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The Wrestling Memory Grenade

The WrestleCopia Network

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You pull the pin and we’ll pick up the pieces… Join host Ray Russell for an exciting trip down Memory Lane as we analyze and discuss years of wrestling history from your favorite promotions. From Hulkamania to Mulkeymania, from the Four Horsemen to the nWo, from the Midnight Express to the Lex Express. Which promotion are we deep diving into next? What year have we time-traveled back to now? Tune in and find out!
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In this compelling episode of the New to Wrestling Podcast: After Dark, join hosts Kelsey and Xavier as they delve into the extraordinary life and career of WWF legend Yokozuna. Born Rodney Anoa’i, Yokozuna’s journey from his beginnings in Carson, California, to becoming one of the most formidable wrestlers in history is nothing short of remarkable…
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For the 379th edition of Wrestling With the Dawg Podcast at FlairFlop.com, the Dirty Dawg Darsie reviews Yokozuna vs. Hulk Hogan for the WWF Championship at the WWF King of the Ring 1993! The Dawg discusses Titan Sports vs. the US Government, steroids in wrestling, and so much more! Please support WhenItWasCool.com! Patreon.com/WIWCool/ Patreon.com…
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A packed edition of the Grenade this week as we cover the final two weeks of WWF TV for MAY 1988. WWF Champion The Macho Man battles Bodyguard Virgil, complete with a postmatch showdown between Randy Savage and Ted Dibiase! IC Champ Honky Tonk Man plays a tune on the back of Brutus Beefcake, leaving the Barber bloody! There appears to be a fallout …
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In this unprecedented episode of New to Wrestling Podcast: After Dark, we dive deep into a single match that stands as one of the greatest in wrestling history - the Iron Man match between Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart from WrestleMania 12. Join us as we explore every thrilling detail of this iconic 60-minute showdown that ended in sudden death, mar…
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📢 Viewer discretion is advised. Welcome to the New to Wrestling Podcast: After Dark! Tonight, we’re diving deep into the life and legacy of Pat Patterson, inspired by the documentary “My Way: The Life and Legacy of Pat Patterson” on Peacock. However, we’re starting with a critical discussion on the modern-day allegations against Patterson, includin…
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On the 381st episode of Wrestling With the Dawg Podcast, Joe Drilling and Eric Allen of OnTheStick.com joins the Dirty Dawg Darsie to review the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Keiji Muto v. Stunning Steve Austin from NJPW on May 26th, 1995! The cats talk about the WCW plans for the TV title for Arn Anderson, Dustin Rhodes having talks with Titan S…
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Welcome back to the New to Wrestling Podcast! This week, we take a deep dive into the May 12th, 1997 edition of Raw is War, and it’s packed with memorable moments and intense matches. Viewer discretion is advised, as we navigate the thrilling world of late ’90s wrestling. We kick off with Ahmed Johnson vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley in the first round …
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On the 380th episode of Wrestling With the Dawg Podcast at FlairFlop.com, the Dirty Dawg Darsie reviews the WWF Hardcore Championship match from WWF Vengeance 2001 between Rob Van Dam vs. the Undertaker! The Dawg discusses talks in the newsletters about the WWF brand spilt, Chris Jericho becoming the first Undisputed champion, Ric Flair making WWF …
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THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE RETURNS WITH EPISODE #130 COVERING THE FIRST 2 WEEKS OF MAY 1988 IN THE WWF TV! HULK HOGAN TAKES ON RUSSIA AS HE BATTLES THE BOLSHEVIKS! PLUS, SEAN MOONEY DEBUTS! THE NEWEST ISLANDER - HIGH CHIEF AFI ARRIVES (AND LEAVES), PLUS, OUTBACK JACK & TAMA FINISH UP, WE HAVE A STEVE BLACKMAN SIGHTING IN 1988, JAKE ROBERTS WANTS …
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Welcome to another riveting edition of New to Wrestling Podcast: After Dark! In tonight’s episode, we dive deep into the life and legacy of one of wrestling’s most iconic figures, the Beast from the East, Bam Bam Bigelow. Join us as we explore his rise to fame, his unforgettable matches, and the challenges he faced outside the ring. We recount Bam …
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Grenade Episode #129 has arrived, covering MAY 1988 WWF News & Results! First, it's all of the latest WWF NEWS! The departure of Tama & Ricky Steamboat confirmed, the arrival of Sean Mooney and THE BIG BOSS MAN, cost cutting measures on the house shows, Owen Hart headed in, Roddy Piper's Movie Deal, there's a new Hogan... Brother, The Jumping Bomb …
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In this action-packed episode of the New to Wrestling Podcast, we dive into the May 5th, 1997 edition of Raw is War, marking the final stop before the “A Cold Day in Hell” pay-per-view. Hosts Xavier and Kelsey guide us through a night full of chaos and intense rivalries. The episode kicks off with Rockabilly facing Ahmed Johnson, with Johnson domin…
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For the 378th episode of Wrestling With the Dawg Podcast at FlairFlop.com, the Dirty Dawg Darsie reviews the Undisputed WWF Championship match from WWF Smackdown on May 2nd, 2002, between Hollywood Hogan and Chris Jericho! The Dawg discusses Lou Thesz passing away, DDP's WWF injury turning into DDP Yoga, the WWE name change, and so much more! Pleas…
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Welcome to another action-packed edition of the “New to Wrestling Podcast!” This week, we dive into the April 28th, 1997 edition of “Raw is War,” where the excitement is palpable and the surprises are endless. Here’s a rundown of the match card: •Flash Funk vs. Rockabilly (with The Honky Tonk Man) •The Road Warriors vs. Doug Furnas and Philip LaFon…
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We kick things off with a conversation about the ongoing legacy of the Dynamite Kid, including a discussion on his nephew, who now wrestles under the same iconic name. Xavier and Kelsey explore the complexity of the Billington family tree and the numerous Toms and Marks that populate it, adding a personal touch to the wrestling dynasty. In this Aft…
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For the 377th edition of Wrestling With the Dawg Podcast at FlairFlop.com, the Dirty Dawg Darsie reviews Hollywood Hulk Hogan vs. the Undertaker from WWE Judgment Day 2002 for the Undisputed WWE Championship! The Dawg talks about WWE getting the "F" out and the name change, Gene Okerlund coming back to WWE and hosting WWE Confidential, and so much …
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The Wrestling Memory Grenade returns this week with the WWF's SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT - APRIL 30, 1988. FEATURING... Undisputed WWF Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. The One Man Gang WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. British Bulldogs "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase vs. "Rock" Don Muraco "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. Hercules (w/Andre the Gi…
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This week, the team breaks down the action-packed April 21st edition of Raw is War, featuring a sizzling lineup that includes The Sultan battling Ahmed Johnson and Bret Hart taking on Stone Cold Steve Austin in a no-holds-barred street fight. The excitement peaks as The Undertaker confronts Hunter Hearst Helmsley in a nail-biting main event, with C…
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In this thrilling episode of the New to Wrestling Podcast After Dark, we dive deep into the passionate world of professional wrestling with our esteemed guest, Robert Martyr. Known for his intense dedication and unique approach to the sport, Robert shares insights from his life, from early influences shaped by his grandmother's involvement in AAA w…
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For the 376th edition of Wrestling With the Dawg Podcast at FlairFlop.com, Joe Drilling and Eric Allen of OnTheStick.com joins the Dirty Dawg Darsie to review the Great Muta v. Hulk Hogan from May 3rd, 1993! They talk about Hulk Hogan actually wrestling, why the Axe Bomber wasn't Hogan's finisher in the States, Linda McMahon becoming the President …
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It's Grenade Episode #127 fininising out another APRIL TV for 1988 in the WWF with another 2 Weeks of fun! Includes the epic Rick Rude/Cheryl Roberts angle that sparked the Rude/Jake feud, Bret Hart goes into singles competition, The Rougeaus become Fabulous, Ultimate Warrior gets aggressive, Ted Dibiase not done with The Macho Man, Hacksaw Duggan …
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In this thrilling episode of the New to Wrestling Podcast, Xavier Cruz and Kelsey Silva dive back into the vibrant world of WWE with their review of the "In Your House: Revenge of the Taker" pay-per-view. Our dynamic duo dissects a match card loaded with high stakes, including the WWF Championship clash between The Undertaker and Mankind and a heat…
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Welcome to the "New to Wrestling Podcast After Dark!" In this very special edition, we're thrilled to welcome our first guest, Woody Kumetat, of Suplex Vintage Wrestling! In this engaging episode, Woody shares his insights and passion for wrestling, recounting his journey from a mountain village in California to the vibrant wrestling scene of Phila…
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On the 375th edition of Wrestling With the Dawg Podcast at FlairFlop.com, the Dirty Dawg Darsie reviews the April 4th, 1994, edition of WWF Monday Night Raw! Earthquake vs. Adam Bomb! The WrestleMania X 10-Man Tag! Jesse Ventura sues Titan Sports, McMahon vs. the Government, and so much more! Please support WhenItWasCool.com! Patreon.com/WIWCool/ P…
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It's Grenade Episode #126 covering another week of APRIL TV for 1988 in the WWF. The Hacksaw/Andre feud continues on as the 8th Wonder of the World comes ringside to confront Hacksaw on Superstars, and then Bobby Heenan is ejected from commentary by Duggan on Wrestling Challenge. Ken Patera questions Dino Bravo's "Strongest Man" claims. It's the ba…
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On this week's thrilling episode of the New to Wrestling Podcast, we dive into the hardcore world of ECW's first-ever pay-per-view, Barely Legal 1997! In this special edition, Kelsey shares her first impression of ECW, taking in the chaos, high-flying acrobatics, and gritty brutality that defined the brand. From the moment we hear Joey Styles' icon…
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In this gripping episode of the "New to Wrestling Podcast: After Dark," we continue exploring the captivating documentary on the rise and fall of ECW, available on Peacock. Delve into the reasons behind ECW's closure from the perspectives of Paul Heyman and the wrestlers themselves. We also unpack the economic and strategic missteps that contribute…
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This week on the "New to Wrestling Podcast," dive into the chaotic and unforgettable April 14th, 1997 edition of Raw Is War. Join us as we dissect a bizarre, internationally broadcast episode featuring everything from technical difficulties to unexpected bikini segments. We'll explore matches like the Legion of Doom vs. The Godwins, and Ahmed Johns…
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In this episode of New to Wrestling Podcast: After Dark, we continue our deep dive into the documentary "The Rise and Fall of ECW." This episode focuses on: Documentary Storytelling: We dissect how the documentary portrays the complex saga of ECW, including its unique style and the challenges of its narrative structure. Significance of Pay-Per-View…
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The Grenade is back covering the first 2 weeks of APRIL TV for 1988 in the WWF. We look at all of the feuds coming out of the big WrestleMania IV event, plus establish a few new rivalries along the way. As Hacksaw Duggan does the impossible and KNOCKS OUT Andre the Giant! Plus, we hear from NEW Undisputed WWF Champion Randy Savage, Ted DIbiase stil…
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In this episode of the New to Wrestling Podcast, we take a close look at the April 7, 1997 edition of Raw is War. Here's what caught our attention: Promo Intensity: This episode leaned heavily into promos, giving us lots to think about in terms of character development and storyline progression over in-ring action. Steve Austin's Standout Performan…
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On the 374th edition of Wrestling With the Dawg Podcast, the Dirty Dawg Darsie dusts off a Main Event Status Rewind where he and Mr. Beverly Hills recorded a "Main Event Status Extra" where they BS'd for their one-year of podcasting for MainEventStatus.com! Mr. Hills and the Dawg talk about masked wrestlers, conspiracies, fact-checking, and so much…
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On the 373rd edition of Wrestling With the Dawg Podcast at FlairFlop.com, the Dirty Dawg Darsie dives into another Main Event Status Rewind from MainEventStatus.com and Still Real to Us Podcast's own Dr. Trey Franklin join the Dawg and Mr. Beverly Hills to discuss 1996 pop culture and pro wrestling! The cats talk about the sport franchises like the…
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On the 372nd edition of Wrestling With the Dawg Podcast at FlairFlop.com, the Dirty Dawg Darsie dusts off another edition of Main Event Status Rewind from MainEventStatus.com where Eric Gargiulo of Pro Wrestling Radio joins the Dawg to discuss the popularity of Stone Cold Steve Austin in 2015! They discuss Stone Cold appearing on the WWE 2K16 video…
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In this emotionally charged episode of the New to Wrestling Podcast, Kelsey and Xavier, dive deep into Paul Heyman's stirring 2024 Hall of Fame induction speech, capturing the hearts and imaginations of wrestling fans old and new. They explore Heyman's masterful command of the audience, his journey through the wrestling world, and the profound impa…
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On the 371st edition of Wrestling With the Dawg Podcast at FlairFlop.com, the Dirty Dawg Darsie dusts off another edition of Main Event Status Rewind from MainEventStatus.com where the Black Cat of the Old School Wrestling Podcast joins the Dawg to review the Ric Flair, Tully Blachard, and Arn Anderson vs. Sting, Lex Luger, and Barry Windham from N…
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In this episode of the New to Wrestling Podcast, we dive into the wild world of WWF's Raw is War from March 31st, 1997. Here’s the scoop on the chaos, the showdowns, and all the madness that went down: Owen Hart vs. British Bulldog: We kick off with the epic clash for the European Championship between Owen Hart and the British Bulldog. These two kn…
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Grenade Episode #124 is here, covering APRIL 1988 WWF News & Results! As we follow WrestleMania IV... First, it's all of the latest WWF NEWS including the departure of Ricky Steamboat & Butch Reed, plus the arrival of Jos LeDuc! Lots of new feuds are brewing. Face Turns, Heel Turns, & more! Then from there, we look into WWF Results for the month of…
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In this special mini-episode of the New to Wrestling Podcast, hosts Xavier Cruz and Kelsey Silva dive into the 1997 Slammy Awards, an event as unpredictable and wild as the era it represents. Get ready to relive a night of oddball moments and surprising twists. We'll walk you through the highs and lows, the quirky awards, and the performances that …
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