Best legendarywrestlingobsession Podcasts (2024)

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Survivor Series 1987 3:37:28

13d ago3:37:28

3:37:28

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

23d ago1:47:13

1:47:13

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

1M ago2:11:53

2:11:53

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

1M ago1:42:24

1:42:24

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

2M ago1:29:15

1:29:15

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

2M ago2:14:40

2:14:40

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

2M ago2:11:28

2:11:28

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

3M ago1:32:40

1:32:40

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

3M ago1:47:35

1:47:35

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

3M ago2:35:18

2:35:18

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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Starrcade 86, Part 2 2:54:30

4M ago2:54:30

2:54:30

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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Starrcade 86, Part 1 2:44:47

4M ago2:44:47

2:44:47

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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JCP/NWA August and Fall 1986 2:17:57

5M ago2:17:57

2:17:57

It's the Road to Starrcade. We wrap up the best of 7, check in on the Express tag teams, the US Tag Team Championship tournament, the crazy feud between Dusty vs Tully and the Four Horsemen and the birth of the Super Powers! It's some great TV and even a bit of the old shaky cam not for those with weak stomachs. Follow us on: Twitter/X @LegWreObses…

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Saturday Night's Main Event XII, October 3, 1987 2:16:07

5M ago2:16:07

2:16:07

It's an iconic night as we see the birth of the Mega Powers, as wrestling's biggest stars of the 80's join forces. No Jesse... no problem we get Bobby the Brain Heenan. Savage looks to regain his IC belt but Jimmy Hart's crew has other thoughts. Hogan defends his own belt against the Savage Samoan Sika & Mr Wonderful takes on the man mountain... Ki…

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SNME XII, October 3rd 1987, Set Up Show 2:32:55

5M ago2:32:55

2:32:55

It's the Fall of 1987 and the winds of change are upon the WWF. We focus on Randy Savage's journey to a top babyface before the handshake that changed the wrestling landscape. Some fun matchups include Davey Boy vs Hercules, Beefcake vs Rude for the first time and the Honky Tonk Man gets more than he bargained for when he faces a substitute for Jak…

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WWF August 28th, 1987 Paul Boesch Retirement Show 2:30:48

6M ago2:30:48

2:30:48

We're off to Houston for a unique WWF event, the Paul Boesch Retirement Show. We dig into the unique history of the territory. The evening includes a big Hogan title defense against the One Man Gang. Tito Santana teams up with Mil Mascaras to take on Demolition and Ted DiBiase and Jim Duggan tussle in a Mid South/UWF reunion. The commentary team is…

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WWF July/August 1987 2:33:14

6M ago2:33:14

2:33:14

The summer chugs along with more debuts, turns and surprises. Heenan's Family Strikes Back, DiBiase debuts, Rude is introduced into the Heenan Family with unexpected results, and we get a bizarre 6-Man elimination match main event. Follow us on: Twitter/X @LegWreObsession Facebook Page - Legendary Wrestling Obsession Patreon patreon.com/LegendaryWr…

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WWF May/June 1987 2:39:09

7M ago2:39:09

2:39:09

Before we can get to the October 1987 SNME card we have to take in the greatness of the summer of 1987. In the post WM III glow we see the intro of several new wrestlers. We follow the Dragon's short lived IC title run, catch a great match between Tito and Butch Reed, a rare syndicated TV match by Hogan and of course that fateful morning that we sa…

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Saturday Night's Main Event XI, May 2nd, 1987 Part 3 - The Show 2:49:59

7M ago2:49:59

2:49:59

It's the big night and the campus of the Fighting Irish is the setting for a great SNME card. The main event is actually a dark match which we re-imagine at the end of the show but we are treated to a Jake vs Kamala match, a lumber jack match to end a feud, a best 2 out of 3 falls tag title match, the first televised title defence of the Dragon and…

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Saturday Night's Main Event XI, May 2nd, 1987 Part 2 - Ken Patera Returns 2:01:48

7M ago2:01:48

2:01:48

This episode features a "What If" segment on WrestleMania III matches and storylines, and dives deep into the return of the Olympic strong man Ken Patera. We look back to a couple of classic encounters with Andre and Hogan to help set the return of a very different character. All that and a story about a very expensive flight for Jerry Saggs. This …

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Saturday Night’s Main Event XI, May 2nd, 1987 Part 1 F.T.S.M. Cup 3:15:02

8M ago3:15:02

3:15:02

It's a new year and we're back from the break with a mega-sized episode to set up the May 87 SNME card. We've got some great action from the Spectrum but the real meat of the show comes in the form of the Frank Tunney Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament from March 15th, 1987 in Toronto. Plus the final (original run) Piper's Pit and some board game…

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Iron Claw Movie Review 56:44

8M ago56:44

56:44

Welcome to a special holiday edition of the Legendary Wrestling Obsession Podcast. Your hosts are tackling something a little different here. We went to see the new movie the "Iron Claw" based on the Von Erich wrestling family. Spoiler Alert this episode will discuss most aspects of the movie and you'll want to see the movie before listening if tha…

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WCCW Christmas Star Wars 1982 2:38:35

8M ago2:38:35

2:38:35

To help celebrate the holidays the Legendary Wrestling Obsession Podcast is taking a trip back to the a comfy Christmas night in 1982 at Reunion Arena in Dallas. It's Christmas Star Wars, Texas style! The NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair is in town to defend his crown against Kerry Von Erich as they continue their feud and the long chase f…

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Great American Bash July 26th, 1986 3:29:59

9M ago3:29:59

3:29:59

It's the Greensboro Coliseum and the peak of Jim Crockett Promotions hottest summer. The Bash is nearly done and the feuds are boiling over. Tom Miller lays down an iconic greatest of all time ring announcement of the winner of the cage match between the Nature Boy and the American Dream, Magnum tries to keep Nikita from sweeping the best of seven …

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Great American Bash 1986, Set Up show, July 19th WCW Episode 2:23:22

9M ago2:23:22

2:23:22

It's the week before the monumental July 26th Bash card in Greensboro and another special edition of World Championship Wrestling from an arena show. The Rock 'N Roll Express face the Andersons in a classic match, Sam Houston steps up to take on Tully and we get another showdown between Jim Cornette and Baby Doll. Your hosts do the math on Flair's …

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Great American Bash 1986 Set Up show, July 12th WCW Episode 1:39:46

9M ago1:39:46

1:39:46

We're back in Crockett country and working our way to the July 26th, 1986 Bash card. On the way we had to stop and pay homage to a very special episode of JCP's flagship show World Championship Wrestling. The July 12th episode is no ordinary syndicated show and features Tully vs Wahoo, the Road Warriors challenging the Midnight Express for tag team…

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Saturday Night’s Main Event X, March 14, 1987 Part 3 3:29:00

9M ago3:29:00

3:29:00

WrestleMania III is just around the corner and a marquee Battle Royal serves as the first step in the Hogan vs Andre feud. Elizabeth is the prize in a Macho Man title defence and the new tag champs the Hart Foundation are tested by the unlikely team of Santana and Spivey. We talk Roddy's retirement and more on wrestling video games. Don't miss it! …

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Saturday Night’s Main Event X, March 14th, 1987 Part 2 3:08:40

10M ago3:08:40

3:08:40

We finish off February and up to mid March 1987 to get to SNME X from Detroit! We take a hyper focused look at the transformation of Jake the Snake as he plays the role of heel and babyface at the same time. The feud that was with the Honky Tonk Man and the big feud that wasn't with Hulk Hogan. Jake faces Savage in a non-title match and of course t…

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Saturday Night’s Main Event X, March 14, 1987 Part 1 1:48:31

10M ago1:48:31

1:48:31

It's the start of the long road to Wrestlemania III and a classic SNME from Detroit. Before we can get there we have to follow the critical developments of January and early February 1987. Piper's Pit becomes the focal point of Andre's return and the first hints of the match of the century. The British Bulldogs defend their belts against the Hart F…

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Saturday Night’s Main Event IX, January 4th 1987 Part 2 CORRECTED 2:23:56

10M ago2:23:56

2:23:56

It's the start of arguably the biggest year in wrestling... the January 1987 Saturday Night's Main Event is on deck. Corey and Geoff take a brief detour to visit a dream match from the house shows as reluctant partners Hulk Hogan and Roddy Piper team up against Mr Wonderful and the KING Harley Race. Then it's off to the big blow off of the Hogan/Or…

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Manitoba Moneyshot Podcast Interview with Legendary Wrestling Obsession 47:43

11M ago47:43

47:43

We're taking a quick break from our SNME journey to bring you a special edition episode. This past April your hosts had the opportunity to be interviewed prior to the launch of our show on "The Manitoba Moneyshot Podcast". The conversation covers our favourite wrestlers, matches and the incredibly important tie between music and wrestling! We'll be…

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Saturday Night’s Main Event IX, January 4th, 1987 Part 1 2:36:13

11M ago2:36:13

2:36:13

SNME roars into a new year and begins a clear path to the Pontiac Silverdome. In this episode we review the happenings on syndicated TV in December of 1986 up to the big show as well as some key house show results. Andre's reinstatement, the Piper vs Adonis feud, Hogan vs Kamala, a defining Bulldogs title defence in Hamilton and the Bunkhouse Battl…

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Growing Up AWA Part 2 (Patreon Bonus Episode) 2:45:10

11M ago2:45:10

2:45:10

Your hosts peel back the curtain to release the first of our Patreon exclusive episodes. It's the follow up to "Growing Up AWA Part 1". The show largely covers and expands on items discussed in the first episode (we recommend you go back and listen to Part 1 if you haven't already). The episode also covers Corey and Geoff's experience at the live A…

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Great American Bash, Charlotte, July 5th, 1986 2:44:07

11M ago2:44:07

2:44:07

The wrap up of the Flair/Morton feud leads us to a stadium show on July 5th. The NWA's Great American Bash is in full swing and it's the biggest night in the singles career of Ricky Morton. The Midnight Express & Jim Cornette take on Dusty, Magnum and Baby Doll in a cage & the Road Warriors & Russians face off in a double chain match. All of that a…

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Road to the 1986 Great American Bash 2:20:48

12M ago2:20:48

2:20:48

Summer may be over for real but things are just heating up at the Legendary Wrestling Obsession podcast. We track a handful of hot feuds as JCP storms towards their second season of "Bash" cards in arenas and stadiums around the country. Ric Flair and the Horsemen try to eliminate Ricky Morton, Magnum TA and Nikita are on a collision course for the…

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Saturday Night’s Main Event VIII, November 29th, 1986 Part 2 2:20:51

12M ago2:20:51

2:20:51

It's time for Geoff's favorite match as a heel Jake the Snake Roberts challenges a heel Macho Man Randy Savage for the IC belt. Hogan goes to war with a demi-god and Piper and Orton collide in a battle of best friends. The Killer Bees and Hart Foundation make their SNME debut as part of an action packed card. Tune in to the show because "THIS IS WH…

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Saturday Night’s Main Event VIII, November 29th, 1986 Part 1 2:18:09

1y ago2:18:09

2:18:09

It's the set up show for the November 86 SNME! We follow a babyface Honkytonk Man, the rise of an evil ref and Piper is on the trail to get revenge against Orton and Muraco but a returning Adrian Adonis may have something to say about that. Business picks up as the Bulldogs and Hart Foundation enter a new stage of their rivalry. Follow us on: Twitt…

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Saturday Night’s Main Event VII, October 4th, 1986 Part 2 1:59:55

1y ago1:59:55

1:59:55

Jesse's back and so is Saturday Night's Main Event! The fall of 86 sees the continuation of the Hogan/Piper feud, an all new Rowdy Roddy Piper and the British Bulldogs defend their titles against their greatest rivals. Oh... and there's dragons, like real dragons... or at least mini crocodiles or something. Don't miss it! Follow us on: Twitter/X @L…

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Saturday Night’s Main Event VII, October 4th, 1986 Part 1 3:09:21

1y ago3:09:21

3:09:21

It's the set up to the October 4th 1986 SNME broadcast. We track a busy summer for the British Bulldogs, including an impossible match against Studd & Bundy. Hogan defends against Adonis and Mr #1derful has his sights set on the champs belt. Roddy Piper returns and the slow build feud with Adonis boils over in the fall. The debut of the mailbag and…

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The WWF Big Event, August 28th, 1986 Part 2 2:30:48

1y ago2:30:48

2:30:48

The big show is at hand and it's quite the visual. The Orndorff vs Hogan feud has gasoline poured on it in an amazing main event. Ricky's first high profile shot at revenge against Jake the Snake and a 6-man tag involving the Heenan Family and the Machines. A new cross promotion toy line and the memories of an arcade classic are all coming at you. …

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The WWF Big Event, August 28th, 1986 Part 1 2:36:47

1y ago2:36:47

2:36:47

It's the set up episode to a record setting outdoor show in Canada. Follow the WWF through the summer of 1986 on the way to the largest attendance at a wrestling show in history (to that point). There's so much happening that we can't even mention it all including: Gene on the hunt for the Machines, heel vs heel tag team matches, Savage defends his…

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Saturday Night’s Main Event VI, May 3rd, 1986 Part 2 2:39:12

1y ago2:39:12

2:39:12

This episode completes the set up for WM II and the May SNME card. Relive the Hogan/JYD vs The Funk Brothers match, witness as the Snake strikes the Dragon and a best 2 out of 3 falls match between Sheik/Volkoff and an injured champion British Bulldog team. What does the Genesis video "Land of Confusion" have to do with it all? Listen to find out! …

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Saturday Night’s Main Event VI, May 3rd, 1986 Part 1 2:01:44

1y ago2:01:44

2:01:44

It's the set up to WrestleMania II and eventually SNME VI. An instant classic between Steamboat and Bret Hart, managers stepping in the ring, Mean Gene making some moves and a Snake is on the loose. Part II covering the actual broadcast will be released next week.By legendarywrestlingobsession

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NWA/JCP Superstars on the Superstation, February 7th, 1986 3:37:56

1y ago3:37:56

3:37:56

It's time to turn the channel to TBS and take a peak at how a whole other world of wrestling was operating. Or should we call this... "NOT growing up NWA". It's the first televised special for Jim Crockett Promotions on TBS. Join us as we explore the lead up through some of the World Championship Wrestling broadcasts. We got the "Express" tag teams…

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Saturday Night’s Main Event V, March 1st, 1986 3:29:45

1y ago3:29:45

3:29:45

It's the lead up to Wrestlemania II! Hogan defends against Muraco and gets a large surprise thanks to the Weasel and the British Bulldogs make their SNME debut and show why they are the greatest tag team of all time (maybe). There aren't any costume or mother's day parties but we do get the debut of the Real American video and the Slammy's!…

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AWA Starcage, April 21st, 1985 2:35:31

1y ago2:35:31

2:35:31

The LWO podcast uncovers a forgotten or perhaps overlooked gem... the AWA's Starcage 1985. This super card from St Paul's featured a triple main event. Join your hosts as we revisit the AWA in the spring of 1985. We cover the lead up to this non-PPV event by looking at some cool house show matches in January and March that set up this themed show. …

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Saturday Night’s Main Event IV, January 4th, 1986 2:52:53

1y ago2:52:53

2:52:53

It's the Christmas/New Years at the Beach edition of Saturday Night's Main Event. Join us for all the fun; water slides, swimming lessons, Hogan defends his belt against a former NWA champion and Bobby Heenan makes a guest appearance on commentary. We talk some 80's toys including Monchichi... you'll have to listen to figure that one out!…

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Saturday Night’s Main Event III, November 2nd, 1985 3:23:03

1y ago3:23:03

3:23:03

The Legendary Wrestling Obsession podcast is back on the the trail to cover every Saturday Night's Main Event episode. This week it's a special Halloween edition from November 2nd, 1985. Experience the debut of two iconic heels, a tag match for the ages and a costume party second to none. The chills, the thrills and yes some pie in the face!…

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Growing Up AWA Part 1 1:29:57

1+ y ago1:29:57

1:29:57

Join your hosts Corey and Geoff as they recount their childhood days of discovering wrestling through the AWA. Verne, Bockwinkel, the High Flyers, Andre, Mean Gene, Jess & Adrian and the birth of the biggest star in the business and most iconic tag team are all part of the fun. Plop yourself down for a dose of "All Star Wrestling" as we found and l…

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Saturday Night’s Main Event II, October 5th, 1985 Part 2 1:29:21

1+ y ago1:29:21

1:29:21

Part 2 of this extended episode features the show review and our "What If" segment. Volkoff threatens nuclear war and Piper explains that he'll collect the Orndorff bounty from Heenan's grandma if Bobby doesn't pay up. Don't miss a second of the action!By legendarywrestlingobsession

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