78. AWA All Star Wrestling 02-18-1989

Purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka because it’s back to Minnesota for a look at AWA All Star Wrestling from February 18, 1989! - The bizarre circumstances that led to the AWA stripping Jerry Lawler of their “world title” and putting it up in a battle royal - Lawler’s retort to the AWA as aired on Memphis television - A roll call of all 18 participants competing for the title - The latest episode of According To Larry - Comparing Tom Zenk with the season 7 version of Mad Men’s Don Draper - The reverse psychology of telling people to not come to the matches - The weird Greg Gagne coincidence Plus: - How long does it take Larry Zbyszko to mention Bruno Sammartino in the post-match promo? - The most bizarre tape trade in history - Bill Apter: the Samwise Gamgee of the AWA - The utter futility of showing old matches for nostalgia’s sake - More exploration of Sgt. Slaughter’s 1990 Survivor Series team - YouTube Comment Theater! Email: [email protected] Twitter: @GFAllentownPod Facebook.com/GreetingsFromAllentown Placetobenation.com/amazon