Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam
Each week, John McAdam discusses classic professional wrestling, covering historical matches, wrestlers, and storylines from the golden era of the sport.
Episodes
Episode 423: Life Insurance? We’ll Live Forever.
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the UWF, formerly known as Mid-South Wrestling, through May and June of 1986! We talk Bill Watts, The Freebirds, Ted Dibiase, Dusty Rhodes, Eddie Gilbert, Steve Williams, Sting, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Nikita Koloff, One Man Gang, Rick Steiner, The Fantastics, Dark Journey, Road Warriors, Terry Taylor, Buzz … Continue reading Episode 423: Life Insurance? We’ll
Episode 422: A Promotion’s Pinnacle
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the NWA / Jim Crockett Promotions during the month of July 1986! We talk Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, The Road Warriors, Magnum TA, Tully Blanchard, Jim Cornette, Ole Anderson, Baby Doll, Rock & Roll Express, Big Bubba Rogers, Nikita Koloff, J.J. Dillon., Midnight Express, Jimmy Valiant, Ron … Continue reading Episode 422: A Promotion’s Pinnacle →
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Episode 421: As The Years Go Passing By
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, we rank and discuss the greatest years in WWWF/WWF history, from 1976 through 1995! Johnny Mac and Steve lived through every one of those trips around the Sun, and they have plenty of information, and even more opinions, to share. On the discussion table: — The year the WWF … Continue reading Episode 421: As The Years Go Passing By →
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Episode 420: Machine Delivery
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, we review the WWF during the month of July 1986! — Paul Orndorff finally turns on Hulk Hogan, who somehow never saw it coming. Then again, neither did TV commentator Bruno Sammartino. — The Machines make their television debut through a series of vignettes, and Bobby Heenan takes a … Continue reading Episode 420: Machine Delivery →
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Episode 419: Catcalls, Rumors, Sad Memories, and more.
Johnny Mac is joined by frequent co-cost Steve Generelli, and we have a casual discussion about old school wrestling! We talk bad main events at small shows in upstate New York, people we hope are alive and not in prison, ditching Junior High Spring dances to see attend pro wrestling events, how many live events … Continue reading Episode 419: Catcalls, Rumors, Sad Memories, and more. →
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Episode 418: Saturday Morning Comedies
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the NWA during the month of June 1986 with popular returning host Jammie Ward! We talk Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Jim Cornette, Magnum T.A., Road Warriors, Ole Anderson, Jimmy Garvin, Nikita Koloff, Big Bubba Rogers, Rock & Roll Express, Tully Blanchard, Krusher Kruschev, Baby Doll, Jimmy Valiant, … Continue reading Episode 418: Saturday Morning Comedies →
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Episode 417: I Would Have Been Brutus
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING Johnny Mac and Steve Generelli take questions from the STICK TO WRESTLING Universe on the WWF during the year of 1986! On the discussion table: — What would have happened if the wrestlers went on strike the night before Wrestlemania 2? — Did Jimmy Hart surprisingly win the trade … Continue reading Episode 417: I Would Have Been Brutus →
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Episode 416: Hulk Junior
This week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by Richard Land from thehistoryofwwe.com! We review the WWF during the month of 1986 and we discuss: — Billy Jack Haynes is back in the WWF after a legendary bridge burning with Don Owen and the Portland territory. We tell you what happened and why it wasn’t always … Continue reading Episode 416: Hulk Junior →
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Episode 415: The Four Horsemen Are Born
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take a deep dive into the NWA during the month of May 1986! — Ole Anderson makes a shocking return, leading directly to the formation of the Four Horsemen. — Two masked men seek vigilante justice against Jim Cornette following his assault on Baby Doll. — Tully Blanchard … Continue reading Episode 415: The Four Horsemen Are Born →
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Episode 414: The Top Ten Wrestlers of 1976!
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we are joined by not only Steve Generelli, but former PWI Managing Editor Bob Smith and we have an awesome discussion about the Top Ten Wrestlers of 1976! — Not everyone agrees on Number One. — Bruno Sammartino’s injury had a huge impact on the wrestling industry. — Bruno … Continue reading Episode 414: The Top Ten Wrestlers of 1976! →
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Episode 413: What’s Old Is New Again
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING it’s Part Two of our review the WWF during the month of April 1986! We talk Hulk Hogan, Bobby Heenan, Bruno Sammartino, Terry Funk, Randy Savage, Jimmy Hart, Ricky Steamboat, the Hart Foundation, Jesse Ventura, Jake Roberts, Harley Race, Andre The Giant, Adrian Adonis, King Bong Bundy, British Bulldogs, … Continue reading Episode 413: What’s Old Is New Again →
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Episode 412: Back By Noon Tomorrow
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the WWF during the month of April 1986! We talk Hulk Hogan, Bobby Heenan, Bruno Sammartino, Terry Funk, Randy Savage, Jimmy Hart, Ricky Steamboat, the Hart Foundation, Jesse Ventura, Jake Roberts, Harley Race, Andre The Giant, Adrian Adonis, King Bong Bundy, British Bulldogs, Fred Blassie, Greg Valentine, … Continue reading Episode 412: Back By Noon Tomorr
Episode 411: That Means You Work For Me
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we discuss the 1986 World Class Championship Wrestling’s Texas Stadium show, what led up to it, and what came after it! — March 26, 2001 was the end of WCW. For practical purposes, May 4, 1986 was the end of WCCW. It just took us a while to figure … Continue reading Episode 411: That Means You Work For Me →
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Episode 410: Vicious Horse Analogies
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the NWA during the month of April 1986! —Jim Cornette and the Midnight Express deliver a brutal assault on Baby Doll in an angle that’s both great and genuinely uncomfortable. The real-life heat between Cornette and Baby Doll was obvious, and we jump into all of it. … Continue reading Episode 410: Vicious Horse Analogies →
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Episode 409: You Shouldn’t Feel Ashamed! Maybe.
This week, Stick to Wrestling is joined by Matt O’Donnell as we dive into a wide range of great topics: — In 1993, Tony Schiavone was widely expected to become WCW’s Executive Producer, but Eric Bischoff got the job instead. How different would WCW have looked with Tony in charge? — What classic pro wrestling … Continue reading Episode 409: You Shouldn’t Feel Ashamed! Maybe. →
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Episode 408: Getting Dangerous On Twitter
This week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by Rich Richardson, and we discuss an assortment of topics: –Who would have been the next best guy for Mr. Wrestling II to mentor in Mid-South, rather than Magnum TA? — How can the “Celebrity” Wing of the Hall of Fame be worth anything if Cyndi Lauper isn’t … Continue reading Episode 408: Getting Dangerous On Twitter →
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Episode 407: Just Say “Uh-Oh”
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the WWF during the month of April 1986, including a close look at Wrestlemania 2! We talk Hulk Hogan, Andre The Giant, King Kong Bundy, Randy Savage, Bobby Heenan, Terry Funk, Jake Roberts, Jesse Ventura, Roddy Piper, Ricky Steamboat, Big John Studd, George Steele, British Bulldogs, Miss … Continue reading Episode 407: Just Say “Uh-Oh” →
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Episode 406: Lou Does A Run In
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take questions from the podcast’s listeners! On the discussion table: — What were the least memorable world championship runs? —Could the WWF have had better booking plans for Bob Backlund on the 1980 Shea Stadium spectacular? — What were the best long-term storylines in wrestling history? —What if … Continue reading Episode 406: Lou Does A Run In →
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Episode 405: Training Undergarments
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we are joined by popular returning guest Todd Godd, and we review the NWA during the month of March 1986! On the discussion table: — Ric Flair and Ricky Morton spend the month sniping at one another, and at the end there’s an explosion. — Pez Whatley completes the … Continue reading Episode 405: Training Undergarments →
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Episode 404: They Did Stinky Stuff To Me
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we continue our review of the WWF from the month of March 1986! We talk Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Jake Roberts, Bobby Heenan, Mr. T, Jesse Ventura, Terry Funk, Paul Orndorff, Greg Valentine, Roddy Piper, Jimmy Hart, Ricky Steamboat, Adrian Adonis, Captain Lou Albano, Tito Santana, Hillbilly Jim, Iron … Continue reading Episode 404: They Did Stinky Stuff To Me →
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Episode 403: That’s Too Many Nicknames
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the WWF from the month of March 1986! We talk Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Jake Roberts, Bobby Heenan, Mr. T, Jesse Ventura, Terry Funk, Paul Orndorff, Greg Valentine, Roddy Piper, Jimmy Hart, Ricky Steamboat, Adrian Adonis, Captain Lou Albano, Tito Santana, Hillbilly Jim, Iron Sheik, The Hart … Continue reading Episode 403: That’s Too Many Nicknames →
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Episode 402: A Morbid Fear Of Heights
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we discuss the what happened in the NWA / Jim Crockett promotions during the month of February 1986! On the discussion table: — Dusty Rhodes is great, but he’s becoming a bit overexposed. Perhaps he should speak with the booker about that. — We have new NWA tag team … Continue reading Episode 402: A Morbid Fear Of Heights →
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Episode 401: Stan Lane Has Grown Weary
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review Mid-South Wrestling from February, 1986 with popular returning guest host Mike Mills! –Mid-South is in a tough spot. Jake Roberts and Dick Slater are feuding over the North American title, but Jake is leaving for the WWF. Then a Houston columnist publicly blows off the idea of … Continue reading Episode 401: Stan Lane Has Grown Weary →
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Episode 400: Fun in Fresno!
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we continue our review the WWF from the month of February 1986! We talk Bobby Heenan, Hulk Hogan, Bruno Sammartino, Randy Savage, Mr. T, Fred Blassie, Jesse Ventura, Terry Funk, Ricky Steamboat, Junkyard Dog, Paul Orndorff, Greg Valentine, Roddy Piper, Jimmy Hart, Adrian Adonis, Captain Lou Albano, Tito Santana, … Continue reading Episode 400: Fun in Fresno! →
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Episode 399: Respect Me And Love Me
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the WWF from the month of February 1986! We talk Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Bruno Sammartino, Bobby Heenan, Mr. T, Jesse Ventura, Terry Funk, Paul Orndorff, Greg Valentine, Roddy Piper, Jimmy Hart, Ricky Steamboat, Adrian Adonis, Captain Lou Albano, Tito Santana, Hillbilly Jim, Iron Sheik, The Hart … Continue reading Episode 399: Respect Me And Love Me →
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Episode 398: They Turned The Wrong Guy
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, we review World Class Championship Wrestling from January and February 1986! –Bill Mercer visits The Freebirds at a pool hall in an entertaining sketch. –Gino Hernandez and Chris Adams are now feuding, and the booking is a bit too fast-paced. –There’s a main event that looks good on paper, … Continue reading Episode 398: They Turned The Wrong Guy →
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Episode 397: My Habits and My Lifestyle
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, we dive deep into Mid-South Wrestling from January 1986, a month where the booking fires on all cylinders. On the table this week: –The booking is fantastic. For example, Dick Slater is positioned perfectly as the wily veteran, using every trick in the book to outsmart a younger, less … Continue reading Episode 397: My Habits and My Lifestyle →
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Episode 396: Tickets To See Pilgrims Arriving
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we are joined by Beau James and we provide Part 2 of our review of the NWA from the month of January 1986! We talk Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Tully Blanchard, Jim Cornette, Arn Anderson, Magnum TA, Billy Jack Haynes, The Midnight Express, Baby Doll, Harley Race, Ole Anderson, … Continue reading Episode 396: Tickets To See Pilgrims Arriving →
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Episode 395: He Was Up For Days
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we are joined by Beau James and we review the NWA from the month of January 1986! We talk Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Tully Blanchard, Jim Cornette, Arn Anderson, Magnum TA, Billy Jack Haynes, The Midnight Express, Baby Doll, Harley Race, Ole Anderson, Nikita Koloff, The Road Warriors, Ron … Continue reading Episode 395: He Was Up For Days →
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Episode 393: Get This Off My TV
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the World Wrestling Federation from the month of January 1986! We talk Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Andre The Giant, Bruno Sammartino, Terry Funk, Bobby Heenan, Randy Savage, Paul Orndorff, King Kong Bundy, Jesse Ventura, Fred Blassie, Bret Hart, Ricky Steamboat, British Bulldogs, Captain Lou Albano, Iron Sheik, … Continue reading Episode 393: Get This Off My
Episode 392: 6 Years, 29 Foes: Ranking Backlund’s MSG Challengers
Bob Backlund’s championship reign defined late 70s and early 80s WWF wrestling. Yet a great champion is only as good as the challengers across the ring, and Backlund faced some of the very best. The lineup of challengers who tried to take his title reads like a who’s who of the era. On this episode … Continue reading Episode 392: 6 Years, 29 Foes: Ranking Backlund’s MSG Challengers →
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Episode 391: Follow Your Own Advice
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we discuss wrestling events from Christmas Night and Christmas Week from 1985! –Stan Hansen becomes the new AWA champion on a show held in New Jersey. –The breakup of Gino Hernandez and Chris Adams begins. –The NWA is on fire with the Ric Flair vs Dusty Rhodes feud at … Continue reading Episode 391: Follow Your Own Advice →
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Episode 390: So You’re Telling Me…Six Months
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we get down to brass tacks and analyze the WWF during the month of December 1985! We talk Bruno Sammartino, Bobby Heenan, Hulk Hogan, Terry Funk, Roddy Piper, Randy Savage, Jimmy Hart, Andre the Giant, British Bulldogs, Jesse Ventura, Don Muraco, Tito Santana, Ricky Steamboat, Fred Blassie, Hillbilly Jim, … Continue reading Episode 390: So You’re Telling Me…Six Mont
Episode 389: The Best 1,000 Days of Wrestling
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take mailbag questions from out listeners! Topics include: –Should Jim Crockett have made more of an effort to make Ted Turner a partner? –Let’s say WCW had won the 90’s wrestling war. Would their programming have been canceled anyway, thus destroying the company? –Could Rick Rude have turned … Continue reading Episode 389: The Best 1,000 Days of Wrestling →
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Episode 388: How Are We Supposed To Top That?
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we talk Portland Wrestling from 1985! On the discussion table: –This small promotion had a few major events. We talk about them and analyze the impact these shows had on the health of Portland Wrestling. –Sometimes pro wrestlers stretch the truth a bit. We share an extreme example. –Ed … Continue reading Episode 388: How Are We Supposed To Top That? →
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Episode 387: Discovering Enhancement
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we beat the rush and review Starrcade ’85, The Gathering! Talking points include: –The Magnum T.A. vs Tully Blanchard “I Quit” Cage Match was the best Cage Match of the 80’s, the best Starrcade match ever, and the best U.S. match not involving Ric Flair of the entire decade. … Continue reading Episode 387: Discovering Enhancement →
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Episode 386: A Screwjob? Maybe Not.
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we talk WWF from November 1985! Hulk Hogan, Bruno Sammartino, Terry Funk, Roddy Piper, Bobby Heenan, Randy Savage, Jesse Ventura, Andre The Giant, Ricky Steamboat, Jimmy Hart, British Bulldogs, Paul Orndorff, Barry Windham, Gene Okerlund, Magnificent Muraco, Bob Orton Jr, Tito Santana, Greg Valentine, Junkyard Dog, The Hart Foundation, … Continue reading Episode 386
Episode 385: The Original Big Bossman
This week on Stick To Wrestling we discuss the WWF during the first part of November 1985! We recap the November 2, 1985 edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event. The card is a useful snapshot of late-1985 WWF booking: larger-than-life babyfaces vs. powerhouse heels, a building block for future feuds, the company balancing title protection … Continue reading Episode 385: The Original Big Bossman →
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Episode 384: Slam Dunk
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we speak with Brian Solomon, the author of Irresistible Force: The Life and Times of Gorilla Monsoon! Brian’s appearance was a welcome shot to the external occipital protuberance as pandemonium broke loose on this week’s podcast! We could literally cut the electricity with a knife as we discuss Gorilla … Continue reading Episode 384: Slam Dunk →
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Episode 383: The Other New York Dolls
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, we’re diving deep into the mailbag for another round of classic wrestling talk — and nothing’s off-limits! We’re breaking down guilty wrestling pleasures, Harley Race’s legacy as eight-time NWA Champion, why WrestleMania XI got moved indoors, Kevin Von Erich’s fading passion, Steve Keirn as a what-if WWF Champion, bizarre … Continue reading Episode 383: The Other N
Episode 382: The 1975 Year End Awards!
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we talk the best of 1975! We discuss Wrestler of the Year, Feud of the Year, Tag Team of the Year, and more! What are you waiting for? Download and listen to this wicked good conversation today! STICK TO WRESTLING…give us sixty minutes and perhaps indeed we’ll give you … Continue reading Episode 382: The 1975 Year End Awards! →
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Episode 381: Don’t Get Too Brilliant With Me
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the WWF from the month of October 1985! We talk Hulk Hogan, Bruno Sammartino, Terry Funk, Bobby Heenan, Jesse Ventura, Roddy Piper, Wendi Richter, The British Bulldogs, Randy Savage, Andre The Giant, Jimmy Hart, Greg Valentine, King Kong Bundy, Magnificent Muraco, Dino Bravo, Adrian Adonis, Barry Windham, … Continue reading Episode 381: Don’t Get Too Brill
Episode 380: Was This The End, Or The Beginning Of The End?
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the World Class Championship Wrestling event from the Cotton Bowl from October 6, 1985! The one where Gino Hernandez and Chris Adams has their heads shaved, and our guest Lance Peterson was there live! On the discussion board: — Was this really the … Continue reading Episode 380: Was This The End, Or The Beginning Of The End? →
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Episode 379: Making Jersey City An Unsafe Place
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take a close look at the WWWF from fifty years ago as we review 1975! — Bruno Sammartino having a Murderer’s Row of challengers: Superstar Billy Graham, Ivan Koloff, Ernie Ladd, Bobby Duncum, Waldo Von Erich, George Steele, and more. — We talk about one of he worst … Continue reading Episode 379: Making Jersey City An Unsafe Place →
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Episode 378: Supercards!
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we discuss major wrestling events from the month of September 1985! — Ric Flair vanquishes Nikita Koloff in a Steel Cage Match, then turns on Dusty Rhodes with the help of Ole and Arn Anderson. — Championship Wrestling from Florida presents the nationally syndicated “Battle of the Belts” supershow. … Continue reading Episode 378: Supercards! →
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Episode 377: That’s 23 Feet
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the World Wrestling Federation’s month of September, 1985! We talk Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Randy Savage, Terry Funk, Bobby Heenan, Bruno Sammartino, Andre the Giant, Paul Orndorff, The Hart Foundation, Ricky Steamboat, Barry Windham, Don Muraco, Captain Lou Albano, Greg Valentine, King Kong Bundy, The Junkyard Dog, … Continue reading Episode 377: That’s 2
Episode 376: Thirty Years Is A Long Time
This week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular returning guest Jammie Ward, and we dive into a number of topics! We discuss the Thirtieth Anniversary of the first Monday Nitro, Bruno Sammartino, Barry Windham, the Fortieth Anniversary of Battle of the Belts 1, Nikita Koloff, screw job finishes, Magnum TA, Masked Superstar, the NWA’s … Continue reading Episode 376: Thirty Years Is A Long Time →
Episode 375: The Drama Cufflinks Bring
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING features Part Two of our deep look into the world of Mid-South Wrestling in 1985, when it exploded into one of the hottest territories in the country. This was Bill Watts’ vision at its peak: hard-hitting action, larger-than-life characters, and storylines that felt raw and real. From the rise … Continue reading Episode 375: The Drama Cufflinks Bring →
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Episode 374: He Who Envies Others…
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we’re joined by Clinton Guillory, who grew up in Louisiana watching Mid-South Wrestling. What better way to mark the occasion than by reviewing the first few weeks of 1985 in this exciting territory? — Hacksaw Jim Duggan takes home Mid-South’s Athlete of the Year award, sparking a fire that … Continue reading Episode 374: He Who Envies Others… →
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Episode 373: Act Like You’ve Seen One Before
This week on Stick to Wrestling we’re turning the clock back to August 1985, and business is booming. —Andre the Giant in Trouble! The “Eighth Wonder of the World” is heavier than ever, and the strain is showing. Once untouchable, Andre is now fighting a battle not just in the ring, but with his own … Continue reading Episode 373: Act Like You’ve Seen One Before →
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Episode 372: Jarred By Gene
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the WWF during the month of 1985! We talk Randy Savage, Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Paul Orndorff, Bobby Heenan, Corporal Kirchner, Big John Studd, Ricky Steamboat, Terry Funk, Andre the Giant, Barry Windham, Jimmy Hart, Magnificent Muraco, Captain Lou Albano, Greg Valentine, The Hart Foundation, Nikolai Volkoff, … Continue reading Episode 372: Jarred By Gene
Episode 371: Ducks, Beavers, And Black And White TV
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we’re joined by Frank Culbertson and we review the year of 1975 in Portland Wrestling! We talk Jimmy Snuka, Dutch Savage, Dory Funk Jr, Jesse Ventura, The Royal Kangaroos, Mad Dog Vachon, Bull Ramos, Tony Borne, Moondog Mayne, Tor Kamata, Bob Remus, Benny Ramirez, Ed Francis, Johnny Eagles, Raul … Continue reading Episode 371: Ducks, Beavers, And Black And White TV
Episode 370: We Expected Him To Kick Out
Hulk Hogan passed away on July 24, 2025. On that day, the Stick To Wrestling podcast was fortunate to quickly assemble a special tribute episode honoring The Hulkster. We were lucky to be joined by a great group of guests who shared their stories, memories, and thoughts about what Hulk Hogan meant to them, and … Continue reading Episode 370: We Expected Him To Kick Out →
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Episode 369: Bumblebee
This week on a special edition of STICK TO WRESTLING we revist the WWWF from 1978 with rare audio featuring Bob Backlund, Dusty Rhodes, Superstar Billy Graham, Mil Mascaras, Ivan Koloff, Captain Lou Albano, Ken Patera, Peter Maivia, Gorilla Monsoon, Tony Garea, Fred Blassie, Dino Bravo, Grand Wizard, and more! This vintage footage can’t be … Continue reading Episode 369: Bumblebee →
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Episode 368: I Can Be Macho Man?
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, we dive headfirst into the madness that was WWF in July 1985. Expect high drama, hot crowds, and some fast-paced booking. On the card: — Randy Savage makes his WWF debut and immediately proves he’s not just some flashy gear and Slim Jim energy: the man radiates future legend. … Continue reading Episode 368: I Can Be Macho Man? →
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Episode 367: Rubber Chicken
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, we party like it’s 1985 — because it is the 40th anniversary of the original Great American Bash! We break it down like Dusty Rhodes booking a scaffold match: — Nikita Koloff was barely out of wrestling school. But thanks to Ric Flair he looked like a monster who’d … Continue reading Episode 367: Rubber Chicken →
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Episode 366: 1985 Wrestler Of The Year
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, John McAdam, Steve Generelli, and Craig Bartimole rank the Top Ten Wrestlers of 1985, and the debate gets heated! On the table: — The number one spot is obvious… or is it? — Why the size of the stage mattered—and why WWF and Jim Crockett Promotions dominated the conversation. … Continue reading Episode 366: 1985 Wrestler Of The Year →
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Episode 365: Just Put On The Tie-Dye
This week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by Max Levy, who is known as the legendary “Tamalie” by the online wrestling community! We take questions from the STW Universe, including: –Who were Bob Backlund’s missing challengers? –Why did it take so long for women’s wrestling to get more spotlight? –What might have become of Stan … Continue reading Episode 365: Just Put On The Tie-Dye →
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Episode 364: Ushering In The Great Tag Team Era
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING it’s Part Two of our deep dive into the WWF of forty years ago, June 1985! We talk Hulk Hogan, Bobby Heenan, Jesse Ventura, Roddy Piper, Randy Savage, Bruno Sammartino, The Hart Foundation, Ken Patera, Fred Blassie, Jimmy Snuka, Paul Orndorff, Greg Valentine, Wendi Richter, Bob Orton Jr, Tito … Continue reading Episode 364: Ushering In The Great Tag Team Era →
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Episode 363: Normal People In Boston
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, we turn the clock back forty years to June 1985 and dive deep into the WWF of that era. On the table for discussion: –After nearly two decades in the WWWF, Johnny Rodz says farewell. –Ken Patera is sentenced to thirty months in prison and seems genuinely blindsided. –What … Continue reading Episode 363: Normal People In Boston →
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Episode 362: Events That Don’t Exist
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we put ChatGPT to the test! First, we asked it to book an NWA Supercard for June 8, 1985, at the Philadelphia Civic Center. Then, we had it counter with a rival WWF Supercard in the same city on the same night. The results? Let’s just say things got … Continue reading Episode 362: Events That Don’t Exist →
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Episode 361: Memorial Day Mayhem
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the results of multiple shows that took place on Memorial Day weekend, 1985! –Ric Flair has a surprising challenger in a surprising place on this weekend. He also has an odd tag team partner. –The Mid-Atlantic territory is keeping it’s crew busy, while World Class Championship Wrestling … Continue reading Episode 361: Memorial Day Mayhem →
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Episode 360: That Stuff He Dyes His Skin With
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Slamboree ’95 by doing a review on it! We discuss: –Was Steve Austin conspicuous by his absence on this show? The answer may surprise you. –Yes, Meng was a legit badass. Did it matter? –The Hall of Fame ceremony: Was Gordon Solie’s surprise … Continue reading Episode 360: That Stuff He Dyes His Skin With →
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Episode 359: Pull Someone Else Over
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take a deep dive into the WWF of forty years ago, May 1985! We talk Hulk Hogan, Bobby Heenan, Magnificent Muraco, Roddy Piper, The Hart Foundation, Wendi Richter, Randy Savage, Andre The Giant, Fred Blassie, Jesse Ventura, Barry Windham & Mike Rotondo, Ricky Steamboat, Big John Studd, Greg … Continue reading Episode 359: Pull Someone Else Over →
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Episode 358: Bald For Life
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, we take a bodyslam back in time to the May 5, 1985 edition of World Class Championship Wrestling’s Parade of Champions! Strap in, folks — it’s hotter than Fritz Von Erich’s temper on July day in Texas. We dive into: –Ric Flair vs. Kevin Von Erich for the NWA … Continue reading Episode 358: Bald For Life →
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Episode 357: Verne Was Great, Vince Was…
This week on Stick to Wrestling, we dive deep into the AWA with special guest and AWA aficionado Brad Breitzman! We’re asking the tough questions: –Could Hulk Hogan realistically have stayed in the AWA? –What about the Road Warriors—was there ever a chance they’d stick around? –How over was Otto Wanz during his run as … Continue reading Episode 357: Verne Was Great, Vince Was… →
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Episode 356: Mister Blunderful
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we discuss all things going on in the WWF during the month of May, 1985! We talk Hulk Hogan, Bobby Heenan, Paul Orndorff, Tito Santana, Fred Blassie, Roddy Piper, The British Bulldogs, Barry Windham, Bret Hart, King Kong Bundy, Ken Patera, Ricky Steamboat, Wendi Richter, Jimmy Snuka, Captain Lou … Continue reading Episode 356: Mister Blunderful →
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Episode 355: MulletMania
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING, Dr. Nick Coliadis joins the show as we take a deep dive into WrestleMania XI—an event that took place thirty years ago! We cover: –Why this show ended up at the Hartford Civic Center, which was not exactly a premium venue. –Was this the worst WrestleMania of all time? … Continue reading Episode 355: MulletMania →
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Episode 354: Keeping It Clean
This week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by both Steve Generelli and Jammie Ward, and we discuss the debut of Jim Crockett Promotions, better known as Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, on WTBS which happened on April 6, 1985! We discuss: –There’s a lot unfolding: Jim Crockett Promotions has taken over the historic Saturdays at 6:05 spot, … Continue reading Episode 354: Keeping It Clean →
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Episode 353: Do You Fish? I Fish.
This week on STICK TO WRESTING we review the WWF from the month of March 1985, which of course includes a review of the first Wrestlemania! We talk Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Mr. T, Bobby Heenan, Bruno Sammartino, Andre The Giant, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Orndorff, Greg Valentine, Big John Studd, Ricky Steamboat, Bob Orton Jr, … Continue reading Episode 353: Do You Fish? I Fish. →
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Episode 352: It’s Screaming At Me
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the WWWF event held at Madison Square Garden on March 17, 1975! We talk Bruno Sammartino, Killer Kowalski, Fred Blassie, Chief Jay Strongbow, Captain Lou Albano, Ivan Putski, The Valiant Brothers, Spiros Arion, Victor Rivera, Tony Garea, Butcher Vachon, Dean Ho, Johnny Rodz, The Wolfman, Mike Paidousis, … Continue reading Episode 352: It’s Screaming At Me
Episode 351: Buddy Hackett
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we review the recently released footage from the Omni in Atlanta, which took place on February 26, 1984! We talk Ric Flair, The Road Warriors, Ted Dibiase, Wahoo McDaniel, Stan Hansen, Tommy Rich, King Kong Bundy, Jake Roberts, Nikolai Volkoff, Ron Garvin, Brad Armstrong, Tommy Rogers, The Spoiler, Jesse … Continue reading Episode 351: Buddy Hackett →
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Episode 350: I See Dead People
This week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by newcomer Las Takacs, and we take questions from our listeners! Discussed on this week’s show: –Should Andre The Giant have been turned earlier than 1987? –How would a Bruno Sammartino and Lou Thesz WWWF / NWA unification match have impacted the sport? –With all of the good-to-great … Continue reading Episode 350: I See Dead People →
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Episode 349: Settling Scores
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING features Part Two of our review of all things WWF, February 1985! The month was a turning point in the WWF’s history, with celebrity involvement and mainstream exposure paving the way for WrestleMania I. The War to Settle the Score on MTV was a massive success, setting the stage … Continue reading Episode 349: Settling Scores →
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Episode 348: Mr. Giant, What An Idiot
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take a look at what was going on in the WWF during February 1985! We talk Roddy Piper, Bobby Heenan, Hulk Hogan, Mr. T, Paul Orndorff, Cyndi Lauper, Captain Lou Albano, Magnificent Muraco, Big John Studd, Wendi Richter, Jesse Ventura, David Schultz, Mad Dog Vachon, Bob Orton Jr., … Continue reading Episode 348: Mr. Giant, What An Idiot →
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Episode 347: The Top Ten Matches of 1985
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we rank our Top Ten matches of 1985! It’s a killer episode as 1985 was a huge year for wrestling: WrestleMania 1, Starrcade ’85, The Parade of Champions, The Wrestling Classic, the NWA / AWA shows at the New Jersey Meadowlands, and more. Lots of legendary matches to choose … Continue reading Episode 347: The Top Ten Matches of 1985 →
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Episode 346: Those 83 Weeks Were A Long Time Ago
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take questions from our listeners, including: –What if the WWF and the AWA made a deal where each promotion just stayed on one side of the Mississippi River? –What’s the best show we ever attended? –Would having Saturday Night’s Main Event helped the WWF during the Monday Night … Continue reading Episode 346: Those 83 Weeks Were A Long Time Ago →
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Episode 345: State Haircut
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we finish our review of the WWF during the month of January 1985! We talk Vince McMahon, Hulk Hogan, Bobby Heenan, Roddy Piper, Barry Windham, Wendi Richter, Iron Sheik, Captain Lou Albano, Tito Santana, Gene Okerlund, Magnificent Muraco, Fred Blassie, Greg Valentine, Big John Studd, Tonga Kid, Jack & … Continue reading Episode 345: State Haircut →
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Episode 344: The Original Vern Schillinger
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we take a look at the WWF during the month of January 1985! We talk Hulk Hogan, Bobby Heenan, Cyndi Lauper, Greg Valentine, Andre The Giant, Ken Patera, Jimmy Snuka, Adrian Adonis, Barry Windham, Captain Lou Albano, Roddy Piper, Iron Sheik, Tito Santana, Jack & Jerry Brisco, Magnificent Muraco, … Continue reading Episode 344: The Original Vern Schillinger →
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Episode 343: Isn’t That Duggan’s Car?
This week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by Jeff Lyons, and we discuss a virtual cornucopia of pro wrestling topics including: –What a Vince McMahon vs Bill Watts wrestling war might have looked like. A war between these two would have been fascinating, as McMahon’s flashy, spectacle-driven product would clash with Watts’ more grounded and … Continue reading Episode 343: Isn’t That Duggan’s Car? →
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