The Wrestling Memory Grenade

IT'S THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE #147. COVERING THE WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 10, 1988 WWF TV! Jake "The Snake" Roberts STRIPS "Ravishing" Rick Rude of his tights in a fun angle! Plus, The Blue Blazer makes his TV debut, The Fabulous Rougeaus begin taunting the Hart Foundation. A more aggressive Honky Tonk Man prepares to get "his" belt back from The Ultimate Warrior. President Jack Tunney fines "Outlaw" Ron Bass. Demolition calls out The British Bulldogs. Dino Bravo appears on the Brother Love Show as the Bravo/Hacksaw Duggan "Border War" continues. Jesse Ventura says a "no-no" word on weekend TV. Big Boss Man enforcing his own form of justice. We hear from the "Mecca of Manhood" SCARY Terry Taylor, You spell "PERFECT" H-E-N-N-I-G! The Macho Man invades the Prime Time Wrestling Studio, an UPDATE on the Muraco/Valentine feud, Tito Santana embraces singles competition once again, George Steele has his penultimate TV match in his 80s run, King Haku dominates in the ring as he seeks The Mega Powers, find out how Ken Patera watches the 88 Olympics, the Crockett job guys continue to work the TV Tapings, & more! All of that, and soundbites galore!Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

IT'S THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE #146. COVERING THE FIRST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 1988 WWF TV, DEALING WITH THE FALLOUT FROM SUMMERSLAM! Hulk Hogan shows off his brand new look.. complete with mineral water from Mars, BROTHER! The Honky Tonk Man seeks revenge as he smashes his guitar over the head of the NEW IC Champion Ultimate Warrior. Brutus Beefcake also seeking revenge on the "Outlaw' Ron Bass. Speaking of Bass, he introduces us to "The Maverick Brothers" on the Brother Love show this week as well! Bad News Brown beats his opponent so bad, he knocks him out of his boots (literally). Rick Rude continues to shine as he taunts Jake & Cheryl Roberts. Slick promises a "new look" for the One Man Gang. Dino Bravo & Hacksaw Duggan prepare for a "Border War". The Big Boss Man slaps poor Bobo Reeds into next week. The Bolsheviks demand a rematch vs. The Powers of Pain. The Fabulous Rougeaus with another great promo. WWF Champion Randy Savage awaits his next challenger in line. Plus, action involving the likes of The Rockers, Jake Roberts, Paul Roma, King Haku, "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, & more! All of that, and soundbites galore!Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

GRENADE #145 LOOKING AT SEPTEMBER 1988 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! HULK HOGAN returns to the House Show loop with his brand new "War Bonnet" (AKA, the Fist Helmet)! Hogan meets new foes in Bad News Brown, King Haku, & The Big Boss Man! "Macho Man" Randy Savage defends the WWF Title against Andre the Giant, and also against Ted Dibiase inside a Steel Cage! Curt Hennig becomes Perfect, while Terry Taylor becomes a Rooster. Honky Tonk Man chases the Ultimate Warrior to regain the IC Title. The Killer Bees split up as singles stars. Brutus Beefcake seeks revenge on "Outlaw" Ron Bass, Demolition battle the British Bulldogs, The Hart Foundation become annoyed with the Fabulous Rougeau Brothers. It's goodbye Craig DeGeorge, hello Rod Trongard. Plus, we have our first AKEEM sighting, and tons of soundbites from places like Boston, MSG, New Haven, The Cap Centre, Meadowlands, & so much more!Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

IT'S THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE #144. FINISHING THE DEFINITIVE EDITION OF SUMMERSLAM 1988 (PART DEUX!)Featuring The Mega Powers vs. The Mega Bucks, Elizabeth in her bikini bottoms, Jesse "Mega Ref" Ventura, Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. The Hart Foundation, "Rock" Don Muraco vs. Dino Bravo, The Big Boss Man vs. Koko B. Ware, Jake "The Snake" Roberts vs. The Mighty Hercules, SummerSlam soundbites from Honky Tonk Man & NEW IC Champ The Ultimate Warrior, we talk buy rates, & more!Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week on the Grenade, we begin the DEFINITIVE EDITION of the WWF's SUMMERSLAM 1988 REVIEW!Featuring The British Bulldogs vs. The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers, Bad News Brown vs. Ken Patera, "Ravishing" Rick Rude vs. The Junkyard Dog, The Powers of Pain vs. The Bolsheviks, a breakdown of the attack from "Outlaw" Ron Bass on Brutus Beefcake, The Brother Love Show w/Special Guest "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, IC Champion Honky Tonk Man meets the new challenge of the ULLLLLTIMATE WARRIOR!!! Plus, Baron Von Raschke debuts, Gorilla Monsoon talks peanut butter pie, a Jake Roberts run-in, Sugar Ray Leonard, SummerSlam soundbites, & much more!Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

IT'S THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE #142. COVERING THE FINAL TWO WEEKS OF AUGUST 1988 WWF TV, LEADING INTO THE FIRST-EVER SUMMERSLAM! Tons of last minute hype for the Mega Powers vs. Mega Bucks, as the heels allude to having Guest Referee Jesse Ventura in their pocket. Macho & The Hulkster respond with a secret weapon... Miss Elizabeth in a "string bikini". Brutus Beefcake picks a fight with "Outlaw" Ron Bass, destroys the cowboy's hat and bullwhip "Miss Betsy". Then the following week, the Outlaw returns for revenge, and bout does he get it! RIck Rude continues to taunt Jake Roberts and wife Cheryl, but now also adds the Junkyard Dog to his list of detractors. Jimmy Hart continues to align himself with Demolition & Mr. Fuji in order to screw his former team The Hart Foundation from winning the Tag Team Titles. Brother Love questions who his mystery guest will be at the PPV, as well as the integrity of "Mega" Ref Ventura. The Fabulous Rougeaus continue to impress their American fans. The Ultimate Warrior dominates. The Rockers dazzle in tag action. The Big Boss Man serves Hard Times to his opponent. Bad News Brown talks the "Harlem Shuffle", Crockett Prelim talent take over TV, & much more!Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week on the Grenade we look at the first two weeks of AUGUST 1988 WWF TV! The Mega Powers vs. The Mega Bucks build intensifies for SUMMERSLAM 88, while "Mega Ref" Jesse Ventura's integrity is put into question. Rick Rude shows off his new tights in the likeness of one Cheryl Roberts (the wife of Jake "The Snake")! Brutus Beefcake comes after the Honky Tonk Man's IC Title one final time. Jimmy Hart aligns with Demolition & Mr. Fuji in order to screw his former team The Hart Foundation. The COCKY Terry Taylor tries out some nicknames. Brother Love has his show interrupted by some unexpected guests in the form of the WWF Champ Macho Man & Hulk Hogan! Gorilla Monsoon doesn't mince words with Brother Love on the Prime Time Set. Plus action and promos involving the likes of The British Bulldogs, Rockers, Powers of Pain, Bolsheviks, Tito Santana, Ted Dibiase, Bad News Brown, Don Muraco, Dino Bravo, Hacksaw Duggan, Greg Valentine, Hart Foundation, Jake Roberts, Ultimate Warrior, One Man Gang vs. JYD, & soundbites galore!Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

GRENADE #140 LOOKING AT AUGUST 1988 WWF NEWS & RESULTS! Mean Gene Returns, SummerSlam rumors, Iron Sheik Fired (again), Baron Von Raschke headed in, Rod Trongard joins commentary, WWF Champ "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan returns to action against some new opponents, Ted Dibiase & Andre injure Elizabeth, Brutus Beefcake introduces GEORGIA "The Animal" Steele in his fight against IC Champ Honky Tonk Man, Tag Champs Demolition vs. British Bulldogs, Dial 1-800-Fabulous as the Rougeaus face the Hart Foundation, The Ultimate Warrior coming for singles gold, the Rick Rude/Jake Roberts feud rages on, the unique team of Jim Brunzell &... Pork Chop Cash?!? Plus, the WWF invades Greensboro, the Blue ANGEL debuts, "Outlaw" Ron Bass picks a fight with GORILLA MONSOON, and an insane amount of soundbites from places like Boston, Philadelphia, Calgary, Edmonton, Los Angeles, & New Hampshire!Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

IT'S THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE #139. Featuring a SPECIAL INTERVIEW with current host of the Outdated Wrestling Hour, and the former Managing Editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated.. The man who INVENTED the PWI 500!!! We welcome BOB SMITH TO THE SHOW! Bob joins to talk his fandom growing up, watching the old NWF Cleveland territory, seeing Vince McMahon's DEBUT as a commentator on WWWF Championship Wrestling, being the very first host of ECW TV, creating the rankings for the PWI Magazines, inventing the PWI 500 and single-handedly putting together the first two 500s all on his own... We also talk Magazine darlings like The Cheetah Kid (Ted Petty), The Blackhearts with Luna, Mondo Kleen (Damien DeMento), all of that, and so much more!Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "Superfan DELUXE" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Grenade is back to close out the month of JULY 1988 WWF TV and a look at WWF WRESTLEFEST Results from Milwaukee Stadium! The Macho Man announces the returning HULK HOGAN as his partner for SummerSlam as the MEGA POWERS are slated to take on Ted Dibiase & Andre the Giant, the MEGA BUCKS! Plus, Mean Gene Okerlund returns after a month-long absence, Terry Taylor debuts and immediately turns heel on Sam Houston, full WRESTLEFEST '88 Results, the SummerSlam card is announced IN FULL, 6-Man Tag with the Ultimate Warrior & British Bulldogs vs. Demolition & Mr. Fuji, one final Weasel Suit Match, Jake Roberts vs. Rick Rude, Conquistadors eat ice cream, HULK VS. ANDRE INSIDE A STEEL CAGE, SOUNDBITES GALORE, and so much more!Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "Superfan DELUXE" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

IT'S THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE #137. CONTINUING WITH TWO MORE WEEKS OF JULY 1988 WWF TV! The Powers of Pain make their WWF DEBUT! The Macho Man issues a challenge to Ted Dibiase & Andre. SSSSummer Slam hype begins. Jake & Cheryl Roberts are the guests of Brother Love! And speaking of Brother, Mr. Love joins an episode of Prime Time Wrestling, which only upsets the Gorilla! The Big Boss Man shows us what "hard times" is all about! Tito Santana battles "Headbanger" Jos LeDuc, Greg Valentine vs. Ken Patera (as Don Muraco intervenes). The Iron Sheik's brief return to TV. Tag team action is hot & heavy as we see the likes of The Hart Foundation, Rockers, Rougeaus, Tag Champs Demolition, & more! Plus, Jesse Ventura will return to the ring... as a REFEREE?!?!?! Also, soundbites out the wazoo, and so much more summer of 88 goodness!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "Superfan DELUXE" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

New Grenade Episode #136 covers the first TWO WEEKS of JULY TV for 1988 in the WWF! Bobby Heenan crowns a NEW KING of the WWF! Ted Dibiase & Andre the Giant attack WWF Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage to begin the set up for SummerSlam! The Rougeaus are getting more FABULOUS by the day. The Hart Foundation reunite for tag action while Jimmy Hart responds to his former team trying to fire him. Rick Martel ruled out indefinitely. Bad News Brown ponders having kids??? Jos LeDuc makes his TV debut. Tag team specialists The Rockers continue to impress, we witness the Russian Veg-O-Matic, everyone loves an Ice Cream Bar, Sean Mooney is improving while Mean Gene is replaced by Howard Finkel! Brother Love's featured guests this week are The Big Boss Man and "Ravishing" Rick Rude! All of that, and so much more!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "Superfan DELUXE" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's Grenade #135 covering NEWS & RESULTS for JULY 1988 in the WWF! Mean Gene Okerlund in the WWF doghouse. The Debuts of Curt Hennig, Owen Hart, & Terry Taylor! GEORGIA "The Animal" Steele counteracts "Peggy Sue", Weasel Suit Matches with Bobby Heenan vs. Ultimate Warrior continue, Lumberjack Matches involving Andre the Giant vs. Hacksaw Duggan, Powers of Pain vs. Tag Champs Demolition, The Rockers lookin' good, Jos LeDuc finishes up, Dial 1-800-FABULOUS for the Rougeaus, the WWF running FOUR shows per night, Adrian Adonis dies in car crash, the Muraco/Valentine feud kicks off, "SHOUTING" Sean Mooney tries his hand at commentary, The Hart Foundation reunite, Hercules injured, Ted Dibiase challenges Randy Savage, a random Porkchop Cash sighting, a look at Wrestling Cable Ratings, SummerSlam Rumors, & more... Plus, Soundbites Galore!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "Superfan DELUXE" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Grenade is back with Episode #134, with the last 2 weeks of JUNE 1988 WWF TV! Featuring the DEBUTS of THE BIG BOSS MAN, THE ROCKERS, THE BROTHER LOVE SHOW, and... "MINE"! Plus, Harley Race is OUT as Bobby Heenan searches for a NEW KING of the WWF! Greg Valentine maims Superstar Graham, The Hart Foundation reject manager Jimmy Hart, Rick Martel "injured", Bam Bam Bigelow QUITS, and SHOUTING Sean Mooney in the Event Center. From there, it's action with the British Bulldogs, Ultimate Warrior, Rick Rude, Tag Champs Demolition, Ken Patera, One Man Gang, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Ted Dibiase, Bad News Brown, Hacksaw Duggan, Dino Bravo, Koko B. Ware, Bret Hart, George "The Animal" Steele, & the Rougeau Brothers are more FABULOUS than ever!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "Superfan DELUXE" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Grenade #133 has arrived, talking JUNE 1988 WWF TV, featuring the first appearance of BROTHER LOVE! Plus, many feuds continue to build... WWF Champ "Macho Man" Savage vs. Ted Dibiase, IC Champ Honky Tonk Man vs. Brutus Beefcake, Tag Champs Demolition vs. Strike Force, Rick Rude vs. Jake & Cheryl Roberts, Andre the Giant vs. Hacksaw Duggan, Bad News Brown vs. The Hart Foundation, Patera vs. Bravo, Bass vs. JYD, & more... Also, Ladies Champion Sensational Sherri is back with a vengeance, the Rougeau Brothers looking more FABULOUS than ever, Sam Houston gets some TV time, Demolition vs. Young Stallions in a fun TV battle, a Louie Spicolli sighting, Sean Mooney takes over the 'Event Center', & soundbites galore!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "Superfan DELUXE" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's Grenade #132 looking at WWF NEWS & RESULTS for JUNE 1988! We say goodbye to Bam Bam Bigelow, and hello to the Powers of Pain! Weasel Suit Matches between Bobby Heenan vs. The Ultimate Warrior. A fan interferes during a STEEL CAGE MATCH at MSG between WWF Champion The Macho Man vs. Ted Dibiase. Rick Martel involved in an injury angle. Jos LeDuc becomes "The Headbanger". Jimmy Hart gets creative after being banned from ringside. High Chief Afi finishes up, while Haku bites the nose off a man in a bar! There's a Women's Tag Title change in Japan, and Vince is none too pleased. The Big Boss Man dominates his opponents. Dino Bravo PINS The Ultimate Warrior. A Muraco/Valentine confrontation. 6-Man Tag with Strike Force & Ultimate Warrior vs. Demolition & Mr. Fuji! Rodger Kent does his last announcing gig. We've got Wrestlefest '88 news including the entire 15-Match lineup! Plus feuds continue between Savage/Dibiase, Duggan/Andre, Jake/Rude, Brutus/Honky Tonk, JYD/Outlaw, Patera/Bravo, Bad News vs. Hart Foundation,& Soundbites Galore! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "Superfan DELUXE" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 between Jimmy Hart and the Hart Foundation, as Bret Hart orders Jimmy to "stay away". Greg Valentine debuts his new shinguard "The Heartbreaker". Jake Roberts continues his hunt for Rick Rude. The Rougeau Brothers are becoming more FABULOUS by the week! Special Tug of War Challenge goes wrong when Ken Patera challenges Dino Bravo. Sean Mooney offers up the Special Report. As promised, we FINALLY get our first look at the brand new PRIME TIME WRESTLING set! Craig DeGeorge finds out what happens when you upset a Giant. And speaking of Andre, he's still embroiled in his feud with Hacksaw Duggan. We answer the question - "Why was King Kong Bundy on Prime Time in May of 88?". We talk Ultimate Warrior, Tag Champs Demolition, Bad News Brown, Bam Bam Bigelow, One Man Gang, Sam Houston, Danny Davis, Bolsheviks, Killer Bees, Young Stallions, Jim Neidhart, Junkyard Dog, Ron Bass, and so much more... Plus... SOUNDBITES GALORE!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "Superfan DELUXE" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 RICK RUDE'S A--... GORILLA MONSOON "QUITS" PRIME TIME WRESTLING, MACHO MAN ENCOUNTERS TED DIBIASE, HONKY TONK MEETS HILLBILLY JIM, DEMOLITION DOMINATE, KEN PATERA IS OFFENDED BY DINO BRAVO'S CLAIMS, THE ROUGEAUS CONTINUE TO BE "FABULOUS", ANDRE TALKS "CROSS-EYED" DUGGAN, BRET HART IN SINGLES ACTION, SLICK TALKS "GANG" VIOLENCE, SOUNDBITES GALORE, & MORE!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "Superfan DELUXE" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 Angels back in Japan, a Macho & Elizabeth wedding special?,& so much more! Then from there, we look into WWF Results for the month of MAY '88 including WWF Champion Randy "Macho Man" Savage vs. "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase, "Hacksaw" Jim Dugga battles Andre the Giant, Jake "The Snake" Roberts gets his hands on "Ravishing" Rick Rude, IC Champ Honky Tonk Man vs. Brutus Beefcake (featuring Jimmy Hart in drag!). Tag Champions Demolition vs. Strike Force. Battle of the Babyfaces goes awry when both the Young Stallions & Killer Bees are cheated after illegal tactics of the FABULOUS Rougeau Brothers! Junkyard Dog comes after "Outlaw" Ron Bass. British Bulldogs & Koko B. Ware vs. Heenan, Haku & High Chief Afi. Bam Bam Bigelow vs. One Man Gang. "The Hitman" Bret Hart squares off against that "Double Cross" Bad News Brown, The Stallions meet the Bolsheviks, Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules. Dino Bravo pulls one over on Ken Patera. The never-ending Danny Davis/Sam Houston saga continues on. The Sensational Sherri turns away the challenges of both Desiree Peterson & Rockin' Robin. Jim "Anvil" Neidhart goes into singles competition against the likes of "Rock" Don Muraco, Greg Valentine tangles with the wily "Animal" George Steele. Outback Jack finishes up. Rodger Kent & Superstar Graham join the commentary team. Kal Rudman shines bright. Bobby Heenan makes a crucial mistake at MSG. Plus, action from newcomers Jos LeDuc & The Big Boss Man, and a plethora of Soundbites from Boston, MSG, and the Spectrum! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "Superfan DELUXE" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 GangWWF Tag Team Champions Demolition vs. British Bulldogs"Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase vs. "Rock" Don Muraco"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. Hercules (w/Andre the Giant!)Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake vs. "Dangerous" Danny Davis"Ravishing" Rick Rude vs. Koko B. WareSoundbites galore, and so much more...Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "Superfan DELUXE" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 continues his issues with Andre the Giant, Jack Tunney comes down with a mandate on the Brain, Ken Patera issues a challenge to Dino Bravo, Dibiase vs. Beefcake, Valentine vs. Animal Steele, Ventura names Demolition's Finisher, Hulk Hogan wins an Award, Bobby Heenan celebrates 2 Years on Prime Time Wrestling, all of that & so much more, PLUS SOUNDBITES GALORE in this edition!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadeListen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!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 continues his issues with Andre the Giant, Jack Tunney comes down with a mandate on the Brain, Ken Patera issues a challenge to Dino Bravo, Dibiase vs. Beefcake, Valentine vs. Animal Steele, Ventura names Demolition's Finisher, Hulk Hogan wins an Award, Bobby Heenan celebrates 2 Years on Prime Time Wrestling, all of that & so much more, PLUS SOUNDBITES GALORE in this edition! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 battle of the chains when the Mighty Hercules faces Junkyard Dog. Bret Hart dubs Bad News Brown a "Double Cross". Strike Force look primed for a title rematch with Demolition. The Million Dollar Man has a "Master Plan". Nepotism pays off (sort of) when Greg Valentine meets the son of a legendary WWF Hall of Famer. Koko Ware goes Weasel Hunting, while Jesse Ventura makes outlandish statements. Plus, tons of great sound bites from the likes of the NEW WWF Champion Randy Savage, Ted Dibiase, Bad News Brown, Bret Hart, Strike Force, Bobby Heenan, JYD, Slick, Lord Alfred Hayes, Mean Gene, Gorilla Monsoon, Bobby Heenan, Jesse Ventura, & so much more!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadeListen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!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 has his issues with Duggan on Wrestling Challenge. Ken Patera questions Dino Bravo's "Strongest Man" claims. It's the battle of the chains when the Mighty Hercules faces Junkyard Dog. Bret Hart dubs Bad News Brown a "Double Cross". Strike Force look primed for a title rematch with Demolition. The Million Dollar Man has a "Master Plan". Nepotism pays off (sort of) when Greg Valentine meets the son of a legendary WWF Hall of Famer. Koko Ware goes Weasel Hunting, while Jesse Ventura makes outlandish statements. Plus, tons of great sound bites from the likes of the NEW WWF Champion Randy Savage, Ted Dibiase, Bad News Brown, Bret Hart, Strike Force, Bobby Heenan, JYD, Slick, Lord Alfred Hayes, Mean Gene, Gorilla Monsoon, Bobby Heenan, Jesse Ventura, & so much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 still has a master plan, "Outlaw" Ron Bass chokes out the Junkyard Dog, Rick Rude introduces the Rude Awakening KISS to his shtick, Dino Bravo takes issue with Ken Patera's strongman claims, "Hitman" Bret Hart vows revenge on that no good "double cross" Bad News Brown, Strike Force look to regain their Tag Titles from Demolition, IC Champ Honky Tonk Man vs. Outback Jack, Rick Rude vs. Koko B. Ware in a Prime Time rematch, Don Muraco shines with new manager Superstar Graham, fancy footwork from Bam Bam Bigelow, The Bolsheviks beat the Killer Bees, Matilda back on TV, feuds that weren't meant to be, Andre re-acquires manager Bobby Heenan, and so much more!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadeListen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!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 Gian! Plus, we hear from NEW Undisputed WWF Champion Randy Savage, Ted DIbiase still has a master plan, "Outlaw" Ron Bass chokes out the Junkyard Dog, Rick Rude introduces the Rude Awakening KISS to his shtick, Dino Bravo takes issue with Ken Patera's strongman claims, "Hitman" Bret Hart vows revenge on that no good "double cross" Bad News Brown, Strike Force look to regain their Tag Titles from Demolition, IC Champ Honky Tonk Man vs. Outback Jack, Rick Rude vs. Koko B. Ware in a Prime Time rematch, Don Muraco shines with new manager Superstar Graham, fancy footwork from Bam Bam Bigelow, The Bolsheviks beat the Killer Bees, Matilda back on TV, feuds that weren't meant to be, Andre re-acquires manager Bobby Heenan, and so much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 April '88 including a mini-European tour to kick it off. See what life is like without the Hulkster.... As Andre takes on the likes of Jim Duggan, the Ultimate Warrior, and Jake Roberts in April! Plus, "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase challenges the brand new WWF Champion Randy "Macho Man" Savage. Tag Champions Demolition battle the former champs Strike Force. Brutus Beefcake chases after IC Champion Honky Tonk Man. The Rougeau Brothers become FABULOUS. Bret Hart looks for revenge versus Bad News Brown. One Man Gang vs. Bam Bam Bigelow. "Ravishing" Rick Rude vs. "Rock" Don Muraco, Islanders & Bobby Heenan vs. Bulldogs & Koko B. Ware, Warrior vs. Hercules, Sherri vs. Desiree Peterson, Outlaw Ron Bass vs. Junkyard Dog, Dino Bravo vs. Ken Patera, & sound bites from MSG!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadeListen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!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 April '88 including a mini-European tour to kick it off. See what life is like without the Hulkster.... As Andre takes on the likes of Jim Duggan, the Ultimate Warrior, and Jake Roberts in April! Plus, "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase challenges the brand new WWF Champion Randy "Macho Man" Savage. Tag Champions Demolition battle the former champs Strike Force. Brutus Beefcake chases after IC Champion Honky Tonk Man. The Rougeau Brothers become FABULOUS. Bret Hart looks for revenge versus Bad News Brown. One Man Gang vs. Bam Bam Bigelow. "Ravishing" Rick Rude vs. "Rock" Don Muraco, Islanders & Bobby Heenan vs. Bulldogs & Koko B. Ware, Warrior vs. Hercules, Sherri vs. Desiree Peterson, Outlaw Ron Bass vs. Junkyard Dog, Dino Bravo vs. Ken Patera, & sound bites from MSG! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

IT'S AN ULTRA MEGA MONSTER 7-HOUR BONUS EPISODE OF THE GRENADE! Combining both WrestleMania IV Review Episodes into one DEFINITIVE EDITION! Featuring special guests Jammie Ward, Gene Jackson, and my very own brother Jesse, all join the show to talk the matches and memories from March 27, 1988. The Battle Royal, The 1st Round of the WWF Championship Tournament, Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules, Bret Hart's first screwjob courtesy of Bad News Brown, Bob Uecker-isms, a crazy Hulk Hogan promo, the event not really being at "Trump Plaza", Steamboat & Butch Reed finish up, Bam Bam's injury, Jake Roberts new theme, Jammie talks being at WrestleMania IV, George Steele shenanigans, Sika's pants, Gorgeous Miss Liz, Muraco's Hoses, Craig DeGeorge's voice, Vanna White = "Woman Person", Crockett competes with is Clash, Donald Trump High Rollers, and so much more. Plus, we talk names like Rick Rude, Jake Roberts, Bam Bam Bigelow, Ricky Steamboat, Butch Reed, Dino Bravo, Jim Duggan. Then, the Tournament continues with HULK VS. ANDRE, DIBIASE VS. MURACO, VALENTINE VS. MACHO MAN. Plus, IC CHAMP HONKY TONK MAN VS. BRUTUS BEEFCAKE, MATILDA'S RETURN. BULLDOGS & KOKO VS. ISLANDERS & HEENAN, MACHO VS. ONE MAN GANG, DEMOLITION VS. TAG CHAMPS STRIKE FORCE, BOB UECKER FINALLY FINDS VANNA WHITE, AND THE MAIN EVENT FOR THE VACANT WWF TITLE - RANDY "MACHO MAN" SAVAGE VS. "THE MILLION DOLLAR MAN" TED DIBIASE. All of that, plus other great memories, sound bites galore from the event, & more!SPECIAL MESSAGE: This was a major undertaking for me. I put a lot of time and effort into this project. I want to thank everyone who participated in this episode for their contributions to the final product. I hope everyone enjoys this episode and appreciates the passion behind it. Please share with your friends and thank you for your continued support!RAYAvailable everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadeListen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!SPECIAL MESSAGE: This was a major undertaking for me. I put a lot of time and effort into this project. I want to thank everyone who participated in this episode for their contributions to the final product. I hope everyone enjoys this episode and appreciates the passion behind it. Please share with your friends and thank you for your continued support!RAY ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

IT'S ANOTHER MONSTER MONSTER 3+ HOUR EPISODE OF THE GRENADE! As we continue our WWF WRESTLEMANIA IV REVIEW - with Part 2. Once again featuring special guests Jammie Ward, Gene Jackson, and Ray's brother Jesse, all joining the show once more to discuss THE ACTION AND SHARE MORE OF THEIR MEMORIES! It was a lot of work, we hope you enjoy! TOPICS THIS WEEK INCLUDE... The Tournament continues with HULK VS. ANDRE, DIBIASE VS. MURACO, VALENTINE VS. MACHO MAN. Plus, IC CHAMP HONKY TONK MAN VS. BRUTUS BEEFCAKE, MATILDA'S RETURN. BULLDOGS & KOKO VS. ISLANDERS & HEENAN, MACHO VS. ONE MAN GANG, DEMOLITION VS. TAG CHAMPS STRIKE FORCE, BOB UECKER FINALLY FINDS VANNA WHITE, AND THE MAIN EVENT FOR THE VACANT WWF TITLE - RANDY "MACHO MAN" SAVAGE VS. "THE MILLION DOLLAR MAN" TED DIBIASE. All of that, plus other great memories, sound bites from the event, & more!SPECIAL MESSAGE: This was a major undertaking for me. I put a lot of time and effort into this project. I want to thank everyone who participated in this episode for their contributions to the final product. I hope everyone enjoys this episode and appreciates the passion behind it. Please share with your friends and thank you for your continued support!RAYAvailable everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadeListen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!IT'S ANOTHER MONSTER MONSTER 3+ HOUR EPISODE OF THE GRENADE! As we continue our WWF WRESTLEMANIA IV REVIEW - with Part 2. Once again featuring special guests Jammie Ward, Gene Jackson, and Ray's brother Jesse, all joining the show once more to discuss THE ACTION AND SHARE MORE OF THEIR MEMORIES! It was a lot of work, we hope you enjoy! TOPICS THIS WEEK INCLUDE... The Tournament continues with HULK VS. ANDRE, DIBIASE VS. MURACO, VALENTINE VS. MACHO MAN, IC CHAMP HONKY TONK MAN VS. BRUTUS BEEFCAKE, MATILDA'S RETURN. BULLDOGS & KOKO VS. ISLANDERS & HEENAN, MACHO VS. ONE MAN GANG, DEMOLITION VS. TAG CHAMPS STRIKE FORCE, BOB UECKER FINALLY FINDS VANNA WHITE, AND THE MAIN EVENT FOR THE VACANT WWF TITLE - RANDY "MACHO MAN" SAVAGE VS. "THE MILLION DOLLAR MAN" TED DIBIASE. All of that, plus other great memories, sound bites from the event, & more!SPECIAL MESSAGE: This was a major undertaking for me. I put a lot of time and effort into this project. I want to thank everyone who participated in this episode for their contributions to the final product. I hope everyone enjoys this episode and appreciates the passion behind it. Please share with your friends and thank you for your continued support!RAY ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

IT'S AN ULTRA MEGA MONSTER 4-HOUR EPISODE OF THE GRENADE! As we begin our WWF WRESTLEMANIA IV REVIEW - Part 1. Featuring special guests Jammie Ward, Gene Jackson, and my very own brother Jesse, all join the show to talk the matches and memories from March 27, 1988. This week we discuss The Battle Royal, The 1st Round of the WWF Championship Tournament, Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules, Bret Hart's first screwjob courtesy of Bad News Brown, Bob Uecker-isms, a crazy Hulk Hogan promo, the event not really being at "Trump Plaza", Steamboat & Butch Reed finish up, Bam Bam's injury, Jake Roberts new theme, Jammie talks being at WrestleMania IV, George Steele shenanigans, Sika's pants, Gorgeous Miss Liz, Muraco's Hoses, Craig DeGeorge's voice, Vanna White = "Woman Person", Crockett competes with is Clash, Donald Trump High Rollers, and so much more. Plus, we talk names like Rick Rude, Jake Roberts, One Man Gang, Bam Bam Bigelow, Ricky Steamboat, Greg Valentine, The Macho Man, Butch Reed, Don Muraco, Dino Bravo, Jim Duggan, Ted Dibiase, and Soundbites Galore!SPECIAL MESSAGE: This was a major undertaking for me. I put a lot of time and effort into this project. I want to thank everyone who participated in this episode for their contributions to the final product. I hope everyone enjoys this episode and appreciates the passion behind it. Please share with your friends and thank you for your continued support!RAYAvailable everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadeListen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!IT'S AN ULTRA MEGA MONSTER 4-HOUR EPISODE OF THE GRENADE! As we begin our WWF WRESTLEMANIA IV REVIEW - Part 1. Featuring special guests Jammie Ward, Gene Jackson, and my very own brother Jesse, all join the show to talk the matches and memories from March 27, 1988. This week we discuss The Battle Royal, The 1st Round of the WWF Championship Tournament, Ultimate Warrior vs. Hercules, Bret Hart's first screwjob courtesy of Bad News Brown, Bob Uecker-isms, a crazy Hulk Hogan promo, the event not really being at "Trump Plaza", Steamboat & Butch Reed finish up, Bam Bam's injury, Jake Roberts new theme, Jammie talks being at WrestleMania IV, George Steele shenanigans, Sika's pants, Gorgeous Miss Liz, Muraco's Hoses, Craig DeGeorge's voice, Vanna White = "Woman Person", Crockett competes with is Clash, Donald Trump High Rollers, and so much more. Plus, we talk names like Rick Rude, Jake Roberts, One Man Gang, Bam Bam Bigelow, Ricky Steamboat, Greg Valentine, The Macho Man, Butch Reed, Don Muraco, Dino Bravo, Jim Duggan, Ted Dibiase, and Soundbites Galore!SPECIAL MESSAGE: This was a major undertaking for me. I put a lot of time and effort into this project. I want to thank everyone who participated in this episode for their contributions to the final product. I hope everyone enjoys this episode and appreciates the passion behind it. Please share with your friends and thank you for your continued support!RAY ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Grenade is back with our final stop on the Road to WrestleMania IV! This week we close out the month of March WWF TV in 1988, all the last minute build, promos, the final WrestleMania IV Report, sound bites, and so much more! Featuring the likes of Hulk Hogan, The Macho Man, Andre the Giant, The Million Dollar Man, Hacksaw Duggan, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Rick Rude, Ricky Steamboat, Greg Valentine, The Honky Tonk Man, Brutus Beefcake, Strike Force, Demolition, Don Muraco, One Man Gang, Bam Bam Bigelow, Butch Reed, The Ultimate Warrior, Hercules, The British Bulldogs, Islanders, Koko B. Ware, Bobby Heenan, and many others!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadeListen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!The Grenade is back with our final stop on the Road to WrestleMania IV! This week we close out the month of March WWF TV in 1988, all the last minute build, promos, the final WrestleMania IV Report, sound bites, and so much more! Featuring the likes of Hulk Hogan, The Macho Man, Andre the Giant, The Million Dollar Man, Hacksaw Duggan, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Rick Rude, Ricky Steamboat, Greg Valentine, The Honky Tonk Man, Brutus Beefcake, Strike Force, Demolition, Don Muraco, One Man Gang, Butch Reed, The Ultimate Warrior, Hercules, The British Bulldogs, Islanders, Koko B. Ware, Bobby Heenan, and many others! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Wrestling Memory Grenade returns this week with the WWF's SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT - MARCH 12, 1988. Featuring all the latest hype for WrestleManias IV as The Macho Man takes on The Million Dollar Man w/Andre the Giant. Hulk Hogan faces "King" Harley Race, the Dream Team explodes as Brutus Beefcake meets Greg Valentine, The Islanders square off against The Killer Bees, The One Man Gang goes toe-to-toe with Ken Patera, & more! This program also includes the match where Harley Race takes the infamous table bump that would lead to major surgery following his appearance at WrestleMania IV. Harley wouldn't return to the ring for more than 7 months following that surgery. Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadeListen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!The Wrestling Memory Grenade returns this week with the WWF's SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT - MARCH 12, 1988. Featuring all the latest hype for WrestleManias IV as The Macho Man takes on The Million Dollar Man w/Andre the Giant. Hulk Hogan faces "King" Harley Race, the Dream Team explodes as Brutus Beefcake meets Greg Valentine, The Islanders square off against The Killer Bees, The One Man Gang goes toe-to-toe with Ken Patera, & more! This program also includes the match where Harley Race takes the infamous table bump that would lead to major surgery following his appearance at WrestleMania IV. Harley wouldn't return to the ring for more than 7 months following that surgery. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Grenade is back with MARCH TV for 1988 in the WWF. It's nostalgia at its finest as the hype for WrestleMania IV is well underway! The final matches for the PPV are announced. Tons of hype for the WWF Title Tournament as we hear from Hulk Hogan, Ted Dibiase, Andre the Giant, Macho Man Savage, Greg Valentine, Don Muraco, Dino Bravo, Hacksaw Duggan, & more! Bobby Heenan has plenty to say about the British Bulldogs and The Birdman. Brutus Beefcake looks for The Honky Tonk Man's IC TItle, and his hair! The Ultimate Warrior declares "World War 3" on The Mighty Hercules. Bad News Brown continues to dominate, while Demolition await their title shot vs. Strike Force.Bruno Sammartino makes his final appearance as an announcer. Miss Elizabeth is a true inspiration. The Rougeaus declare "WrestleMania 4, for more!. It's the Battle for Texas when The Outlaw meets "Cowboy" Scott Casey. Some great Prime Time banter with the Gorilla & The Brain. All of that, plus we'll hear from Bob Uecker in some funny segments, and SOUNDBITES GALORE!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadeListen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!The Grenade is back with MARCH TV for 1988 in the WWF. The hype for WrestleMania IV is well underway as the final matches for the PPV are announced. Tons of hype for the WWF Title Tournament as we hear from Hulk Hogan, Ted Dibiase, Andre the Giant, Macho Man Savage, Greg Valentine, Don Muraco, Dino Bravo, Hacksaw Duggan, & more! Bobby Heenan has plenty to say about the British Bulldogs and The Birdman. Brutus Beefcake looks for The Honky Tonk Man's IC TItle, and his hair! The Ultimate Warrior declares "World War 3" on The Mighty Hercules. Bad News Brown continues to dominate, while Demolition await their title shot vs. Strike Force. It's the Battle for Texas when The Outlaw meets "Cowboy" Scott Casey. All of that, plus we'll hear from Bob Uecker in some funny segments, and SOUNDBITES GALORE! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Grenade Episode #118 is here, covering MARCH 1988 in the WWF featuring tons of News & Results! First, it's all of the latest WWF NEWS including house cleaning as we say goodbye to some of the talent. Bruno Sammartino quits the company. David Sammartino Fired for attacking a fan. Dan Spivey gone. Bam Bam Bigelow injured again. Jos LeDuc headed in. Big John Studd rumors continue. WrestleMania IV draws near as we look into WWF Results for the month of March '88 including House Show Royal Rumbles(!), Hulk Hogan & Bam Bam Bigelow vs. "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase & Andre the Giant, 6-Man STEEL CAGE Match - Macho Man & Strike Force vs. Honky Tonk Man & Hart Foundation. The Ultimate Warrior vs. King Harley Race, The Islanders vs. British Bulldogs, Don Muraco & George Steele vs. One Man Gang & Butch Reed, Steamboat vs. Rick Rude, Beefcake vs. Valentine, Bomb Angels vs. Glamour Girls, Sherri vs. Rockin' Robin. Plus, Jake Roberts, Demolition, Dino Bravo, "Outlaw" Ron Bass, Hacksaw Duggan, Hercules, Koko B. Ware, & many more!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadeListen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!Grenade Episode #118 is here, covering MARCH 1988 in the WWF featuring tons of News & Results! First, it's all of the latest WWF NEWS including house cleaning as we say goodbye to some of the talent. Bruno Sammartino quits the company. David Sammartino Fired for attacking a fan. Dan Spivey gone. Bam Bam Bigelow injured again. Jos LeDuc headed in. Big John Studd rumors continue. WrestleMania IV draws near as we look into WWF Results for the month of March '88 including House Show Royal Rumbles(!), Hulk Hogan & Bam Bam Bigelow vs. "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase & Andre the Giant, 6-Man STEEL CAGE Match - Macho Man & Strike Force vs. Honky Tonk Man & Hart Foundation. The Ultimate Warrior vs. King Harley Race, The Islanders vs. British Bulldogs, Don Muraco & George Steele vs. One Man Gang & Butch Reed, Steamboat vs. Rick Rude, Beefcake vs. Valentine, Bomb Angels vs. Glamour Girls, Sherri vs. Rockin' Robin. Plus, Jake Roberts, Demolition, Dino Bravo, "Outlaw" Ron Bass, Hacksaw Duggan, Hercules, Koko B. Ware, & many more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Grenade is back as we close out the month of FEBRUARY 1988 WWF TV! We take a look at the last 2 weeks of February as WrestleMania IV begins to take shape. Fourteen men prepare for the pending WWF Title tournament as the BRACKETS ARE SWITCHED, while The Ultimate Warrior/Hercules feud begins to take shape, Ted Dibiase is pi$$ed, Demolition ready themselves for Tag Team Champions Strike Force, Bad News Brown names "The Ghetto Blaster", Bobby Heenan is set to return to in-ring action after more than a year, Bob Uecker is back for the second year in a row, Rick Rude gets new theme music (YES, that one!), Honky Tonk gets a new challenger in Brutus Beefcake, The Bulldogs announce the return of Matilda, The Brain attempts a "Bird-napping". And it's February Sweeps and the feature matches are flowing... The Ultimate Warrior vs. "King" Harley Race, Rick Rude vs. Koko B. Ware, Bam Bam Bigelow battles Sika, Demolition vs. The Killer Bees, Danny Davis vs. The Birdman, & more... Plus, SOUNDBITES GALORE!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadeListen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!The Grenade is back as we close out the month of FEBRUARY 1988 WWF TV! We take a look at the last 2 weeks of February as WrestleMania IV begins to take shape. Fourteen men prepare for the pending WWF Title tournament as the BRACKETS ARE SWITCHED, while The Ultimate Warrior/Hercules feud begins to take shape, Demolition ready themselves for Tag Team Champions Strike Force, Bad News Brown names "The Ghetto Blaster", Bobby Heenan is set to return to in-ring action after more than a year, Bob Uecker is back for the second year in a row, Rick Rude gets new theme music (YES, that one!), Honky Tonk gets a new challenger in Brutus Beefcake. And it's February Sweeps and the feature matches are flowing... The Ultimate Warrior vs. "King" Harley Race, Bam Bam Bigelow battles Sika, Demolition vs. The Killer Bees, Danny Davis vs. Koko B. Ware, & more... Plus, SOUNDBITES GALORE! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Grenade rolls on with the first two weeks of FEBRUARY 1988 WWF TV! As President Jack Tunney strips "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase of the WWF Title and announces a 14-Man Single Elimination Tournament to crown a NEW WWF Champion at WrestleMania IV! The build for WrestleMania begins as names like Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Ted Dibiase, "Macho Man" Savage, Rick Rude, Jake Roberts, One Man Gang, Bam Bam Bigelow, Ricky Steamboat, Don Muraco, Dino Bravo, Greg Valentine, Hacksaw Duggan, and Butch Reed all prepare for the big tourney. Plus, a new Warrior/Hercules feud is brewing, Rick Rude faces The Dragon in a Rumble rematch, the Bulldogs/Islanders issues continue, Gorilla Monsoon returns from his heart attack, and Demolition call out Strike Force for a Tag Team Title Shot! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadeListen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!The Grenade rolls on with the first two weeks of FEBRUARY 1988 WWF TV! As President Jack Tunney strips "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase of the WWF Title and announces a 14-Man Single Elimination Tournament to crown a NEW WWF Champion at WrestleMania IV! The build for WrestleMania begins as names like Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Ted Dibiase, "Macho Man" Savage, Rick Rude, Jake Roberts, One Man Gang, Bam Bam Bigelow, Ricky Steamboat, Don Muraco, Dino Bravo, Greg Valentine, Hacksaw Duggan, and Butch Reed all prepare for the big tourney. Plus, a new Warrior/Hercules feud is brewing, Rick Rude faces The Dragon in a Rumble rematch, the Bulldogs/Islanders issues continue, and Demolition call out Strike Force for a Tag Team Title Shot! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Grenade is back discussing February 1988 WWF News & Results, plus you'll enjoy 30 LOCALIZED PROMOS in audio form! First, it's all of the latest WWF NEWS as WrestleMania IV begins to take form... From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of February '88 including NEW WWF Champion "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase & Andre the Giant vs. Hulk Hogan & Bam Bam Bigelow. 6-Man STEEL CAGE Match - Macho Man & Strike Force vs. Honky Tonk Man & Hart Foundation. The Islanders vs. British Bulldogs, Don Muraco vs. Butch Reed, Steamboat vs. Rick Rude, Beefcake vs. Valentine, Bomb Angels vs. Glamour Girls, Sherri vs. Rockin' Robin. Plus, Iron Sheik Returns (and leaves again), Jake Roberts, Demolition, Dino Bravo, One Man Gang, Ron Bass, Hacksaw Duggan, The Ultimate Warrior, Harley Race, Hercules, & many more! PLUS, SOUNDBITES GALORE!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadePlease Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!The Grenade is back discussing February 1988 WWF News & Results, plus 30 LOCALIZED PROMOS in audio form! First, it's all of the latest WWF NEWS as WrestleMania IV begins to take form... From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of February '88 including NEW WWF Champion "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase & Andre the Giant vs. Hulk Hogan & Bam Bam Bigelow. 6-Man STEEL CAGE Match - Macho Man & Strike Force vs. Honky Tonk Man & Hart Foundation. The Islanders vs. British Bulldogs, Don Muraco vs. Butch Reed, Steamboat vs. Rick Rude, Beefcake vs. Valentine, Bomb Angels vs. Glamour Girls, Sherri vs. Rockin' Robin. Plus, Iron Sheik Returns (and leaves again), Jake Roberts, Demolition, Dino Bravo, One Man Gang, Ron Bass, Hacksaw Duggan, The Ultimate Warrior, Harley Race, Hercules, & many more! PLUS, SOUNDBITES GALORE! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Grenade returns with a major piece of wrestling history as we cover the WWF's NBC Special "THE MAIN EVENT" from February 5, 1988. Featuring the largest viewing audience in North American wrestling history. Some 33 Million viewers tuned in to witness the rematch from WrestleMania III when WWF Champion Hulk Hogan battled Andre the Giant, featuring the epic "Twin Referee" angle, and the Hulkster losing his title after over 4 years. Also, "Macho Man" Randy Savage challenges the Honky Tonk Man for his IC Title... Plus, we talk politics at this event and how it changed the course of wrestling history forever!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadePlease Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!The Grenade returns with a major piece of wrestling history as we cover the WWF's NBC Special "THE MAIN EVENT" from February 5, 1988. Featuring the largest viewing audience in North American wrestling history. Some 33 Million viewers tuned in to witness the rematch from WrestleMania III when WWF Champion Hulk Hogan battled Andre the Giant, featuring the epic "Twin Referee" angle, and the Hulkster losing his title after over 4 years. Also, "Macho Man" Randy Savage challenges the Honky Tonk Man for his IC Title... Plus, we talk politics at this event and how it changed the course of wrestling history forever! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's the first Grenade of 2024 as we close out the month of January 1988 with two more weeks of WWF TV! It's MONSTER hype for the upcoming NBC Special "The Main Event", featuring HULK VS. ANDRE II. Plus, Ted Dibiase schemes, a Macho/Honky Tonk Confrontation, Get Well Matilda, Bad News Brown's in-ring debut, Hercules issues a challenge to The Ultimate Warrior, Craig DeGeorge meets Miss Betsy, Demolition climbing the ladder, the Sam Houston/Danny Davis feud continues, Vince McMahon hosts Prime Time in place of an ailing Gorilla Monsoon, Hacksaw promos everywhere, & soundbites galore! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadePlease Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!It's the first Grenade of 2024 as we close out the month of January 1988 with two more weeks of WWF TV! It's MONSTER hype for the upcoming NBC Special "The Main Event", featuring HULK VS. ANDRE II. Plus, Ted Dibiase schemes, a Macho/Honky Tonk Confrontation, Get Well Matilda, Bad News Brown's in-ring debut, Hercules issues a challenge to The Ultimate Warrior, Craig DeGeorge meets Miss Betsy, Demolition climbing the ladder, the Sam Houston/Danny Davis feud continues, Vince McMahon hosts Prime Time in place of an ailing Gorilla Monsoon, Hacksaw promos everywhere, & soundbites galore! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week on the Grenade #112, it's the inaugural ROYAL RUMBLE event as aired on the USA Network! We head back to January 24, 1988 and take a look at the first-ever 20-Man Royal Rumble match featuring the likes of "Hacksaw" Duggan, "King" Harley Race, The Hart Foundation, Tito Santana, The Junkyard Dog, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, One Man Gang, "Rock" Don Muraco, Butch Reed, The Ultimate Warrior, & many more! Plus, it's the official contract signing between WWF Champion Hulk Hogan & Andre the Giant for their WrestleMania 3 Rematch at "The Main Event". The Glamour Girls defend their Women's Tag Titles vs. The Jumping Bomb Angels. Rick Rude takes on Ricky Steamboat, The Islanders vs. The Young Stallions, and Dino Bravo attempts to break the World Bench Press Record. All of that, plus Ray breaks down the change in the announce team, the Rumble running against the Bunkhouse Stampede, TV ratings for the event, and so much more! A very insightful and entertaining piece on the 1988 ROYAL RUMBLE! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadePlease Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!This week on the Grenade #112, it's the inaugural ROYAL RUMBLE event as aired on the USA Network! We head back to January 24, 1988 and take a look at the first-ever 20-Man Royal Rumble match featuring the likes of "Hacksaw" Duggan, "King" Harley Race, The Hart Foundation, Tito Santana, The Junkyard Dog, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, One Man Gang, "Rock" Don Muraco, Butch Reed, The Ultimate Warrior, The Bolsheviks, The Killer Bees, Sam Houston, Danny Davis, "Outlaw" Ron Bass, Dino Bravo & Hillbilly Jim! Plus, it's the official contract signing between WWF Champion Hulk Hogan & Andre the Giant for their WrestleMania 3 Rematch at "The Main Event". The Glamour Girls defend their Women's Tag Titles vs. The Jumping Bomb Angels. Rick Rude takes on Ricky Steamboat, The Islanders vs. The Young Stallions, and Dino Bravo attempts to break the World Bench Press Record. All of that, plus Ray breaks down the change in the announce team, the Rumble running against the Bunkhouse Stampede, TV ratings for the event, and so much more! A very insightful and entertaining piece on the 1988 ROYAL RUMBLE! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's Grenade Episode #111 talking WWF TV FOR JANUARY 1988! "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase purchases the services of Andre the Giant! The Islanders suspended for Dog-Napping Matilda. Bad News Brown Arrives! Rick Rude debuts his "Rude Awakening" Neckbreaker. Everybody is getting ready for the "Rumble Royal". Hulk Hogan vs. Andre is announced for primetime TV on NBC! Jake Roberts and his DDT are O-V-E-R. Macho Man chasing down Honky Tonk. Bam Bam Bigelow impresses. Don Muraco and his HOSES. The fans can't help but cheer the HEEL Demolition. Terry Garvin's school of self-defense. Miss Elizabeth returns to the promo scene. Tons of Prime Time conversation between Bobby & The Gorilla, and so much more... PLUS, Soundbites Galore! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadePlease Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!It's Grenade Episode #111 talking WWF TV FOR JANUARY 1988! "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase purchases the services of Andre the Giant! The Islanders suspended for Dog-Napping Matilda. Bad News Brown Arrives! Rick Rude debuts his "Rude Awakening" Neckbreaker. Everybody is getting ready for the "Rumble Royal". Hulk Hogan vs. Andre is announced for primetime TV on NBC! Jake Roberts and his DDT are O-V-E-R. Bam Bam Bigelow impresses. Don Muraco and his HOSES. The fans can't help but cheer the HEEL Demolition. Terry Garvin's school of self-defense, Miss Elizabeth returns to the promo scene. Tons of Prime Time conversation between Bobby & The Gorilla, and so much more... PLUS, Soundbites Galore! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Grenade Episode #110 covering JANUARY 1988 in the WWF featuring tons of News & Results! First, it's all of the latest WWF NEWS ncluding... the arrival of Bad News Brown, the latest on the Royal Rumble (or is it the RUMBLE ROYAL, Gene?), Bunkhouse Battle Royals, Big Bubba Rogers headed in, Joel Watts quits, Billy Jack Haynes & King Kong Bundy finish up, the sight of WrestleMania IV now determined, Bam Bam Bigelow's injury, WWF Magazine numbers spike, the return of "C-Shows", canceled events, & more. Plus, the WWF announces several new PPVs and Jim Crockett answers with his own TBS specials! From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of January including WWF Champion Hulk Hogan vs. "Ravishing" Rick Rude, IC Champ Honky Tonk Man vs. The Macho Man inside a STEEL CAGE, The Glamour Girls vs. Jumping Bomb Angels, Beefcake vs. Valentine, Race vs. Duggan, Muraco vs. Reed, Islanders vs. Bulldogs, Tag Champs Strike Force vs. Hart Foundation, Demolition run over Ken Patera, Bigelow vs. The Gang, Steamboat vs. Rick Rude, Dibiase vs. Jake the Snake, Andre in action, Ultimate Warrior continues to dominate, Bees are everywhere, and so much more. All of that, and yes, Soundbites Galore!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadePlease Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!Grenade Episode #110 covering JANUARY 1988 in the WWF featuring tons of News & Results! First, it's all of the latest WWF NEWS ncluding... the arrival of Bad News Brown, the latest on the Royal Rumble (or is it the RUMBLE ROYAL, Gene?), Bunkhouse Battle Royals, Big Bubba Rogers headed in, Joel Watts quits, Billy Jack Haynes & King Kong Bundy finish up, the sight of WrestleMania IV now determined, Bam Bam Bigelow's injury, WWF Magazine numbers spike, the return of "C-Shows", canceled events, & more. Plus, the WWF announces several new PPVs and Jim Crockett answers with his own TBS specials! From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of January including WWF Champion Hulk Hogan vs. "Ravishing" Rick Rude, IC Champ Honky Tonk Man vs. The Macho Man inside a STEEL CAGE, The Glamour Girls vs. Jumping Bomb Angels, Beefcake vs. Valentine, Race vs. Duggan, Muraco vs. Reed, Islanders vs. Bulldogs, Tag Champs Strike Force vs. Hart Foundation, Demolition run over Ken Patera, Bigelow vs. The Gang, Steamboat vs. Rick Rude, Dibiase vs. Jake the Snake, Andre in action, Ultimate Warrior continues to dominate, Bees are everywhere, and so much more. All of that, and yes, Soundbites Galore! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We kick of the 1988 WWF Project with a BANG! Right out of the gate it's the January 2, 1988 edition of SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT! In a rematch, WWF Champion Hulk Hogan defends against King Kong Bundy (With Andre the Giant in this corner!). And, MAJOR ANGLE ALERT - As Andre "chokes the life" out of the Champion! Plus, Tag Champs Strike Force defend their belts in a 2 out of 3 fall match versus The Bolsheviks, Jake "The Snake" Roberts battles Sika (and a jar of mustard), Koko B. Ware meets Greg "The Hammer" Valentine... The Beefcake/Valentine feud continues on after the Barber cuts Jimmy Hart's hair, Gorilla & Bobby discuss The Royal Rumble, Mr. Fuji's bowler hat, and where, oh where has MATILDA gone? President Jack Tunney weighs in on the recent abduction of the British Bulldogs' mascot by Bobby Heenan and his Islanders. All of that, and so much more, on this, only the FIRST WEEK of 1988!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadePlease Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!We kick of the 1988 WWF Project with a BANG! Right out of the gate it's the January 2, 1988 edition of SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT! In a rematch, WWF Champion Hulk Hogan defends against King Kong Bundy (With Andre the Giant in this corner!). And, MAJOR ANGLE ALERT - As Andre "chokes the life" out of the Champion! Plus, Tag Champs Strike Force defend their belts in a 2 out of 3 fall match versus The Bolsheviks, Jake "The Snake" Roberts battles Sika (and a jar of mustard), Koko B. Ware meets Greg "The Hammer" Valentine... The Beefcake/Valentine feud continues on after the Barber cuts Jimmy Hart's hair, Gorilla & Bobby discuss The Royal Rumble, and where, oh where has MATILDA gone? President Jack Tunney weighs in on the recent abduction of the British Bulldogs' mascot by Bobby Heenan and his Islanders. All of that, and so much more, on this, only the FIRST WEEK of 1988! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Grenade returns as we close out the year of 1987 in the WWF as Hulk Hogan answers the offer of The Million Dollar Man. Will the Hulkster sell the WWF Title to Ted Dibiase? Plus, STAND BACK! As we talk the Slammy Awards, Peggy Sue arrives on TV, The Islanders dog-nap Matilda, Bam Bam & One Man Gang prepare for battle, Hacksaw and Harley have a wild brawl, Macho Man coming for Honky Tonk, Rick Rude impresses, The Warrior dominates, Demolition ascending the tag team ladder, The Hart Foundation want their belts back, the inaugural Royal Rumble event is announced, Greg Valentine talks bad managers and bad partners, a Raul Mata sighting, and so much more! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadePlease Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!The Grenade returns as we close out the year of 1987 in the WWF as Hulk Hogan answers the offer of The Million Dollar Man. Will the Hulkster sell the WWF Title to Ted Dibiase? Plus, STAND BACK! As we talk the Slammy Awards, Peggy Sue arrives on TV, The Islanders dog-nap Matilda, Bam Bam & One Man Gang prepare for battle, Hacksaw and Harley have a wild brawl, Macho Man coming for Honky Tonk, Rick Rude impresses, The Warrior dominates, Demolition ascending the tag team ladder, The Hart Foundation want their belts back, the inaugural Royal Rumble event is announced, Greg Valentine talks bad managers and bad partners, a Raul Mata sighting, and so much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Grenade is back with the penultimate episode of the 1987 WWF Project! This week we look at December 1987 WWF TV as we continue to ponder "Does Hulk Hogan have a price for 'The Million Dollar Man' Ted Dibiase?". Plus, Dino Bravo acquires Frenchy Martin.,The Dream Team explode (AGAIN) as Brutus Beefcake vs. Greg Valentine heats up. We discuss the current feuds and Superstars like The Macho Man, The Ultimate Warrior, Hart Foundation, Demolition, IC Champ Honky Tonk Man, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, Bam Bam Bigelow, Tag Champs Strike Force, Hacksaw Duggan, King Harley Race, "Rock" Don Muraco, One Man Gang, "Natural" Butch Reed, The Bolsheviks, British Bulldogs, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, The Islanders, we even tackle the feud between Sam Houston vs. Danny Davis! And... the Slammys are coming! All of that, plus more, and Soundbites Galore!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadePlease Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!The Grenade is back with the penultimate episode of the 1987 WWF Project! This week we look at December 1987 WWF TV as we continue to ponder "Does Hulk Hogan have a price for 'The Million Dollar Man' Ted Dibiase?". Dino Bravo acquires Frenchy Martin. The Dream Team explodes as Brutus Beefcake vs. Greg Valentine heats up. Plus, we discuss the current feuds and Superstars like The Macho Man, The Ultimate Warrior, Hart Foundation, Demolition, IC Champ Honky Tonk Man, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, Bam Bam Bigelow, Tag Champs Strike Force, Hacksaw Duggan, King Harley Race, "Rock" Don Muraco, One Man Gang, "Natural" Butch Reed, The Bolsheviks, British Bulldogs, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, The Islanders, we even tackle the feud between Sam Houston vs. Danny Davis! And... the Slammys are coming! All of that, plus more, and Soundbites Galore! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We hope you enjoy this BONUS edition of the Grenade show as Ray Russell conducts a very special interview with wrestling legend Bob Roop. In this episode, we catch up with what Bob has been doing since retirement before we head back in time to talk the early days. At the top of the program Roop will also address recent comments made by Ron Fuller and Kevin Sullivan, touching on his issues while in the Knoxville territory that led to the defection of the Knoxville 5 and "Plan B" video.From there, we go back in time to talk Bob breaking into the business, meeting Sam Muchnick, flamboyant Eddie Graham, amateur colleague Larry Kristoff's only pro match, some GREAT stories involving Sputnik Monroe (including Sputnik getting cute with Danny Hodge), and we learn that there's heat... and then, there's Ron Wright Heat!Other topics include... which promoter paid the best, what Gordon Solie was like behind the scenes, Larry Heinimi and his Cadillac, the absurdity of a wristlock, the Snake Pit training grounds in Florida, the heat getting Mario Galento, and so much more! Other names discussed in this episode include Jack Brisco. Ron Garvin, Bob Orton, Dick Slater, Verne Gagne, Dale Lewis, Mephisto - Frankie Cain, Louie Tillet, Hiro Matsuda, Sonny King, Gordon Nelson, Danny Hodge, The Great Boris Malenko, and Ron Simmons (DAMN!). A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn't hold back and opens up about his time in the world of Professional Wrestling.Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, random Bonus Video drops, and more!We hope you enjoy this BONUS edition of the Grenade show as Ray Russell conducts a very special interview with wrestling legend Bob Roop. In this episode, we catch up with what Bob has been doing since retirement before we head back in time to talk the early days. At the top of the program Roop will also address recent comments made by Ron Fuller and Kevin Sullivan, touching on his issues while in the Knoxville territory that led to the defection of the Knoxville 5 and "Plan B" video.From there, we go back in time to talk Bob breaking into the business, meeting Sam Muchnick, flamboyant Eddie Graham, amateur colleague Larry Kristoff's only pro match, some GREAT stories involving Sputnik Monroe (including Sputnik getting cute with Danny Hodge), and we learn that there's heat... and then there's Ron Wright Heat!Other topics include... which promoter paid the best, what Gordon Solie was like behind the scenes, Larry Heinimi and his Cadillac, the absurdity of a wristlock, the Snake Pit training grounds in Florida, the heat getting Mario Galento, and so much more! Other names discussed in this episode include Jack Brisco. Ron Garvin, Bob Orton, Dick Slater, Verne Gagne, Dale Lewis, Mephisto - Frankie Cain, Louie Tillet, Hiro Matsuda, Sonny King, Gordon Nelson, Danny Hodge, The Great Boris Malenko, and Ron Simmons (DAMN!). A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn't hold back and opens up about his time in the world of Professional Wrestling. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Grenade Episode #106 covering DECEMBER 1987 in the WWF featuring tons of News & Results! First, it's all the latest WWF NEWS ncluding... The WWF vs. NWA War rages on, Jim Neidhart goes MIA after the holidays while the Rougeaus return to the road. We also prepare to say goodbye to Paul Orndorff, King Kong Bundy, and Billy Jack Haynes. Plus, I talk injuries, a new FINING system, Hulk Hogan makes a movie, upcoming angles involving Hogan vs. The Million Dollar Man and The Bulldogs vs. The Islanders, The Slammy Awards coming soon, and so much more!From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of December including Hulk Hogan vs. One Man Gang in a STEEL CAGE! Plus, with Jimmy Hart suspended high above the ring in a shark cage, IC Champ Honky Tonk Man introduces his new valet "Peggy Sue" to combat his matches vs. "Macho Man" Randy Savage. The Jumping Bomb Angels return for another round vs. The Glamour Girls. Jimmy Powers PINS Bret Hart. And other action including Rick Rude vs. Paul Orndorff, Hacksaw Duggan vs. Harley Race, Bam Bam Bigelow vs. King Kong Bundy, and many other unique encounters over the holiday season! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!Grenade Episode #106 covering DECEMBER 1987 in the WWF featuring tons of News & Results! First, it's all the latest WWF NEWS ncluding... The WWF vs. NWA War rages on, Jim Neidhart goes MIA after the holidays while the Rougeaus return to the road. We also prepare to say goodbye to Paul Orndorff, King Kong Bundy, and Billy Jack Haynes. Plus, I talk injuries, a new FINING system, Hulk Hogan makes a movie, upcoming angles involving Hogan vs. The Million Dollar Man and The Bulldogs vs. The Islanders, The Slammy Awards coming soon, and so much more!From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of December including Hulk Hogan vs. One Man Gang in a STEEL CAGE! Plus, with Jimmy Hart suspended high above the ring in a shark cage, IC Champ Honky Tonk Man introduces his new valet "Peggy Sue" to combat his matches vs. "Macho Man" Randy Savage. The Jumping Bomb Angels return for another round vs. The Glamour Girls. Jimmy Powers PINS Bret Hart. And other action including Rick Rude vs. Paul Orndorff, Hacksaw Duggan vs. Harley Race, Bam Bam Bigelow vs. King Kong Bundy, and many other unique encounters over the holiday season! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week we close out November 1987 in the WWF with the 11/28 Saturday Night's Main Event! WWF Champion Hulk Hogan vs. King Kong Bundy (and a GIANT surprise). "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. Bret "Hitman" Hart. Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Hercules. George Steele vs. Danny Davis. Plus, "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase promises to BUY the WWF Title! Greg "The Hammer" Valentine injures former partner Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake. The British Bulldogs vs. the debuting Conquistadors, The Ultimate Warrior gets theme music! All of that and so much more!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!This week we close out November 1987 in the WWF with the 11/28 Saturday Night's Main Event! WWF Champion Hulk Hogan vs. King Kong Bundy (and a GIANT surprise). "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. Bret "Hitman" Hart. Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Hercules. George Steele vs. Danny Davis. Plus, "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase promises to BUY the WWF Title! Greg "The Hammer" Valentine injures former partner Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake. The British Bulldogs vs. the debuting Conquistadors, The Ultimate Warrior gets theme music! All of that and so much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's finally here, Grenade Episode #104 covering the 1987 WWF SURVIVOR SERIES! After discussing the Series/Starrcade 87 drama, I welcome a special guest co-host to help me break down the entire Series event! Team Hulk Hogan vs. Team Andre the Giant. Team Macho Man vs. Team Honky Tonk... A special 20-MAN TAG TEAM ELIMINATION MATCH featuring Team Strike Force vs. Team Hart Foundation! The Sensational Sherri leads her team of 5 into battle against The Fabulous Moolah and company! Plus, we learn how "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase spends his Thanksgiving, and so much more! THREE HOURS OF ENJOYMENT COMING YOUR WAY!!! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!It's finally here, Grenade Episode #104 covering the entire 1987 WWF SURVIVOR SERIES event!* HULK HOGAN, BAM BAM BIGELOW, "MR. WONDERFUL" PAUL ORNDORFF, DON MURACO, KEN PATERA VS. ANDRE THE GIANT, ONE MAN GANG, KING KONG BUNDY "RAVISHING" RICK RUDE, BUTCH REED * "MACHO MAN" RANDY SAVAGE, RICKY STEAMBOAT, JAKE "THE SNAKE" ROBERTS, HACKSAW DUGGAN, BRUTUS "THE BARBER" BEEFCAKEVS. IC CHAMP - THE HONKY TONK MAN, "KING" HARLEY RACE, HERCULES, "DANGEROUS" DANNY DAVIS, "OUTLAW" RON BASS20-MAN TAG!!!!!* TAG CHAMPS STRIKE FORCE, BRITISH BULLDOGS, ROUGEAU BROTHERS, KILLER BEES, YOUNG STALLIONSVS. HART FOUNDATION, DEMOLITION, ISLANDERS, NEW DREAM TEAM, THE BOLSHEVIKS* FABULOUS MOOLAH, ROCKIN' ROBIN, VELVET MCINTYRE, THE JUMPING BOMB ANGELS (TATENO & YAMAZAKI)VS. WOMEN'S CHAMP - SENSATIONAL SHERRI, DONNA CHRISTIANELLO, DAWN MARIE, THE GLAMOUR GIRLS (MARTIN & KAI)Plus, we learn how "The Million Dollar Man" TED DIBIASE celebrates his Thanksgiving, Honky Tonk Man has words for the Mega Powers, I break down the Survivor Series/Starrcade drama, and so much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Grenade Episode #103 is here! More great WWF TV history this week as we look at the Go-Home weekend of Survivor Series 87 TV! Lots of great interview soundbites hyping the event. IC Champ Honky Tonk Man defends against former champ Ricky Steamboat. Teams Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant prepare their teams for battle. Plus, an update on the condition of Superstar Graham and who will take his spot at the PPV. Junkyard Dog does his best Stu Hart impression (no foolies). The Million Dollar explains what he needs to survive. Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake takes on "Dangerous" Danny Davis. Gorilla & The Brain discuss newcomer The Ultimate Warrior. Hacksaw Duggan's theme music returns again this week, and so much more! NOTE: This episode was originally scheduled to be a hybrid show covering both WWF TV AND the Survivor Series PPV. However, after careful consideration I've elected to split the show up into two parts as the TV portion took up an entire hour all by itself. Also, it'll give me another week to hopefully clearl up some of my Fall allergies. Anywho, the Grenade returns next week, Episode #104 will indeed feature The Survivor Series 87 breakdown, complete with a guest co-host to help me navigate the ride! Until then, enjoy more great WWF TV history!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!Grenade Episode #103 is here! More great WWF TV history this week as we look at the Go-Home weekend of Survivor Series 87 TV! Lots of great interview soundbites hyping the event. IC Champ Honky Tonk Man defends against former champ Ricky Steamboat. Teams Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant prepare their teams for battle. Plus, an update on the condition of Superstar Graham and who will take his spot at the PPV. Junkyard Dog does his best Stu Hart impression (no foolies). The Million Dollar explains what he needs to survive. Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake takes on "Dangerous" Danny Davis. Gorilla & The Brain discuss newcomer The Ultimate Warrior. Hacksaw Duggan's theme music returns again this week, and so much more!NOTE: This episode was originally scheduled to be a hybrid show covering both WWF TV AND the Survivor Series PPV. However, after careful consideration I've elected to split the show up into two parts as the TV portion took up an entire hour all by itself. Also, it'll give me another week to hopefully clearl up some of my Fall allergies. Anywho, the Grenade returns next week, Episode #104 will indeed feature The Survivor Series 87 breakdown, complete with a guest co-host to help me navigate the ride! Until then, enjoy more great WWF TV history! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Grenade Episode #102 has arrived! We discuss NOVEMBER 1987 WWF TV. STRIKE FORCE defeat the HART FOUNDATION to become the NEW WWF TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS! Butch Reed & One Man Gang end the career of Superstar Graham. King Harley Race gets revenge on Hacksaw Duggan. Can Hulk Hogan trust Paul Orndorff? The Survivor Series hype train continues! The Ultimate Warrior starts his climb to the top. Jim Duggan's ORIGINAL theme music! Tons of Piledriver music, and an insane amount of SOUNDBITES including Canadian market promos with Billy Red Lyons! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!Grenade Episode #102 has arrived! We discuss NOVEMBER 1987 WWF TV. STRIKE FORCE defeat the HART FOUNDATION to become the NEW WWF TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS! Butch Reed & One Man Gang end the career of Superstar Graham. King Harley Race gets revenge on Hacksaw Duggan. Can Hulk Hogan trust Paul Orndorff? The Survivor Series hype train continues! The Ultimate Warrior starts his climb to the top. IC Champ Honky Tonk vs. Ricky Steamboat. Tons of Piledriver music, and an insane amount of soundbites! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Grenade Episode #101 covering NOVEMBER 1987 in the WWF featuring tons of News & Results! First, we tackle the latest WWF news including... The PPV War between the WWF's Survivor Series and the NWA's Starrcade event. Killer Khan abruptly retires. "Cowboy" Bob Orton arrested and Fired, the Billy Jack Haynes plane incident where he nearly dies, Sika the Samoan Fired and then Rehired, Ted Dibiase's Injury, Ivan Putski finishes up, The Conquistadors Debut, The Dream Team split, Sgt. Slaughter looking for employment, The Slammy Awards are coming, and so much more! From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of November with stacked cards featuring IC Champ Honky Tonk Man vs. "Macho Man" Savage, Rick Rude vs. Paul Orndorff, Hacksaw Duggan vs. Harley Race, Tag Champs Strike Force vs. Islanders, Hart Foundation vs. British Bulldogs, Bam Bam Bigelow vs. King Kong Bundy, WWF Champion Hulk Hogan faces the likes of Killer Khan, One Man Gang, and The Million Dollar Man. Superstar Graham finishes up his in-ring career vs. Butch Reed. VIRGIL in action vs. JYD. Plus, ladies action with Sensational Sherri vs. Debbie Combs & The Jumping Bomb Angels challenge The Glamour Girls. Tons of great WWF action covering the likes of New York's Madison Square Garden, The Philadelphia Spectrum, Boston Garden, Chicago's Rosemont Horizon, Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, The Silverdome in Michigan, Hartford Civic Center, Montreal Forum, Calgary Saddledome, Los Angeles Sports Arena, Sam Houston Coliseum, Oakland Coliseum, The Meadowlands, Nassau Coliseum, & so many more! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!Grenade Episode #101 covering NOVEMBER 1987 in the WWF featuring tons of news & results! First, we tackle the latest WWF news including... The PPV War between the WWF's Survivor Series and the NWA's annual Starrcade event. Killer Khan abruptly retires. "Cowboy" Bob Orton arrested and Fired, the Billy Jack Haynes plane incident where he nearly dies, Sika the Samoan Fired and then Rehired, Ted Dibiase's Injury, Ivan Putski finishes up, The Conquistadors Debut, The Dream Team split, Sgt. Slaughter looking for employment, The Slammy Awards are coming, and more!From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of November with stacked cards featuring IC Champ Honky Tonk Man vs. "Macho Man" Savage, Rick Rude vs. Paul Orndorff, Hacksaw Duggan vs. Harley Race, Tag Champs Strike Force vs. Islanders, Hart Foundation vs. British Bulldogs, Bam Bam Bigelow vs. King Kong Bundy, WWF Champion Hulk Hogan faces the likes of Killer Khan, One Man Gang, and The Million Dollar Man. Superstar Graham finishes up his in-ring career vs. Butch Reed. VIRGIL in action vs. JYD. Plus, ladies action with Sensational Sherri vs. Debbie Combs & The Jumping Bomb Angels challenge The Glamour Girls. Tons of great WWF action covering the likes of New York's Madison Square Garden, The Philadelphia Spectrum, Boston Garden, Chicago's Rosemont Horizon, Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, The Silverdome in Michigan, Hartford Civic Center, Montreal Forum, Calgary Saddledome, Los Angeles Sports Arena, Sam Houston Coliseum, Oakland Coliseum, The Meadowlands, Nassau Coliseum, & so many more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Celebrating 100 EPISODES of The Wrestling Memory Grenade, this week host Ray Russell welcomes FOUR Special Guests including Stick to Wrestling's John McAdam, as well as Jammie Ward & Roman Gomez of the Regional Rasslin' Podcast. They're all here to celebrate and talk 1987 in the WWF! From there, for the FIRST TIME EVER in WrestleCopia history, Ray's brother JESSE joins the show to talk a "wrestling grenade" of childhood memories between the two from the 1980s & early 1990s. Then from there, we announce THE NEXT PROJECT coming to the Grenade Podcast after we finish up 1987 WWF! It's a super stacked show you don't wanna miss!Just some of the topics include... The Million Dollar Man gimmick, Can-Ams vs. Strike Force, Heel Honky Tonk Man, WWF's grip on PPV, Wrestling Dopplegangers, Bam Bam Bigelow, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, Piper vs. Adonis, "Dangerous" Danny Davis "the wrestler", Savage vs. Steamboat, Duggan/Sheik Arrest, Dynamite Kid's Back Injury, The Ken Patera Story, Demolition, the formation of The Mega Powers, Radio WWF stories, SummerSlam Birthdays, Banzai Drop Alarm Clocks, Lex Luger vs. Rick Steiner, Hulk Hogan vs. The Butcher, The GOAT Wrestling Theme Music - (Spoiler: Rougeaus Theme), and so much more!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!Celebrating 100 EPISODES of The Wrestling Memory Grenade, this week host Ray Russell welcomes FOUR Special Guests including Stick to Wrestling's John McAdam, as well as Jammie Ward & Roman Gomez of the Regional Rasslin' Podcast. They're all here to celebrate and talk 1987 in the WWF! From there, for the FIRST TIME EVER in WrestleCopia history, Ray's brother JESSE joins the show to talk a "wrestling grenade" of childhood memories between the two from the 1980s & early 1990s. Then from there, we announce THE NEXT PROJECT coming to the Grenade Podcast after we finish up 1987 WWF! It's a super stacked show you don't wanna miss!Just some of the topics include... The Million Dollar Man gimmick, Can-Ams vs. Strike Force, Heel Honky Tonk Man, WWF's grip on PPV, Wrestling Dopplegangers, Bam Bam Bigelow, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, Piper vs. Adonis, "Dangerous" Danny Davis "the wrestler", Savage vs. Steamboat, Duggan/Sheik Arrest, Dynamite Kid's Back Injury, The Ken Patera Story, Demolition, the formation of The Mega Powers, Radio WWF stories, SummerSlam Birthdays, Banzai Drop Alarm Clocks, Lex Luger vs. Rick Steiner, Hulk Hogan vs. The Butcher, The GOAT Wrestling Theme Music - (Spoiler: Rougeaus Theme), and so much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★