Best Golden Era Of Wrestling Podcasts (2024)

We're back after an extended summer break. We're on the trail to the lesser known "Super Towns on the Superstation" special on TBS in February of 87. This week we focus on the tag titles (World and US Belts) and the arrival of Barry Windham. January 3, 1987 was a special day of wrestling as World Wide delivers one of the best hours of televised wre…

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EP27 Mankind vs Undertaker 22:34

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In the world of professional wrestling, few rivalries have left as unforgettable a mark as the feud between Mankind and The Undertaker. Set against the backdrop of the WWE's explosive Attitude Era in the late 1990s, this clash of titans would redefine what it meant to captivate an audience and push the boundaries of performance. So, have a nice day…

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EP.26 - Eddie Guerrero vs John "Bradshaw" Layfield 20:24

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Today, we're stepping back into the squared circle of 2004 to explore one of the most intense and memorable rivalries of the Ruthless Agression era of the WWE. A clash of cultures, personalities, and wrestling styles that captivated audiences and defined an era in SmackDown's history. The charismatic underdog versus the ruthlessness of Corporate Am…

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EP.25 - Hulk Hogan vs Macho Man Randy Savage 25:15

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The 1980s saw the explosive expansion of the WWF into the internationally reknowned company we know today. During this time, it’s legacy was built on the tanned shoulders of two of wrestlings most recognizable names that encapsulate the Bon Jovi song we just referenced for some reason. This week, we're peeling back the curtain on one of professiona…

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Who is Mr. Summerslam? 46:00

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Who is Mr. Summerslam?By 80s Wrestling The Podcast

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EP. 24 - Samoa Joe vs Kurt Angle 22:20

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In one of the most intense and technically brilliant rivalries in professional wrestling history, we saw a feud spanning multiple promotions (kinda), featuring some of the most acclaimed matches of the 2000s, and showcasing two of the most skilled wrestlers to ever step into the squared circle. Your Sweet Tooth is hopefully going to be satiated as …

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Survivor Series 1987 3:37:28

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The WWF was expanding their super-card menu and waging a war on Jim Crockett Promotions at the same time. In 1987 a wrestling fan couldn't have been more excited by the arrival of this new fantasy elimination match classic. We cover the 4 massive matches on the card, take a quick look at Gorilla Monsoon's career, the return of the mailbag and end t…

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The top 5 Summerslam Moments of All-Time! 1:14:00

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The top 5 Summerslam Moments of All-Time!By 80s Wrestling The Podcast

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Saturday Night's Main Event XIII, November 28th, 1987 1:47:13

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Savage is on the hunt for revenge against a pre-main event Bret Hart, WrestleMania II is revisited as Bunda-mania takes a crack at Hogan's World Title and Bam Bam Bigelow makes his SNME debut against Hercules. There's a lot happening in the WWF in the late fall of 87 as Survivor Series is debuting on PPV. These two shows are intentionally kept sepa…

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EP. 23 - Dusty Rhodes vs Ric Flair 29:38

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Throughout the 1980’s, wrestling fans embarked on a multiyear journey that enveloped this saying and produced one of the most iconic feuds in professional wrestling history. A rivalry that defined an era, captivated audiences, and set the standard for storytelling in the ring. A saga not based around one specific moment or a single narrowed focus; …

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Top 5 best singles superstars to come from successful tag teams 1:00:00

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Top 5 best singles superstars to come from successful tag teamsBy 80s Wrestling The Podcast

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EP. 22 1/2 - State of the Rewind 2:47

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⭐️State of the Rewind⭐️No new rewind this week 😢, as we’re gearing up to launch the video podcast! 🥳Audio only listeners, nothing is changing for you ❤️ thank you for the continued support.For you visual viewers, go check out the Feud Tube 👀Make sure to follow us on all social media platforms @feudrewindEmail: feudrewind@gmail.comThank you!*Wrestli…

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WWF October/November 1987 Part 3 2:11:53

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It's the final stretch of fall set up to take us to SNME XIII & the Survivor Series! This week features a 10 Man Battle Royal, more of the stage interviews to set up our elimination matches, Patera and Haynes looking for revenge on Demolition, the last stand of Superstar Billy Graham and a wild IC title match between the Honky Tonk Man and the wres…

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The 3 Best Tag Team Finshers of All Time ( and the one worst) 56:00

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The 3 Best Tag Team Finshers of All Time ( and the one worst)By 80s Wrestling The Podcast

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EP. 22 - Banks vs Bayley “From hugs to slugs” 34:55

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Irish poet Oscar Wilde once quipped “A true friend stabs you in the front, not the back.” In the world of professional wrestling, where larger-than-life characters clash in epic battles, one rivalry embodies this quote perhaps better than all others. A tale of friendship torn apart by ambition, of trust shattered by betrayal. A narrative that spans…

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The Most Iconic Wrestling Venues of All Time 1:01:00

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The Most Iconic Wrestling Venues of All TimeBy 80s Wrestling The Podcast

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WWF October/November 1987 Part 2 1:42:24

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The road to the November SNME and the inaugural Survivor Series continues as we review the important happenings from October and November of 1987. The main event is a key tag team title defence, Survivor Series promotion is hot and heavy with a few stage interviews, Demolition shows why they are a dominant force, Ted DiBiase and a basketball segmen…

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EP.21 - Punk vs Cena - “ The Second City Saint vs The Man That Can’t Be Seen” 46:40

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CM PUNK VS JOHN CENAThe Second City Saint vs The Man That Can’t Be SeenA good ol Western style standoff against not good vs evil, or even good vs better; but a battle of personal ideologies, philosophies, and principles. So grab your jorts and and do a five knuckle shuffle, as we roll this one back, with a rewind*water*Please drink some. Please enj…

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WWF October/November 1987 Part 1 1:29:15

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Join us on the road to the November SNME card and the Survivor Series. Part 1 of our set up shows covers the rise of Ted DiBiase, including a flashback to 1979 and the debut of Hulk Hogan at Madison Square Gardens. This week also features a Heenan Family attack, discussion on the FIRST Royal Rumble (October 1987 in St Louis), and we close things ou…

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EP. 20 - Christian vs Randy Orton - "Captain Charisma vs The Apex Predator" 37:27

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In 2011, wrestling fans witnessed a rivalry that might’ve flown under the radar of history, but is one that deserves our attention. Christian and Randy Orton would find themselves embroiled in one of the most intense and emotionally charged feud of the modern era.This wasn't just a battle for championship gold; it was a clash of destinies, a tale o…

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EP.19 - Michaels vs Jericho - "The Showstopper vs The Code Breaker" 42:51

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October 5th, 2008. The Moda Center in Portland, Oregon is holding this year’s edition of No Mercy. Our main event for the evening is a Ladder Match for the World Heavyweight Championship. Current champion Chris Jericho has been locked in a very heated and very personal feud with The Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels. The see saw battle between a shows…

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Battle of the Belts III CWF/NWA, September 1st 1986 Part II 2:14:40

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We wrap up our Florida journey with the second half of the final Battle of the Belts card. The show features a Road Warriors match, a fun look at the Bahamas championship and a man from the future! Of course our best 2 out of 3 falls Flair vs Luger NWA title match, plus all of the set up and a glimpse of the Florida Heavyweight title. We take a pea…

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The Most Underrated, Under-Utilized, & Under-Appreciated Superstars of the 80's 1:04:00

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The Most Underrated, Under-Utilized, & Under-Appreciated Superstars of the 80'sBy 80s Wrestling The Podcast

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EP.18 - Tommy Dreamer vs Raven - “I’ll take them both, I’m hardcore” 1:00:03

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June 6th, 1997. ECW is presenting Wrestlepalooza out of the hollowed halls of the ECW Arena. The rabid ECW fanbase is witnessing a Loser Leaves Town Match between the enigmatic Raven, and the heart and soul of ECW, Tommy Dreamer. This isn’t just a feud that’s been played out over the span of two years; this is a rivalry that has deep roots in child…

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Battle of the Belts III CWF/NWA, September 1, 1986 Part 1 2:11:28

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It's the final leg of a 3-part mini series on the Battle of the Belts. This time in Daytona and with Flair preparing to take on the new threat of Lex Lugar (note the "A"). This week we focus on the first half of the broad cast. Feature matches include the Fabulous Ones vs the Sheepherders, the Ninja challenges for the Florida Junior Heavyweight tit…

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Who's / What's to Blame for the Death of WCW? 1:02:00

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VICE TV's documentary," Who Killed WCW" has been interesting to say the least. The behind the scenes story's have given viewers a more in depth perspective on what lead to the closing of WCW. On today's episode we discuss what we as fans believe killed WCW.By 80s Wrestling The Podcast

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EP.17 - Stone Cold vs The Rock - “Austin 3:16 checks into The Smackdown Hotel" 36:23

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March 30th, 2003. Safeco Field, home of the Seattle Mariners, is hosting Wrestlemania 19. The penultimate match on our card for the evening is a straight up wrestling match between The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin. Two of the pillars of the WWE are trading fists back and forth in front of 54,000 roaring fans. The end of our trilogy of Wrestlema…

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The Top Five GREATEST Matches of All Time! 57:00

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On today's episode we share what we feel are the top five best matches of all time!By 80s Wrestling The Podcast

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Battle of the Belts II CWF/NWA, February 14th, 1986 PART 2 1:32:40

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It's part two of the second Battle of the Belts card. Wahoo and Brody get physical, an insane 6-man tag match between the Road Warriors & Blackjack Mulligan vs Kevin Sullivan's Army of Darkness. This all leads to a classic early title defense between Ric Flair and Barry Windham. Plus a little more info on Buddy Colt and a fateful plane ride with an…

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EP.16 - Edge vs Undertaker - “Dead Man Walkin” 33:39

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August 17th, 2008. The Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis is hosting WWE’s Summerslam PPV. The headline match for our event is a hell in a cell match between the Rated R Superstar Edge and the Deadman, the Undertaker. This match isnt for a title or a streak, this match is about settling a blood feud. How did we get here?You think you know me, but w…

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Battle of the Belts II CWF/NWA, February 14th, 1986 PART 1 1:47:35

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We're back for a second helping of wrestling from Florida. Battle of the Belts II! The show ran a little longer than anticipated so it's being released as two episodes. This episode features an appearance of one of our favourite wrestlers as the White Ninja! The debut on our show of a very green Lex Lugar (note the "A" in his name) and a bonus matc…

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Wrestlemania Could've, Would've, Should've? 1:02:00

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On this episode we ask: Wrestlemania Could've, Would've, Should've? We take a look at the matches that never happened at a WrestleMania but could've, would've and maybe even should'veBy 80s Wrestling The Podcast

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EP.15 - Hart Foundation vs British Bulldogs - “Your manager is a dog?” 31:21

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April 28th 1987. The Edmund P Joyce Center in South Bend, Indiana is our stage for the evening, as a 2 out of 3 falls tag team match is showcase bout. The Hart Foundation and The British Bulldogs have been tied to each other’s hips for months at this point. Generational talents bound by blood and marriage, these four men are not only setting the ta…

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Top 5 Talk Show Segment Moments 1:00:00

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Today we talk about the iconic moments that took place on talk show segmentsBy 80s Wrestling The Podcast

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Battle of the Belts CWF/NWA, September 2nd, 1985 2:35:18

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We're off to Florida to start a mini-journey to explore the exciting Battle of the Belt supercards and the CWF (Championship Wrestling From Florida). We have a loaded card, Gordon Solie is on the mic and we take the time to reflect on the recent'ish 1 year anniversary of our show! Sponsor Legendary Wrestling Obsession is brought to you by: G&L Liqu…

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EP.14 - Randy Savage vs Jake Roberts - “Never trust a snake” 30:09

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February 8th, 1992 saw the airing of the WWE special Saturday Nights Main Event XXX. The Lubbock Municipal Coliseum in Texas is packed to the rafters, and over 14 million are tuned in from their homes to see the blow off to a very personal rivalry between two megastars. Jake the Snake Roberts has been a slithery thorne in the side of Macho Man Rand…

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The Best and Worst On-Screen Authority Figures 59:00

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Sometimes in Wrestling, like in life, you have no choice but to stick-it to "the man." But who exactly is "the man"? Well, it's changed over time and some portrayed the authority figure in wrestling better than others. Today we break down who the best and worst authority figures in wrestling are.By 80s Wrestling The Podcast

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EP.13 - Guerrero vs Mysterio - “If you're not cheating, you're not trying” 32:46

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August 21st 2005 saw the WWE holding their 18th annual Summerslam PPV event. The MCI Center in Washington, DC is witnessing a ladder match for the ages between Eddie Guerrero and Rey Myesterio. The WWE universe has been enveloped by this heated rivalry, this very personal blood feud between these two men from storied lucha heritages. So, what are w…

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The Greatest Masked Wrestlers of All Time! 59:00

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On todays episode, Tommy Fierro and Guest Host 'BabyFace' Brian talk about the Greatest Masked Wrestlers of All Time!By 80s Wrestling The Podcast

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Starrcade 86, Part 2 2:54:30

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It's the wrap up of Starrcade 86 and we have 4 big matches. Dusty and Tully bring comedy gold in the form of JJ Dillon in their first blood match for the World TV Title, the namesake of the show is on display as the Road Warriors and Midnight Express climb those scaffolds and bring us the less than stellar Night of the Skywalkers match. The Rock 'n…

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EP. 12 - Taz vs Sabu - “Beat me if you can, survive if I let you" 36:09

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The mid 90's saw ECW morph from a NWA territory into the island of misfit toys that rode the edge of a lightning bolt until the wheels fell off (their lightning bolt had wheels).Two of the men that helped propel the regional hardcore promotion into the cultural zeitgeist are The Human Suplex Machine, and the suicidal, homicidal, genocidal, death-de…

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Cody vs Logan Made Official 40:34

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Full Review of Friday Night SmackDown 05/10/24 Naomi vs Nia Jax Baron Corbin vs Carmelo Hayes Jade Cargill vs Piper Niven Bianca Belair vs Candice LeRae Angelo Dawkins vs Tama Tonga AJ Styles Randy OrtonBy Pat Dineen

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EP.11 - Gail Kim vs Awesome Kong - “I just have to be me” 31:23

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January 10th 2008. TNA Wrestling is televising their Impact! Television show from the infamous Impact Zone from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. The unstoppable behemoth that is Awesome Kong is facing off in the main event for the third time with the chiseled Knockouts prototype Gail Kim. …do I need to spell it out more? Two women are main ev…

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King of the Ring Preview 17:57

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Full Preview for the 1st round of the 2024 King and Queen of the Ring tournament taking place later tonight on Raw. BREAKING NEWS: Drew McIntyre not medically cleared to compete and has been removed from the KOTR tournament. Replaced by Jey Uso Men's First Round: Jey Uso vs Finn Balor Kofi Kingston vs Rey Mysterio Gunther vs Sheamus Ricochet vs Ilj…

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May the 4th be with you! The 80's Wrestling Con V - Special Preview Episode! 57:00

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The 5th Annual 80's Wrestling Con EXPLODES into the Mennen Sports Arena this coming Saturday, May 4th in Morristown New Jersey! Appearing Live: The Four Horsemen (Tully Blanchard, Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, JJ Dillon, and Baby Doll), Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Sgt. Slaughter, Kurt Fuller (No Holds Barred/Ghostbusters), Stan "The Lariat" Hansen, De…

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Starrcade 86, Part 1 2:44:47

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Greensboro and Atlanta co-host the granddaddy of them all Starrcade! JCP rides the wave of its most successful summer and tragic fall into a showdown between Flair and the Russian Nightmare Nikita Koloff. But before we get to the main event matches we focus on the first 8 matches on the card including a Louisville Street Fight between Ron Garvin & …

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