2021 15:36 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular guest host Steve Crawford as we present Part Two of our conversation on Starrcade ’86, which happened 35 years ago this month. We discuss: –The Midnight Express vs The Road Warriors Scaffold Match, a bout that wasn’t just dangerous, it was reckless. No one should have … Continue reading Episode 180: The Greatest Heel Turn Ever → The post Episode 180: The Greatest Heel Turn Ever appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 179: A Very Poor Investment
November 12, 2021 15:43 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular guest host Steve Crawford as we discuss Starrcade ’86, which happened 35 years ago this month. We discuss: –Dusty Rhodes is in his 40’s, but he adopts the hairstyle of college football sensation Brian Bosworth. The Boz had twenty years on Dusty, so that’s not a … Continue reading Episode 179: A Very Poor Investment → The post Episode 179: A Very Poor Investment appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 178: I Threw Out My Magazines
November 05, 2021 14:31 - 1 hour - 33.9 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular guest host Lou Kipilman, as we take questions posed by our listeners. On the table this week: –Has Dave Meltzer’s influence had any negative effects on the business? –What’s one match that hooked you and sealed your wrestling fandom? –Does Paul Orndorff belong in the Wrestling … Continue reading Episode 178: I Threw Out My Magazines → The post Episode 178: I Threw Out My Magazines appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 177: We Don’t Need You, Fred
October 29, 2021 14:32 - 51 minutes - 23.9 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular guest host Jammie Ward, as we discuss what was going on in the WWF forty years ago during the Fall of 1981! We discuss: –The WWF title being held up in New York State only in an absolutely crazy scenario following a Bob Backlund vs Greg … Continue reading Episode 177: We Don’t Need You, Fred → The post Episode 177: We Don’t Need You, Fred appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 176: “Horrors” Was The Right Word
October 22, 2021 14:55 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by Chris Zaucha, as we celebrate, or perhaps commemorate, the 30th Anniversary of Halloween Havoc 1991, one of the more controversial shows put on by WCW. We look at: –The aptly named “Chamber of Horrors” match, with WCW becoming more and more of a poor man’s WWF. –But … Continue reading Episode 176: “Horrors” Was The Right Word → The post Episode 176: “Horrors” Was The Right Word appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 175: Lethal Larry, Underachiever
October 15, 2021 13:46 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular guest Max Levy, aka Tamalie, as we discuss which wrestlers could have had better, more productive careers. No spoilers- okay, one- but many of the names we discussed will surprise you. Plus there’s bonus content! After an hour of wrestling content we talk some College Football … Continue reading Episode 175: Lethal Larry, Underachiever → The post Episode 175: Lethal Larry, Underachiever appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 174: The 1981 Year In Review
October 08, 2021 14:14 - 1 hour - 38.4 MBSTICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular guest Steve Generelli as we review the year in wrestling that was 1981! We discuss: –The NWA championship changing hands multiple times, and Ric Flair starting his domination of the title that would last ten years. –Verne Gagne retires as champion, and Nick Bockwinkel is awarded the AWA … Continue reading Episode 174: The 1981 Year In Review → The post Episode 174: The 1981 Year In Review appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 173: You Don’t Know This Man
October 01, 2021 12:07 - 56 minutes - 26.1 MBThis week STICK TO WRESTLING is once again joined by Thomas Bane as we present Part Two of our look at the 1992 Phil Donahue show where Vince McMahon, Bruno Sammartino, Superstar Billy Graham, Barry Orton, Dave Meltzer, John Arezzi, and Murray Hodgkin all appear. This is from the period where the WWF’s sex and … Continue reading Episode 173: You Don’t Know This Man → The post Episode 173: You Don’t Know This Man appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Episode 172: Without Taking Us Around The World
September 24, 2021 13:58 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBOn this week’s STICK TO WRESTLING popular co-host Thomas Bane returns and we review the 1992 Phil Donahue show where Vince McMahon, Bruno Sammartino, Superstar Billy Graham, Barry Orton, Dave Meltzer, John Arezzi, and Murray Hodgkin all appear. This is from the period where the WWF’s sex and drug scandals were at their peak, and … Continue reading Episode 172: Without Taking Us Around The World → The post Episode 172: Without Taking Us Around The World appeared first on Stick To Wrestling w...
Episode 171: Dusty Did Not Sandbag Flair
September 17, 2021 14:38 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MBSeptember 17 is the 40th Anniversary of Ric Flair winning his first NWA title and we celebrate the day by having popular co-host Brandon Hefner return to STICK TO WRESTLING! Among the things we discuss: –Was the average fan surprised when Flair won? –Who would have been the alternative choices to having Flair as NWA … Continue reading Episode 171: Dusty Did Not Sandbag Flair → The post Episode 171: Dusty Did Not Sandbag Flair appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.