The Wrestling Memory Grenade

Finishing off October 1987 WWF TV this week as "The Million $ Man" Ted Dibiase offers a young boy $500 to dribble a basketball. The Hacksaw Duggan vs. King Harley Race story kicks off. Rick Rude & Mr. Wonderful continue their rivalry. Demolition destroy Billy Jack Haynes, Ken Patera & Brady Boone. The Ultimate Warrior arrives! Hulk Hogan talks Survivor Series. Battle Royal action with Bam Bam Bigelow! George Steele seeks revenge for Elizabeth vs. The Honky Tonk Man. Jimmy Hart gets a haircut. Strike Force prepare for a title shot. The Bolsheviks form. Dangerous Danny Davis makes his singles debut vs. Sam Houston. Plus, more Piledriver Album talk, Prime Time with Bobby & Gorilla, & soundbites galore! 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!We finish off October 1987 WWF TV this week as "Million $ Man" Ted Dibiase offer a young boy money to dribble a basketball. The Hacksaw Duggan vs. King Harley Race storyline kicks off. Rick Rude & Mr. Wonderful continue their rivalry. Demolition destroy Billy Jack Haynes, Ken Patera & Brady Boone. The Ultimate Warrior arrives! Hulk Hogan talks Survivor Series. Battle Royal action with Bam Bam Bigelow! George Steele seeks revenge for Elizabeth vs. The Honky Tonk Man. Jimmy Hart gets a haircut. Strike Force prepare for a title shot. The Bolsheviks form. Dangerous Danny Davis makes his singles debut vs. Sam Houston. Plus, more Piledriver Album talk, Prime Time with Bobby & Gorilla, & soundbites galore! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Grenade Episode #98 is here! As we continue to review October 1987 WWF TV and the fallout from Saturday Night's Main Event. We'll take a look (and listen) to the ongoing saga between The Macho Man vs. Honky Tonk Man. Plus, Andre the Giant returns for Hulk Hogan just in time for the Survivor Series! The Islanders/Strike Force & Rick Rude/Paul Orndorff feuds rage on. Bam Bam Bigelow continues his dominance, Bulldogs are back, Orton vs. Muraco, fun Prime Time banter between Bobby & Gorilla, the Piledrive Album has been released which means JIVE SOUL BRO! All of that, and more, plus soundbites galore!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 #98 is here, as we continue to review October 1987 WWF TV and the fallout from Saturday Night's Main Event. We'll take a look (and listen) to the ongoing saga between The Macho Man vs. Honky Tonk Man. Plus, Andre the Giant returns for Hulk Hogan just in time for the Survivor Series! The Islanders/Strike Force & Rick Rude/Paul Orndorff feuds rage on. Bam Bam Bigelow continues his dominance, fun Prime Time banter between Bobby & Gorilla, the Piledrive Album has been released which means JIVE SOUL BRO! All of that, and more, plus soundbites galore! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Grenade Episode #97 covering OCTOBER 1987 in the WWF featuring tons of news & results! First, we tackle the latest WWF news including... Ted Dibiase Injured, Jake Roberts back from Suspension, Dynamite Kid returns from injury, Greg Valentine leaving for JCP(?), ROADBLOCK shoot attacks The One Man Gang, Ricky Steamboat returns, the WWF's first European Tour, The Dingo Warrior becomes ULTIMATE, Nick Bockwinkel defects from the AWA, The Bolsheviks Debut, & more!From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of October covering MSG, The Spectrum, Maple Leaf Gardens, Boston Garden, The Montreal Forum, The Meadowlands, Cap Center, Los Angeles Sports Arena, Cow Palace, Winnipeg Arena, THE SILVERDOME, and more! Featuring the brief return of The Iron Sheik, Rick Rude vs. Paul Orndorff, Butch Reed vs. Superstar Graham in a STEEL CAGE, Strike Force vs. Islanders, Bigelow vs. Bundy, Macho Man vs. Honky Tonk, Hulk Hogan vs. One Man Gang, HEEL Dan Spivey, Sika gets a haircut courtesy of the Barber, third times a charm for Danny Davis vs. Sam Houston, The Shadows finish up, Women's Champions - The Sensational Sherri & The Glamour Girls defend their titles, the WWF invades France & Italy, plus 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!Grenade Episode #97 covering OCTOBER 1987 in the WWF featuring tons of news & results! First, we tackle the latest WWF news including... Ted Dibiase Injured, Jake Roberts back from Suspension, Dynamite Kid returns from injury, Greg Valentine leaving for JCP(?), Ricky Steamboat returns, the WWF's first European Tour, The Dingo Warrior becomes ULTIMATE, Nick Bockwinkel defects from the AWA, The Bolsheviks Debut, ROADBLOCK shoot attacks The One Man Gang, & more!From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of October covering MSG, The Spectrum, Maple Leaf Gardens, Boston Garden, The Montreal Forum, The Meadowlands, Cap Center, Los Angeles Sports Arena, Cow Palace, Winnipeg Arena, THE SILVERDOME, and more! Featuring the brief return of The Iron Sheik, Rick Rude vs. Paul Orndorff, Butch Reed vs. Superstar Graham in a STEEL CAGE, Strike Force vs. Islanders, Bigelow vs. Bundy, Macho Man vs. Honky Tonk, Hulk Hogan vs. One Man Gang, HEEL Dan Spivey, Sika gets a haircut courtesy of the Barber, third times a charm for Danny Davis vs. Sam Houston, The Shadows finish up, Women's Champions - The Sensational Sherri & The Glamour Girls defend their titles, & so much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Grenade begins October 1987 in the WWF. Featuring the 10/3/87 edition of Saturday Night's Main Event as we talk what happened WHEN THE MANIA MET THE MADNESS, and the formation of... THE MEGA POWERS!!! We break down the entire SNME, Savage vs. Honky, Hogan vs. Sika, Orndorff vs. Bundy, Harts vs. Stallions, Andre Returns to NBC, Honky Tonk assaults Elizabeth, Savage gets hammered with a guitar, Hulk Hogan saves the day... and we discuss at length what happens.... WHEN THE MANIA MEETS THE MADNESS!!! OOOH YEAH! All of that, plus WWF TV for the weekend of October 3rd, including the entire Survivor Series lineup announced, Rude vs. Orndorff huge rages on, 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!WWF TV – For the Weekends of OCTOBER 3rd, 1987INCLUDING SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT AND THE FORMATION OF THE MEGA POWERS!!!!IC Champion Honky Tonk Man vs. Randy "Macho Man" SavageMONSTER ANGLE ALERT: Honky assaultz Liz, Savage gets hammered with a guitar, Hogan saves the say.... and then.... THE MANIA MEETS THE MADNESS!!!WWF Champion Hulk Hogan vs. Sika, The Wild Samoan"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff vs. King Kong BundyAndre the Giant makes his presence felt!Tag Champs Hart Foundation vs. Young StallionsFeaturing the epic storyline between the Macho Man, Elizabeth, Honky Tonk, The Harts, and Hulk Hogan that ultimately leads to the formation of THE MEGA POWERS! (it's all broken down in this episode!!!)Also, on WWF TV Rick Rude tries to taunt Mr. Wonderful, but it's Paul Orndorff who gets the last laugh! Miss Liz disses Jimmy Hart. Ivan Putski teaches JYD Polish., DOBRA! How much is that Mathilda in the window? Action featuring the likes of Hacksaw Duggan, Hart Foundation, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, Rougeau Brothers, Superstar Graham, Ivan Putski, Danny Davis, Mr. Wonderful, Young Stallions, Hercules "King" Harley Race, King Kong Bundy, George Steele, Ron Bass, "Rock" Don Muraco, Lanny Poffo, Ted Dibiase, Barry Horowitz, Killer Khan, JYD, Bam Bam Bigelow, & more! Soundbites & promos from Hulk Hogan, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Honky Tonk Man, Paul Orndorff, Oliver Humperdink, Bobby Heenan, King Kong Bundy, Mean Gene, Mr. Fuji, The Hart Foundation, Jimmy Hart, Ken Patera, Vince McMahon, Killer Khan, Craig DeGeorge, The Killer Bees, Butch Reed, Gorilla Monsoon, "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase, & more! Plus, Gorilla & Bobby break down the entire Survivor Series PPV lineup on Prime Time! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Grenade is back finishing up SEPTEMBER 1987 in the WWF TV. As we get our very first altercation between IC Champion Honky Tonk Man & Randy "Macho Man" Savage! The Islanders attack Tito Santana while on Spanish commentary! "Hacksaw" Duggan returns to the WWF, Tough Guy! Danny Davis tries to snake-nap Damian! Ken Patera introduces the "Weasel Whacker". Crank It Up, for the new and improved YOUNG STALLIONS! Hall of Famers team up when Superstar Graham tags with Ivan Putski! We get our very first SURVIVOR SERIES promos! Plus, Women's Champion The Sensational Sherri takes on the original "Lass Kicker" Velvet McIntyre, 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!WWF TV – For the Weekends of SEPTEMBER 19th & 26th, 1987We get our very first face-to-face altercation between IC Champion Honky Tonk Man & Randy "Macho Man" Savage! The Islanders attack Tito Santana while on Spanish commentary making for a great angle! "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan returns to the WWF, Tough Guy! Danny Davis tries to snake-nap Damian! Ken Patera introduces the "Weasel Whacker". Crank It Up, for the new and improved YOUNG STALLIONS! Hall of Famers team up when Superstar Graham tags with Ivan Putski! We get our very first SURVIVOR SERIES promos! Women's Champion The Sensational Sherri takes on the original "Lass Kicker" Velvet McIntyre. Mean Gene invades the set of Prime Time Wrestling as a Cleveland Browns prospect. The One Man Gang risks a suspension. Jake Roberts wrestles his final TV match for 2 months! The Piledriver Album is released! Here comes the Ax, here comes the Smasher, The Demolition, Walking Disaster! Bobby Heenan returns to true form on Prime Time. The British Bulldogs with a special PSA. Action featuring the likes of "Macho Man" Randy Savage, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, Demolition, "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase, One Man Gang, "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, Superstar Graham, Ivan Putski, Bam Bam Bigelow, The Islanders, Killer Bees, "Outlaw" Ron Bass, Hacksaw Duggan, Sivi Afi, Tag Champs The Hart Foundation, "Rock" Don Muraco, The Young Stallions, George "The Animal" Steele, "King" Harley Race, "Natural" Butch Reed, Jacques Rougeau, SD Jones, Hercules, King Kong Bundy, Killer Khan, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Barry Horowitz, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake, & many more! Soundbites & promos from Bam Bam Bigelow, The Honky Tonk Man, Jimmy Hart, The Macho Man, Paul Orndorff, Oliver Humperdink, Mr. Fuji, Slick, Rick Rude, Bobby Heenan, Rougeau Brothers, Superstar Graham, Craig DeGeorge, Ken Patera, Mean Gene, The New Dream Team, Johnny V, Strike Force, Killer Bees, Demolition, The Hart Foundation, Gorilla Monsoon, & more!NOTE: Second week discussion for SEPTEMBER 26th - OCTOBER 1st begins at the timestamp (00:57:11) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

New Grenade Episode #94 begins the month of SEPTEMBER 1987 WWF TV! BAM BAM BIGELOW DEBUTS! The Macho Man/Honky Tonk Man feud heats up BIG TIME! ANDRE THE GIANT RETURNS to TV! Life Lessons with "Million Dollar Man" as Ted Dibiase shows us that doing your best, just isn't good enough! "Dangerous" Danny Davis finally makes his syndicated TV debut. Gorilla Monsoon covers his bald spot with a new look! Ken Patera talks his arm injury. Don Muraco becomes "The Rock", 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!WWF TV – For the Weekends of SEPTEMBER 5th & 11th, 1987BAM BAM BIGELOW DEBUTS taking on Nikolai Volkoff! The Macho Man/Honky Tonk Man feud heats up BIG TIME! ANDRE THE GIANT RETURNS to TV! After 6 months of anticipation, "Dangerous" Danny Davis makes his syndicated TV debut in the ring. Gorilla Monsoon covers his bald spot with a new look! The Battle for Bam Bam concludes as Bigelow announces his manager! Ken Patera talks arm injury. Don Muraco becomes "The Rock". Tito Santana challenges IC Champ Honky Tonk Man. One Man Gang off probation. Prime Time moves to Thursdays. Mike McGuirk arrives. More Pet Tips with the British Bulldogs. More Piledriver Album talk. Steve Gatorwolf = Scum. Action featuring the likes of Jake "The Snake" Roberts, "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase, Tag Team Champion Hart Foundation, "Dangerous" Danny Davis, Demolition, Superstar Graham, Strike Force, Butch Reed, The Shadows, IC Champion Honky Tonk Man, "Ravishing' Rick Rude, Sivi Afi, Rougeau Brothers, Koko B. Ware, The Islanders, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake, "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, Lamnny Poffo, Nikolai Volkoff, Outback Jack, SD Jones, One Man Gang, Killer Bees, Bam Bam Bigelow, Bob Orton, "Rock" Don Muraco, Killer Khan, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, and more! Soundbites & promos from Rick Rude, Jesse Ventura, Honky Tonk Man, Bobby Heenan, Ken Patera, Superstar Graham, Craig DeGeorge, Mean Gene Okerlund, Junkyard Dog, Butch Reed, Jimmy Hart, Lanny Poffo, Hercules, Macho Man, The Million Dollar Man, Slick, King Kong Bundy, Gorilla Monsoon, and more! Plus, Life Lessons with "Million Dollar Man" as Ted Dibiase shows us that doing your best, just isn't good enough! NOTE: Second week discussion for SEPTEMBER 11th - 17th begins at the timestamp (00:56:47) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's Grenade Episode #93 covering SEPTEMBER 1987 in the WWF featuring tons of news, results, and soundbites! First, we tackle the latest WWF news including... Talk of the First-Ever Royal Rumble, Hacksaw Duggan Returns, the Patera/Saito Civil Suit is settled, Jake Roberts suspended, King Kong Bundy gets a computer, the NY State Athletic Commission knows its role, Koko & Beefcake Injured, Ivan Putski coming back, the October SNME lineup, The Princess Bride, Richard Belzer sues Hulk Hogan, THE SURVIVOR SERIES VS. STARRCADE, & more!From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of September covering MSG, The Spectrum, Maple Leaf Gardens, Boston Garden, Nassau Coliseum, The Meadowlands, Richfield Coliseum, Los Angeles Sports Arena, and more! Featuring the 1987 King of the Ring Tournament, Hulk Hogan vs. One Man Gang, The Macho Man PINS IC Champion Honky Tonk Man, Tag Champs Hart Foundation vs. other heel teams like the New Dream Team & Demolition, Chavo Guerrero in the WWF ring, the return (and heel turn) of Dan Spivey, "Wrestlefest III" in Cincy, Strike Force vs. Islanders begins, Orndorff vs. The Heenan Family,Butch Reed vs. Superstar Graham, Davey Boy Smith in singles action vs. Hercules and Rick Rude, Ricky Steamboat sightings, Battle Royals, Cage Matches, Baron Von Raschke, Muraco vs. Orton, The Dingo Warrior, Sensational Sherri, 6-Man Midget action, & 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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring all of Ray Russell’s 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 DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure, and the Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series covering past PPVs, Coliseum Videos, SNME's, Clash of the Champions, and more!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!It's Grenade Episode #93 covering SEPTEMBER 1987 in the WWF featuring tons of news, results, and soundbites! First, we tackle the latest WWF news including... Talk of the First Ever Royal Rumble, Hacksaw Duggan Returns, the Patera/Saito Civil Suit is settled, Jake Roberts suspended, King Kong Bundy gets a computer, the NY State Athletic Commission knows its role, Koko & Beefcake Injured, Ivan Putski coming back, the October SNME lineup, The Princess Bride, Richard Belzer sues Hulk Hogan, SURVIVOR SERIES VS. STARRCADE, & more!From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of September covering MSG, The Spectrum, Maple Leaf Gardens, Sam Houston Coliseum, Boston Garden, Nassau Coliseum, The Meadowlands, Richfield Coliseum, Los Angeles Sports Arena, and more! Featuring the 1987 King of the Ring Tournament, Hulk Hogan vs. One Man Gang, The Macho Man PINS IC Champion Honky Tonk Man, Tag Champs Hart Foundation vs. other heel teams like the New Dream Team & Demolition, Chavo Guerrero in the WWF ring, the return (and heel turn) of Dan Spivey, "Wrestlefest III" in Cincy, Strike Force vs. Islanders begins, Orndorff vs. The Heenan Family,Butch Reed vs. Superstar Graham, Davey Boy Smith in singles action vs. Hercules and Rick Rude, Ricky Steamboat sightings, Battle Royals, Cage Matches, Baron Von Raschke, Muraco vs. Orton, The Dingo Warrior, Sensational Sherri, 6-Man Midget action, & so much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We finish out the month of AUGUST for 1987 in the WWF as "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff FIRES Bobby Heenan, and replaces him with Oliver Humperdink! The Million Dollar Man pays someone to wrestle for him! Rick Martel & Tito Santana STRIKE with FORCE in their tag team DEBUT! Ken Patera INJURED with a ruptured tendon! The Battle for Bam Bam Bigelow nears the end. Bob Orton & Don Muraco talk their split. Brutus Beefcake learns from Hairstylist Sal Fodera. Another Butch Reed/Superstar Graham altercation. ROMA & POWERS DEFEAT KAMALA & SIKA! The Magnificent Muraco becomes THE ROCK! Stand Back Jive Soul Bros because The Piledriver Album is coming. Ted Dibiase pays a fan to kiss Virgil's foot. Danny Davis the next TV Star? Questionable booking of the future Young Stallions in a match with the Heenan Family. Federettes eat Ice Cream? Sherri is Sensational. Dog Tips with the Bulldogs. Brady Boone Botches. Plus, The Greatest Intercotinental Champion of ALLLL Time The Honky Tonk Man puts down all past champions, including "Macho Man' Randy Savage (Yikes!). 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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring all of Ray Russell’s 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 DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure, and the Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series covering past PPVs, Coliseum Videos, SNME's, Clash of the Champions, and more!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!WWF TV – For the Weekends of AUGUST 22nd & 29th, 1987We finish out the month of AUGUST for 1987 in the WWF as "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff FIRES Bobby Heenan, and replaces him with Oliver Humperdink! The Million Dollar Man pays someone to wrestle for him! Rick Martel & Tito Santana STRIKE with FORCE in their tag team DEBUT! Ken Patera INJURED with a ruptured tendon! The Battle for Bam Bam Bigelow nears the end. Bob Orton & Don Muraco talk their split. Brutus Beefcake learns from Hairstylist Sal Fodera. Another Butch Reed/Superstar Graham altercation. ROMA & POWERS DEFEAT KAMALA & SIKA! The Magnificent Muraco becomes THE ROCK! Stand Back Jive Soul Bros because The Piledriver Album is coming. Ted Dibiase pays a fan to kiss Virgil's foot. Danny Davis the next TV Star? Questionable booking of the future Young Stallions in a match with the Heenan Family. Federettes eat Ice Cream? Sherri is Sensational. Dog Tips with the Bulldogs. Brady Boone Botches. Action featuring the likes of The Macho Man, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, Paul Orndorff, Junkyard Dog, Butch Reed, Ken Patera, Paul Roma & Jim Powers, Islanders, Killer Khan, Kamala, Sika, Koko B. Ware, Ted Dibiase, New Dream Team, Brutus Beefcake, Demolition, The Rougeaus, Nikolai Volkoff, King Harley Race, Hercules, One Man Gang, Tito Santana, Rick Martel, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, George Steele, Brady Boone, and many more! Soundbites & promos from "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, Jake Roberts, Don Muraco, Slick, Bob Orton, Brutus Beefcake, The Rougeaus, Jesse Ventura, New Dream Team, Craig DeGeorge, Strike Force, Mean Gene, Rick Rude, Koko B. Ware, The Macho Man, Billy Jack Haynes, Gorilla Monsoon, Bobby Heenan, Lord Alfred Hayes, Killer Bees, Jimmy Hart, Honky Tonk Man, Hart Foundation, Mr. Fuji, Demolition, & more! Plus, The Greatest Intercotinental Champion of ALLLL Time The Honky Tonk Man puts down all past champions, including "Macho Man' Randy Savage (Yikes!). NOTE: Second week discussion for August 29th - 31st begins at the timestamp (01:06:25) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

New Grenade Episode #91 covers more AUGUST 1987 TV in the WWF. STRIKE FORCE IS BORN! The Million Dollar Man makes his ring debut. Dibiase pays a woman to BARK like a dog, while the Bulldogs have Matilda SPEAK like a human! Two words... Headbutt, Dynamite! Battle for Bam Bam Eliminations Begin. Powers & Roma beat The Harts! Muraco & Orton Explode. One Man Gang Fined. Who betta, Orndorff or Rude? Reed/Superstar Feud Continues. Jumping Bomb "Ice Cream" Angels. The Piledriver Music Album is Coming. The Sensational Sherri arrives, & 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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring all of Ray Russell’s 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 DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure, and the Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series covering past PPVs, Coliseum Videos, SNME's, Clash of the Champions, and more!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!WWF TV – For the Weekends of AUGUST 8th & 15th, 1987Tito Santana saves Rick Martel from an Islanders attack as STRIKE FORCE is born! The Million Dollar Man humiliates a fan, forcing her to get down on all fours and bark like a dog! The Battle for Bam Bam Bigelow eliminations begin. Paul Roma & Jim Powers defeat Tag Champ Hart Foundation thanks to Special Enforcer Mr. T. The team of Don Muraco & Bob Orton Explode. One Man Gang put on probation. The Butch Reed/Superstar Graham feud continues. Ted Dibiase makes his in-ring debut. Who has the better physique, Rick Rude or Paul Orndorff? The NEW Women's Champion Sensational Sherri in action. The crazy announce team of Jake Roberts & Don Muraco! Jumping Bomb "Ice Cream" Angels? The Piledriver Music Album is upon us. Action featuring the likes of Demolition, Tag Champs Hart Founsation, Tito Santana, Junkyard Dog, Bob Orton, Don Muraco, Hillbilly Jim, Jake Roberts, George Steele, One Man Gang, Roma & Powers, Islanders, Barry Horowitz, Sivi Afi, Brady Boone, IC Champ Honky Tonk Man, Brutus Beefcake, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, Rick Martel, Ted Dibiase, Kamala, Sika, Rougeau Brothers, Lanny Poffo, New Dream Team, Macho Man Savage, Superstar Graham, Koko B. Ware, & more. Soundbites & promos from Jesse Ventura, Jimmy Hart, Superstar Graham, Butch Reed, Slick, Craig DeGeorge, Jim Brunzell, Bobby Heenan, Jake Roberts, Harley Race, Hercules, Honky Tonk Man, Danny Davis, One Man Gang, Mean Gene, Macho Man, Mr. Fuji, Sensational Sherri, Bob Orton, The Bulldogs, Gorilla Monsoon, & more. Plus, MATILDA THE BULLDOG SPEAKS!!!NOTE: Second week discussion for August 15th - 17th begins at the timestamp (01:05:29) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We're back with a special hybrid episode of the Grenade as we begin to look at August TV for 1987 in the WWF, then from there I have a little fun playing "What If?" as I fantasy book a SUMMERSLAM 87 card featuring the final match of "Living Legend" Bruno Sammartino! Topics on WWF TV this week include the first ever WWF Posedown competition between Superstar Graham and Butch Reed, the debut of "Ravishing' Rick Rude, The Million Dollar Man evicts honeymooners, Bobby Heenan removes the neck brace, Sherri Martel the NEW Women's Champion, a Macho Powerbomb, the J.Y.Bee, Brutus "The Stylist" Beefcake, Outback Jack talks the Mongolian Mist, Koko gets a t-shirt, plus Tag Champs Hart Foundation defend against Rick Martel & Junkyard Dog. All of that and soundbites galore!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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s 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 DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure, and the Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series covering past PPVs, Coliseum Videos, SNME's, Clash of the Champions, and more!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!WWF TV – For the Weekend of AUGUST 1st through the 3rd, 1987Topics on WWF TV this week include the first ever WWF Posedown competition between Superstar Graham and Butch Reed, the debut of "Ravishing' Rick Rude, The Million Dollar Man evicts honeymooners, Bobby Heenan removes the neck brace, Sherri Martel the NEW Women's Champion, a Macho Powerbomb, the J.Y.Bee, Brutus "The Stylist" Beefcake, Outback Jack talks the Mongolian Mist, Koko gets a t-shirt, plus Tag Champs Hart Foundation defend against Rick Martel & Junkyard Dog. All of that and soundbites galore from the likes of Mean Gene, The Hart Foundation, The Million Dollar Man, Rougeaus, Danny Davis, Craig DeGeorge, Outback Jack, The Islanders, Outlaw Ron Bass, One Man Gang, Gorilla & Heenan.Then from there I have a little fun playing "What If?" as I fantasy book a SUMMERSLAM 87 card featuring the final match of "Living Legend" Bruno Sammartino! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Grenade is back with Episode #89 featuring tons of news, results, and soundbites for AUGUST 1987 in the WWF! First, we tackle the latest WWF news including... Bruno Sammartino's FINAL MATCH, Ken Patera's Injury, Kamala Quits, Bleeding is Banned, do we have NEW Tag Team Champions?!?!?,Plus, Da Crusher & the Baron, the Piledriver Album, WWF vs. NWA, the next SNME, the revamped Women's Division, & more! From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of August covering MSG, The Spectrum, Maple Leaf Gardens, Sam Houston Coliseum, Boston Garden, Nassau Coliseum, The Meadowlands, Montreal Forum, Richfield Coliseum, Los Angeles Sports Arena, and more! Featuring the FINAL MATCH OF BRUNO SAMMARTINO as he teams with Hulk Hogan! Plus, the Paul Boesch Retirement show, Pat Patterson out of retirement, The Snake Returns to action, Bam Bam Bigelow & Ted Dibiase on the road full time, Dynamite Kid Rehabs, Mongolian Stretcher Match, Whipping Matches, we learn what $300 will buy you, Nikolai beats the Warrior(?), David Sammartino back, Chavo Guerrero Debuts, Orton vs. Muraco, RICK MARTEL finds a new partner, & 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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s 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 DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure, and the Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series covering past PPVs, Coliseum Videos, SNME's, Clash of the Champions, and more!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!The Grenade is back with Episode #89 featuring tons of news, results, and soundbites for AUGUST 1987 in the WWF! First, we tackle the latest WWF news including... Bruno Sammartino's FINAL MATCH, Ken Patera's Injury, Kamala Quits, Bleeding is Banned, do we have NEW Tag Team Champions?!?!?,Plus, Da Crusher & the Baron, the Piledriver Album, WWF vs. NWA, the next SNME, the revamped Women's Division, & more!From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of August covering MSG, The Spectrum, Maple Leaf Gardens, Sam Houston Coliseum, Boston Garden, Nassau Coliseum, The Meadowlands, Montreal Forum, Richfield Coliseum, Los Angeles Sports Arena, and more! Featuring the FINAL MATCH OF BRUNO SAMMARTINO as he teams with Hulk Hogan! Plus, the Paul Boesch Retirement show, Pat Patterson out of retirement, The Snake Returns to action, Bam Bam Bigelow & Ted Dibiase on the road full time, Dynamite Kid Rehabs, Mongolian Stretcher Match, Whipping Matches, Nikolai beats the Warrior(?), David Sammartino back, Chavo Guerrero Debuts, Orton vs. Muraco, RICK MARTEL finds a new partner, & so much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We finish out JULY 1987 as Killer Khan MISTS WWF Champion Hulk Hogan! THE BATTLE FOR BAM BAM BIGELOW BEGINS! Can-Am DIS-Connection when Tom Zenk QUITS the WWF & Rick Martel is "NO QUITTER"! Our first look at "Ravishing" Rick Rude! Rob Van Dam kisses feet for money. Superstar Graham Returns to the ring! Danny Davis confronts Mr. T on The Snake Pit. The Million Dollar Man is fine dining. The dissension between Orton & Muraco continues. "Natural" Butch Reed calls out Superstar Graham. The Interview Platform makes its debut! The Outlaw introduces Lanny Poffo to Miss Betsy! Bulldogs and Beavers eat Ice Cream. Jim Powers & Paul Roma = New York Power Company? Masked Confusion from the Killer Bees. Look out Heenan, Patera brings back the Swinging Neckbreaker! Action featuring the likes of Demolition, Junkyard Dog, Billy Jack Haynes, One Man Gang, Hillbilly Jim, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake, "Outlaw" Ron Bass, "Cowboy" Bob Orton, The Magnificent Muraco, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, The Shadows, Kamala, Sika, Rougeau Brothers, Tag Champs Hart Foundation, Lanny Poffo, IC Champion Honky Tonk Man, The New Dream Team, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Sivi Afi, Powers & Roma, The Jumping Bomb Angels, Koko B. Ware, Barry Horowitz (debuts), The Islanders, Scott Casey, Superstar Graham, Killer Bees, Ken Patera, Killer Khan, George "The Animal" Steele, Harley Race, and more. Soundbites & promos from "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase, JYD, Rick Rude, Slick, Tito Santana, Johnny V, Ron Bass, Jimmy Hart, Mr. Fuji, Demolition, Superstar Graham, Heenan & his Islanders, Rick Martel, Koko B. Ware, Honky Tonk Man, Can-Am Connection, The Hart Foundation, Mean Gene, Craig DeGeorge, & more. Plus, Prime Time soundbites featuring Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan bringing in their own doctors to diagnose The Brain's neck injury. 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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s 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 DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure, and the Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series covering past PPVs, Coliseum Videos, SNME's, Clash of the Champions, and more!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!WWF TV – For the Weekends of JULY 18th & 25th, 1987Killer Khan MISTS WWF Champion Hulk Hogan! All managers prepare for THE BATTLE FOR BAM BAM BIGELOW! Can-Am DIS-Connection when Tom Zenk QUITS the WWF & Rick Martel talks Zenk's departure, citing his is "NO QUITTER"! Our first look (and listen) at "Ravishing" Rick Rude! Rob Van Dam kisses feet for money. Superstar Graham Returns to the ring! Danny Davis confronts Mr. T on The Snake Pit. The Million Dollar Man is fine dining. The dissension between Orton & Muraco continues. "Natural" Butch Reed calls out Superstar Graham. The Interview Platform makes its debut! The Outlaw introduces Lanny Poffo to Miss Betsy! Bulldogs and Beavers eat Ice Cream. Jim Powers & Paul Roma = New York Power Company? Masked Confusion from the Killer Bees. Look out Heenan, Patera brings back the Swinging Neckbreaker! Action featuring the likes of Demolition, Junkyard Dog, Billy Jack Haynes, One Man Gang, Hillbilly Jim, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake, "Outlaw" Ron Bass, "Cowboy" Bob Orton, The Magnificent Muraco, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, The Shadows, Kamala, Sika, Rougeau Brothers, Tag Champs Hart Foundation, Lanny Poffo, IC Champion Honky Tonk Man, The New Dream Team, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Sivi Afi, Powers & Roma, The Jumping Bomb Angels, Koko B. Ware, Barry Horowitz (debuts), The Islanders, Scott Casey, Superstar Graham, Killer Bees, Ken Patera, Killer Khan, George "The Animal" Steele, Harley Race, and more. Soundbites & promos from "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase, JYD, Rick Rude, Slick, Tito Santana, Johnny V, Ron Bass, Jimmy Hart, Mr. Fuji, Demolition, Superstar Graham, Heenan & his Islanders, Rick Martel, Koko B. Ware, Honky Tonk Man, Can-Am Connection, The Hart Foundation, Mean Gene, Craig DeGeorge, & more. Plus, Prime Time soundbites featuring Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan bringing in their own doctors to diagnose The Brain's neck injury. NOTE: Second week discussion for July 25th - July 27th begins at the timestamp (01:00:03) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase goes poolside before catching some lunch. Killer Khan blinds Outback Jack. Brutus "The Stylist" Beefcake? Hammer Valentine gets a haircut. Orton & Muraco have issues. The Can-Am Connection finishing up. Butch Reed takes issue with Superstar Graham. Managers begin to scout Bam Bam Bigelow. Ken Patera responds to his whipping at the hands of the Heenan Family. Referee Rita (Chatterton) Marie, STILL THERE! Masked Confusion on the Snake Pit. Killer Bees vs. Orton & Muraco. Rougeaus eat Ice Cream. Corporal Kirchner finishes up his tour of duty. 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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s 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 DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure, and the Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series covering past PPVs, Coliseum Videos, SNME's, Clash of the Champions, and more!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!WWF TV – For the Weekends of JULY 4th & 11th, 1987"The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase goes poolside before catching some lunch. Killer Khan blinds Outback Jack. Brutus "The Stylist" Beefcake? Hammer Valentine gets a haircut. Orton & Muraco have issues. The Can-Am Connection finishing up. Butch Reed takes issue with Superstar Graham. Managers begin to scout Bam Bam Bigelow. Ken Patera responds to his whipping at the hands of the Heenan Family. Referee Rita (Chatterton) Marie, STILL THERE! Killer Bees vs. Orton & Muraco. Rougeaus eat Ice Cream. Corporal Kirchner finishes up his tour of duty. Masked Confusion on the Snake Pit. Action featuring the likes of "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Kamala, Sika, IC Champion The Honky Tonk Man, Tito Santana, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Jim Powers, Paul Roma, The Islanders, Killer Khan, Brutus Beefcake, Demolition, Ken Patera, Hercules, King Kong Bundy, Harley Race, Can-Am Connection, New Dream Team, Junkyard Dog, Bob Orton, Don Muraco, Killer Bees, The One Man Gang, Scott Casey, George "The Anima;" Steele, Iron Mike Sharpe, Hillbilly Jim, Billy Jack Haynes, Tag Champs Hart Foundation, SD Jones, & more! Soundbites & promos from Ken Patera, Ted Dibiase, Butch Reed, Danny Davis, Mr. Fuji, Demolition, Killer Bees, The Macho Man, Tito Santana, Brutus Beefcake, Johnny V, Dino Bravo, Greg Valentine, Rick Martel, Tom Zenk, Slick, Craig DeGeorge, Mean Gene, The Heenan Family, and plenty of Prime Time audio goodness from Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan!NOTE: Second week discussion for July 11th - July 13th begins at the timestamp (01:00:59) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Grenade is back with Episode #86 featiuring tons of news, results, and soundbites for JULY 1987 in the WWF! First, we tackle the latest WWF news including... TOM ZENK QUITTING THE WWF, the WWF's very first Drug Testing Suspensions, David Sammartino back, NEW Women's Champion - The Sensational Sherri, Billy Jack Haynes Injured, Hacksaw Duggan looking for work, Oliver Humperdink headed in, Cpl. Kirchner out, a Bulldog bar fight, the WWF attempts to deregulate pro wrestling in the state of Pennsylvania, & more!From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of July covering MSG, The Spectrum, Maple Leaf Gardens, Sam Houston Coliseum, Boston Garden, Nassau Coliseum, The Meadowlands, Richfield Coliseum, Los Angeles Sports Arena, and more! Featuring newcomers like "Ravishing" Rick Rude & The Dingo Warrior, Steamboat's return match vs. NEW IC Champion Honky Tonk Man at MSG, the return of Superstar Graham, Bruno Sammartino fills in some spots, Tag Team Tournaments, The Macho Man battles fellow heels, The Bomb Angels vs. Martin & Kai, Orton vs. Muraco, Patera vs. Orndorff, Bulldogs vs. Demolition, Hogan vs. Khan, Whipping Matches, Lumberjack Matches, and did I mention Soundbites Galore featuring many LOCALIZED PROMOS!!!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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s 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 DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure, and the Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series covering past PPVs, Coliseum Videos, SNME's, Clash of the Champions, and more!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!The Grenade is back with Episode #86 featiuring tons of news, results, and soundbites for JULY 1987 in the WWF! First, we tackle the latest WWF news including... TOM ZENK QUITTING THE WWF, the WWF's very first Drug Testing Suspensions, David Sammartino back, NEW Women's Champion - The Sensational Sherri, Billy Jack Haynes Injured, Hacksaw Duggan looking for work, Oliver Humperdink headed in, Cpl. Kirchner out, a Bulldog bar fight, the WWF attempts to deregulate pro wrestling in the state of Pennsylvania, & more!From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of July covering MSG, The Spectrum, Maple Leaf Gardens, Sam Houston Coliseum, Boston Garden, Nassau Coliseum, The Meadowlands, Richfield Coliseum, Los Angeles Sports Arena, and more! Featuring newcomers like "Ravishing" Rick Rude & The Dingo Warrior, Steamboat's return match vs. NEW IC Champion Honky Tonk Man at MSG, the return of Superstar Graham, Bruno Sammartino fills in some spots, Tag Team Tournaments, The Macho Man battles fellow heels, The Bomb Angels vs. Martin & Kai, Orton vs. Muraco, Patera vs. Orndorff, Bulldogs vs. Demolition, Hogan vs. Khan, Whipping Matches, Lumberjack Matches, and did I mention Soundbites Galore featuring many LOCALIZED PROMOS!!! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We reach the halfway point in the year as we close out June 1987 in the WWF. "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase makes his WWF debut. Mr. Wonderful Returns! Mr. T confronts both Honky Tonk Man & The Macho Man! Ken Patera suffers a whoopin' at the hands of the Heenan Family. Plus, Butch Reed calls out Superstar Graham, The Killer Bees upset The Hart Foundation with "Masked Confusion", The Macho Man enters The Snake Pit, NEW IC Champion The Honky Tonk Man in action, "Outlaw" Ron Bass introduces Miss Betsy, One Man Gang has a new finisher, The Jumping Bomb Angels are on their way, JYD is fightin' and a bitin'. All of that and so much more, plus Soundbites Galore! 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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s 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 DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure, and the Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series covering past PPVs, Coliseum Videos, SNME's, Clash of the Champions, and more!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!WWF TV – For the Weekends of JUNE 20th & 27th, 1987It's the debut vignette of "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase! Mr. Wonderful is BACK, as is King Kong Bundy! Ken Patera suffers a whoopin' at the hands of the Heenan Family. Butch Reed calls out Superstar Graham. The Killer Bees upset The Hart Foundation with Masked Confusion. The Macho Man enters The Snake Pit, NEW IC Champion The Honky Tonk Man in action, "Outlaw" Ron Bass introduces Miss Betsy, One Man Gang has a new finisher, The Jumping Bomb Angels are on their way, the latest on Superstar Graham's return to the ring, Greg Valentine vs. Ray Rougeau, Jesse Ventura in "Predator". Were the Midnight Rockers firing the Young Stallions' gain? JYD is fightin' and a bitin'. Action featuring the likes of The Can-Am Connection, The Hart Foundation, George Steele, Killer Khan, Billy Jack Haynes, King Kong Bundy, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake, Hercules, King Harley Race, "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, Jim Powers & Paul Roma, Honky Tonk Man, Jimmy Jack Funk, Ken Patera, The Islanders, Koko B. Ware, Lanny Poffo, One Man Gang, Demolition, Jose Estrada, The Rougeau Brothers, The Macho Man, "Outlaw" Ron Bass, & more! Soundbites & promos from The NEW IC Champ Honky Tonk Man, Brutus Beefcake, Koko B. Ware, The Can-Am Connection, Danny Davis, Don Muraco, Bob Orton, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Slick, Butch Reed, The British Bulldogs, Ted Dibiase, Billy Jack Haynes, Hercules, Craig DeGeorge, Mean Gene, Mr. T, and plenty of Prime Time banter between Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan! Plus, Mr. T confronts both Honky Tonk Man & The Macho Man! NOTE: Second week discussion for June 27th - 29th begins at the timestamp (00:59:37) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Back with June TV Reviews for 1987 in the WWF as we see a historic moment in WWF history when THE HONKY TONK MAN WINS THE IC TITLE FROM RICKY STEAMBOAT!!! We'll talk rumors of Butch Reed as IC Champion. Plus, Junkyard Dog Returns, "Outlaw" Ron Bass gets Miss Betsy while Hillbilly Jim gets a little Beaver. Jake Roberts says "Don't Do Drugs", President Jack Tunney gives his ruling on the potential banning of the DDT, The Islanders join the Heenan Family, Superstar Graham rehabs for a comeback, the Killer Khan vignettes continue, Outback Jack enters the Snake Pit, Struttin' & Cuttin' with the Barber. SD Jones scores a win, Jesse Ventura in "The" Predator, and Soundbites Galore! 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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s 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 DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure, and the Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series covering past PPVs, Coliseum Videos, SNME's, Clash of the Champions, and more!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! WWF TV – For the Weekends of JUNE 6th & 13th, 1987THE HONKY TONK MAN WINS THE IC TITLE FROM RICKY STEAMBOAT!!! We'll talk the rumors of Butch Reed as IC Champion. "Outlaw" Ron Bass gets Miss Betsy, while Hillbilly Jim gets a little Beaver. Jake Roberts says "Don't Do Drugs" as the WWF PSA's begin! President Jack Tunney gives his ruling on the DDT! The Islanders join the Heenan Family, Superstar Graham rehabs for a comeback, the Killer Khan vignettes continue, Outback Jack enters the Snake Pit, the WWF "On Tour". Struttin' & Cuttin' with the Barber. The Harts are NOT afraid! SD Jones scores a win. Outback eats Ice Cream. Jesse Ventura in "The" Predator. Action featuring the likes of Demolition, The Macho Man, Koko B. Ware, Kamala, Sika, Ken Patera, Jimmy Jack Funk, Brutus Beefcake, Tito Santana, Billy Jack Haynes, Jim Powers & Paul Roma, Honky Tonk Man, Jerry Allen, Hercules, Sivi Afi, George Steele, Tiger Chung Lee, New Dream Team, British Bulldogs, Cpl. Kirchner, The Islanders, Hillbilly Jim, Iron Mike Sharpe, Sam Houston, SD Jones, Bob Orton, Don Muraco, Terry Gibbs, One Man Gang, Lanny Poffo, Killer Khan, Scott Casey debuts, & more! Soundbites & promos from Bobby Heenan, The Islanders, Danny Davis, Honky Tonk Man, Jimmy Hart, Mean Gene, Ken Patera, Outback Jack, Slick, Butch Reed, Nikolai Volkoff, Ricky Steamboat, Powers & Roma, One Man Gang, Jake Roberts, Ron Bass, Craig DeGeorge, Superstar Graham, Mr. Fuji, Demolition, Killer Bees, Koko B. Ware, Hart Foundation, and plenty of Prime Time banter between Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan! PLUS, The Junkyard Dog Returns! NOTE: Second week discussion for June 13th - June 17th (Special Wednesday Edition of Prime Time) begins at the timestamp (00:59:47) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Grenade is back with Episode #83 featiuring tons of news, results and SOUNDBITES GALORE for JUNE 1987 in the WWF! First, we tackle the latest WWF news including... The FIRING of the Iron Sheik & Hacksaw Duggan, The Rockers are hired... and then fired as well.. Plus, we talk the brand new IC Champion The Honky Tonk Man, Junkyard Dog is back, The Million Dollar Man gimmick begins to develop, I'll break down the Rougeaus/Dino Bravo feud, WWF implements their first drug test, Mr. T RETURNS, Muraco & Orton splitting up, Jerry Lawler suing the WWF, Jimmy Jack Funk loses his eyeball AND his job, Jesse Ventura - Hollywood Bound? And Soundbites galore featuring 40 LOCALIZED PROMOS!!!From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of June covering MSG, The Spectrum, Maple Leaf Gardens, Sam Houston Coliseum, Boston Garden, Nassau Coliseum, Richfield Coliseum, The ARCO Arena, and more! Featuring Return TEXAS DEATH MATCHES with WWF Champion Hulk Hogan vs. King Harley Race, Tag Champions The Hart Foundation vs. The British Bulldogs INSIDE A STEEL CAGE, Ken Patera rages war on the Heenan Family, The Can-Ams are coming for the Islanders, the Dingo Warrior arrives, Ted Dibiase turns heel on Houston-in Houston, Bam Bam Bigelow continues to impress, Bruno Sammartino in action, The Jumping Bomb Angels introduce their style to North America, we get our first look at Rick Rude, we salute Cpl. Kirchner for his time in the WWF, Macho Man vs. Honky Tonk in a battle of the heels! All of that, and did I mention Soundbites Galore featuring 40 LOCALIZED PROMOS!!!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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s 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 DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure, and the Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series covering past PPVs, Coliseum Videos, SNME's, Clash of the Champions, and more!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!The Grenade is back with Episode #83 featiuring tons of news, results and SOUNDBITES GALORE for JUNE 1987 in the WWF! First, we tackle the latest WWF news including... The FIRING of the Iron Sheik & Hacksaw Duggan, The Rockers are hired... and then fired as well.. Plus, we talk the brand new IC Champion The Honky Tonk Man, Junkyard Dog is back, The Million Dollar Man gimmick begins to develop, I'll break down the Rougeaus/Dino Bravo feud, WWF implements their first drug test, Mr. T RETURNS, Muraco & Orton splitting up, Jerry Lawler suing the WWF, Jimmy Jack Funk loses his eyeball AND his job, Jesse Ventura - Hollywood Bound? And Soundbites galore featuring 40 LOCALIZED PROMOS!!!From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of June covering MSG, The Spectrum, Maple Leaf Gardens, Sam Houston Coliseum, Boston Garden, Nassau Coliseum, Richfield Coliseum, The ARCO Arena, and more! Featuring Return TEXAS DEATH MATCHES with WWF Champion Hulk Hogan vs. King Harley Race, Tag Champions The Hart Foundation vs. The British Bulldogs INSIDE A STEEL CAGE, Ken Patera rages war on the Heenan Family, The Can-Ams are coming for the Islanders, the Dingo Warrior arrives, Ted Dibiase turns heel on Houston-in Houston, Bam Bam Bigelow continues to impress, Bruno Sammartino in action, The Jumping Bomb Angels introduce their style to North America, we get our first look at Rick Rude, we salute Cpl. Kirchner for his time in the WWF, Macho Man vs. Honky Tonk in a battle of the heels! All of that, and did I mention Soundbites Galore featuring 40 LOCALIZED PROMOS!!! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Back this week to close out the month of May 1987 in the WWF, discussing two more weeks of WWF TV featuring The Islanders Heel Turn and subsequent joining of the Heenan Family, plus the debut of The One Man Gang, Hulk Hogan makes a rare title defense on TV vs. "Cowboy" Bob Orton. Attorney-at-Law Lance Wilshire arrives, Superstar Graham undergoes surgery. Killer Khan = Vampire Devil?!? Brutus Beefcake battles Dino Bravo. Butch Reed vs. Tito Santana. "Outlaw" Ron Bass gets a Branding Iron. Moolah eats an Ice Cream bar. What is "The Master Blaster"? The WWF on Tour, 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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s 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 DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure, and the Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series covering past PPVs, Coliseum Videos, SNME's, Clash of the Champions, and more!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Back this week to close out the month of May 1987 in the WWF, discussing two more weeks of WWF TV featuring The Islanders Heel Turn and subsequent joining of the Heenan Family, plus the debut of The One Man Gang, Hulk Hogan makes a rare title defense on TV vs. "Cowboy" Bob Orton. Attorney-at-Law Lance Wilshire arrives, Superstar Graham undergoes surgery. Killer Khan = Vampire Devil?!? Brutus Beefcake battles Dino Bravo. Butch Reed vs. Tito Santana. "Outlaw" Ron Bass gets a Branding Iron. Moolah eats an Ice Cream bar. What is "The Master Blaster"? The WWF on Tour, and so much more! WWF TV – For the Weekends of MAY 23rd & 30th, 1987A special Memorial Day Weekend WWF Title match featuring Champion Hulk Hogan vs. "Cowboy" Bob Orton (heat what happens when the TOP ROPE BREAK!). The Islanders turn HEEL and join the Heenan Family during a bout vs. The Can-Am Connection. The One Man Gang makes his debut. The Snake Pit moves to Superstars. Superstar Graham undergoes surgery. Killer Khan = Vampire Devil?!? Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake battles Dino Bravo. Butch Reed vs. Tito Santana. "Outlaw" Ron Bass gets a Branding Iron. Moolah eats an Ice Cream bar. What is "The Master Blaster"? The WWF on Tour! Action featuring the likes of "Macho Man" Randy Savage, IC Champion Ricky Steamboat, Ken Patera, One Man Gang, Hillbilly Jim, Outback Jack, "King" Harley Race, Tito Santana, Billy Jack Haynes, Kamala, SIka, Hacksaw Duggan, Can-Am Connection, Jimmy Jack Fun, SD Jones, The Islanders, Honky Tonk Man, Koko B. Ware, Demolition, Brad Rheingans, Killer Bees, Iron Sheik, Nikolai Volkoff, Butch Reed, & more! Soundbites & promos from Hulk Hogan, Honky Tonk Man, Danny Davis, Jimmy Hart, Fabulous Moolah, George Steele, Bobby Heenan, Mr. Fuji, Kamala, Superstar Graham, British Bulldogs, Tito Santana, Macho Man, Killer Bees, Koko B. Ware, Slick, Sheik & Volkoff, Lanny Poffo, Rougeau Brothers, Gorilla & Bobby on the Prime Time set, & more! Plus, Bobby Heenan's attorney LANCE WILSHIRE arrives!NOTE: Second week discussion for May 30 - June 1 begins at the timestamp (01:02:30) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM RAY RUSSELL OF THE WRESTLECOPIA PODCAST NETWORK!NEW GRENADE DROPS NEXT WEEK - FINISHING UP MAY 1987 IN THE WWF TV REVIEWS!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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s 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 DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure, and the Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series covering past PPVs, Coliseum Videos, SNME's, Clash of the Champions, and more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This time around we discuss MAY 1987 WWF TV as Davey Boy Smith faces Bret "Hitman" Hart! Brutus Beefcake visits The Barber Shop. The Islanders get aggressive vs. The Killer Bees! Ken Patera returns to the ring vs. Hercules! SLICK SINGS, and it ain't "Jive Soul Bro"! Killer Khan dominates Outback Jack. Blackjack Mulligan's final WWF match (we were so close to seeing Sara Jo Puckett)! Billy Jack Haynes battles Mike Sharpe in the ring AND in the locker room! Randy Savage = Cream of the Crop! The Rougeau Brothers battle Demolition! George Steele meets The Honky Tonk Man! Lanny Poffo with a Poem about the Bird... and the Bees! IC Champion Ricky Steamboat battles Butch Reed. Plus, Soundbites Galore! 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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s 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 DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure, and the Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series covering past PPVs, Coliseum Videos, SNME's, Clash of the Champions, and more!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! This time around we discuss MAY 1987 WWF TV as Davey Boy Smith faces Bret "Hitman" Hart! Brutus Beefcake visits The Barber Shop. The Islanders get aggressive vs. The Killer Bees! Ken Patera returns to the ring vs. Hercules! SLICK SINGS, and it ain't "Jive Soul Bro"! Killer Khan dominates Outback Jack. Blackjack Mulligan's final WWF match (we were so close to seeing Sara Jo Puckett)! Billy Jack Haynes battles Mike Sharpe in the ring AND in the locker room! Randy Savage = Cream of the Crop! The Rougeau Brothers battle Demolition! George Steele meets The Honky Tonk Man! Lanny Poffo with a Poem about the Bird... and the Bees! IC Champion Ricky Steamboat battles Butch Reed. Plus, Soundbites Galore!WWF TV – Weekend of MAY 9th - 11th, 1987Davey Boy Smith goes one on one versus Bret "Hitman" Hart! Bobby Heenan issues a challenge to Ken Patera, and the Strongman responds! Brutus Beefcake visits The Barber Shop. Randy Savage = Cream of the Crop! The Rougeau Brothers battle Demolition! Killer Khan enters the Snake Pit! George "The Anima" Steele meets The Honky Tonk Man! SLICK SINGS, and it ain't "Jive Soul Bro"! Lanny Poffo with a Poem about the Bird... and the Bees! More WWF Ice Cream Bar shilling. Action featuring the likes of IC Champion Ricky Steamboat, Iron Sheik, Nikolai Volkoff, Butch Reed, Jim Powers & Paul Roma, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Killer Khan, The Killer Bees, Koko B. Ware, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Nick Kiniski, Honky Tonk Man, Tito Santana, Don Muraco, Bob Orton, Tiger Chung Lee, The Rougeaus, Demolition, & more! Soundbites & promos from Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan on the Prime Time set, also Slick, Nikolai Volkoff, The Can-Am Connection, Billy Jack Haynes, "Outlaw" Ron Bass, Lanny Poffo, Ricky Steamboat, Ken Patera, "Hacksaw" Duggan, Iron Sheik, Butch Reed, Macho Man Savage, & more! WWF TV – Weekend of MAY 16th - 18th, 1987 (01:03:13)Ken Patera returns to the ring vs. Hercules! IC Champion Ricky Steamboat takes on "Natural" Butch Reed. The Islanders battle Demolition! Killer Khan dominates Outback Jack. King Harley Race issues a Challenge to WWF Champ Hulk Hogan! Blackjack Mulligan's final WWF match (we were so close to seeing Sara Jo Puckett)! Billy Jack Haynes battles Mike Sharpe in the ring AND in the locker room! "Ban the DDT" campaign continues. The New Dream Team & Johnny V enter The Snake Pit! Action featuring the likes of Tag Champs Hart Foundation, Hacksaw Duggan, Honky Tonk Man, Killer Khan, Ken Patera, Tito Santana, Billy Jack Haynes, Blackjack Mulligan, The Shadows, Iron Mike Sharpe, Koko B. Ware, & more. Soundbites & promos from Gorilla & Heenan on Prime Time, King Harley Race, Outback Jack, George Steele, Johnny V, Ken Patera, Jimmy Hart, Hart Foundation, Honky Tonk Man, Brutus Beefcake, Mr. Fuji, Kamala, Bob Orton, Hulk Hogan, and more! Plus, The Islanders become unusually aggressive vs. The Killer Bees! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE ON THE GRENADE FEED OF REGIONAL RASSLIN' EPISODE #6... Grenade Episode #81 covering MAY TV from 1987 in the WWF will drop later this week!The Regional Rasslin' Podcast returns as we head back to 1986 in the Mid-South Wrestling territory. Guest co-host Roman Gomez returns as this time around we discuss January 86 News & Results from the Mid-South region (including Houston) as well as take an extensive look into the first two weeks of January TV (both the main broadcast and Power Pro)! Some of the topics discussed include the Territory Expansion, TV Title Tournament, the WWF going head-to-head with a Boesch Houston show, Dick Slater wins the North American Title from Butch Reed, Jake Roberts PINS NWA World Champion Ric Flair, The Guerreros vs. Fabulous Ones feud, Pez Whatley backs out of a UWF run in favor of becoming SHASKA, Dr. Death vs. Dick Slater, Buzz Sawyer vs. Jake Roberts, Butch Reed leaving the UWF, Dr. Death & Rick Steiner literally save lives in an auto accident, Masked Superstar's odd fit in the territory, Ted Dibiase returns from "injury", Terry Taylor's revenge on The Nightmare, the talent of Gustavo Mendoza, Dick Slater vs. Hacksaw Duggan, the benefits of realism in wrestling, our run-ins with Alexis Smirnoff & Bulldog Brower, 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 - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadePlease Subscribe to our Patreon to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! 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 DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #006JANUARY 1986 IN THE MID-SOUTH (w/Guest Co-Host Roman Gomez)The Regional Rasslin' Podcast returns as we head back to 1986 in the Mid-South Wrestling territory. Guest co-host Roman Gomez returns as this time around we discuss January 86 News & Results from the Mid-South region (including Houston) as well as take an extensive look into the first two weeks of January TV (both the main broadcast and Power Pro)! Some of the topics discussed include the Territory Expansion, TV Title Tournament, the WWF going head-to-head with a Boesch Houston show, Dick Slater wins the North American Title from Butch Reed, Jake Roberts PINS NWA World Champion Ric Flair, The Guerreros vs. Fabulous Ones feud, Pez Whatley backs out of a UWF run in favor of becoming SHASKA, Dr. Death vs. Dick Slater, Buzz Sawyer vs. Jake Roberts, Butch Reed leaving the UWF, Dr. Death & Rick Steiner literally save lives in an auto accident, Masked Superstar's odd fit in the territory, Ted Dibiase returns from "injury", Terry Taylor's revenge on The Nightmare, the talent of Gustavo Mendoza, Dick Slater vs. Hacksaw Duggan, the benefits of realism in wrestling, our run-ins with Alexis Smirnoff & Bulldog Brower, and so much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Grenade returns with an insane amount of news, results and SOUNDBITES GALORE for May 1987 in the WWF! First, we tackle the latest WWF news including... Jake Roberts Out Injured, Barry Orton Auto Accident, Jerry Lawler Sues the WWF, The WWF takes the Houston Territory from Paul Boesch, Rick Rude and The Rockers headed in, Dynamite Kid bullies Outback Jack, Jim Barnett Suicide Attempt, SNME Ratings & News, The Islanders turn heel, & Soundbites galore featuring MORE THAN 50 LOCALIZED PROMOS!!! From there, I'll take a deep dive look into WWF Results for the month of May covering MSG, The Spectrum, Maple Leaf Gardens, Sam Houston Coliseum, Boston Garden, Nassau Coliseum, Calgary Saddledome, Mid-South Coliseum, Richfield Coliseum, and more! Featuring WWF Champion Hulk Hogan vs. King Harley Race, IC Champion Ricky Steamboat vs. "Macho Man" Savage INSIDE A STEEL CAGE! Hercules vs. Billy Jack Haynes in a CHAIN MATCH, Tag Champions The Hart Foundation vs. The British Bulldogs ALSO INSIDE A STEEL CAGE! Plus, we say goodbye to Dick Slater, Ken Patera returns to the ring, and we see the debuts of Sam Houston, The One Man Gang, Ted Dibiase, and Bam Bam Bigelow! All of that, and did I mention Soundbites Galore featuring MORE THAN 50 LOCALIZED PROMOS!!!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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s 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 DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure, and the Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series covering past PPVs, Coliseum Videos, SNME's, Clash of the Champions, and more!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! The Grenade returns with an insane amount of news, results and SOUNDBITES GALORE for May 1987 in the WWF! First, we tackle the latest WWF news including... Jake Roberts Out Injured, Barry Orton Auto Accident, Jerry Lawler Sues the WWF, The WWF takes the Houston Territory from Paul Boesch, Rick Rude and The Rockers headed in, Dynamite Kid bullies Outback Jack, Jim Barnett Suicide Attempt, SNME Ratings & News, The Islanders turn heel, & Soundbites galore featuring MORE THAN 50 LOCALIZED PROMOS!!!From there, I'll take a deep dive look into WWF Results for the month of May covering MSG, The Spectrum, Maple Leaf Gardens, Sam Houston Coliseum, Boston Garden, Nassau Coliseum, Calgary Saddledome, Mid-South Coliseum, Richfield Coliseum, and more! Featuring WWF Champion Hulk Hogan vs. King Harley Race, IC Champion Ricky Steamboat vs. "Macho Man" Savage INSIDE A STEEL CAGE! Hercules vs. Billy Jack Haynes in a CHAIN MATCH, Tag Champions The Hart Foundation vs. The British Bulldogs ALSO INSIDE A STEEL CAGE! Plus, we say goodbye to Dick Slater, Ken Patera returns to the ring, and we see the debuts of Sam Houston, The One Man Gang, Ted Dibiase, and Bam Bam Bigelow! All of that, and did I mention Soundbites Galore featuring MORE THAN 50 LOCALIZED PROMOS!!! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

GRENADE BONUS SHOW - Grenade Episode #80 is still on the way covering all of the MAY 1987 NEWS and RESULTS in the WWF, but for now check out yet another bonus episode featruing CARY SILKIN as our guest on the Regional Rasslin' Podcast, where we Talk the Territories! This week the Regional Rasslin' Podcast welcomes the former Owner of Ring of Honor, and the First Ever ROH Hall Of Fame Legacy Award Recipient, Mr. CARY SILKIN. Cary puts his time as promoter aside to go back in time and talk growing up as a fan in hopes to preserve some wrestling history. Many of the topics discussed in this first episode of the "Silkin Series" include Cary's introduction to Pro Wrestling in 1966, his first attended wrestling show at Sunnyside Gardens in 1967, wrestling going "black" in the late 1960s, the impact of the Magazines, the TV format driving ticket sales, "Air-Conditioned" Buildings, the art of the Dark Match, the introduction to the wonderful world of UHF TV and the struggle of TV antennas, attending his first MSG card in 1971 headlined by WWWF Champ Pedro Morales vs. his favorite heel Fred Blassie, seeing blood on TV, New York "Blue Laws", Willie "GILLIE" Gilzenberg, the 1958 Riot with Dick the Bruiser, who was better Pedro Morales or Victor Rivera, keeping the Latino population happy, Tank Morgan drugging his opponents with LSD as a "RIB", the intriguing career of Arman Hussian, the success of Antonino Rocca & Miguel Perez, wrestling comes to Cary's hometown of Cranford NJ in 1970, attending Bruno Sammartino vs. Pedro Morales at Shea Stadium, early ladies wrestling in the U.S., Mickey the barber (that a**hole!), watching the Los Angeles and Florida territories on Spanish Channels, and envying Al Getz! Plus, other names discussed on the program include Bruno Sammartino, Pedro Morales, Baron Mikel Scicluna, Arnold Skaaland, Angelo Savoldi, Pete Sanchez, The Rugged Russians, Crusher Verdu, Gorilla Monsoon, Ivan Koloff, and more!****** DISCLAIMER: Unfortunately, there were connection issues during the final 15 minutes or so of the conversation and thus there are a few spotty points in the audio on Cary's end. While I'm big on quaity audio, this conversation was simply too important to edit out the final segment of the show!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and 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 keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! 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 DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #005CARY SILKIN - THE SILKIN SERIES VOL. 1This week the Regional Rasslin' Podcast welcomes the former Owner of Ring of Honor, and the First Ever ROH Hall Of Fame Legacy Award Recipient, Mr. CARY SILKIN. Cary puts his time as promoter aside to go back in time and talk growing up as a fan in hopes to preserve some wrestling history. Many of the topics discussed in this first episode of the "Silkin Series" include Cary's introduction to Pro Wrestling in 1966, his first attended wrestling show at Sunnyside Gardens in 1967, wrestling going "black" in the late 1960s, the impact of the Magazines, the TV format driving ticket sales, "Air-Conditioned" Buildings, the art of the Dark Match, the introduction to the wonderful world of UHF TV and the struggle of TV antennas, attending his first MSG card in 1971 headlined by WWWF Champ Pedro Morales vs. his favorite heel Fred Blassie, seeing blood on TV, New York "Blue Laws", Willie "GILLIE" Gilzenberg, the 1958 Riot with Dick the Bruiser, who was better Pedro Morales or Victor Rivera, keeping the Latino population happy, Tank Morgan drugging his opponents with LSD... as a RIB, the intriguing career of Arman Hussian, the success of Antonino Rocca & Miguel Perez, wrestling comes to Cary's hometown of Cranford NJ in 1970, attending Bruno Sammartino vs. Pedro Morales at Shea Stadium, early ladies wrestling in the U.S., Mickey the barber (that a**hole!), and watching the Los Angeles and Florida territories on Spanish Channels. Plus, other names discussed on the program include Bruno Sammartino, Pedro Morales, Baron Mikel Scicluna, Arnold Skaaland, Angelo Savoldi, Pete Sanchez, The Rugged Russians, Crusher Verdu, Gorilla Monsoon, Ivan Koloff, and more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We kick off WWF TV for the weekend of May 2nd covering Saturday Night's Main Event w/Savage vs. Steele in a Lumberjack Match, Honky Tonk Kim Chee, Bulldogs vs. Harts - 2 out of 3 falls for the Titles. Plus, The GREAT DEBATE w/Bobby Heenan vs. Ken Patera that sees the Brain leave on a STRETCHER! Brutus Beefcake Debuts his BARBER gimmick as he takes on former manager "Luscious" Johnny V! KILLER KHAN RETURNS. ADRIAN ADONIS' final TV match. Can-Ams vs. Kamala & Sika, and SOUNDBITES GALORE!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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s 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 DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure, and the Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series covering past PPVs, Coliseum Videos, SNME's, Clash of the Champions, and more!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!We kick off WWF TV for the weekend of May 2nd covering Saturday Night's Main Event w/Savage vs. Steele in a Lumberjack Match, Honky Tonk Kim Chee, Bulldogs vs. Harts - 2 out of 3 falls for the Titles. Plus, The GREAT DEBATE w/Bobby Heenan vs. Ken Patera that sees the Brain leave on a STRETCHER! Brutus Beefcake Debuts his BARBER gimmick as he takes on former manager "Luscious" Johnny V! KILLER KHAN RETURNS. ADRIAN ADONIS' final TV match. Can-Ams vs. Kamala & Sika, and SOUNDBITES GALORE!WWF TV – Weekend of MAY 2 - 4th, 1987The GREAT DEBATE between Bobby Heenan and Ken Patera sees the Brain leave on a STRETCHER! KILLER KHAN RETURNS. ADRIAN ADONIS has his final televised match in the WWF. The Can-Am Connection vs. Kamala & Sika! Billy Jack Haynes shows off his scar from the 30 stitches Hercules put in his head at WrestleMania. Danny Davis enters the Snake Pit! Brutus Beefcake has his first night of Struttin' & Cuttin'. Outback Jack tries a WWF Ice Cream bar while Kamala & Sika snack on live lobsters. Guest commentator... George Steele?!? Action featuring the likes of Randy "Macho Man' Savage, IC Champion Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, Brutus Beefcake, "King" Harley Race, Butch Reed, Iron Sheik, Nikolai Volkoff, Killer Khan, The Can-Am Connection, Kamala, Sika, The British Bulldogs, Adrian Adonis, "Outlaw" Ron Bass, "Leaping" Lanny Poffo (RIP), and more. Soundbites & promos from Bobby Heenan, Ken Patera, Billy Jack Haynes, The Honky Tonk Man, Jimmy Hart, Slick, Blackjack Mulligan, Jim Powers & Paul Roma, the Rougeau Brothers, Mr. Fuji, Demolition, Davey Boy Smith, Bret Hart, Adrian Adonis, Lord Alfred Hayes, and more! Plus, Brutus Beefcake Debuts his BARBER gimmick as he takes on former manager "Luscious" Johnny V!WWF SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT - MAY 2, 1987 (01:23:16)Jake "The Snake" Roberts battles Kamala with a special surprise by the Honky Tonk ManLUMBERJACK MATCH: Randy "Macho Man" Savage meets George "The Animal" Steele to settle their feud once and for all!Bobby Heenan promises film footage to prove that Andre the Giant is the uncrowned WWF ChampionHulk Hogan shares his thoughts on the epic match vs. Andre at WrestleMania 32 OUT OF 3 FALLS - WWF Tag Team Champions The Hart Foundation (wDanny Davis) vs. The British Bulldogs (w/Tito Santana)Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat defends the IC Title for the very first time vs. The Mighty HerculesThe Can-Am Connection take on The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff, with "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan barred from ringside.... or is he???Tons of great soundbites added for nostalgia purposes as well! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

As we finish up April 1987 TV in the WWF Ken Patera is Released from Prison and Bobby Heenan Responds! Honky Tonk Man continues his "Ban the DDT" campaign. Sika & Kamala threaten to EAT the Can-Am Connection. Hacksaw Duggan continues to stalk Sheik & Volkoff. Brutus Beefcake looks to strut over Johnny V. All hell breaks loose when two babyface teams throw the rulebook out the window, when The Islanders meet the Fabulous Rougeaus! Wrestling's new Odd Couple - Hillbilly Jim & Outback Jack. Who is Sara Jo Puckett? Is Danny Davis, "Dangerous"? Bobby Heenan has his cake and eats it too! And, in the Snake Pit, Jake Roberts asks Hacksaw Duggan the big question... "Are you prejudice?"! All of that, and SOUNDBITES GALORE! 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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s 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 DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure, and the Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series covering past PPVs, Coliseum Videos, SNME's, Clash of the Champions, and more!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!As we finish up April 1987 TV in the WWF Ken Patera is Released from Prison and Bobby Heenan Responds! Honky Tonk Man continues his "Ban the DDT" campaign. Sika & Kamala threaten to EAT the Can-Am Connection. Hacksaw Duggan continues to stalk Sheik & Volkoff. Brutus Beefcake looks to strut over Johnny V. All hell breaks loose when two babyface teams throw the rulebook out the window, when The Islanders meet the Fabulous Rougeaus! Wrestling's new Odd Couple - Hillbilly Jim & Outback Jack. Who is Sara Jo Puckett? Is Danny Davis, "Dangerous"? Bobby Heenan has his cake and eats it too! And, in the Snake Pit, Jake Roberts asks Hacksaw Duggan the big question... "Are you prejudice?"! All of that, and SOUNDBITES GALORE! WWF TV – Weekend of APRIL 18 & 19th, 1987 Ken Patera readies for his Prison Release as we hear the third part of "The Ken Patera Story". Honky Tonk Man continues his "Ban the DDT" campaign. Sika and Kamala fight over fish. Brutus Beefcake looks to strut all over Johnny V and his New Dream Team. Wrestling's new Odd Couple - Hillbilly Jim & Outback Jack. Who is Sara Jo Puckett? Action featuring the likes of The Can-Am Connection, "Outlaw" Ron Bass, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Sika the Wild Samoan, Kamala, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, "King" Harley Race, Koko B. Ware, The New Dream Team (Bravo & Valentine), Paul Roma, Jimmy Powers, Hercules, and more. Soundbites & promos from The Hart Foundation, Danny Davis, Jimmy Hart, The Killer Bees, Jim Powers & Paul Roma, The British Bulldogs, Blackjack Mulligan, Mr. Fuji, Demolition, and more!WWF PRIME TIME WRESTLING APRIL 20th, 1987 (00:46:40)Soundsbites this week include Bobby Heenan going on a three-segment tirade against Ken Patera, plus Mean Gene Okerlund speaks with "Birdman" Koko B. Ware about Danny Davis. Plus, we talk Outback Jack's lack of appearances, George "The Animal Steele" takes on the Honky Tonk Man, and Gorilla Monsoon has a special surprise for Bobby Heenan for his 1-Year Anniversary on PTW!WWF TV – Weekend of APRIL 25 & 26th, 1987 (00:55:26)KEN PATERA is a free man... In the final part of "The Ken Patera Story" Ken is released from prison, Patera trains for a return to the ring to exact revenge on former manager Bobby Heenan! The Brain responds to Patera's comments and accepts a DEBATE challenge for next week! Hacksaw Duggan continues to stalk The Sheik & Volkoff. Johnny V and Brutus Beefcake exchange words and a challenge is accepted. Hacksaw enters the Snake Pit and answers the big question, is he prejudice? Kamala & Sika threaten to EAT the Can-Am Connection. Six-Man action with Butch Reed, Iron Sheik, & Nikolai Volkoff vs. Sivi Afi & The Islanders! Jim Powers & Paul Roma put their new team to task when they take on Demolition! Danny Davis challenges the entire roster. Meet the new tag team of Steve Lombardi & "Iron" Mike Sharpe. Action featuring the likes of Demolition, Jimmy Powers & Paul Roma, Tito Santana, The Honky Tonk Man, The Killer Bees, Blackjack Mulligan, Billy Jack Haynes, The Can-Am Connection, The Hart Foundation, Nick Kiniski, Kamala, Sika, George "The Animal" Steele, and more! Soundbites & prom

NOTE: In the spirit of the holiday season... Royal Rumble is a holiday, no? We're dropping Episode #4 of the Regional Rasslin' Podcast as another special BONUS Episode here on the Grenade feed. We kick off our next excursion on Regional Rasslin' as we dive into 1986 in Bill Watts' Universal Wrestling Federation (The UWF)! Host Ray Russell is joined by special guest Roman Gomez (previously of the Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast) as they set the stage for 86 by looking back at all the stars, angles, and champions coming out of the Mid-South in 1985. "Hacksaw" Duggan, Ted Dibiase, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, "Mad Dog" Buzz Sawyer, Steve "Dr. Death" Williams, Butch Reed, Dick Murdoch, Dick Slater, "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert, The Masked Superstar, NWA World Champion Ric Flair, and so many more! To quote the Cowboy... "LET'S HOOK'EM UP"!SPECIAL NOTE: We originally had an interview scheduled to drop with former ROH Owner Cary Silkin as part of Episode #4 of Regional Rasslin', but after the untimely passing of Jay Briscoe we felt it would be in poor taste to post the interview this week. Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and 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 keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! 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 DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #004SETTING THE STAGE FOR 1986 IN THE UWFWe kick off our next excursion on Regional Rasslin' as we dive into 1986 in Bill Watts' Universal Wrestling Federation (The UWF)! Host Ray Russell is joined by special guest Roman Gomez (previously of the Mid-Atlantic Championship Podcast) as they set the stage for 86 by looking back at all the stars, angles, and champions coming out of the Mid-South in 1985. "Hacksaw" Duggan, Ted Dibiase, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, "Mad Dog" Buzz Sawyer, Steve "Dr. Death" Williams, Butch Reed, Dick Murdoch, Dick Slater, "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert, The Masked Superstar, NWA World Champion Ric Flair, and so many more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Grenade returns as we discuss Aptil 87 WWF TV featuring Volkoff & Sheik bloodying Hacksaw Duggan, Mr. Fuji acquires Demolition AND Kamala, The Ken Patera Story begins, Honky Tonk Man wants to BAN THE DDT, GREEN Kamala, The NEW Dream Team, The King calls out the Hulkster, WWF Ice Cream Bars Debut, plus Bobby Heenan celebrates one year on Prime Time Wrestling, RATAMYUS, and SOUNDBITES GALORE!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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s 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 DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure, and the Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series covering past PPVs, Coliseum Videos, SNME's, Clash of the Champions, and more!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!The Grenade returns as we discuss Aptil 87 WWF TV featuring Volkoff & SHeik bloodying Hacksaw Duggan, Mr. Fuji acquires Demolition AND Kamala, The Ken Patera Story begins, Honky Tonk Man wants to BAN THE DDT, GREEN Kamala, The NEW Dream Team, The King calls out the Hulkster, WWF Ice Cream Bars Debut, plus Bobby Heenan celebrates one year on Prime Time Wrestling, RATAMYUS, and SOUNDBITES GALORE!WWF PRIME TIME WRESTLING MARCH 30th, 1987Recorded before WrestleMania 3, still loaded with soundbites as Gorilla & Bobby discuss the "Battle of Texas" between "Outlaw" Ron Bass vs. Blackjack Mulligan, Roddy Pi[er's Retirement, Miss Betty, plus interview with Blackjack Mulligan, and Outback explains some of the lingo from Down Under to Mean Gene!WWF TV – Weekend of APRIL 4 & 5th, 1987 (00:18:25)Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik bloody "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan. Mr. Fuji acquires Kamala & Kim Chee from The Wizard, THE KEN PATERA STORY begins, WWF Ice Cream Bars debut with a bang, "BULLET" Brad Rheingans?, Blackjack Mulligan LOVES him some Ice Cream, Outback Jack gets comfortable and tries to take a swim, Psycho Sam Cody makes an appearance. Action featuring the likes of Hacksaw Duggan, GREEN Kamala, The Iron Sheik, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Honky Tonk Man, Nikolai Volkoff, Killer Bees, Demolition, Harley Race, The Islanders, Billy Jack Haynes, Sivi Afi, "Outlaw" Ron Bass, Greg Valentine, and more! Soundbites & promos from "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Can-Am Connection, "Outlaw" Ron Bass, Mr. Fuji with Kamala, The Islanders, Outback Jack, Paul Roma, Jimmy Hart, "Dangerous" Danny Davis and more! Plus, a bloody and bandaged Hacksaw Duggan returns for revenge on Sheik & Volkoff, tough guy! HOOOOOO! WWF PRIME TIME WRESTLING APRIL 6th, 1987 (00:51:42)This week we hear from a dejected Bobby Heenan post Mania 3, as The Brain first explains why ALL of his Family members were winners at the big event. Gorilla Monsoon throws shade on Aretha Franklin. Heenan wishes King Kong Bundy had squashed more midgets. Interviews with "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, and Mr. Fuji with his new charges Kamala & Sika the Wild Samoan. Plus, the Brain begins his weekly tirade on the returning Prisoner 59919....errr Ken Patera!WWF TV – Weekend of APRIL 11 & 12th, 1987 (01:12:58)Mr. Fuji acquires DEMOLITION! The Ken Paters Story Part 2. we get a look at Johnny V's NEW Dream Team of Greg Valentine & Dino Bravo, Brutus Beefcake not done with a bald Adrian Adonis, Outback Jack blasphemes the King! Johnny V has a special announcement. The Macho Man even more cruel than before! A RATAMYUS sighting in 1987 WWF as Bill Howard finishes out his career. There's a Little Dragon in the oven. Lanny Poffo has a poem for us all. "Outlaw" Ron Bass enters the Snake Pit. Action featuring the likes of Tag Champs The Hart Foundation, British Bulldogs, Tito Santana, Honky TonK Man, The NEW Dream Team, Koko B. Ware, Jimmy Jack Funk, Nick Kiniski, Rougeau Brothers, Hercules, Butch Reed, "King" Harley Race, Killer Bees, Demolition, & more. Soundbites & promos from "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Ricky & Bonnie Steamboat, Brutus Beefcake, Miss Elizabeth, Koko B. Ware, Lanny Poffo, Bobby Heenan, "King" Harley Race, Rougeau Brothers, Steve Lombardi, Outback Jack, Johnny V, Can-Am Connection, & more. Plus, The Honky Tonk Man wants to BAN THE DDT! WWF PRIME TIME WRESTLING APRIL 13th, 1987 (01:54:58)Bobby Heenan celebrates his 1 Year Anniversary as the "Host" of Prime Time Wrestling with Chinese takeout. Pl

NOTE: Since we posted the first two episodes of our sister show "Regional Rasslin" covering 1977 in the WWWF here, we thought it would be nice to put a bow on it by also adding the final edition of 1977 to completen the trilogy here on the Grenade show as well. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE TO LISTEN TO OUR 100% TERRITORY BASED PROGRAM "REGIONAL RASSLIN' you will have to pick it up on WrestleCopia.com or your favorite streaming apps by looking up the show itself - Regional Rasslin'. Episode 4 will welcome former ROH owner Cary Silkin as he talks growing up a fan in the New York territory in the late 60s and early 1970s! This week, in perhaps the greatest Trilogy since the original Star Wars movies, The Regional Rasslin' Podcast returns with Episode 3 of 1977 in the WWWF. We're joined once again by Guest Co-Host John McAdam of the Stick to Wrestling Podcast as we wrap up the year of 1977 and we talk Ken Patera's path of destruction, Billy White Wolf's Injury Angle, Bob Backlund vs. Tor Kamata in a Texas Death Match... on TV. School's out for summer, which means George Steele is in the WWF. We'll look into the likes of Andre the Giant, "High Chief" Peter Maivia, Dusty Rhodes, Mil Mascaras, Spiros Arion, Haystacks Calhoun, Gorilla Monsoon, Ivan Putski, Stan Stasiak, Bruiser Brody, Tor Kamata, Nikolai Volkoff, The Golden Terror, and so much more! Plus, who is the 1977 Manager of the Year? Well, we took our OWN poll on social media and let our listeners decide! Spoiler alert, it wasn't Arnold Skaaland! All of that, plus a special tribute to wrestling legend Johnny Powers!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and 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 keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! 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 DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #0031977 IN THE WWWF - PART 3In perhaps the greatest Trilogy since the original Star Wars movies, The Regional Rasslin' Podcast returns with Episode 3 of 1977 in the WWWF. We're joined once again by Guest Co-Host John McAdam of the Stick to Wrestling Podcast as we wrap up the year of 1977 and we talk Ken Patera's path of destruction, Billy White Wolf's Injury Angle, Bob Backlund vs. Tor Kamata in a Texas Death Match... on TV. School's out for summer, which means George Steele is in the WWF. We'll look into the likes of Andre the Giant, "High Chief" Peter Maivia, Dusty Rhodes, Mil Mascaras, Spiros Arion, Haystacks Calhoun, Gorilla Monsoon, Ivan Putski, Stan Stasiak, Bruiser Brody, Tor Kamata, Nikolai Volkoff, The Golden Terror, and so much more! Plus, who is the 1977 Manager of the Year? Well, we took our OWN poll on social media and let our listeners decide! Spoiler alert, it wasn't Arnold Skaaland! All of that, plus a special tribute to wrestling legend Johnny Powers! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We return to the 1987 WWF Project to discuss APRIL '87 and the fallout from WrestleMania 3. Jim Crockett buys the UWF from Bill Watts, Andre takes a break, Paul Orndorff rehabs, JYD & Adrian Adonis FIRED, Missy Hyatt QUITS, but it's not all bad news. We look at House Show results after (most of) the talent takes a much-needed 24 day break from the road, and the long list of new talent headed into the company, including Ted Dibiase, The One Man Gang, Dingo (Ultimate) Warrior, Bam Bam Bigelow, Ken Patera, Killer Khan, Superstar Graham, Sam Houston, Bruce Prichard, & more!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade Follow 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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s 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 DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure, and the Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series covering past PPVs, Coliseum Videos, SNME's, Clash of the Champions, and more!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!We return to the 1987 WWF Project to discuss APRIL '87 and the fallout from WrestleMania 3. Jim Crockett buys the UWF from Bill Watts, Andre takes a break, Paul Orndorff rehabs, JYD & Adrian Adonis FIRED, Missy Hyatt QUITS, but it's not all bad news. We look at House Show results after (most of) the talent takes a much-needed 24 day break from the road, and the long list of new talent headed into the company, including Ted Dibiase, The One Man Gang, Dingo (Ultimate) Warrior, Bam Bam Bigelow, Ken Patera, Killer Khan, Superstar Graham, Sam Houston, Bruce Prichard, & more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

As the 1987 WWWF Project returns after the holidays, we wanted to treat you to another BONUS episode featured on the Grenade, it's Episode #2 of our brand new REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST! MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL! In this episode of the Regional Rasslin' Podcast, Guest Co-Host John McAdam returns as we continue to talk 1977 in the WWWF! We'll spend some time discussing "Superstar" Billy Graham's reign as Champion, from his title win in Baltimore to his challengers, to his touring of other territories with the WWF belt! We'll also talk Bruno Sammartino's Post Championship run and look at the tag teams of 1977 including NEW Tag Champs Mr. Fuji & Toru Tanaka, Larry Zbyszko & Tony Garea... and with Billy White Wolf OUT, Chief Jay Strongbow finds himself a new partner in "High Chief" Peter Maivia! All of that, plus SOUND BITES, and more! Join us as we Talk the Territories!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and 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 keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! 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 DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #0021977 IN THE WWWF - PART 2In this episode of the Regional Rasslin' Podcast, Guest Co-Host John McAdam returns as we continue to talk 1977 in the WWWF! We'll spend some time discussing "Superstar" Billy Graham's reign as Champion, from his title win to his challengers, to his touring of other territories with the WWF belt! We'll also talk Bruno Sammartino's Post Championship run, including his rematches vs. The Superstar for the title! We also look at the tag teams of 1977 including NEW Tag Champs Mr. Fuji & Toru Tanaka, Larry Zbyszko & Tony Garea... and with Billy White Wolf OUT, Chief Jay Strongbow finds himself a new partner in "High Chief" Peter Maivia! All of that, and more! Join us as we Talk the Territories! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We take a break from 1987 in the WWF this week to showcase our brand new "Regional Rasslin' Podcast" where we Talk the Territories! Special Guest Co-Host John McAdam joins the show to discuss 1977 in the WWWF in this 2-Part topic. (The 1987 WWF Project returns after the holidays!) This week as we set the stage for 1977 in the WWWF, we go back to 1976 and discuss a variety of topics from Chief Jay Strongbow's return to the company, Bruno Sammartino's challengers, Superstar Graham's first run in NY, Stan Hansen breaking the neck of Bruno and how it played a major roll in Sammartino looking to drop the title, The Executioners Tag Title reign and being stripped of the belts, the epic "Tag Title Tournament" that brough John McAdam a delayed Christmas present, the return of former champion Stan Stasiak, Antonino Rocca on commentary, TV formats, a young Bruiser Brody, and old Carlos Rocha, newcomers Bob Backlund & Ken Patera, President Willie Gilzeberg, Referees of the 1970s. We'll also look at "outside" talent brought in for showcase matches at MSG like Pat Patterson, Verne & Greg Gagne, Gino Hernandez, and DUSTY RHODES! Plus, were there really THREE Executioners or was it all an "Optical Illusion" as the good Captain would have you believe?!?And it doesn't end there, as we look at an end of an era... We dive into the final challengers of Bruno Sammartino's time as Champion in the early part of 1977. We discuss Bruno vs. Brody, Stasiak, Ken Patera at MSG, Baron Von Raschke, & more! All of that, and so much more! New fans to this era, we think you'll really learn some things and enjoy the discussion. Longtime fans who know this era, we hope you'll enjoy this nostalgic trip back in time and maybe learn something new... I know we did!Credit to Soundcloud User: https://soundcloud.com/user927185080 for pieces of soundbites used from the Executioners Tag Title angle.Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade Follow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! 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 DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! REGIONAL RASSLIN' PODCAST EPISODE #0011977 IN THE WWWF - PART 1This week as we set the stage for 1977 in the WWWF, we go back to 1976 and discuss a variety of topics from Chief Jay Strongbow's return to the company, Bruno Sammartino's challengers, Superstar Graham's first run in NY, Stan Hansen breaking the neck of Bruno and how it played a major roll in Sammartino looking to drop the title, The Executioners Tag Title reign and being stripped of the belts, the epic "Tag Title Tournament" that brough John McAdam a delayed Christmas present, the return of former champion Stan Stasiak, Antonino Rocca on commentary, TV formats, a young Bruiser Brody, and old Carlos Rocha, newcomers Bob Backlund & Ken Patera, President Willie Gilzeberg, Referees of the 1970s. We'll also look at "outside" talent brought in for showcase matches at MSG like Pat Patterson, Verne & Greg Gagne, Gino Hernandez, and DUSTY RHODES! Plus, were there really THREE Executioners or was it all an "Optical Illusion" as the good Captain would have you believe?!?And it doesn't end there, as we look at an end of an era... We dive into the final challengers of Bruno Sammartino's time as Champion in the early part of 1977. We discuss Bruno vs. Brody, Stasiak, Ken Patera at MSG, Baron Von Raschke, & more! All of that, and so much more! New fans to this era, we think you'll really learn some things and enjoy the discussion. Longtime fans who know this era, we hope you'll enjoy this nostalgic trip back in time and maybe learn something new... I know we did! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Grenade returns with a special BONUS edition. This week we present the Ultra-Mega-Monster episode covering the ENTIRE DEFINITIVE EDITION of the WWF's WRESTLEMANIA III event! Taking our listeners into consideration, I went back to episodes #73 & #74 and slapped Both Parts 1 & 2 of WrestleMania 3 together for convenience purposes. And no worries, a brand new Episode #75 of the Grenade will drop later this week! ENJOY! PART 1 - The Road to WrestleMania 3 has concluded as we finally arrive at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan to witness one of the most legendary events in pro wrestling history! It's a show of epic proportions as we talk "Rowdy" Roddy Piper's "Retirement Match" vs. "Adorable" Adrian Adonis, as the two men battle in a Hair vs. Hair Match. It's the Battle of the Full Nelsons when Billy Jack Haynes faces Hercules. The King's Crown is on the line when Harley Race meets The Junkyard Dog! Plus, the King Kong Bundy/Little Beaver incident, Brutus Beefcake unofficially becomes the Barber, The Dream Team Splits, Gordie Howe & Samantha Fox at Mania?, The Can-Am Connection prove themselves vs. Orton & Muraco, Mary Hart meets The Macho Man, Bob Uecker Rules, Goodbye JYD (for now), Dino Bravo goes blond, Billy Jack spews bile, Queen Moolah, the Mini-Ring Carts, the Federettes. PART 2 - We talk the epic showdown between WWF Champion Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant, Rick Steamboat attempts to capture the IC Title from "The Macho Man" Randy Savage in a legendary classic. Plus, Jake "The Snake" looks for revenge on The Honky Tonk Man, The Bulldogs & Tito Santana vs. The Hart Foundation & "Dangerous" Danny Davis, Koko B. Ware vs. Butch Reed, Sheik & Volkoff vs. The Killer Bees, Hacksaw Duggan arrives, we'll even break down the "Attendance Record" set here. And we'll talk a common misconception about the booking of the event, WrestleMania Payoffs & Final Grossing Figures, the fallout of the event and what it meant for the other wrestling companies, we'll look at where the company is headed next, and a deep dive into the entire WWF roster that DIDN'T make the WrestleMania lineup! From Kamala to Bruno Sammatino to Paul "Mr. Wonderful" Orndorff... We discuss who realisitcally COULD HAVE worked the show, and who couldn't. I told you guys, this thing is DEFINITIVE! ENJOY! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade and be automatically entered into our FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY CONTESTS!Follow 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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, a dozen Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring SIX GIFTS FOR $5! Including our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s insanely detailed show notes (for both the Grenade and Monday Warfare), unedited TR SHOCKS episodes, Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, now a sixth gift of monthly DIGITAL DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Timestamps below for easy navigation.WWF WRESTLEMANIA III"BIGGER, BETTER, BADDER!"THE SILVERDOME - PONTIAC, MICHIGANMARCH 29, 1987 - 4pm Est. Start TimePART 1 - Host Ray Russell kicks the show off talking to first ever WWF 30-Minute Countdown that preceded WrestleMania 3, then from there we're treated to some Coliseum Video exclusives before we head to the big show! This episode tackles the pageantry, the production, Vince McMahon's introduction, Aretha Franklin and controversial comments, guest celebrities that canceled the event like Gordie Howe & Samantha Fox, The Can-Am Connection vs. Bob Orton & Don Muraco, Billy Jack Haynes vs. Hercules, Mixed Tag with Hillbilly Jim, Little Beaver & Haiti Kid vs. King Kong Bundy, Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo, JYD vs. "King" Harley Race where the loser must bow and kneel to the King, The Rougeau Brothers vs. The Dream Team, Roddy Piper's Retirement Match vs. Adrian Adonis - Hair vs. Hair. Plus, we talk Bob Uecker's quick wit, Mary Hart's introduction to the Macho Man, the Bundy/Beaver incident, Billy Jack spewing bile all over Hercules, the split of the Dream Team, Brutus unofficially becomes the Barber, JYD's initial farewell, Dino Bravo goes blond, Moolah, the Mini-Ring Carts, the Federettes, and so much more... And don't forget... SOUNDBITES GALORE!PART 2 - WrestleMania 3 continues as talk the epic showdown between WWF Champion Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant, Rick Steamboat attempts to capture the IC Title from "The Macho Man" Randy Savage in a legendary classic. Plus, Jake "The Snake" looks for reveng

The Grenade returns with the second half of WRESTLEMANIA III "The Definitive Edition"! We talk the epic showdown between WWF Champion Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant, Rick Steamboat attempts to capture the IC Title from "The Macho Man" Randy Savage in a legendary classic. Plus, Jake "The Snake" looks for revenge on The Honky Tonk Man, The Bulldogs & Tito Santana vs. The Hart Foundation & "Dangerous" Danny Davis, Koko B. Ware vs. Butch Reed, Sheik & Volkoff vs. The Killer Bees, Hacksaw Duggan arrives, we'll even break down the "Attendance Record" set here. And we'll talk a common misconception about the booking of the event, WrestleMania Payoffs & Final Grossing Figures, the fallout of the event and what it meant for the other wrestling companies, we'll look at where the company is headed next, and a deep dive into the entire WWF roster that DIDN'T make the WrestleMania lineup! From Kamala to Bruno Sammatino to Paul "Mr. Wonderful" Orndorff... We discuss who realisitcally COULD HAVE worked the show, and who couldn't. I told you guys, this thing is DEFINITIVE! ENJOY! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade and be automatically entered into our FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY CONTESTS!Follow 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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, multiple Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s insanely detailed show notes (for both the Grenade and Monday Warfare), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Timestamps below for easy navigation.WWF WRESTLEMANIA III"BIGGER, BETTER, BADDER!"WrestleMania 3 continues as talk the epic showdown between WWF Champion Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant, Rick Steamboat attempts to capture the IC Title from "The Macho Man" Randy Savage in a legendary classic. Plus, Jake "The Snake" looks for revenge on The Honky Tonk Man, The Bulldogs & Tito Santana vs. The Hart Foundation & "Dangerous" Danny Davis, Koko B. Ware vs. Butch Reed, Sheik & Volkoff vs. The Killer Bees, Hacksaw Duggan arrives, we'll even break down the "Attendance Record" set here. And we'll talk a common misconception about the booking of the event, WrestleMania Payoffs & Final Grossing Figures, the fallout of the event and what it meant for the other wrestling companies, we'll look at where the company is headed next, and a deep dive into the entire WWF roster that DIDN'T make the WrestleMania lineup! From Kamala to Bruno Sammatino to Paul "Mr. Wonderful" Orndorff... We discuss who realisitcally COULD HAVE worked the show, and who couldn't. I told you guys, this thing is DEFINITIVE! ENJOY! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Grenade returns with the DEFINITIVE EDITION of the WWF's WRESTLEMANIA III "BIGGER, BETTER, BADDER"!!!! The Road to WrestleMania 3 has ended as we finally arrive at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan to witness one of the most legendary events in pro wrestling history! It's a show of epic proportions as this week we talk "Rowdy" Roddy Piper's "Retirement Match" vs. "Adorable" Adrian Adonis, as the two men battle in a Hair vs. Hair Match. It's the Battle of the Full Nelsons when Billy Jack Haynes faces Hercules. The King's Crown is on the line when Harley Race meets The Junkyard Dog! Plus, the King Kong Bundy/Little Beaver incident, Brutus Beefcake unofficially becomes the Barber, The Dream Team Splits, Gordie Howe & Samantha Fox at Mania?, The Can-Am Connection prove themselves vs. Orton & Muraco, Mary Hart meets The Macho Man, Bob Uecker Rules, Goodbye JYD (for now), Dino Bravo goes blond, Billy Jack spews bile, Queen Moolah, the Mini-Ring Carts, the Federettes, & SOUNDBITES GALORE!I also want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving week to those in the United States, and for those outside the U.S. we here at WrestleCopia wish you a Happy Holiday season! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade and be automatically entered into our FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY CONTESTS!Follow 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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, a dozen Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring SIX GIFTS FOR $5! Including our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s insanely detailed show notes (for both the Grenade and Monday Warfare), unedited TR SHOCKS episodes, Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, now a sixth gift of monthly DIGITAL DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Timestamps below for easy navigation.WWF WRESTLEMANIA III "BIGGER, BETTER, BADDER!"THE SILVERDOME - PONTIAC, MICHIGANMARCH 29, 1987 - 4pm Est. Start TimeHost Ray Russell kicks the show off talking to first ever WWF 30-Minute Countdown that preceded WrestleMania 3, then from there we're treated to some Coliseum Video exclusives before we head to the big show! This episode tackles the pageantry, the production, Vince McMahon's introduction, Aretha Franklin and controversial comments, guest celebrities that canceled the event like Gordie Howe & Samantha Fox, The Can-Am Connection vs. Bob Orton & Don Muraco, Billy Jack Haynes vs. Hercules, Mixed Tag with Hillbilly Jim, Little Beaver & Haiti Kid vs. King Kong Bundy, Lord Littlebrook & Little Tokyo, JYD vs. "King" Harley Race where the loser must bow and kneel to the King, The Rougeau Brothers vs. The Dream Team, Roddy Piper's Retirement Match vs. Adrian Adonis - Hair vs. Hair. Plus, we talk Bob Uecker's quick wit, Mary Hart's introduction to the Macho Man, the Bundy/Beaver incident, Billy Jack spewing bile all over Hercules, the split of the Dream Team, Brutus unofficially becomes the Barber, JYD's initial farewell, Dino Bravo goes blond, Moolah, the Mini-Ring Carts, the Federettes, and so much more... And don't forget... SOUNDBITES GALORE! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

With WrestleMania 3 just HOURS AWAY, it's the final 2 weeks of TV heading into the big event! Roddy Piper says Goodbye to Piper's Pit. Hulk vs. Andre is NOW! Hacksaw Duggan makes his debut. We get a look at the Giant-Sized version of the WWF Title made to fit Andre. Macho Man talks Steamboat's "cup of coffee". Bundy warns "the midgets". Dino Bravo STILL Brunette. Tito vs. Valentine. Z-Man F-U. Mania is SOLD OUT. Lanny Poffo has a Poem for us all. Plus, is there dissension in the Heenan Family? AND SOUNDBITES GALORE!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade and be automatically entered into our FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY CONTESTS!Follow 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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, a dozen Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring SIX GIFTS FOR $5! Including our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s insanely detailed show notes (for both the Grenade and Monday Warfare), unedited TR SHOCKS episodes, Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, now a sixth gift of monthly DIGITAL DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Timestamps below for easy navigation.WWF PRIME TIME WRESTLING MARCH 16, 1987It's soundbites-o-plenty as Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan continue to hype the blockbuster event that is WrestleMania 3. This week we hear footage from Gorilla's second visit to Andre's Training Camp, find out what went wrong as the two become lost in the woods. Plus, they discuss Hacksaw Duggan, Sympathy Cards, Andre's new Giant-Sized Championship Belt, Tag Team Title contenders, Miss Betty, the team os Muraco & Orton, Jimmy Jack Funk, Ladies Tag Team Action, and Bobby Heenan even puts over Hogan. We also hear from both The Honky Tonk Man & Jake "The Snake" Roberts about their match at the big event, listen as Mean Gene breaks character and cracks up at Honky. And, is there dissension in the Heenan Family?WWF TV – Weekend of MARCH 21 & 22, 1987 (00:32:52)President Jack Tunney joins Piper's Pit to unveil Andre's GIANT-SIZED WWF Title Belt! Likewise, Hulk Hogan enters Jake Roberts' Snake Pit to take a gander at the new Giant Championship. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan debuts to battle The Iron Sheik, sort of. WrestleMania is SOLD OUT! Lanny Poffo has a poem for us all. The Rougeaus version of NASCAR. Mario Mancini does a stretcher job. Paul Roma & Jim Powers team up Pre-Young Stallions. Roddy Piper references Jimmy Snuka. Action featuring the likes of The Can-Am Connection, Adrian Adonis, The British Bulldogs, Tito Santana, King Kong Bundy, Don Muraco, Bob Orton, Koko B. Ware, Cpl. Kirchner, Hercules, The Honky Tonk Man, The Hart Foundation, and more! Soundbites & promos from The Hart Foundation, Can-Am Connection, Ricky Steamboat, Lanny Poffo, Roddy Piper, JYD, The Dream Team, Bob Uecker, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Randy "Macho Man" Savage, Andre the Giant, Bobby Heenan, Hulk Hogan, and more! Plus, more on The Dynamite Kid's Back InjuryWWF PRIME TIME WRESTLING MARCH 23, 1987 (01:18:26)It's the final edition of PTW before WrestleMania 3 and the time for talking is (almost) over. This week The Brain and The Gorilla discuss Demolition vs. The "Gum-Am" Connection, or as Gorilla calls them, The "K&M" Connection! Plus, the duo talk King Kong Bundy squashing "Midgets", the fallout from the SNME Battle Royal, Hulk Hogan's new nickname after Mania, if Bobby believes in Santa Claus, Adonis vs. Roddy Piper, and more last minute WrestleMania chatter. Plus, promos with Tag Champs The Hart Foundation along with Danny Davis, and IC Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage discusses the Dragon's "cup of coffee" in the big time! DIG IT!WWF TV – Weekend of MARCH 28 & 29, 1987 (01:34:22)JUST HOURS AWAY FROM WRESTLEMANIA, AND IT'S THE FINAL EDITION OF PIPER'S PIT as Roddy Piper says Goodbye. Ray Russell re-tells his infamous "Z-Man F-U" Story! Wrestler's Rebuttal with King Kong Bundy as Kong warns the "Midgets" ahead of the Mixed Tag at Mania. Dino Bravo STILL Brunette! Action featuring the likes of Butch Reed, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, "King" Harley Race, The Rougeau Brothers, The Hart Foundation, Moondog Spot, Adrian Adonis, Jimmy Jack Funk, The Can-Am Connection, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, and more! Soundbites & promos from Bobby Heenan, Andre the Giant, Junkyard Dog, Slick, The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff, Ricky Steamboat, The Rougeau Brothers, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Hulk Hogan, "Macho Man" Savage, and more! Plus, former rivals collide when Tito Santana

We crack open March 1987 TV in the WWF as we begin the final leg on the Road to WrestleMania 3 as President Jack Tunney shows off a NEW WWF Championship Belt made to fit Andre the Giant. Hulk Hogan makes his final appearance on Piper's Pit. Demolition receive Theme Music, Miss Elizabeth finally tells us what she really thinks of George Steele, we catch a glimpse of Beefcake's new haircut, Hacksaw Duggan drives things, The Anvil BARKS, we go Honky Tonkin', Billy Jack does Wrist Curls, the celebrities are out and Bob Uecker loves him some Beaver. All of that, and Soundbites Galore!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade and be automatically entered into our FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY CONTESTS!Follow 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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, a dozen Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring SIX GIFTS FOR $5! Including our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s insanely detailed show notes (for both the Grenade and Monday Warfare), unedited TR SHOCKS episodes, Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, now a sixth gift of monthly DIGITAL DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Timestamps below for easy navigation.WWF PRIME TIME WRESTLING MARCH 2nd, 1987Bobby Heenan and Gorilla Monsoon shill WrestleMania 3, including and Hogan vs. Andre like no other! The duo discuss Andre's training camp and the one flaw Gorilla spotted in The Giant's training! A NEW WWF Title being made to fit Andre. SAMANTHA FOX, Ron Bass vs. Blackjack Mulligan, the Killer Bees' attire, Cpl. Kirchner regressing, Adonis cutting hair, Bundy & the Midgets, Where Benedict Orndorff will be at Mania, Herc vs. Haynes, the Bulldogs, Alice Cooper, and more! It's Soundbites Galore with this particular episode of PTW!WWF TV – Weekend of MARCH 7 & 8th, 1987 (00:33:55)Jack Tunney joins Piper's Pit to show off the NEW WWF CHAMPIONSHIP BELT big enough to fit Andre the Giant! Nothing says Americana like "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan in a pickup truck! Bob Uecker loves Beaver. The Anvil barks like a Chihuahua. We go Honky Tonkin' with HTM. Hacksaw Duggan drives a Forklift! Brutus Beefcake wants revenge onf Adrian Adonis. Hillbilly Jim and his Little Buddies enter the Snake Pit! Slick attacks Tito Santana. The celebrities get ready for WrestleMania as we hear from Mary Hart, Bob Uecker, Aretha Franklin, and Alice Cooper! Action featuring the likes of Tag Champion Hart Foundation, Junkyard Dog, Demolition, Can-Am Connection, Adrian Adonis, Iron Sheik, Nikolai Volkoff, Jimmy Jack Funk, Ricky Steamboat, Tito Santana, Brad Rheingans, Kamala, Honky Tonk Man, and more! Soundbites & promos from Billy Jack Haynes, Hercules, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Hart Foundation, Orton & Muraco, Bob Uecker, Hulk Hogan, and more! Plus, DEMOLITION GET THEME MUSIC! WWF PRIME TIME WRESTLING MARCH 9th, 1987 (01:10:19)Gorilla & Heenan continue to build up WrestleMania 3 and Hulk vs. Andre throughout the program. Plus, discussions involving Outback Jack (I'm afraid), Koko B. Ware, Butch Reed, Slick, Tito Santana, George Steele, Adonis vs. Piper, Gorilla continues to string the Brain along in regards to the FLAW he spotted in Andre's training for the big title bout! Also, Audio Promos with both Ricky Steamboat & Bob Uecker!WWF TV – Weekend of MARCH 14 & 15th, 1987 (01:34:38)HULK HOGAN makes his FINAL APPEARANCE on PIPER'S PIT, while Andre the Giant joins The Snake Pit. Paul Roma reveals Brutus Beefcake's new haircut, but it's Mike Luca who pays for it. Did I mention Demolition has theme music now?! Billy Jack does Wrist Curls. Andre surprises Bob Uecker. Butch Reed plans to PLUCK Koko B. Ware. The Killer Bees and their school pageant gear. JYD readies for the King. Mean Gene does the Tale of the Tape with Hulk/Andre. Mario Mancini's claims. Action featuring the likes of IC Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage, The Killer Bees, "King" Harley Race, Koko B. Ware, Hercules, Moondog Spot, Billy Jack Haynes, The Dream Team, Dino Bravo, JYD, Sivi Afi, Demolition, Ricky Steamboat, "The Duke of Dorchester", and more! Soundbites & promos from Hulk Hogan, Killer Bees, Can-Am Connection, Billy Jack Haynes, Dream Team, Dino Bravo, The Hart Foundation & Danny Davis, Bobby Heenan, Hercules, Adrian Adonis, Andre the Giant, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. Plus, Miss Elizabeth tells us what she really thinks of George Steele! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Have no fear, the next edition of the 1987 WWF Project is on its way later this week as we cover WWF TV for March 1987 leading into WrestleMania 3! For now, we present to you, as yet another special bonus edition of the Grenade, another throwback PPV review from our Patreon Exclusive series on http://Patreon.com/WrestleCopia . We take a deep dive into the 6th installment of the WWF's In Your House PPV Series from February 1996, featuring WWF Champion Bret "Hitman" Hart vs. Diesel inside a STEEL CAGE! Plus, Owen Hart challenges Shawn Michaels for the #1 Contender spot at WrestleMania XII, Razor Ramon vs. 1-2-3 Kid in a "Crybaby Match", and Yokozuna SPEAKS for the first time in English! BANZAI! Again, this is NOT a substitute show for our 1987 WWF Project, another episode of WWF from March 1987 will drop later this week! Treat this as a bonus "THANK YOU" to all of our loyal listeners!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade and be automatically entered into our FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY CONTESTS!Follow 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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, a dozen Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring SIX GIFTS FOR $5! Including our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s insanely detailed show notes (for both the Grenade and Monday Warfare), unedited TR SHOCKS episodes, Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, now a sixth gift of monthly DIGITAL DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure!WWF In Your House VI"Rage in the Cage"Louisville Gardens - Lousiville, KYFebruary 18, 1996Featuring the BONUS Preshow Free For All Match as Tatanka takes on Jake "The Snake" Roberts!PPV Matches, Watch-Along on the Peacock Network...CRYBABY MATCH: Razor Ramons vs. 1-2-3 KidREVENGE MATCH: Duke "The Dumpster" Droese vs. Hunter Hearst HelmsleyYOKOZUNA SPEAKS FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!Yokozuna vs. The British Bulldog (Vader returns from suspension)Shawn Michaels vs. Owen Hart (HBK puts his Mania Title Shot on the line!)Roddy Piper discusses WrestleMania XIISTEEL CAGE MATCH: WWF Champion Bret "Hitman" Hart vs. DieselA surprise appearance by The Undertaker! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This episode of the Grenade is divided into 3 exciting parts! First, host Ray Russell takes a look at the latest news for March 1987 in the WWF while heading into WrestleMania 3. We discuss Missy Hyatt & Missy's Manor complete with Soundbites from her first 3 unaired shows, WrestleMania ticket sales & PPV/Closed Circuit capabilities, WWF Ice Cream Bars, the Frank Tunney Memorial Tag Tournament, Andre the Giant's health, SNME changing dates, and more! From there, it's a deep dive into Show Results for March as we breakdown all of the interesting matches, unique opponents, random partners, and show results for the likes of Boston Garden, Maple Leaf Gardens, The Spectrum, TV Tapings, and so much more! Plus, we talk JYD no showing events, Dynamite Kid's return to the ring, Jake Roberts has something "long & hard", Da Crusher vs. Bobby Heenan in the WWF, 6-Man Eliminations, The Wizard quits, Dan Spivey Injured, Mr. Fuji acquires Demolition & Kamala, Ken Resnick finishes up, Dino Bravo bleaches his hair, Koko pins the Macho Man,The Can-Am Connection forced to work FIVE TIMES in one night, Roddy Piper being ELECTROCUTED, & soundbites galore!Finally, our last stop, the main course of the episode... WE GO BACK IN TIME TO REVIEW THE MARCH 14, 1987 EDITION OF SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT featuring a 20-MAN BATTLE ROYAL including both WWF CHAMPION HULK HOGAN AND ANDRE THE GIANT!!! Plus, The Macho Man defends his IC Title vs. George "The Animal" Steele with ELIZABETH on the line as a "PRIZE"!!!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade and be automatically entered into our FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY CONTESTS!Follow 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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, a dozen Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring SIX GIFTS FOR $5! Including our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s insanely detailed show notes (for both the Grenade and Monday Warfare), unedited TR SHOCKS episodes, Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, now a sixth gift of monthly DIGITAL DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Timestamps below for easy navigation.WWF NEWS - MARCH 1987Ray Russell takes a look at the latest news for March 1987 in the WWF while heading into WrestleMania 3. We discuss Missy Hyatt & Missy's Manor complete with Soundbites from her first 3 unaired shows, WrestleMania ticket sales & PPV/Closed Circuit capabilities, WWF Ice Cream Bars, the Frank Tunney Memorial Tag Tournament, Andre the Giant's health, SNME changing dates, and more! WWF HOUSE SHOW & TV TAPING RESULTS (00:25:11)It's a deep dive into Show Results for March as we breakdown all of the interesting matches, unique opponents, random partners, and show results for the likes of Boston Garden, Maple Leaf Gardens, The Spectrum, TV Tapings, and so much more! Plus, we talk JYD no showing events, Dynamite Kid's return to the ring, Jake Roberts has something "long & hard", Da Crusher vs. Bobby Heenan in the WWF, 6-Man Eliminations, The Wizard quits, Dan Spivey Injured, Mr. Fuji acquires Demolition & Kamala, Ken Resnick finishes up, Dino Bravo bleaches his hair, Koko pins the Macho Man, The Can-Am Connection forced to work FIVE TIMES in one night, Roddy Piper being ELECTROCUTED, & soundbites galore!For an easy way to follow along as we look into show results, feel free to go to http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/87.htm and scroll along!WWF SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT - MARCH 14th, 1987 (02:29:15)Finally, our last stop, the main course of the episode... SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT #10 featuring...IC CHAMP "MACHO MAN" RANDY SAVAGE VS. GEORGE STEELE - WINNER GETS ELIZABETH!!!20-MAN BATTLE ROYAL FEATURING... SIKA, BILLY JACK HAYNES, "OUTLAW" RON BASS, THE ISLANDERS, THE HONKY TONK MAN, THE KILLER BEES, "NATURAL" BUTCH REED, DEMOLITION, HILLBILLY JIM, NIKOLAI VOLKOFF, KOKO B. WARE, HERCULES, BLACKJACK MULLIGAN, "LEAPING" LANNY POFFO, "MR, WONDERFUL" PAUL ORNDORFF, ANDRE THE GIANT... AND WWF CHAMP HULK HOGANJAKE "THE SNAKE" ROBERTS VS. KING KONG BUNDYTAG CHAMPS HART FOUNDATION VS. TITO SANTANA & DAN SPIVEY - The Hart's First Title Defense on TV!RICKY "THE DRAGON" STEAMBOAT VS. THE IRON SHEIK PLUS DANNY DAVIS SHENANIGANS, A SAVAGE/STEAMBOAT CONFRONTATION OR TWO, LANNY POFFO BLEEDS A GUSHER, AND EVEN MORE SOUNDBITES!!! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We've got a slew of new Watch-Alongs and specials coming soon to http://Patreon.com/WrestleCopia and since Mother Nature hindered us from getting our next WWF 1987 Episode out last week, we're dropping multiple FREE BONUS Grenade Episodes TONIGHT from our Patreon series! Please continue to spread the word and we'll be back this week with an all-new episode of Grenade with MARCH 1987 IN THE WWF!But for now, we present to you a trifecta of Coliseum Video goodness featuring The Best of the WWF Volumes 3, 4 and 5! Featuring a Fijian Strap Match between "Superfly" Snuka vs. Roddy Piper, a Ten-Man Tag Team Match, A 20-Man Battle Royal, Andre vs. John Studd inside a STEEL CAGE, the Wendi Richter Screwjob, and SO MUCH MORE!!!Match Listings below!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/RasslinGrenadePlease Subscribe to our REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, a dozen Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring SIX GIFTS FOR $5! Including our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s insanely detailed show notes (for both the Grenade and Monday Warfare), unedited TR SHOCKS episodes, Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, now a sixth gift of monthly DIGITAL DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Coliseum Video Presents...The Best of the WWF Vol. 3"Superfly" Jimmy Snuka vs. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper in a Fijian Strap MatchRicky "The Dragon" Steamboat vs. Cowboy Bob OrtonThe British Bulldogs vs. Rene Goulet & Johnny RodzThe British Bulldogs vs. The Hart FoundationGeorge "The Animal" Steele undergoes PsychotherapyBarry Windham, Mike Rotunda & George Steele vs. Big John Studd, Adrian Adonis & Bobby HeenanBruno & David Sammartino vs. Brutus Beefcake & Johnny ValiantKing Kong Bundy tries on Wigs, from TNT (no, seriously)King Kong Bundy vs. Tony GareaA star-studded 18-Man Battle Royal with Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Big John Studd, Mil Mascaras, Rocky Johnson, Paul Orndorff, Jimmy Snuka, The Masked Superstar, "Dr. D" David Schultz. Dick Murdoch, Adrian Adonis, Tony Atlas, Ivan Putski, Mr. Fuji, Tiger Chung Lee, Moondog Rex, Samu the Wild Samoan, and Bob BoyerThe Best of the WWF Vol. 4 (01:52:20)"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff vs. "Rowdy" Roddy PiperHulk Hogan & Superfly Snuka vs. Don Muraco & Bob Orton20-Man Battle Royal with Tony Atlas, Greg Valentine, Adrian Adonis, SD Jones, Chief Jay Strongbow, Jules Strongbow, Mr. Fuji, Mr. Saito, Pedro Morales, Ivan Putski, Blackjack Mulligan, "Superfly" Snuka, Johnny Rodz, Baron Mikel Scicluna, Jose Estrada, Laurent Soucie, Tony Garea, Steve Travis, Charlie Fulton, & Swede HansonWRESTLING FINISHERS VIDEOAndre the Giant vs. Killer Khan (Mongolian Stretcher Match)Andre the Giant vs. Big John Studd (Steel Cage Match)Andre the Giant vs. King Kong Bundy (The Colossal Jostle)Ricky Steamboat & Tito Santana vs. Greg Valentine & Brutus BeefcakeTHE BEST OF THE WWF VOL. 5 (03:33:47)Ricky Steamboat vs. The Magnificent Don Muraco from MSGThe Hart Foundation vs. The Killer BeesThe Killer Bees & Paul Orndorff vs. The Hart Foundation & Barry OWWF Tag Team Champions The Dream Team vs. The British BulldogsFUJI GENERAL - featuring the acting "skills" of Don Muraco & Mr. FujiWWF Women's Champion Wendi Richter vs. Leilani KaiWWF Women's Champion Wendi Richter vs. The Spider Lady - Moolah (The ORIGINAL Screwjob match!)Intercontinental Champion Tito Santana vs. Jesse "The Body" VenturaAndre the Giant, Chief Jay Strongbow, Rocky Johnson & Ivan Putski vs. Big John Studd & All 3 Wild Samoans - Afa, Sika, & Samu (8-Man Tag - The Best 3 out of 5 Falls) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We've got a slew of new Watch-Alongs and specials coming soon to http://Patreon.com/WrestleCopia and since Mother Nature hindered us from getting our next WWF 1987 Episode out last week, we're dropping multiple FREE BONUS Grenade Episodes TONIGHT from our Patreon series! Please continue to spread the word and we'll be back this week with an all-new episode of Grenade with MARCH 1987 IN THE WWF!But for now, WCW presents SuperBrawl VI (1996) featuring Sting & Lex Luger vs. The Road Warriors, and a Double Main Event of Steel Cage Matches when Randy Savage defends his WCW Title vs. Ric Flair, and in a Grudge Match - Hulk Hogan battles The Giant! All of that, plus the infamous "Booker Man" angle between Kevin Sullivan & Brian Pillman!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/RasslinGrenadePlease Subscribe to our REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, a dozen Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring SIX GIFTS FOR $5! Including our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s insanely detailed show notes (for both the Grenade and Monday Warfare), unedited TR SHOCKS episodes, Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, now a sixth gift of monthly DIGITAL DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure!WCW SUPERBRAWL VIBayfront Center - St. Petersburg, FLFebruary 11, 1996Featuring Bonus Matches from the LIVE WCW Main Event Preshow!The Road Warriors vs. Dick Slater & Bunkhouse BuckHugh Morrus vs. Chris KanyonBig Bubba & VK Wallstreet vs. Sgt. Craig Pittman & Joey Maggs"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. Loch NessPPV Matches, Watch-Along on the WWE Network...STREET FIGHT: The Nasty Boys vs. The Public EnemyTV Champion Johnny B. Badd (w/Kimberly) vs. DDP (and $6.6 Million)Tag Team Champions Sting & Lex Luger vs. Harlem HeatU.S. Heavyweight Champion Konnan vs. One Man GangRESPECT STRAP MATCH: Kevin Sullivan vs. Brian PillmanRESPECT STRAP MATCH: Kevin Sullivan vs. Arn AndersonTag Team Champions Sting & Lex Luger vs. The Road WarriorsSTEEL CAGE MATCH: WCW Heavyweight Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage (w/Elizabeth) vs. Ric Flair (w/Woman)STEEL CAGE MATCH: Hulk Hogan vs. The Giant ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We've got a slew of new Watch-Alongs and specials coming soon to http://Patreon.com/WrestleCopia and since Mother Nature hindered us from getting our next WWF 1987 Episode out last week, we're dropping multiple FREE BONUS Grenade Episodes TONIGHT from our Patreon series! Please continue to spread the word and we'll be back this week with an all-new episode of Grenade with MARCH 1987 IN THE WWF!But for now, WCW presents the inaugural World War 3 PPV featuring a 60-Man 3-Ring Battle Royal for the vacant WCW World Heavyweight Title featuring Hulk Hogan, The Giant, The Yeti, Ric Flair, The Macho Man, Sting, Lex Luger, AND SO MANY MORE!!!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade Follow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade Please Subscribe to our REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, a dozen Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring SIX GIFTS FOR $5! Including our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s insanely detailed show notes (for both the Grenade and Monday Warfare), unedited TR SHOCKS episodes, Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, now a sixth gift of monthly DIGITAL DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure!WCW WORLD WAR 3 (1995)In another great complimentary piece to our Monday Warfare: The Battles Within Podcast, it's the inaugural WCW World War 3 PPV here in 1995 featuring a 60-Man 3-Ring Battle Royal for the vacant WCW World Heavyweight Championship!TV Champion Johnny B. Badd vs. DDP (It's Badd's TV Title vs. DDP's Diamond Doll!)'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan vs. Big Bubba Rogers (Taped Fist Match)Bull Nakano & Akira Hokuto vs. Mayumi Ozaki & Cutie SuzukiU.S. Heavyweight Champion Kensuke Sasaki vs. Chris Benoit'Macho Man' Randy Savage vs. Lex LugerSting vs. Ric Flair60-Man 3-Ring Battle Royal for the Vacant WCW Heavyweight Championship featuring..."Macho Man" Randy Savage, Scott Armstrong, Steve Armstrong, Arn Anderson, Johnny B. Badd, Marcus Bagwell, Chris Benoit, Big Train Bart, Bunkhouse Buck, Cobra, Disco Inferno, Jim Duggan, Bobby Eaton, Ric Flair, The Giant, Eddy Guerrero, Hulk Hogan, Mr. JL, Chris Kanyon, Brian Knobbs, Kurasawa, Lex Luger, Joey Maggs, Meng, Hugh Morrus, Max Muscle, Scott Norton, One Man Gang, Paul Orndorff, Diamond Dallas Page, Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker, Brian Pillman, Sgt. Craig Pittman, Lord Steven Regal, Scotty Riggs, Road Warrior Hawk, Big Bubba Rogers, Jerry Sags, Ricky Santana, Kensuke Sasaki, Shark, Fidel Sierra, Dick Slater, Mark Starr, Stevie Ray, Sting, Dave Sullivan, The Taskmaster, Super Assassin #1, Super Assassin #2, Booker T, Squire David Taylor, Bobby Walker, VK Wallstreet, Pez Whatley, Mike Wenner, Alex Wright, James Earl Wright, The Yeti and The Zodiac ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In Episode #65 we talk the Hulk/Andre Contract Signing, Honky Tonk Man BLASTS Jake "The Snake" with a Guitar, The WrestleMania 3 Card, Bruno Sammartino in action, Hacksaw Duggan Arrives, Piper Retiring, Brutus gets a Haircut, The Macho/Steamboat Saga continues, Haynes vs. Bundy, and SO MUCH MORE including Soundbites Galore! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade and be automatically entered into our FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY CONTESTS!Follow 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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, a dozen Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring SIX GIFTS FOR $5! Including our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s insanely detailed show notes (for both the Grenade and Monday Warfare), unedited TR SHOCKS episodes, Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, now a sixth gift of monthly DIGITAL DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Timestamps below for easy navigation.WWF PRIME TIME WRESTLING FEBRUARY 16, 1987Enjoy Soundbites Galore, of hosts Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan! The duo discuss topics including Andre the Giant joining the Heenan Family, The Hulk/Andre Saga, WrestleMania 3, the Hercules/Haynes feud, and King Kong Bundy making "Midget H'orderves". Plus, Gorilla interview Dr. of Style, Slick and Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. WWF TV – Weekend of FEBRUARY 21st & 22nd, 1987 (00:20:33)The Honky Tonk Man BLASTS Jake "The Snake" Roberts with his GUITAR on the Snake Pit set. We talk the Honky/Jake angle and host Ray Russell breaks it down from both men's perspectives. Did Honky REALLY injure Jake, or was it all a work? New Tag Champs The Hart Foundation face The Islanders."Natural" Butch Reed takes on George "The Animal" Steele. We have our first WrestleMania Report! Ricky Steamboat faces Chic Donovan! Koko B. Ware has an altercation with Butch Reed. The Bulldogs & Tito Santana sign a Contract for WM3. Action featuring the likes of Billy Jack Haynes, "King" Harley Race, The Dream Team, Koko B. Ware, Junkyard Dog, Barry O, Don Muraco, Bob Orton, and more! Soundbites & promos from Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Billy Jack Haynes, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Bobby Heenan, and Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. Plus, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper talks RETIREMENT! WWF PRIME TIME WRESTLING FEBRUARY 23, 1987 (01:05:42)Even more Soundbites from Gorilla & Bobby Heenan as they talk the upcoming Hogan/Andre Contract Signing, Roddy Piper Retiring, The Islanders, George Steele being the cornerman for Steamboat at WrestleMania 3, and more. We'll also hear Mean Gene with a WrestleMania 3 Report as he talks mystery managers??? We discuss Referee Rita Marie and unruly fans picking fights with Haku. Plus, The Brain has FAR too much fun with "Midget" Jokes this week!WWF TV – Weekend of FEBRUARY 28th & MARCH 1st, 1987 (01:26:06)It's the HULK HOGAN/ANDRE THE GIANT CONTRACT SIGNING. Billy Jack Haynes battles King Kong Bundy. It's our very first "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vignette, as Duggan promises to clean up the WWF. "Living Legend" Bruno Sammartino steps into the ring vs. Nikolai Volkoff. Tito Santana & The Bulldogs enter Piper's Pit. Danny Davis gets physical. The celebrities come out for WrestleMania 3 as Bob Uecker and Mary Hart appear. Hogan hates French? Who's Zoomin Who? Jimmy Powers returns. Hercules enters The Snake Pit. Action featuring the likes of IC Champ "Macho Man" Randy Savage, the Rougeau Brothers, Honky Tonk Man, Kamala, Tag Champion The Hart Foundation, "King" Harley Race, Koko B. Ware, and more. Soundbites & promos from Hulk Hogan, Ricky Steamboat, Honky Tonk Man, George "The Animal" Steele, The Rougeaus, Billy Jack Haynes, Hillbilly Jim with his "Little Buddies" Haiti Kid & Little Beaver, and more. Plus, 6-Man Tag action with The Can-Am Connection & Lanny Poffo vs. The Dream Team & Adrian Adonis. Brutus does some struttin', but it's Adonis who does the cuttin'.. to the displeasure of Beefcake!!! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We continue February 1987 in the WWF as Andre the Giant introduces new manager Bobby Heenan & issues a challenge to WWF Champion Hulk Hogan! The Hart Foundation capture Tag Team gold! Referee Danny Davis is finally FIRED, but quickly finds new employment! We see the debuts of Outback Jack, Craig DeGeorge, and Barry Darsow as Demolition Smash V 2.0. It's loads of fun with Prime Time Soundbites featuring The Gorilla and the Brain. Plus we discuss The Macho Man, Ricky Steamboat, Honky Tonk Man, JYD, and much more!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade and be automatically entered into our FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY CONTESTS!Follow 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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, a dozen Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring SIX GIFTS FOR $5! Including our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell’s insanely detailed show notes (for both the Grenade and Monday Warfare), unedited TR SHOCKS episodes, Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, now a sixth gift of monthly DIGITAL DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Timestamps below for easy navigation.WWF PRIME TIME WRESTLING FEBRUARY 2, 1987IT"S EPISODE #100 OF PRIME TIME WRESTLING!!! Enjoy Soundbites Galore, of hosts Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan! The duo discuss topics like Blackjack Mulligan, Stu Hart, "King" Harley Race, and even go back in time to Episode #1 of Prime Time, "When the ratings were down", says the Brain. Heenan claims The U.S. boycotted the 1980 Olympics due to Brad Rheingans, makes a poor tasting joke about Asians that'd get you canceled in 2022, and then Bobby forces Gorilla to break character and laugh as the Brain disses "Outhouse" Jack. And a rarity, also up on our Youtube.com/RasslinGrenade channel as a video... Gorilla Monsoon gets revenge on Heenan, forcing Bobby to break character and laugh when Monsoon mentions Ring Rats!!! All of that, plus Ken Resnick interviews "Natural" Butch Reed & Dr. of Style, Slick.WWF TV – Weekend of FEBRUARY 7th & 8th, 1987 (00:33:39)THE HART FOUNDATION CAPTURE THE WWF TAG TEAM TITLES FROM THE BRITISH BULLDOGS!!! Barry Darsow debuts as Demolition SMASH V2.0. Outback Jack makes his in-ring Debut! Listen as Ray Russell breaks the internet and the podcasting world when he doesn't completely dump on Outback! Ricky Steamboat visits the Institute for Handicap Children in what I consider a tasteless vignette. Mr. Fuji loves 69! We learn the date and venue for WrestleMania III. Craig DeGeorge arrives in the WWF. Action featuring the likes of IC Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Hercules, The Killer Bees, "Natural" Butch Reed, Koko B. Ware, Jimmy Jack Funk, Jake " The Snake" Roberts, "Adorable" Adrian Adonis, The Can-Am Connection, and more. Soundbites & promos from Dino Bravo, Don Muraco, Bob Orton, Mr. Fuji, The Wizard & Kamala, Billy Jack Haynes, Butch Reed & Slick, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, and "Macho Man" Randy Savage. PLUS, ON PIPER'S PIT... ANDRE THE GIANT INTRODUCES HIS NEW MANAGER BOBBY HEENAN, AND CHALLENGES HULK HOGAN TO A WWF TITLE MATCH AT WRESTLEMANIA, leaving the Hulkster in disbelief, BROTHER!WWF PRIME TIME WRESTLING FEBRUARY 13, 1987 (01:32:22) A special Friday the 13th edition of PTW as their normal Monday night slot has "gone to the dogs". Plenty more sounbites this week from Gorilla & Bobby as they talk in depth about WrestleMania III, Hulk Hogan, and Andre the Giant. We hear from the Honky Tonk Man & Jimmy Hart inside Phillips Recording Studio. Ken Resnick interviews Jake "The Snake" Roberts. Plus, Bobby talks his dislike for Kilts... and Midgets. WWF TV – Weekend of FEBRUARY 14th & 15th, 1987 (01:49:53)It's Valentine's Day weekend and President Jack Tunney FINALLY FIRES Referee Danny Davis! Then, Jimmy Hart HIRES Danny Davis as the newest member of the Hart Foundation! Hillbilly Jim teams up with the Rougeaus to take on The Dream Team and "Luscious" Johnny V. Lanny Poffo has a poem for us all. Ray has a hot take on Jose Luis Rivera. Action featuring the likes of Demolition, Tito Santana, Don Muraco & Bob Orton, The Junkyard Dog, Ricky Steamboat, The Honky Tonk Man, Can-Am Connection, "King" Harley Race, Moondog Spot, The Killer Bees, Tiger Chung Lee, Billy Jack Haynes, IC Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage, and more. Soundbites & promos from The U.S. Express, The Hart Foundation, Blackjack Mulligan, George "The Animal" Steele, and Paul Roma! PLUS, HULK HOGAN RETURNS TO PIPER'

We continue down the Road to WrestleMania 3 as we cover WWF News for February 1987, we take a deep dive into house show results, and tons of soundbites featuring promos from all of the top stars including Bruno Sammartino, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, The Hart Foundation, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Junkyard Dog, Demolition, "King" Harley Race, and so many more!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming App needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade and be automatically entered into our FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY CONTESTS!Follow 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 REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, a dozen Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 "All Access" Tier featuring SIX GIFTS FOR $5! Including our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell's insanely detailed show notes (for both the Grenade and Monday Warfare), unedited TR SHOCKS episodes, Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, now a sixth gift of monthly DIGITAL DOWLOANDS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! This episode of the Grenade is divided into 2 exciting parts! First, host Ray Russell takes a look at the latest news and notes for February of 1987 in the WWF featuring "Rowdy" Roddy Piper's future, Ken Patera's Return, Ken Resnick on thin ice, The Frank Tunney Memorial Tournament, Dynamite Kid injury update, Andre's "Giant" Title belt, Hulk Hogan doesn't care for the paparazzi BROTHER, Outback Jack is GREEN, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan arrives, Mike Rotunda quits, Who is Samantha Fox?, and more WrestleMania 3 news than you can shake a stick at!From there, it’s a deep dive into the house show circuit for February of the year as we breakdown all of the interesting matches, unique opponents, random partners, and show results for the likes of MSG, Boston Garden, The Philadelphia Spectrum, Maple Leaf Gardens, the Montreal Forum, the Meadowlands, and so much more! We talk 6-Man Elimination Matches, Paul Orndorff as Kim Chee, SAVAGE VS. BRUNO, and Soundbites Galore! For an easy way to follow along as we look into show results, feel free to go to http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/87.htm and scroll along! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Grenade returns to form as we participate in a special ASK US ANYTHING episode where host Ray Russell answers your questions about HHH taking over WWE, the AEW Implosion w/CM Punk & the Bucks altercation, "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert, Johnny Powers & The Cleveland Riot, Radio WWF, Portland Wrestling, Exotic Adrian Street, The Moondogs, Ed Wiskoski/Col. DeBeers, Dexter Lumis, The Cobra vs. Black Tiger at MSG, Bill Watts' WCW, did Vince McMahon truly kill the territories, and so much more! Lots of fun, lots of info, lots of strong opinions on the current product as well... Two hours of fun headed your way! Please spread the word, THE GRENADE.... IS.... BACK!!!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming App needs are met.- Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com- Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade- Follow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade- Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We're Baaa-aaack! A special UNCENSORED RETURN announcement episode featuring Ray Russell (and company) from the WrestleCopia Podcast Network discussing his time away from Podcasting for the last couple of months, the insanity surrounding his time away, big RETURN news, plus Ray SHOOTS on Vince McMahon's retirement, Ric Flair's Last Match, Conrad Thompson, PHIL (AKA CM Punk), Tony Khan, Kevin Nash, Bret Hart, Naomi & Sasha Banks, Kevin Dunn, "Star Ratings", recent wrestling deaths, wrestling memes, and SO MUCH more! Once again, fair warning... This episode is uncensored/unedited, expect some use of naughty language as Ray gets back into the swing of things by releasing all of his pent-up stress on the wrestling world! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Due to a family emergency, we change gears for this week. The 1987 in the WWF Project returns next week. However, THIS is a Special Edition of the Grenade, as we go back to 1993 this week and cover the 2-Hour USA Special, the WWF’s March to WrestleMania IX. An excellent addition to our 1993 Project that ended several episodes ago. The Macho Man meets Yokozuna, The Undertaker battles Bam Bam Bigelow, the Mega Maniacs shell out the most Drug-Infused Promo perhaps in the history of professional wrestling, plus so much more! It’s a fun 90+ minute ride back to March of 93 and for those interested you can Watch-Along with us as part of the WWE Network or The Peacock. Thanks for sticking with the Grenade, and we hope you enjoy this special bonus edition.Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming App needs are met.- Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.com- Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade- Follow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenade- Subscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade Originally, we intended for this episode to cover all of the news, notes, and arena result discussion for February 1987 in the WWF… That topic has been postponed until next week… And that’s because I had a family emergency that started over the weekend. My grandmother who I have spoken of here from time to time on the show, who raised me from birth… Sadly, she experienced a major health issue Saturday morning pertaining to one of her arteries and underwent emergency heart surgery over the weekend. At 80 years old and with other health issues they really didn’t think she would make it through the surgery. But after many of your thoughts, prayers, and well wishes I’m happy to say she DID make it through the surgery, and her circulation is probably the best it’s been in 20 years. However, at her age and it being such a major surgery, she has a LONG road to recovery. Lots of therapy ahead in a rehab center to get her back walking and talking so it’s still pretty rough emotionally and mentally on the family because even though she had issues getting around, she was always very vibrant and talkative and it’s hard seeing her lay there so weak, groggy, unable to lift her head for long periods, and speaking so softly. But I keep telling myself the hardest part is behind her, I hope. She survived and now it's just getting back on her feet which is going to take some time. I thank all of the loyal Grenadiers out there, our listeners, for their support. With that said, we will pick back up with 1987 in the WWF NEXT WEEK when we begin to cover February 1987 on the road to WrestleMania 3. The Hart Foundation win the Tag Team Titles, Referee Danny Davis is FINALLY fired by Prez Jack Tunney, Barry Darsow replaces Randy Colley as Smash in Demolition, Outback Jack makes his in-ring debut, Andre the Giant officially makes his heel turn when he challenges Hulk Hogan to a Championship Match IN THE WRESTLEMANIA… and so much more. But for this week, given the brief time I had to put something together… For those who followed us before the 1987 project, you know that we did an extensive deep dive into the year of 1993 in the WWF… and that included all of the PPVs including WrestleMania IX… Mega MANIACS challenging Money Inc, Undertaker vs. Giant Gonzalez, Perfect vs. Narcissist, and WWF Champ Bret Hart battling Yokozuna… But with a week away from Mania… The WWF hosted a 2-hour special on USA dubbed the March to WrestleMania IX… One final monster push for the PPV with the likes of Macho Man Randy Savage taking on Yokozuna, The Undertaker going up against Bam Bam Bigelow, Kamala exacting revenge on his former handler Kim Chee, Mr. Perfect takes on Skinner in the final appearance of the alligator man gimmick, mixed tag action with Bushwhackers & Tiger Jackson (future Dink) vs. The Beverly Brothers & Little Louie. Plus action involving Tatanka, Money Inc, we’ll see IC Champion Shawn Michaels, Crush hunts for Octopus, or is it Octopi? AND a DRUG INFUSED promo from the MEGA MANIACS that you’ll never forget. You’ll have to stay tuned and listen, you don’t want to miss it. So here it is guys, from our PATREON EXCLUSIVE Watch-Along Series… One of MANY watch-alongs featured on the All Access Tier of https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopia for the LOW LOW price of just $5 per month. No subscription, cancel anytime. For $5 you get all of my insanely detailed show notes, early access to new episodes of WC podcasts, Unedited TR Shocks, Remastered versions of the earliest episode of Grenade featuring additional content originally edited out, and this, our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along series… International fans can join along with us on the WWE Network or the Peacock here in the States to Watch-Along, or just listen and have some fun. I promise the Mega Maniacs coked-out promo IS intact for your listening pleasure… Steve Eckstat along for the ride on this episode as my co-host. THIS IS the WWF’s Marc

The Road to WrestleMania 3 begins as the seeds are planted for a potential WWF Title Match between Champion Hulk Hogan and his good friend Andre the Giant. Plus, DEMOLITION DEBUTS with a different SMASH? Ricky Steamboat RETURNS to the ring, Danny Davis continues to screw the babyfaces, Roddy Piper has a gift for the Macho Man, Mick Foley does a stretcher job for Kamala in 1987, Hercules calls out Billy Jack Haynes, Honky Tonk Man talks "Honky Burgers", JYD coming for the King, WWF cancels Australian Tour, and the original OBJ, Outback Jack boards QANTAS headed for the WWF! All of that, and SOUNDBITES GALORE!SPECIAL ALERT: THE WRESTLECOPIA PODCAST NETWORK & THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE ARE IN THE SEARCH FOR NEW COHOSTS TO CREATE CONTENT! IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN JOINING WRESTLECOPIA AND BECOMING A FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME (OR EVEN A GUEST COHOST) PLEASE CONTACT RAY RUSSELL AT [email protected] OR DM ME ON TWITTER @RasslinGrenadeAvailable everywhere your Podcast Streaming App needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade and be automatically entered into our FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY CONTESTS!Please Follow 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 weekly videos of wrestling history's past.Please Subscribe to our REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, more than a dozen Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 "All Access" Tier featuring FIVE GIFTS FOR $5! Including our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell's insanely detailed show notes (for both the Grenade and Monday Warfare), unedited TR SHOCKS episodes, Early Show Releases, and now REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Timestamps below for easy navigation.WWF TV - Weekend of JANUARY 3rd – 5th, 1987It's soundbites galore with Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan from the set of Prime Time Wrestling as Bobby battles a hangover while writing a list of personal goals in 1987! Plus, the Hart Foundation share their aspirations for the new year. Meanwhile, on Superstars and Wrestling Challenge, it's the 1986 Year in Review. Plus, it's the final week for the "New Year's Resolutions" Contest! Listen to the 3-minute soundbite of WWF Superstars' New Year's Resolutions and guess all of the voices in the order they appear and WIN an AUTOGRAPHED PROMO PIC of THE HONKY TONK MAN!WWF TV - Week of JANUARY 10th – 14th, 1987 (00:32:47)WWF Tag Team Champions The British Bulldogs vs. The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff. The Killer Bees vs. The Magnificent Muraco & "Cowboy" Bob Orton. Will Kamala's Top-Rope Splash get banned? The Honky Tonk Man visits Graceland. More vignettes of the original OBJ... That's Outback Jack! Jesse Ventura questions Bobby Heenan on the reinstatement of Andre the Giant. We learn what "Wonderfulness" means. It's a pair of Blackjack Mulligan vignettes as he first wrangles some calves on his horse "Sunday", before introducing us to "The Honey Wagon". More Prime Time soundbites with Gorilla and the Brain as they talk about everything from "Pizza Face" Bruno to the definition of Sivi Afi. Butch Reed & Slick enter the Snake Pit. Beltmaker Reggie Parks steps into the ring. Bobby Heenan confronts WWF President Jack Tunney about privacy. What are "illegal masks", exactly? The Can-Am Connection get mobbed. Blackjack Mulligan on the Snake Pit. Plenty of wrestling action featuring the likes of IC Champion Randy "Macho Man" Savage, George "The Animal" Steele, The Junkyard Dog, Billy Jack Haynes, Frenchy Martin, Hercules, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, The Rougeau Brothers, "The Natural" Butch Reed, Tito Santana, Jimmy Jack Funk, Kamala, "The King" Harley Race, and more. Soundbites featuring promos from Bobby Heenan, Mr. Wonderful, The Hart Foundation, the Macho Man, Ricky Steamboat, Blackjack Mulligan, the Rougeaus, and more. PLUS, Roddy Piper has a special gift for The Macho Man on Piper's Pit. WWF TV - Weekend of JANUARY 17th – 19th, 1987 (01:21:25)DEMOLITION MAKE THEIR WWF DEBUT, WITH THE ORIGINAL SMASH (MOONDOG REX)! Hulk Hogan receives a special award on Roddy Piper's Pit! The Mighty Hercules issues a "Full Nelson" Challenge to Billy Jack Haynes! There's a new mean streak in the Honky Tonk Man. Six-man action with The Dream Team & Dino Bravo vs. Tito Santana, Pedro Morales, & Hillbilly Jim. Referee Danny Davis works overtime to try and screw more babyfaces, but this time the "good guys" revolt! WrestleMania 3 gets a date! George Steele can read? Outback Jack chillin' in da Pub! The Harley Race/JYD saga continues. Plenty of wrestling action featuring the likes of Ricky Steamboat, Kamala, Demolition, Hercules, Blackjack Mulligan, Dan Spivey, Mike Rotundo, Butch Reed, Barry O, The Can-

In this edition of the Grenade, we separate the show into 3 intriguing parts! JOIN US AS WE REVIEW THE JANUARY 3, 1987 EDITION OF SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT featuring WWF Champion Hulk Hogan defending against Paul "Mr. Wonderful" Orndorff inside the big blue STEEL CAGE!!! Plus, the return of Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat! We talk January 87 WWF News. Ray shares his thoughts on Demolition being referred to as Road Warrior ripoffs. Plus, we a do a deep dive into the house show circuit for January of the year as we breakdown all of the interesting matches, unique opponents, random partners, and show results for the likes of MSG, Boston Garden, Maple Leaf Gardens, The Philadelphia Spectrum, the Montreal Forum, and so much more! All of that, and SOUNDBITES GALORE!!! SPECIAL ALERT: THE WRESTLECOPIA PODCAST NETWORK & THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE ARE IN THE SEARCH FOR NEW COHOSTS TO CREATE CONTENT! IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN JOINING WRESTLECOPIA AND BECOMING A FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME (OR EVEN A GUEST COHOST) PLEASE CONTACT RAY RUSSELL AT [email protected] OR DM ME ON TWITTER @RasslinGrenadeAvailable everywhere your Podcast Streaming App needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade and be automatically entered into our FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY CONTESTS!Please Follow 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 weekly videos of wrestling history's past.Please Subscribe to our REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, more than a dozen Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 "All Access" Tier featuring FIVE GIFTS FOR $5! Including our Patreon Watch-Along Series, all of Ray Russell's insanely detailed show notes (for both the Grenade and Monday Warfare), unedited TR SHOCKS episodes, Early Show Releases, and now REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be! Timestamps below for easy navigation.This episode of the Grenade is divided into 3 exciting parts! First, host Ray Russell takes a look at the latest news and notes for January of 1987 in the WWF. From there, it's a deep dive into the house show circuit for January of the year as we breakdown all of the interesting matches, unique opponents, random partners, and show results for the likes of MSG, Boston Garden, Maple Leaf Gardens, The Philadelphia Spectrum, the Montreal Forum, and so much more! Finally, our last stop, the main course of the episode... WE GO BACK IN TIME TO REVIEW THE JANUARY 3, 1987 EDITION OF SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT featuring WWF Champion Hulk Hogan defending against Paul "Mr. Wonderful" Orndorff inside the big blue STEEL CAGE!!! Plus, the return of Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat! All of that, and SOUNDBITES GALORE!!! WWF NEWS - JANUARY 1987DEMOLITION ARRIVE!!! Ray Russell gives his take on the decades-old question... Were Demolition really a Road Warriors ripoff? Ray doesn't think so and explains his reasons why.Roddy Piper Retirement RumorsWrestleMania 3 finds a venue, as the card begins to take shape!The injury to Dynamite Kid opens the door for the Can-Am Connection"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan finishing up in the UWFHot Free Agent - Bam Bam BigelowTV Ratings - The WWF vs. Bill Watts' UWFA Montreal feud rekindled - BRAVO VS. THE ROUGEAUSJake "The Snake" Roberts turning babyfaceWrestling Goes Hollywood as the movie "BODYSLAM" is set to be released starring Roddy Piper & Tama of the Islanders. Plus, Ricky Steamboat & Big John Studd do a little acting as well! And we learn of plans for a HULK HOGAN movie, as we ponder who can take over as the lead draw for the WWF should the Hulkster take time away from the ring.Plus, we talk WWF Ice Cream Bars, Athletic Commissions banning snakes, and more!WWF HOUSE SHOW RESULTS (00:45:12)It's a deep dive into the House Show results from the WWF in January 1987 as we look at results from New York's MSG, the Boston Garden, Philly's Spectrum, Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, St. Louis at the Kiel, the Montreal Forum, Nassau Coliseum, the Meadowlands, the Los Angeles Sports Arena, Detroit's Joe Louis Arena, Chicago's Rosemont Horizon, and much, much more!The WWF expands to 3 shows per night, thus expanding its roster in the process as we welcome the likes of Outback Jack, Ron Bass, Brad Rheingans, and DEMOLITION!Ricky Steamboat returns to seek revenge on the Macho ManThe WWF goes head-to-head with Jim Crockett Promotions in Philadelphia on the same night! How did each promotion fair?Hulk Hogan headlines the A-shows as he defends the WWF Title vs. "Ugandan Headhunter" KamalaDavey Boy Smith tries out a variety of tag team partners to substitute for The Dynamite Kid, including Bruno Sammartino, Roddy Piper, JYD, Billy Jack Haynes, and Da Crusher!The Junkyard Dog begins "no showing" r

We go back in time to 1986 in the WWF in order to analyze all the goings-on heading into the new year of 87. This episode is LOADED with news, background history, fun anecdotes, and yes plenty of SOUNDBITES for your listening pleasure! We take a deep dive into the ENTIRE roster heading into 1987 as we look at over 70 talents currently employed by the WWF! Plus, other topics include the hot feuds of the time between Hogan/Orndorff, Piper/Adonis, Steamboat/Savage, to name a few. The return of Andre the Giant, the injuries of both Paul Orndorff and the Dynamite Kid, the heel turn of the Honky Tonk Man, Evil Referee Danny Davis, Jim Neidhart's legal woes, WrestleMania 3, 1986 New Comers, Vince pillaging the Montreal territory, and SO MUCH MORE!! This 4.5 Hour Episode is LOADED!!!! SPECIAL ALERT: THE WRESTLECOPIA PODCAST NETWORK & THE WRESTLING MEMORY GRENADE ARE IN THE SEARCH FOR NEW COHOSTS TO CREATE CONTENT! IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN JOINING WRESTLECOPIA AND BECOMING A FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME (OR EVEN A GUEST COHOST) PLEASE CONTACT RAY RUSSELL AT [email protected] OR DM ME ON TWITTER @RasslinGrenadeAvailable everywhere your Podcast Streaming App needs are met.Follow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenade and be automatically entered into our FREE PRIZE GIVEAWAY CONTESTS!Please Follow 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 of wrestling history.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comPlease Subscribe to our REVAMPED Patreon account to help keep us going, more than a dozen Tiers to choose from!!! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 "All Access" Tier featuring our Patreon Watch-Along Series of PPV Events, Coliseum Video collection, and more. As well as all past Grenade and Monday Warfare show notes, unedited TR SHOCKS episodes, Early Show Releases, and now REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out!THE WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION... The Recognized Symbol of Excellence, in Sports Entertainment!Host Ray Russell has a blast going back in time to 1986 in the World Wrestling Federation in order to analyze and dissect all the goings-on heading into the new year of 1987. This episode is LOADED with news, notes, background history, fun anecdotes, a deep dive into the ENTIRE WWF roster leading into 87, and yes plenty of SOUNDBITES for your listening pleasure!Some of the topics discussed on this episode of the Grenade include...VINCE MCMAHON'S PILLAGING OF THE MONTREAL TERRITORY - The WWF swoops in to take the remaining top stars of the Montreal territory including the Rougeau Brothers, Rick Martel, and Dino Bravo!THE HOT FEUDS OF 1986 - We discuss at length the hottest feuds of 1986 that carry over into the new year, including PIPER VS. ADONIS, SAVAGE VS. STEAMBOAT, AND HULK HOGAN VS. "MR. WONDERFUL" PAUL ORNDORFF! Plus, Ray discusses the Orndorff heel turn, the financial success of the Hogan/Orndorff feud on the house shows, the underlying Macho Man vs. Bruno Sammartino feud that came out of the Steamboat injury, Adrian Adoni's "firing" and rehiring in the midst of his feud with the Hot Rod, and so much more!HEEL REFEREE DANNY DAVIS - We document many of the concerning issues inside the ring with questionable referee Danny Davis throughout the fall and early winter of 1986. Jack Tunney would have to be blind not to see the shenanigans caused by Davis, and the worst is yet to come!ANDRE THE GIANT MAKES HIS TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO THE WWF! - We look at Andre's acromegaly, his "suspension" from the WWF, his stint in New Japan following WrestleMania 2, his return to the WWF as THE GIANT MACHINE, his time away to film The Princess Bride, and Andre's return to the company following a questionable hearing in which Andre wasn't a part of... but Bobby Heenan was!!! HmmmmmTHE HONKY TONK MAN TURNS HEEL - We discuss one of the shortest babyface runs in WWF history as the Honky Tonk Man arrives with support from the likes of WWF Champion Hulk Hogan, but the fans just aren't buying it. After losing a "Vote of Confidence" Poll with the fans, Honky finds a new attitude, as well as a new manager.SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT RESULTS FOR NOVEMBER 1986 - The WWF Champion Hulk Hogan is put to the test by Booby Heenan's most recent acquisition, HERCULES. Plus, Roddy Piper moves on from former bodyguard and best friend "Cowboy" Bob Orton, and a rare "Battle of the Heels" when IC Champion Randy Savage defends against tweener Jake "The Snake" Roberts!GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN - A quick look at a couple of names who have recently departed from the company including Capt. Lou Albano and Big John Studd!NEWCOMERS IN 1986 - We run down the list of many of the talents who arrived on the scene in 1986 and discuss what they've accomplished this far and where they're at, headed into 1987. Some of the names featured in this segment include