The Wrestling Memory Grenade

The WrestleCopia Network

You pull the pin and we’ll pick up the pieces… Join host Ray Russell for an exciting trip down Memory Lane as we analyze and discuss years of wrestling history from your favorite promotions. From Hulkamania to Mulkeymania, from the Four Horsemen to the nWo, from the Midnight Express to the Lex Express. Which promotion are we deep diving into next? What year have we time-traveled back to now? Tune in and find out! read less
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Episode 109: Kicking Off 1988 WWF w/Saturday Night's Main Event! Andre Chokes Out Hulk!
21-11-2023
Episode 109: Kicking Off 1988 WWF w/Saturday Night's Main Event! Andre Chokes Out Hulk!
We kick of the 1988 WWF Project with a BANG! Right out of the gate it's the January 2, 1988 edition of SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT! In a rematch, WWF Champion Hulk Hogan defends against King Kong Bundy (With Andre the Giant in this corner!). And, MAJOR ANGLE ALERT - As Andre "chokes the life" out of the Champion! Plus, Tag Champs Strike Force defend their belts in a 2 out of 3 fall match versus The Bolsheviks, Jake "The Snake" Roberts battles Sika (and a jar of mustard), Koko B. Ware meets Greg "The Hammer" Valentine... The Beefcake/Valentine feud continues on after the Barber cuts Jimmy Hart's hair, Gorilla & Bobby discuss The Royal Rumble, Mr. Fuji's bowler hat, and where, oh where has MATILDA gone? President Jack Tunney weighs in on the recent abduction of the British Bulldogs' mascot by Bobby Heenan and his Islanders. All of that, and so much more, on this, only the FIRST WEEK of 1988!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadePlease Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!We kick of the 1988 WWF Project with a BANG! Right out of the gate it's the January 2, 1988 edition of SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT! In a rematch, WWF Champion Hulk Hogan defends against King Kong Bundy (With Andre the Giant in this corner!). And, MAJOR ANGLE ALERT - As Andre "chokes the life" out of the Champion! Plus, Tag Champs Strike Force defend their belts in a 2 out of 3 fall match versus The Bolsheviks, Jake "The Snake" Roberts battles Sika (and a jar of mustard), Koko B. Ware meets Greg "The Hammer" Valentine... The Beefcake/Valentine feud continues on after the Barber cuts Jimmy Hart's hair, Gorilla & Bobby discuss The Royal Rumble, and where, oh where has MATILDA gone? President Jack Tunney weighs in on the recent abduction of the British Bulldogs' mascot by Bobby Heenan and his Islanders. All of that, and so much more, on this, only the FIRST WEEK of 1988! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode 108: Closing 1987 (Hulk Answers Dibiase, Slammys, Matilda Dognapped)
14-11-2023
Episode 108: Closing 1987 (Hulk Answers Dibiase, Slammys, Matilda Dognapped)
The Grenade returns as we close out the year of 1987 in the WWF as Hulk Hogan answers the offer of The Million Dollar Man. Will the Hulkster sell the WWF Title to Ted Dibiase? Plus, STAND BACK! As we talk the Slammy Awards, Peggy Sue arrives on TV, The Islanders dog-nap Matilda, Bam Bam & One Man Gang prepare for battle, Hacksaw and Harley have a wild brawl, Macho Man coming for Honky Tonk, Rick Rude impresses, The Warrior dominates, Demolition ascending the tag team ladder, The Hart Foundation want their belts back, the inaugural Royal Rumble event is announced, Greg Valentine talks bad managers and bad partners, a Raul Mata sighting, and so much more! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadePlease Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!The Grenade returns as we close out the year of 1987 in the WWF as Hulk Hogan answers the offer of The Million Dollar Man. Will the Hulkster sell the WWF Title to Ted Dibiase? Plus, STAND BACK! As we talk the Slammy Awards, Peggy Sue arrives on TV, The Islanders dog-nap Matilda, Bam Bam & One Man Gang prepare for battle, Hacksaw and Harley have a wild brawl, Macho Man coming for Honky Tonk, Rick Rude impresses, The Warrior dominates, Demolition ascending the tag team ladder, The Hart Foundation want their belts back, the inaugural Royal Rumble event is announced, Greg Valentine talks bad managers and bad partners, a Raul Mata sighting, and so much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode 107: DECEMBER 1987 WWF TV (Does Everybody Have A Price?)
09-11-2023
Episode 107: DECEMBER 1987 WWF TV (Does Everybody Have A Price?)
The Grenade is back with the penultimate episode of the 1987 WWF Project! This week we look at December 1987 WWF TV as we continue to ponder "Does Hulk Hogan have a price for 'The Million Dollar Man' Ted Dibiase?". Plus, Dino Bravo acquires Frenchy Martin.,The Dream Team explode (AGAIN) as Brutus Beefcake vs. Greg Valentine heats up. We discuss the current feuds and Superstars like The Macho Man, The Ultimate Warrior, Hart Foundation, Demolition, IC Champ Honky Tonk Man, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, Bam Bam Bigelow, Tag Champs Strike Force, Hacksaw Duggan, King Harley Race, "Rock" Don Muraco, One Man Gang, "Natural" Butch Reed, The Bolsheviks, British Bulldogs, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, The Islanders, we even tackle the feud between Sam Houston vs. Danny Davis! And... the Slammys are coming! All of that, plus more, and Soundbites Galore!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenadePlease Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!The Grenade is back with the penultimate episode of the 1987 WWF Project! This week we look at December 1987 WWF TV as we continue to ponder "Does Hulk Hogan have a price for 'The Million Dollar Man' Ted Dibiase?". Dino Bravo acquires Frenchy Martin. The Dream Team explodes as Brutus Beefcake vs. Greg Valentine heats up. Plus, we discuss the current feuds and Superstars like The Macho Man, The Ultimate Warrior, Hart Foundation, Demolition, IC Champ Honky Tonk Man, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, Bam Bam Bigelow, Tag Champs Strike Force, Hacksaw Duggan, King Harley Race, "Rock" Don Muraco, One Man Gang, "Natural" Butch Reed, The Bolsheviks, British Bulldogs, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, The Islanders, we even tackle the feud between Sam Houston vs. Danny Davis! And... the Slammys are coming! All of that, plus more, and Soundbites Galore! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
WMG BONUS SHOW! Special Interview with Bob Roop!
02-11-2023
WMG BONUS SHOW! Special Interview with Bob Roop!
We hope you enjoy this BONUS edition of the Grenade show as Ray Russell conducts a very special interview with wrestling legend Bob Roop. In this episode, we catch up with what Bob has been doing since retirement before we head back in time to talk the early days. At the top of the program Roop will also address recent comments made by Ron Fuller and Kevin Sullivan, touching on his issues while in the Knoxville territory that led to the defection of the Knoxville 5 and "Plan B" video.From there, we go back in time to talk Bob breaking into the business, meeting Sam Muchnick, flamboyant Eddie Graham, amateur colleague Larry Kristoff's only pro match, some GREAT stories involving Sputnik Monroe (including Sputnik getting cute with Danny Hodge), and we learn that there's heat... and then, there's Ron Wright Heat!Other topics include... which promoter paid the best, what Gordon Solie was like behind the scenes, Larry Heinimi and his Cadillac, the absurdity of a wristlock, the Snake Pit training grounds in Florida, the heat getting Mario Galento, and so much more! Other names discussed in this episode include Jack Brisco. Ron Garvin, Bob Orton, Dick Slater, Verne Gagne, Dale Lewis, Mephisto - Frankie Cain, Louie Tillet, Hiro Matsuda, Sonny King, Gordon Nelson, Danny Hodge, The Great Boris Malenko, and Ron Simmons (DAMN!). A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn't hold back and opens up about his time in the world of Professional Wrestling.Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on "X" (formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, random Bonus Video drops, and more!We hope you enjoy this BONUS edition of the Grenade show as Ray Russell conducts a very special interview with wrestling legend Bob Roop. In this episode, we catch up with what Bob has been doing since retirement before we head back in time to talk the early days. At the top of the program Roop will also address recent comments made by Ron Fuller and Kevin Sullivan, touching on his issues while in the Knoxville territory that led to the defection of the Knoxville 5 and "Plan B" video.From there, we go back in time to talk Bob breaking into the business, meeting Sam Muchnick, flamboyant Eddie Graham, amateur colleague Larry Kristoff's only pro match, some GREAT stories involving Sputnik Monroe (including Sputnik getting cute with Danny Hodge), and we learn that there's heat... and then there's Ron Wright Heat!Other topics include... which promoter paid the best, what Gordon Solie was like behind the scenes, Larry Heinimi and his Cadillac, the absurdity of a wristlock, the Snake Pit training grounds in Florida, the heat getting Mario Galento, and so much more! Other names discussed in this episode include Jack Brisco. Ron Garvin, Bob Orton, Dick Slater, Verne Gagne, Dale Lewis, Mephisto - Frankie Cain, Louie Tillet, Hiro Matsuda, Sonny King, Gordon Nelson, Danny Hodge, The Great Boris Malenko, and Ron Simmons (DAMN!). A former National AAU Champion and U.S. Olympian, Bob doesn't hold back and opens up about his time in the world of Professional Wrestling. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode 106: WWF DECEMBER 1987 NEWS & RESULTS (Hogan vs. Gang in a CAGE, Peggy Sue Debuts, More)
18-10-2023
Episode 106: WWF DECEMBER 1987 NEWS & RESULTS (Hogan vs. Gang in a CAGE, Peggy Sue Debuts, More)
Grenade Episode #106 covering DECEMBER 1987 in the WWF featuring tons of News & Results! First, it's all the latest WWF NEWS ncluding... The WWF vs. NWA War rages on, Jim Neidhart goes MIA after the holidays while the Rougeaus return to the road. We also prepare to say goodbye to Paul Orndorff, King Kong Bundy, and Billy Jack Haynes. Plus, I talk injuries, a new FINING system, Hulk Hogan makes a movie, upcoming angles involving Hogan vs. The Million Dollar Man and The Bulldogs vs. The Islanders, The Slammy Awards coming soon, and so much more!From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of December including Hulk Hogan vs. One Man Gang in a STEEL CAGE! Plus, with Jimmy Hart suspended high above the ring in a shark cage, IC Champ Honky Tonk Man introduces his new valet "Peggy Sue" to combat his matches vs. "Macho Man" Randy Savage. The Jumping Bomb Angels return for another round vs. The Glamour Girls. Jimmy Powers PINS Bret Hart. And other action including Rick Rude vs. Paul Orndorff, Hacksaw Duggan vs. Harley Race, Bam Bam Bigelow vs. King Kong Bundy, and many other unique encounters over the holiday season! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!Grenade Episode #106 covering DECEMBER 1987 in the WWF featuring tons of News & Results! First, it's all the latest WWF NEWS ncluding... The WWF vs. NWA War rages on, Jim Neidhart goes MIA after the holidays while the Rougeaus return to the road. We also prepare to say goodbye to Paul Orndorff, King Kong Bundy, and Billy Jack Haynes. Plus, I talk injuries, a new FINING system, Hulk Hogan makes a movie, upcoming angles involving Hogan vs. The Million Dollar Man and The Bulldogs vs. The Islanders, The Slammy Awards coming soon, and so much more!From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of December including Hulk Hogan vs. One Man Gang in a STEEL CAGE! Plus, with Jimmy Hart suspended high above the ring in a shark cage, IC Champ Honky Tonk Man introduces his new valet "Peggy Sue" to combat his matches vs. "Macho Man" Randy Savage. The Jumping Bomb Angels return for another round vs. The Glamour Girls. Jimmy Powers PINS Bret Hart. And other action including Rick Rude vs. Paul Orndorff, Hacksaw Duggan vs. Harley Race, Bam Bam Bigelow vs. King Kong Bundy, and many other unique encounters over the holiday season! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode 105: WWF Saturday Night's Main Event 11/28/87 (Macho/Bret, Hogan/Bundy)
11-10-2023
Episode 105: WWF Saturday Night's Main Event 11/28/87 (Macho/Bret, Hogan/Bundy)
This week we close out November 1987 in the WWF with the 11/28 Saturday Night's Main Event! WWF Champion Hulk Hogan vs. King Kong Bundy (and a GIANT surprise). "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. Bret "Hitman" Hart. Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Hercules. George Steele vs. Danny Davis. Plus, "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase promises to BUY the WWF Title! Greg "The Hammer" Valentine injures former partner Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake. The British Bulldogs vs. the debuting Conquistadors, The Ultimate Warrior gets theme music! All of that and so much more!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!This week we close out November 1987 in the WWF with the 11/28 Saturday Night's Main Event! WWF Champion Hulk Hogan vs. King Kong Bundy (and a GIANT surprise). "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. Bret "Hitman" Hart. Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Hercules. George Steele vs. Danny Davis. Plus, "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase promises to BUY the WWF Title! Greg "The Hammer" Valentine injures former partner Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake. The British Bulldogs vs. the debuting Conquistadors, The Ultimate Warrior gets theme music! All of that and so much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode 104: WWF SURVIVOR SERIES 1987
03-10-2023
Episode 104: WWF SURVIVOR SERIES 1987
It's finally here, Grenade Episode #104 covering the 1987 WWF SURVIVOR SERIES! After discussing the Series/Starrcade 87 drama, I welcome a special guest co-host to help me break down the entire Series event! Team Hulk Hogan vs. Team Andre the Giant. Team Macho Man vs. Team Honky Tonk... A special 20-MAN TAG TEAM ELIMINATION MATCH featuring Team Strike Force vs. Team Hart Foundation! The Sensational Sherri leads her team of 5 into battle against The Fabulous Moolah and company! Plus, we learn how "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase spends his Thanksgiving, and so much more! THREE HOURS OF ENJOYMENT COMING YOUR WAY!!! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!It's finally here, Grenade Episode #104 covering the entire 1987 WWF SURVIVOR SERIES event!* HULK HOGAN, BAM BAM BIGELOW, "MR. WONDERFUL" PAUL ORNDORFF, DON MURACO, KEN PATERA VS. ANDRE THE GIANT, ONE MAN GANG, KING KONG BUNDY "RAVISHING" RICK RUDE, BUTCH REED * "MACHO MAN" RANDY SAVAGE, RICKY STEAMBOAT, JAKE "THE SNAKE" ROBERTS, HACKSAW DUGGAN, BRUTUS "THE BARBER" BEEFCAKEVS. IC CHAMP - THE HONKY TONK MAN, "KING" HARLEY RACE, HERCULES, "DANGEROUS" DANNY DAVIS, "OUTLAW" RON BASS20-MAN TAG!!!!!* TAG CHAMPS STRIKE FORCE, BRITISH BULLDOGS, ROUGEAU BROTHERS, KILLER BEES, YOUNG STALLIONSVS. HART FOUNDATION, DEMOLITION, ISLANDERS, NEW DREAM TEAM, THE BOLSHEVIKS* FABULOUS MOOLAH, ROCKIN' ROBIN, VELVET MCINTYRE, THE JUMPING BOMB ANGELS (TATENO & YAMAZAKI)VS. WOMEN'S CHAMP - SENSATIONAL SHERRI, DONNA CHRISTIANELLO, DAWN MARIE, THE GLAMOUR GIRLS (MARTIN & KAI)Plus, we learn how "The Million Dollar Man" TED DIBIASE celebrates his Thanksgiving, Honky Tonk Man has words for the Mega Powers, I break down the Survivor Series/Starrcade drama, and so much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode 103: Go-Home WWF TV for Survivor Series '87! (Graham Out/Muraco In, Honky vs. Dragon)
21-09-2023
Episode 103: Go-Home WWF TV for Survivor Series '87! (Graham Out/Muraco In, Honky vs. Dragon)
Grenade Episode #103 is here! More great WWF TV history this week as we look at the Go-Home weekend of Survivor Series 87 TV! Lots of great interview soundbites hyping the event. IC Champ Honky Tonk Man defends against former champ Ricky Steamboat. Teams Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant prepare their teams for battle. Plus, an update on the condition of Superstar Graham and who will take his spot at the PPV. Junkyard Dog does his best Stu Hart impression (no foolies). The Million Dollar explains what he needs to survive. Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake takes on "Dangerous" Danny Davis. Gorilla & The Brain discuss newcomer The Ultimate Warrior. Hacksaw Duggan's theme music returns again this week, and so much more! NOTE: This episode was originally scheduled to be a hybrid show covering both WWF TV AND the Survivor Series PPV. However, after careful consideration I've elected to split the show up into two parts as the TV portion took up an entire hour all by itself. Also, it'll give me another week to hopefully clearl up some of my Fall allergies. Anywho, the Grenade returns next week, Episode #104 will indeed feature The Survivor Series 87 breakdown, complete with a guest co-host to help me navigate the ride! Until then, enjoy more great WWF TV history!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!Grenade Episode #103 is here! More great WWF TV history this week as we look at the Go-Home weekend of Survivor Series 87 TV! Lots of great interview soundbites hyping the event. IC Champ Honky Tonk Man defends against former champ Ricky Steamboat. Teams Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant prepare their teams for battle. Plus, an update on the condition of Superstar Graham and who will take his spot at the PPV. Junkyard Dog does his best Stu Hart impression (no foolies). The Million Dollar explains what he needs to survive. Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake takes on "Dangerous" Danny Davis. Gorilla & The Brain discuss newcomer The Ultimate Warrior. Hacksaw Duggan's theme music returns again this week, and so much more!NOTE: This episode was originally scheduled to be a hybrid show covering both WWF TV AND the Survivor Series PPV. However, after careful consideration I've elected to split the show up into two parts as the TV portion took up an entire hour all by itself. Also, it'll give me another week to hopefully clearl up some of my Fall allergies. Anywho, the Grenade returns next week, Episode #104 will indeed feature The Survivor Series 87 breakdown, complete with a guest co-host to help me navigate the ride! Until then, enjoy more great WWF TV history! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode 102: NOVEMBER 1987 WWF TV (Strike Force Win Gold, Graham Career Ended)
13-09-2023
Episode 102: NOVEMBER 1987 WWF TV (Strike Force Win Gold, Graham Career Ended)
Grenade Episode #102 has arrived! We discuss NOVEMBER 1987 WWF TV. STRIKE FORCE defeat the HART FOUNDATION to become the NEW WWF TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS! Butch Reed & One Man Gang end the career of Superstar Graham. King Harley Race gets revenge on Hacksaw Duggan. Can Hulk Hogan trust Paul Orndorff? The Survivor Series hype train continues! The Ultimate Warrior starts his climb to the top. Jim Duggan's ORIGINAL theme music! Tons of Piledriver music, and an insane amount of SOUNDBITES including Canadian market promos with Billy Red Lyons! Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!Grenade Episode #102 has arrived! We discuss NOVEMBER 1987 WWF TV. STRIKE FORCE defeat the HART FOUNDATION to become the NEW WWF TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS! Butch Reed & One Man Gang end the career of Superstar Graham. King Harley Race gets revenge on Hacksaw Duggan. Can Hulk Hogan trust Paul Orndorff? The Survivor Series hype train continues! The Ultimate Warrior starts his climb to the top. IC Champ Honky Tonk vs. Ricky Steamboat. Tons of Piledriver music, and an insane amount of soundbites! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode 101: WWF NOVEMBER 1987 NEWS & RESULTS (Starrcade vs. Survivor Series, Honky vs. Macho)
06-09-2023
Episode 101: WWF NOVEMBER 1987 NEWS & RESULTS (Starrcade vs. Survivor Series, Honky vs. Macho)
Grenade Episode #101 covering NOVEMBER 1987 in the WWF featuring tons of News & Results! First, we tackle the latest WWF news including... The PPV War between the WWF's Survivor Series and the NWA's Starrcade event. Killer Khan abruptly retires. "Cowboy" Bob Orton arrested and Fired, the Billy Jack Haynes plane incident where he nearly dies, Sika the Samoan Fired and then Rehired, Ted Dibiase's Injury, Ivan Putski finishes up, The Conquistadors Debut, The Dream Team split, Sgt. Slaughter looking for employment, The Slammy Awards are coming, and so much more! From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of November with stacked cards featuring IC Champ Honky Tonk Man vs. "Macho Man" Savage, Rick Rude vs. Paul Orndorff, Hacksaw Duggan vs. Harley Race, Tag Champs Strike Force vs. Islanders, Hart Foundation vs. British Bulldogs, Bam Bam Bigelow vs. King Kong Bundy, WWF Champion Hulk Hogan faces the likes of Killer Khan, One Man Gang, and The Million Dollar Man. Superstar Graham finishes up his in-ring career vs. Butch Reed. VIRGIL in action vs. JYD. Plus, ladies action with Sensational Sherri vs. Debbie Combs & The Jumping Bomb Angels challenge The Glamour Girls. Tons of great WWF action covering the likes of New York's Madison Square Garden, The Philadelphia Spectrum, Boston Garden, Chicago's Rosemont Horizon, Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, The Silverdome in Michigan, Hartford Civic Center, Montreal Forum, Calgary Saddledome, Los Angeles Sports Arena, Sam Houston Coliseum, Oakland Coliseum, The Meadowlands, Nassau Coliseum, & so many more!  Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!Grenade Episode #101 covering NOVEMBER 1987 in the WWF featuring tons of news & results! First, we tackle the latest WWF news including... The PPV War between the WWF's Survivor Series and the NWA's annual Starrcade event. Killer Khan abruptly retires. "Cowboy" Bob Orton arrested and Fired, the Billy Jack Haynes plane incident where he nearly dies, Sika the Samoan Fired and then Rehired, Ted Dibiase's Injury, Ivan Putski finishes up, The Conquistadors Debut, The Dream Team split, Sgt. Slaughter looking for employment, The Slammy Awards are coming, and more!From there, I'll look into WWF Results for the month of November with stacked cards featuring IC Champ Honky Tonk Man vs. "Macho Man" Savage, Rick Rude vs. Paul Orndorff, Hacksaw Duggan vs. Harley Race, Tag Champs Strike Force vs. Islanders, Hart Foundation vs. British Bulldogs, Bam Bam Bigelow vs. King Kong Bundy, WWF Champion Hulk Hogan faces the likes of Killer Khan, One Man Gang, and The Million Dollar Man. Superstar Graham finishes up his in-ring career vs. Butch Reed. VIRGIL in action vs. JYD. Plus, ladies action with Sensational Sherri vs. Debbie Combs & The Jumping Bomb Angels challenge The Glamour Girls. Tons of great WWF action covering the likes of New York's Madison Square Garden, The Philadelphia Spectrum, Boston Garden, Chicago's Rosemont Horizon, Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, The Silverdome in Michigan, Hartford Civic Center, Montreal Forum, Calgary Saddledome, Los Angeles Sports Arena, Sam Houston Coliseum, Oakland Coliseum, The Meadowlands, Nassau Coliseum, & so many more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode #100: CELEBRATING 100 EPISODES with Guests Galore!
29-08-2023
Episode #100: CELEBRATING 100 EPISODES with Guests Galore!
Celebrating 100 EPISODES of The Wrestling Memory Grenade, this week host Ray Russell welcomes FOUR Special Guests including Stick to Wrestling's John McAdam, as well as Jammie Ward & Roman Gomez of the Regional Rasslin' Podcast. They're all here to celebrate and talk 1987 in the WWF! From there, for the FIRST TIME EVER in WrestleCopia history, Ray's brother JESSE joins the show to talk a "wrestling grenade" of childhood memories between the two from the 1980s & early 1990s. Then from there, we announce THE NEXT PROJECT coming to the Grenade Podcast after we finish up 1987 WWF! It's a super stacked show you don't wanna miss!Just some of the topics include...  The Million Dollar Man gimmick, Can-Ams vs. Strike Force, Heel Honky Tonk Man, WWF's grip on PPV, Wrestling Dopplegangers, Bam Bam Bigelow, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, Piper vs. Adonis, "Dangerous" Danny Davis "the wrestler", Savage vs. Steamboat, Duggan/Sheik Arrest, Dynamite Kid's Back Injury, The Ken Patera Story, Demolition, the formation of The Mega Powers, Radio WWF stories, SummerSlam Birthdays, Banzai Drop Alarm Clocks, Lex Luger vs. Rick Steiner, Hulk Hogan vs. The Butcher, The GOAT Wrestling Theme Music - (Spoiler: Rougeaus Theme), and so much more!Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met.Visit our Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow us on Twitter @RasslinGrenadeFollow and LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE located at https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade as we continue to add new videos from throughout wrestling history.Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes a $5 “All Access” Tier featuring our Patreon Exclusive Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare & Regional Rasslin), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content that was originally edited out! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Listen at your leisure and pick back up later if need be!Celebrating 100 EPISODES of The Wrestling Memory Grenade, this week host Ray Russell welcomes FOUR Special Guests including Stick to Wrestling's John McAdam, as well as Jammie Ward & Roman Gomez of the Regional Rasslin' Podcast. They're all here to celebrate and talk 1987 in the WWF! From there, for the FIRST TIME EVER in WrestleCopia history, Ray's brother JESSE joins the show to talk a "wrestling grenade" of childhood memories between the two from the 1980s & early 1990s. Then from there, we announce THE NEXT PROJECT coming to the Grenade Podcast after we finish up 1987 WWF! It's a super stacked show you don't wanna miss!Just some of the topics include...  The Million Dollar Man gimmick, Can-Ams vs. Strike Force, Heel Honky Tonk Man, WWF's grip on PPV, Wrestling Dopplegangers, Bam Bam Bigelow, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, Piper vs. Adonis, "Dangerous" Danny Davis "the wrestler", Savage vs. Steamboat, Duggan/Sheik Arrest, Dynamite Kid's Back Injury, The Ken Patera Story, Demolition, the formation of The Mega Powers, Radio WWF stories, SummerSlam Birthdays, Banzai Drop Alarm Clocks, Lex Luger vs. Rick Steiner, Hulk Hogan vs. The Butcher, The GOAT Wrestling Theme Music - (Spoiler: Rougeaus Theme), and so much more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode 99: Finishing OCTOBER 1987 WWF TV (Demolition Destroy, Warrior Arrives, Bam Bam Battle Royal)
08-08-2023
Episode 99: Finishing OCTOBER 1987 WWF TV (Demolition Destroy, Warrior Arrives, Bam Bam Battle Royal)
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 ★
Episode 98: OCTOBER 1987 WWF TV (Andre Returns For Hulk, Macho's Revenge, Jive Soul Bro)
20-07-2023
Episode 98: OCTOBER 1987 WWF TV (Andre Returns For Hulk, Macho's Revenge, Jive Soul Bro)
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 ★
Episode 97: WWF OCTOBER 1987 NEWS & RESULTS (Shoot Attack, Returns, & An ULTIMATE Name Change)
12-07-2023
Episode 97: WWF OCTOBER 1987 NEWS & RESULTS (Shoot Attack, Returns, & An ULTIMATE Name Change)
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 ★
Episode 96: WWF SNME 10/3/87 - Mega Powers Form (The Mania Meets The Madness!)
05-07-2023
Episode 96: WWF SNME 10/3/87 - Mega Powers Form (The Mania Meets The Madness!)
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" Savage MONSTER 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 ★
Episode 95: FINISHING SEPTEMBER 1987 WWF - Savage/Honky Confrontation, Islanders Attack, Hacksaw Returns!
27-06-2023
Episode 95: FINISHING SEPTEMBER 1987 WWF - Savage/Honky Confrontation, Islanders Attack, Hacksaw Returns!
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 ★
Episode 94: WWF SEPTEMBER 1987 TV - Honky/Macho Heats Up, Bam Bam Debuts, Andre Returns
14-06-2023
Episode 94: WWF SEPTEMBER 1987 TV - Honky/Macho Heats Up, Bam Bam Debuts, Andre Returns
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 ★
Episode 93: WWF SEPTEMBER 1987 NEWS & RESULTS! King of the Ring, Hogan vs. Gang, Hacksaw Back!
08-06-2023
Episode 93: WWF SEPTEMBER 1987 NEWS & RESULTS! King of the Ring, Hogan vs. Gang, Hacksaw Back!
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 ★
Episode 92: Finishing August 1987 WWF TV - Orndorff Fires Heenan, Dibiase Buys Replacement, Battle for Bam Bam
31-05-2023
Episode 92: Finishing August 1987 WWF TV - Orndorff Fires Heenan, Dibiase Buys Replacement, Battle for Bam Bam
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 ★
Episode 91: WWF Mid-August 1987 TV - STRIKE FORCE, DIBIASE DEBUTS, WOMEN BARK, DOGS TALK, MORE
25-05-2023
Episode 91: WWF Mid-August 1987 TV - STRIKE FORCE, DIBIASE DEBUTS, WOMEN BARK, DOGS TALK, MORE
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 ★