A live radio call-in show where we relive the Golden Era of Professional Wrestling storyline by storyline, character by character, with occasional special guests!
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A podcast dedicated the Golden Era of Professional Wrestling the 1980's. We talk about all things 'Old School' Wrestling related.
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Jacques Rougeau had an incredible pro wrestling career as 1 half of the Fabulous Rougeaus, the Mountie and as a member of The Quebeccers. He was a 3-time WWF Tag Team Champion and captured the Intercontinental Championship by defeating Bret "The Hitman" Hart. Today we visit with Jacques Rougeau LIVE and share our favorite memories and moments from …
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On today's episode, we were planning to talk with a member of the legendary Anoa'i family - the Tonga Kid is our very special guest! Billed as the cousin of Superfly Jimmy Snuka, The Tonga Kid stormed onto the scene with by entering a major feud with Snuka's rival Rowdy Roddy Piper. He would later team up with Haku and form the team The Islanders. …
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Bobby “The Brain” Heenan introduced The Brooklyn Brawler to wrestling fans back in 1989. He was a rough & tough wrestler from the streets of Brooklyn - his ring gear was nothing more than dirty jeans and a stained New York Yankees shirt. He looked different, he talked different, and he wrestled different. He was the kind on unique character the fan…
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Demolition were THE dominate tag team inside the World Wrestling Federation during the Golden Era of Professional Wrestling. They captured the World Tag Team Championships on 3 different occasions and were the longest reigning champions of that era. Ax & Smash are celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Demolition and they join us to talk about their f…
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The Saturday morning "squash" match was a staple in the world of 'old school' professional wrestling. Sitting in front of your TV screen watching the Superstars that you knew and loved take on guys that you've never heard of before. It was wrestlings way of showcasing their stars to the world - while saving big matches for pay-per-view events. Who …
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We look ahead to the first ISPW show taking place in 2022 - New Year's Revenge! On January 14th the Superstars of ISPW Invade Totowa NJ. The event will feature Bull James looking to take his revenge on his former friend, the current ISPW Champion, "Superstar" Danny Morrison! Nikos Rikos battles Matt Sydal, ISPW Women's Champion Vicious Vicki defend…
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Broadway Producer / Performer Jeremiah James teams up with '80's Wrestling The Podcast' host Tommy Fierro to bring us a Pro-Wrestling Rock Musical entitled “The Last Match”. We talk to Tommy & Jeremiah to discuss how this idea came about and find out what we can expect from this 'Rock N' Wrestling' type performance.…
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As we head into another new year - we take a look back on one of the greatest years during the Golden Era of Professional Wrestling. The year was 1988 - the WWF Heavyweight Title scene was up-in-the-air, the "greatest" intercontinental champion of all time would have his run come to an end, and Demolition would capture their first WWF tag team cham…
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Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas! It's the Christmas Episode of 80's Wrestling the Podcast! We relive the excitement of being an 80's Wrestling Fan on Christmas morning! We discuss our favorite memories, moments, gifts & toys from the World of 80s Wrestling!由80s Wrestling The Podcast
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“What I’d like to have right now, is for all you fat, ugly, inner-city sweathogs to keep the noise down while I take my robe off and show the ladies what a real sexy man looks like…” One of the most entertaining heels to come out of the Golden Era of Wrestling was Ravishing Rick Rude. From his tights, to his promos, to his finishing move - the Hall…
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Tis' the season as ISPW prepares to deliver the gift of Christmas Chaos! Tomorrow night ISPW invades the St. Anthony of Padua Gym in Butler, New Jersey for it's much anticipated LIVE Christmas Event! We are joined by ISPW Founder Tommy Fierro and his new business partner - Bushwhacker Luke! We'll look ahead to tomorrow night's event and get the ins…
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The Doctor of Style, Slick was one of the most entertaining managers during the Golden Era of Professional Wresting. He stood alongside some of the biggest heels in the business including: Nikolai Volkoff, The Iron Sheik, Akeem, The Big Boss Man, Power and Glory and The Warlord. Today we talk to the man himself as we relive some of our favorite mem…
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The Independent Superstars of Pro Wrestling rumbled their way thru Totowa, New Jersey and we have the results! Champions were crowned, titles were defended, HUGE suprise appearances, and an ending NOBODY saw coming! Today we break down the latest ISPW show and look ahead to Christmas Chaos taking place December 10th at St. Anthony's Church Gym in B…
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On today's episode, we take a look back at the career of the "Excellence of Execution", Bret "The Hitman" Hart. Bret was an amazing technical wrestler who's ability to tell stories inside the squared circle helped him transition from a tagteam wrestler to an accomplished singles superstar. He was unquestionable the leader of the "New Generation" an…
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Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum Andre! Known as the Eighth Wonder of the World - Andre the Giant was the living embodiment of a wrestler being "Larger than Life." Throughout the ’70s and well into the ’80s, Andre was the industry's leading attraction, towering over the competition at seven feet, four inches and tipping the scales at a gargantuan 500-plus pounds. Whe…
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Who would you have LOVED to see square off against eachother? Two fan favorites? Two heels? We're dreaming with our eyes wide open as we talk about the matches we would have loved to see! Call it 'Fantasy Booking', call it 'Dream Matches' - whatever you want to name it, we're talking about it LIVE on today's episode of 80's Wrestling - The Podcast!…
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Not only did we grow up during the Golden Era of Professional Wrestling...we also grew up during the Golden Era of Toys! Throughout the 80's and into the 90's toy makers were looking for anything from ' pop culture' that they could turn into a toy. From AWA, NWA / WCW to the WWF - wrestling figures were THE toy leading the charge! We talk about the…
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“Ricky Steamboat had everything — charisma, work rate, intensity and one of the best bodies in our business," WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair once said of his greatest rival. "He was just amazing." Often referred to as "a wrestler's wrestler" Steamboat was a gifted performer who could have an outstanding match with anybody. His in-ring abilities and pe…
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Known as one of the greatest technical wrestlers of the era, Mr. Perfect was a heel character that was, well....perfect. He could have a great match with anybody and often had the best technical match on the card. His antics outside the ring are just as fondly remembered as his action inside the ring. On today's episode we talk about our memories a…
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Broadcasting LIVE from 'Parts Unkown' - Jumpin' Jay & Tommy Fierro share their favorite memories from the career of the Ultimate Warrior! One of the most colorful and intriguing characters in the history of professional wrestling- The Ultimate Warrior stormed onto the wrestling scene and will forever be remembered by fans of this Golden Era. We tal…
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WWE Hall of Famer - Former Women's Champion, Former Cruiserweight Champion, Former 24/7 Champion - the trailblazer herself, Madusa is our special guest! She was ahead of her time, she sparked the Monday Night Wars and she's here! - Talking about her career and taking fans calls LIVE!由80s Wrestling The Podcast
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80’s LJN Wrestling action figures, featuring discussion with callers, and 80’s Wrestling Con talk as well!由80s Wrestling Radio
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We take a look back on the merchandise that filled the store shelves during the boom of professional wrestling in the 80's! We talk about the upcoming showcase that is 80's Wrestling Con 2! And, as always, we take your calls LIVE on the air!由80s Wrestling Radio
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We grab our headphones and jump into the wrestling way back machine to relive the greatest theme songs of all time! We take a look ahead to the spectacle that will be 80's Wrestling Con 2! And, as always, we take your calls LIVE on the air!由80s Wrestling Radio
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From growing up in a hotbed of pro wrestling talent, to becoming a world class professional arm wrestler, and then onto his steady climb to the top of the professional wreslting world, we talk about Rick Rude's decade of the 80's! His early days in Georgia, Memphis, and World Class...and how he rose to World Champion. A little more than a cup of co…
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A 14-Man Tourney to crown a new, undisputed WWF Champion! Macho Man wins his first World Title. We're introduced to the Winged Eagle Championship Belt. Bad News Brown wins the Battle Royal, but where is his ensuing push? Bret shows us what a "working" trophy looks like. Demolition wins their first Tag Team Championship! Brutus beats Honky, but no I…
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Matt and Jay spare no expense as they discuss the wrestling portfolio of the Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase. And, as always, we take your calls LIVE on the air!由80s Wrestling Radio
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Tommy and Matt jump in the "way back machine" and take a look at the history of the Intercontinental Championship! And, as always, we take your calls LIVE on the air!由80s Wrestling Radio
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The fellas talk about one of the greatest shows during the Golden Era of Wrestling - Saturday Night's Main Event! We look ahead to 80's Wrestling Con 2! And, as always, we take your calls LIVE on the air由80s Wrestling Radio
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Jay is joined by Matt from Squared Circle Classics to talk about Rowdy Roddy Piper. We take a sneak peak ahead to 80's Wrestling Con 2 And, as always, we take your calls live on the air由80s Wrestling Radio
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Whatcha Gonn Do when Tommy and Jay discuss their memories of the "Babe Ruth of Wrestling" Hulk Hogan We look ahead to 80's Wrestling Con 2 And, as always, we take your calls LIVE on the air由80s Wrestling Radio
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Lance Anoa'i is live in studio to talk about the history of Samoans in Professional Wrestling! We take a peak ahead at 80's Wrestling Con 2! And, as always, we take your calls LIVE on the air!由80s Wrestling Radio
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We discuss the greatest tag teams from the Golden Era of Professional Wrestling. A look ahead to 80's Wrestling Con 2! And, as always, we take your calls LIVE on the air!由80s Wrestling Radio
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Oh Yes, it's ladies night! GLOW Girls Hollywood and Royal Hawaiian join us to talk about what's happening in the world of the GLOW Girls! We take a look ahead to 80's Wrestling Con 2! And, as always, we take your calls LIVE on the air!由80s Wrestling Radio
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We're breaking down the best big men of the golden era of professional wrestling. We'll take a look forward to the much anticipated 80's Wrestling Con 2. And, as always, we are taking your calls LIVE on air!由80s Wrestling Radio
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Special Guests Evan Husney and Jason Eisener from Viceland's Dark Side of the Ring! A look ahead to 80's Wrestling Con 2! And, as always, we take your calls LIVE!由80s Wrestling Radio
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Tommy and Jay are back LIVE on 80's Wrestling Radio! We're breaking down 80's Wrestling Con - sharing our highlights from the HUGE event! Dangerous Danny Davis joins us in studio to talk about the Golden Era of Pro Wrestling! Plus, an exclusive sneak peek ahead to 80's Wrestling Con 2.由80s Wrestling Radio
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Former WWE Superstar Barry Horowitz joins us to talk 80's Wrestling. It's 80's Wrestling Con Week! And, as always, we take your calls LIVE!由80s Wrestling Radio
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We head back into the 'Wrestling Way Back Machine' to revisit the Golden Era of Professional Wrestling with Photographer George Napolitano. We are one week close to 80's Wrestling Con! And, as always, we're taking your calls LIVE on the air!!由80s Wrestling Radio
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We are joined LIVE on air by former WWE Diva "Cherry" for a conversation about Randy "Macho Man" Savage and Miss Elizabeth. We get one step closer on the road to 80's Wrestling Con, And, as always, we take your calls LIVE on air!由80s Wrestling Radio
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We are less than a month away from 80's Wrestling Con! We visit with 2 of the personalities that will be in attendance at the Con, "The Genius" Lanny Poffo and the "World's Most Dangerous Announcer" Gary Michael Cappetta! And, as always, we'll be taking your calls live!由80s Wrestling Radio
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Tommy and Jay are joined by BIG Sean Studd - Professional Wrestler and son of the Legendary BIG John Studd. We'll be discussing the career of John Studd while also discussing the blossoming career of BIG Sean. And as always, we'll be taking your calls LIVE on air!由80s Wrestling Radio
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Actress, Model, Stuntwoman, and the Original GLOW girl; Jeanne “Hollywood” Basone talks 80’s Wrestling with us! A HUGE announcement involving the Original Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling! And, as always, Tommy & Jay take your calls LIVE on air由80s Wrestling Radio
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Tommy and Jay welcome Former WWE Cruiserweight Champion and winner of the WWE Cruiserweight Classic T.J. Perkins into the studio. We'll be discussing his journey of professional wrestling and get his take on the "Golden Era" of the sport. As always, we'll be taking your calls LIVE on air!由80s Wrestling Radio
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Tommy and Jay are taking calls LIVE as they discuss the greatest managers of the Golden Era of Professional Wrestling. We'll head back into our Coliseum Home Video vault and break down a classic VHS tape: "The WWF's Amazing Managers". We'll take a trip down memory lane and take a look back at this week in wrestling history.…
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Tommy and Jay welcome WWF Tag Team Specialist, one half of The Killer Bees, B. Brian Blair into the studio. We'll be taking fans questions and comments LIVE on air. John Arezzi, founder and Host of The Pro Wrestling Spotlight Radio show (75-76 89-96), and Weekend of Champions Conventions, stops by to make a BIG Announcement. We'll also highlight wh…
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The debut episode of 80s Wrestling Radio - a live radio call-in style show where listeners can relive the Golden Era of Profesional Wrestling. Tommy and Jay will host a discussion on the greatest storyline in 80's wrestling! Listeners can call-in and share their opinions. We welcome former WWE Tag Team Champion and fellow 80's Wrestling Fanatic Pau…
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