24. WWF Superstars of Wrestling 06-18-1988

We head out to the Bay area for some WWF Superstars of Wrestling action from June 18, 1988! - A look at the Hogan-less WWF of mid-1988, which also lacked Gene Okerlund leading to some forgotten broadcast teams - Harley Race is just severely injured and not dead despite all appearances to the contrary - The best in-ring work Superstar Billy Graham did in his WWF run: selling a figure four leglock - The debut of the Big Bossman and how he is like David Ortiz - Underage Louie Spicolli as spectacular enhancement worker - The Rockers debut and are talked about as being in the tag title picture instantly - Bret Hart continues his face turn by sending Jimmy Hart to get his shinebox once again - The beautiful subtlety of the Rougeau Brothers heel turn - Tough times for the Heenan Family in mid-88 as the Brain cuts a promo nearly in tears - Sean Mooney can’t stop yelling and kind of spoils an upcoming angle - Bam Bam Bigelow is all over the place in 1988 Also: - A commercial for WWF fundraiser cards of the era - A look at some C and D-level WWF show cards - The weirdness of Steve Lombardi plugging the Superstar Ice Cream bars - Why the first SummerSlam was scheduled for a Monday night - Personal and financial regrets about hating the Mine doll in ’88. - How to wake up Dave Meltzer at a long TV taping Twitter: @GFAllentownPod Facebook.com/greetingsfromallentown Email: [email protected]